HALFEN USA Inc.

March 2012
8521 FM 1976
P.O. Box 547
Converse, TX 78109
Toll Free 800-423-9140
Fax 888-277-1695
Website www.halfenusa.com
E-mail info@halfenusa.com

Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described
in The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the
requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification
sections and the Drawings. Delete all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2011 Update.

SECTION 05 17 00

STEEL ROD SYSTEM

Specifier Notes: This section covers Halfen Anchoring Systems “DETAN” steel tension and
compression rod system. Consult Halfen USA for assistance in editing this section for the specific
application.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Specifier Notes: Edit the following for the specific application.

A. [Stainless steel] [Carbon steel] rod system.

1. Tension rods.
2. Couplers.
3. Anchor discs.
4. Fork connectors.
5. Connecting plates.
6. Compression rods.

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as necessary. Limit the list to sections with
specific information that the reader might expect to find in this section, but is specified elsewhere.

A. Section 05 12 00 – Structural Steel Framing.

B. Section 05 15 00 – Wire Rope Assemblies.

C. Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications.

D. Section 13 31 00 – Fabric Structures.

E. Section 13 34 13 – Glazed Structures.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles. Delete
standards not included in the edited section. Including a standard in this list does not require
compliance with that standard.

A. ASTM A572/A572M – Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-

Vanadium Structural Steel.

B. ASTM A666 – Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel
Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

C. ASTM A694/A694M – Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pipe
Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High-Pressure Transmission Service.

D. DIN 10088-2 – Stainless Steels - Part 2: Technical Delivery Conditions for Sheet/Plate and Strip
of Corrosion Resisting Steels for General Purposes.

E. DIN EN 10025 – Hot Rolled Products of Structural Steels.

F. EN 10293 – Steel Castings for General Engineering Uses.

1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Specifier Notes: Edit preinstallation meetings as necessary. Delete if not required.

A. Convene preinstallation meeting [1 week] [2 weeks] before start of work of this section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor,
Architect, Engineer, installer, and manufacturer’s representative.

C. Review materials, installation, field quality control, protection, and coordination with other work.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS

Specifier Notes: Edit submittal requirements as necessary. Delete submittals not required.

A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data, including installation instructions.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer’s shop drawings, detailing installation procedures,

including layout, dimensions and placement of tension rods, couplers, anchor discs, fork
connectors, connection plates, and compression rods.

D. Warranty Documentation: Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications:
1. Capable of providing field service representation during installation.
2. Capable of providing permanent quality control on the product.

B. Installer’s Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to
avoid construction delays.

B. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original,

unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and
manufacturer.

C. Storage and Handling Requirements:

1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Keep materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging until
installation.
3. Store materials in clean, dry area protected from weather.
4. Protect materials and finish during storage, handling, and installation to prevent damage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Halfen USA Inc., 8521 FM 1976, P.O. Box 547, Converse, TX 78109. Toll Free 800-423-9140.
Fax 888-277-1695. www.halfenusa.com. info@halfenusa.com.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Rod System: Halfen “DETAN” rod system.

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 1. Stainless Steel System: “DETAN-E”.
a. Tension Rods:
1) Material: Stainless steel, A4, Type 316 with 355 MPa (51,500 psi) yield
strength [DIN 10088-2] [ASTM A666].
2) Finish: [Electropolished] [Hand polished].

Specifier Notes: System design load capacities vary with the system diameter. Load capacities are
available from 8.5 to 170.3 kN (1,460 to 38,208 lbs). Refer to system data sheets for size/capacity
relationships.

3) Diameter: [6 mm (1/4 inch)] [8 mm (5/16 inch)] [10 mm (3/8 inch)] [12 mm

(1/2 inch)] [16 mm (5/8 inch)] [20 mm (13/16 inch)] [24 mm (15/16 inch)] [27
mm (1-1/16 inches)] [30 mm (1-3/16 inches)].

Specifier Notes: Minimum system lengths are dependent on rod diameter. Maximum one-rod system
lengths are also dependent on rod diameter. Refer to system data sheets for minimum and maximum
system lengths. The critical length manufacturer requires is called “system length,” defined as length
from C.L. of left pin to C.L. of right pin.

4) Length: [190 mm (7-1/2 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

b. Couplers: 139 mm (5-1/2 inches).
1) Material: Stainless steel with 235 MPa (34,000 psi) minimum yield strength
[DIN 10088-2] [ASTM A666].

Specifier Notes: Coupler lengths and diameters are specific to the system rod size. Ensure
appropriate coupler size is specified for the system.

2) Diameter: [6 mm (1/4 inch)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

3) Length: [34 mm (1-5/16 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].
c. Anchor Discs:
1) Material: Stainless steel A4 with 235 MPa (34,000 psi) minimum yield strength
[DIN 10088-2] [ASTM A666].
2) Number of Rod Connections: [2] [______] [8] [______].

Specifier Notes: Anchor disc diameters are specific to the system rod size. Ensure appropriate
diameter is specified for the system.

3) Diameter: [73 mm (2-7/8 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

d. Fork Connectors:
1) Material: Stainless steel, A4 with 460 MPa (66,000 psi).

Specifier Notes: Connecting plates are not manufactured as part of the DETAN system. They must be
fabricated and obtained from other manufacturers in accordance with DETAN catalog dimensions and
geometry.

e. Connecting Plates:

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 1) Material: Stainless steel, Type [304] [316] [______] with 205 MPa (30,000
psi) minimum yield strength, ASTM A666 [Finned for welding to steelwork] [T-
brackets for bolting to structure] [______].

Specifier Notes: Plate thickness, pin diameter, edge distance, and minimum plate width are specified
on the component data sheets and are specific to each system size. Ensure these tolerances are
adhered to for connecting plate design.

