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ReinforcementContinuity Systemsfor the Construction Industry
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Ancon designs and manufactures high integrity steel products
for
the construction industry. Through continuous programmes of
new product development, inward investment and employee
advancement, the company is committed to maintaining the
highest level of customer service within a dynamic and
challenging industry.
The use of reinforcement continuity systems isa widely accepted
means of providingcontinuity of reinforcement acrossconstructions
joints in concrete.
Eazistrip Reinforcement Continuity Systems 4Standard Range
Configurations 5
Standard Range Specifications 6-7
Installation 8
On-site Cutting 9
Enquiry/Order Form 10
Eazistrip Water Stop 11
Other Ancon Products 11
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Masonry Support Systems
Windposts and Lintels
Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings
Channel and Bolt Fixings
Tension Systems
Special Fabrications
Flooring and Formed Sections
Shear Load Connectors
Reinforcing Bar Couplers
ReinforcementContinuity Systems
Punching Shear Reinforcement
Insulated Balcony Connectors
Refractory Fixings
ISO 9001: 2000FM 12226
ISO 14001: 2004EMS 505377
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EAZISTRIP REINFORCEMENTCONTINUITY SYSTEMS
The Eazistrip Reinforcement Continuity Systemis a quick and easy
to install method ofmaintaining continuity of reinforcement
atconstruction joints in concrete. It consists of a galvanised
steel casing with a dimpledsurface to provide an effective concrete
bond.Pre-bent bars are housed within the casingand are enclosed by
a protective cover. Each end of the unit is sealed with
apolystyrene block in order to prevent theingress of concrete.
The complete unit is nailed to the formwork.Alternatively it can
be wired back to the mainreinforcement cage. The concrete is then
cast.After striking the formwork, the cover isremoved and the bars
are straightened, readyfor lapping onto the main reinforcement,
usingan Eazistrip re-bending tool.
The steel casing remains embedded in the walland is filled with
concrete when the nextsection is poured, the dimpled
surfaceproviding an efficient key.
QUALITYEazistrip Reinforcement Continuity Systems are
manufactured using CARESapproved bar which meets the requirements
of BS4449. The grade of reinforcing bar usedis Grade 500B, minimum
yield 500N/mm2,minimum uniform elongation Agt 5%.The bars are bent
in accordance with BS8666.
Ancon Building Products is a BS EN ISO9001registered
company.
Use of the Eazistrip system offers manybenefits over
conventional joint construction,including the simplification of
formwork designand removal of the need to drill shuttering. This
contributes to the acceleration of theconstruction process. As the
bars remainenclosed within the casing until required, theyare
protected and the risk of injury fromprojecting bars is minimised.
Easy to use, thesystem requires little on site training in order
tocarry out installation.
The Eazistrip system is potentially suitable foruse in any
construction joint in concrete, butthe most commonly found
applicationsinclude:
• Floor slabs• Walls• Stairwells• Corbels• Diaphragm walls•
Jumpforms• Brick support ledges
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Type 140
1200mm
170
60
60
30
170
90
110
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170
170
190
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170
220
240
When the stirrup width exceeds 220mm, unitswill be supplied as
two single overlappinghooks, to be positioned side by side.
30
170
120
140
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170
140
160
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170
60/72
80
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170
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110
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150mm*Centres
200mm*Centres
Type 160
Type 190
1200mm
Type 240
Type 80Type 60
Type 110
Type 110
Notes: Units containing 16mm bars are nominally 50mm deep.On
16mm Ø Type U boxes, the stirrup may be achieved usingtwo shape
code 21 bars. These are referenced DH.
*Other centres are available
STANDARD RANGE CONFIGURATIONS
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UK Range Dimensions
STANDARD RANGE SPECIFICATIONSThe following tables give details
of the Eazistripstandard ranges. Many customers requirepurpose made
units to suit their particularapplication. In order to meet this
requirementAncon will manufacture according to yourspecific bar
arrangement. The most commonshapes are shown on page 10. For
furtherdetails please contact Ancon Building Products.