2) [6 mm (1/4 inch)] [______ mm (______ inches)] thick, [6.5 mm (1/4 inch)]

[______ mm (______ inches)] hole diameter, [9 mm (3/8 inch)] [______ mm
(______ inches)] edge distance, [18 mm (11/16 inch)] [______ mm (______
inches)] minimum width.
2. Carbon Steel System: “DETAN-S460”.
a. Tension Rods:

Specifier Notes: Tension rods with diameters less than or equal to 12 mm are of S355 carbon steel.
All larger sizes will be S460 carbon steel.

1) Material: Carbon steel [S355, DIN EN 10025, ASTM A694] [S460, DIN EN
10025, ASTM A572] [______].
2) Finish: [Mill finish] [Hot-dip galvanized] [______].

Specifier Notes: System design load capacities vary with the system diameter. Load capacities are
available from 7.5 to 2,695 kN (1,670 to 605,790 lbs). Refer to system data sheets for size/capacity
relationships.

3) Diameter: [10 mm (3/8 inch)] [12 mm (1/2 inch)] [16 mm (5/8 inch)] [20 mm
(13/16 inch)] [24 mm (15/16 inch)] [27 mm (1-1/16 inches)] [30 mm (1-3/16
inches)] [36 mm (1-7/16 inches)] [42 mm (1-5/8 inches)] [48 mm (1-7/8
inches)] [52 mm (2-1/16 inches)] [56 mm (2-3/16 inches)] [60 mm (2-3/8
inches)] [76 mm (3 inches)] [85 mm (3-3/8 inches)] [95 mm (3-3/4 inches)].

Specifier Notes: Minimum system lengths are dependent on rod diameter. Maximum one-rod system
lengths are also dependent on rod diameter. Refer to system data sheets for minimum and maximum
system lengths. The critical length the manufacturer requires is called “system length,” defined as
length from C.L. of left pin to C.L. of right pin.

4) Length: [250 mm (9-7/8 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

b. Couplers:
1) Material: Dacrometized, carbon steel, Grade S355 with 355 MPa (51,000 psi)
minimum yield strength, DIN EN 10025.

Specifier Notes: Coupler lengths and diameters are specific to the system rod size. Ensure
appropriate coupler size is specified for the system.

2) Diameter: [10 mm (3/8 inch)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

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 3) Length: [40 mm (1-9/16 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].
c. Anchor Discs:
1) Material: Hot-dip galvanized, carbon steel, Grade S355 with 355 MPa (51,000
psi) minimum yield strength, ASTM A572.

Specifier Notes: Anchor discs may be used to expand the span of the system or as central connection
points for structures requiring cross bracing. A maximum of 8 rods may be connected to each anchor
disc.

2) Number of Rod Connections: [2] [______] [8] [______].

Specifier Notes: Anchor disc diameters are specific to the system rod size. Ensure appropriate
diameter is specified for the system.

3) Diameter: [120 mm (4-3/4 inches)] [______ mm (______ inches)].

d. Fork Connectors:

Specifier Notes: The following sentence applies to fork connectors on systems with rod diameters less
than or equal to 12 mm (1/2 inch).

1) Material: Dacrometized, forged, S355J2 carbon steel, DIN EN 10025.

Specifier Notes: The following sentence applies to fork connectors on systems with rod diameters
greater than 12 mm (1/2 inch).

2) Material: Dacrometized, cast steel, G20 Mn5+QT, EN 10293.

Specifier Notes: Connecting plates are not manufactured as part of the DETAN system. They must be
fabricated and obtained from other manufacturers in accordance with DETAN catalog dimensions and
geometry.

e. Connecting Plates:
1) Material: [ASTM A572, Grade 50] [ASTM A572, Grade 60] [______].
2) [Finned for welding to steelwork] [T-brackets for bolting to structure] [______].

Specifier Notes: Plate thickness, pinhole diameter, edge distance, and minimum plate width are
specified on the component data sheets and are specific to each system size. Ensure these tolerances
are adhered to for connecting plate design.

3) [8 mm (5/16 inch)] [______ mm (______ inches)] thick, [9.5 mm (3/8 inch)]

[______ mm (______ inches)] hole diameter, [15 mm (9/16 inch)] [______ mm
(______ inches)] edge distance, [28 mm (1-1/8 inch)] [______ mm (______
inches)] minimum width.

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Specifier Notes: DETAN compression rods consist of large diameter tubes, reduced at each end for
use with standard DETAN fork connectors. These rods are designed to order.

3. Compression Rods: “DETAN”.

a. Material: [Carbon steel, S355J2, ASTM A694] [Stainless steel, ASTM A666].
b. Diameter: ______ mm (______ inches).

Specifier Notes: The critical length manufacturer requires is called “system length,” defined as length
from C.L. of left pin to C.L. of right pin.

c. Rod Length: ______ mm (______ inches).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine area to receive bracing for compliance with installation clearances.

B. Verify substrate conditions are acceptable for product installation.

C. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation.

D. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions are corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install rod system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions at locations indicated on the
Drawings.

B. Fully screw rod system locknut on rod until rod markings are not visible.

C. Screw fork connector on tension rod to required system length.

D. Screw locknut back toward fork connector until locked.

E. Install snap rings with snap-ring pliers on each side of pin in fork connector.

F. Position connection plates to not subject rod system to bending.

G. Align and position forks in same plane.

1. Maximum Misalignment: 0.5 degrees.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspections:
1. Inspect completed rod system for proper locknut screw-in depth, after installation and
before final acceptance.

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 2. Report component damage to Architect and manufacturer.
3. Ensure markings on rods are covered by locknut to achieve minimum screw-in depth.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed rod system from damage during construction.

B. Touch-up damage to factory-applied finishes using appropriate materials and techniques.

END OF SECTION

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