Part No. Box Width Box Rebar Dia Centres Stirrup Stirrup Legmm
Length mm mm mm Height mm Width mm Length mm Bars / Box
EZ 60H 10/150 60 1200 10 150 170 60 410 8
EZ 60H 10/200 60 1200 10 200 170 60 410 6
EZ 80H 10/150 80 1200 10 150 170 60 410 8
EZ 80H 10/200 80 1200 10 200 170 60 410 6
EZ 80H 12/150 80 1200 12 150 170 80 500 8
EZ 80H 12/200 80 1200 12 200 170 80 500 6
EZ 110U 10/150 110 1200 10 150 170 90 410 8
EZ 110U 10/200 110 1200 10 200 170 90 410 6
EZ 110U 12/200 110 1200 12 200 170 90 500 6
EZ 140U 10/150 140 1200 10 150 170 120 410 8
EZ 140U 10/200 140 1200 10 200 170 120 410 6
EZ 140U 12/150 140 1200 12 150 170 120 500 8
EZ 140U 12/200 140 1200 12 200 170 120 500 6
EZ 160U 10/150 160 1200 10 150 170 140 410 8
EZ 160U 10/200 160 1200 10 200 170 140 410 6
EZ 160U 12/150 160 1200 12 150 170 140 500 8
EZ 160U 12/200 160 1200 12 200 170 140 500 6
EZ 190U 10/150 190 1200 10 150 170 170 410 8
EZ 190U 10/200 190 1200 10 200 170 170 410 6
EZ 190U 12/150 190 1200 12 150 170 170 500 8
EZ 190U 12/200 190 1200 12 200 170 170 500 6
EZ 190DH 16/150 190 1200 16 150 170 170 650 8
EZ 190U 16/200 190 1200 16 200 170 170 650 6
EZ 240U 10/150 240 1200 10 150 170 220 410 8
EZ 240U 10/200 240 1200 10 200 170 220 410 6
EZ 240U 12/150 240 1200 12 150 170 220 500 8
EZ 240U 12/200 240 1200 12 200 170 220 500 6
EZ 240U 16/150 240 1200 16 150 170 220 650 8
EZ 240U 16/200 240 1200 16 200 170 220 650 6
Notes: Dimensions shown in the above table are nominal. Heights
and lengths may typically vary by one bar diameter. Maximum box
length is 3m dependant upon weight.
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Continental Range Dimensions
Part No. Box Width Box Rebar Dia Centres Stirrup Stirrup Legmm
Length mm mm mm Height mm Width mm Length mm Bars / Box
EZ 60H 10/150 60 1200 10 150 155 60 340 8
EZ 60H 10/200 60 1200 10 200 155 60 340 6
EZ 80H 10/150 80 1200 10 150 155 60 340 8
EZ 80H 10/200 80 1200 10 200 155 60 340 6
EZ 80H 12/150 80 1200 12 150 155 80 405 8
EZ 80H 12/200 80 1200 12 200 155 80 405 6
EZ 110H 16/150 110 1200 16 150 155 96 575 8
EZ 110H16/200 110 1200 16 200 155 96 575 6
EZ 110U 10/150 110 1200 10 150 155 90 340 8
EZ 110U 10/200 110 1200 10 200 155 90 340 6
EZ 110U 12/150 110 1200 12 150 155 90 340 8
EZ 110U 12/200 110 1200 12 200 155 90 405 6
EZ 140U 10/150 140 1200 10 150 155 120 340 8
EZ 140U 10/200 140 1200 10 200 155 120 340 6
EZ 140U 12/150 140 1200 12 150 155 120 405 8
EZ 140U 12/200 140 1200 12 200 155 120 405 6
EZ 160U 10/150 160 1200 10 150 155 140 340 8
EZ 160U 10/200 160 1200 10 200 155 140 340 6
EZ 160U 12/150 160 1200 12 150 155 140 405 8
EZ 160U 12/200 160 1200 12 200 155 140 405 6
EZ 160DH 16/150 160 1200 16 150 160 140 410 8
EZ 160DH 16/200 160 1200 16 200 160 140 410 6
EZ 190U 10/150 190 1200 10 150 155 170 340 8
EZ 190U 10/200 190 1200 10 200 155 170 340 6
EZ 190U 12/150 190 1200 12 150 155 170 405 8
EZ 190U 12/200 190 1200 12 200 155 170 405 6
EZ 190DH 16/150 190 1200 16 150 160 170 575 8
EZ 190U 16/200 190 1200 16 200 160 170 650 6
EZ 240U 10/150 240 1200 10 150 155 220 340 8
EZ 240U 10/200 240 1200 10 200 155 220 340 6
EZ 240U 12/150 240 1200 12 150 155 220 500 8
EZ 240U 12/200 240 1200 12 200 155 220 500 6
EZ 240U 16/150 240 1200 16 150 160 220 650 8
EZ 240U 16/200 240 1200 16 200 160 220 650 6
Notes: Dimensions shown in the above table are nominal. Heights
and lengths may typically vary by one bar diameter. Maximum box
length is 3m dependant upon weight.
RADIUSED EAZISTRIPMany of the units detailed in the brochure
areavailable radiused. Please contact Ancon withyour
requirements.
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Nail the Eazistrip through the casing to theformwork or
alternatively securely tie theprojecting anchorage reinforcing bars
back tothe main reinforcement. In both cases theEazistrip box
should be securely fixed to avoiddisplacement during concreting.
The casingshould be tight against the formwork. Pourconcrete.
Strike the formwork to reveal the steel cover.
Remove the steel cover to expose thepre-bent bars.
Straighten the bars using the appropriate sizedAncon Eazistrip
re-bending tool for the size ofbar. The bars should be straightened
onlyonce. To avoid damage to adjacent concrete,it is prudent to
allow a concrete curing periodof seven days. See ‘Bar
Straightening’ formore information.
Once the bars are straightened and alignedthey are ready for
lapping with the concreteelement reinforcement, provided by
others.
INSTALLATION BAR STRAIGHTENINGThe bars in the Eazistrip box must
bestraightened using the appropriate sizedAncon Eazistrip
re-bending tool. This is a steeltube designed to fit over the bar,
the internaldiameter being slightly larger than themaximum
dimension over the ribs of the bar.One end of the tube has a
section cut away;this provides support to the outside of thebend
during straightening of the bar and limitsthe point contact of the
tube on the bar.
Use of the tool allows the re-bending processto be carried out
in a smooth continuousaction (avoiding jerky action), the tube
beingmoved along the bar and around the bend asit is straightened.
Scaffold tubes or similarmust not be used to straighten bar.
To enable the re-bending tool to be fitted ontothe bar, the bar
should be pulled the minimumdistance from the Eazistrip steel
casing toenable this. The re-bending tool should thenbe slid along
the bar to the start of the bendradius.
The bar straightening process should besmooth and progressive
with the tube allowedto move along the bend towards the metalcasing
as it is straightened. The tool shouldcontact the Eazistrip steel
casing at thecompletion of the straightening process.
The tube is then removed and the straightenedbar checked for
alignment and cover with theadjoining reinforcement.
The Eazistrip reinforcing bars should not bestraightened when
the temperature of the steelis below 5°C. Where straightening is
necessarybelow 5°C, indirect warming of the steel to atemperature
not exceeding 100°C is permitted.
The use of scaffold tubes, or otherinappropriate tools will
result in excessive kinksin the region of the bar bend and result
inundesirable work hardening which maydamage the bar and affect the
strength of thebar. Re-bending must be undertaken usingonly the
Ancon Eazistrip re-bending tool.Bending the bar in excess of
therecommendations will also result in workhardening of the rebar
and should therefore beavoided.
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Identify the location of the intended cut.
ON-SITE CUTTING
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Slide the protective cover from the box and remove the bars
which pass over the cut location.
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Cut through the steel casing using a disc cutter.
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Replace the bars to face the opposite direction to their
original position. Cut the cover to the samelengths as the steel
casing and replace to protect the bars. The ends of the boxes must
besealed, using polystyrene blocks, to prevent the ingress of
concrete
Note: Protective gloves should be worn when removing covers,
straightening bars, cutting boxes and during general handling of
Eazistrip.
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ENQUIRY/ORDER FORM
Please photocopy this page and use it to detail your
enquiry/order.
Item Qty Box Bar Dia Stirrup Stirrup Box Stirrup Stirrup
Anchoring StirrupWidth (1) 10, 12, 16 Spacing (2) Type Length (3)
Width (4) Height Length Width (5)
b h l c(mm) (mm) (mm) (see above) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Re-bending Tool
Type RA3 Double AngleType RA1 Double Angle
Type RA Angle
Type H Hook (standard in 60mm and 80mm box)
Type S Straight Bar
Type U U Bar Type RU U Bar
Type S2 Double Straight Bar Type SH Angle with leg inhorizontal
plane
Type RA2 Double Angle
(1) Standard box widths 60, 80, 110, 140, 160, 190 and
240mm.
(2) Variable stirrup spacing available. Standard spacing 150 and
200mm.
(3) Box lengths up to 3000mm available in certain sizes
dependant upon weight. Standard length 1200mm.
(4) Stirrup width b is 20mm less than box width as standard.
Special spacing for all types available on request.
(5) For types RA1, RA2 and RA3, please state dimension c.
Note: Bars must be straightened using an Eazistrip re-bending
tool. Do not straighten bars more than once.
Date ❒ Order ❒ Enquiry
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OTHER ANCON PRODUCTS
Reinforcing Bar CouplersThe use of reinforcing bar couplers
canprovide significant advantages over lappedjoints. Design and
construction of the concretecan be simplified and the amount
ofreinforcement required can be reduced.The range includes threaded
and mechanicallybolted couplers.
Shear Load ConnectorsAncon DSD and ESD Shear Load Connectorsare
used to transfer shear across expansionand contraction joints in
concrete. They aremore effective at transferring load and
allowingmovement to take place than standard dowels,and can be used
to eliminate double columnsat structural movement joints in
buildings.
Channel and Bolt FixingsAncon offers a wide range of channels
andbolts in order to fix stainless steel masonrysupport, restraints
and windposts to structuralframes. Cast-in channels and expansion
boltsare used for fixing to the edges of concretefloors and
beams.
Insulated Balcony ConnectorsAncon Isolan connectors join
external concretebalconies to internal floor slabs. Used tominimise
cold bridging, they provide continuityto the thermal insulation.
Standard systems,comprising rigid CFC-free polystyrene
insulationand duplex stainless steel shear reinforcement,suit most
depths of cantilevered and simplysupported balconies. Conventional
reinforcingbars are used to provide the tension andcompression
reinforcement.
Punching Shear ReinforcementUsed within a slab to provide
additionalreinforcement around columns, Ancon Shearfixis the ideal
solution to the design andconstruction problems associated
withpunching shear. The system consists ofdouble-headed studs
welded to flat rails,positioned in a symmetrical pattern around
thecolumn head. The shear load from the slab istransferred through
the studs into the column.
Special Stainless Steel FabricationsAncon has a wealth of
experience in workingwith different types and grades of
stainlesssteel. Advanced manufacturing facilities enableone-off or
volume orders to be fabricated toindividual project requirements
and to exactingquality standards. Considerable materialstocks are
maintained in order to meet urgentdelivery deadlines.
EAZISTRIP WATER STOP
Where the potential for water ingress throughthe construction
joint is a major concern,Eazistrip can be supplied with a
Pentaflexhydrostatic seal. The seal is factory fitted insideand
outside the box to provide double sidedprotection against water or
moisturepermeation along the joint face.
As Pentaflex is a hydrostatic seal, it is notreliant on
expansion, unlike hydrophilic typeseals, and it provides a
continuous elastic sealby means of the bond between the
Pentaflexand the fresh concrete. Resistant to organicwaste water,
Pentaflex has been tested by theHygiene-Institut, Geisenkirchen,
Germany foruse with potable water.
A protective film on the Pentaflex preventscontamination by dust
or dirt during storage,handling and installation. The film must
beremoved prior to concreting. When installingand abutting boxes,
joints are achieved bypressing together a 50mm overlap of
thePentaflex material, to ensure continuousprotection against water
permeation.
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The construction applications and details provided in this
literatureare indicative only. In every case, project working
details should beentrusted to appropriately qualified and
experienced persons.
Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of
thisdocument to ensure that any advice, recommendations
orinformation is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any
kind isaccepted in respect of Ancon Building Products.
With a policy of continuous product development Ancon
BuildingProducts reserves the right to modify product design
andspecification without due notice.
These products are available from:
Ancon Building ProductsPresident Way, President ParkSheffield S4
7URUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0) 114 275 5224Fax: +44 (0) 114 276
8543Email: [email protected]: www.ancon.co.uk
Ancon (Middle East) FZEPO Box 17225Jebel AliDubaiUnited Arab
EmiratesTel: +971 (0) 4 883 4346Fax: +971 (0) 4 883 4347Email:
[email protected]
Ancon Building Products114 Kurrajong AvenueMount DruittSydneyNSW
2770AustraliaTel: +61 (0) 2 9675 1000Fax: +61 (0) 2 9675 3390Email:
[email protected]: www.anconbp.com.au
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KerzersSwitzerlandTel: +41 (0) 31 750 3030Fax: +41 (0) 31 750 3033
Email: [email protected]: www.ancon.ch
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ViennaAustriaTel: +43 (0) 1 259 58 62-0Fax: +43 (0) 1 259 58
62-40Email: [email protected]: www.ancon.at
Ancon GmbHBartholomäusstrasse 2690489 NurembergGermanyTel: +49
(0) 911 955 1234 0Fax: +49 (0) 911 955 1234 9Email:
[email protected]: www.anconbp.de
ISO 9001: 2000FM 12226
ISO 14001: 2004EMS 505377
EAZISTRIP REINFORCEMENTQUALITYSTANDARD RANGE
CONFIGURATIONSSTANDARD RANGE SPECIFICATIONSU TYPE BOX DIMENSIONSUK
Range DimensionsContinental Range DimensionsRADIUSED
EAZISTRIPINSTALLATIONBAR STRAIGHTENINGON-SITE CUTTINGENQUIRY/ORDER
FORMEAZISTRIP WATER STOPOTHER ANCON PRODUCTS
