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Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems

Product catalog summary
Overview
Sta-Lok specializes in tie rod and tie bar systems for architectural projects, utilizing high-quality stainless steel alloys for durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. The company is ISO 9001 accredited and complies with BS EN 1090 standards, ensuring quality and reliability.
Key Features and Benefits
  • Material Quality: Utilizes premium stainless steel grades such as 316, Duplex 2205, and F51 for high tensile strength and corrosion resistance.
  • Design Flexibility: Offers both individual components and complete systems, with custom solutions available.
  • Sustainability: Emphasizes the recyclability and low environmental impact of stainless steel.
Product Specifications
  • Mechanical Properties: M6-M16 bars have proof strength of 500 N/mm² and tensile strength of 700 N/mm²; M20-M36 bars have proof strength of 460 N/mm² and tensile strength of 640 N/mm².
  • Surface Finishes: Options include Natural Mill, Satin Brushed, and Polished finishes.
System Components
  • SC Clevis System: Cost-effective solution for small adjustments, featuring machined spanner flats and conical locking nuts.
  • Adjustable Fork System: Allows wide adjustment range without turnbuckles, suitable for modern designs.
Installation and Adjustment
  • Designed for easy installation with pre-assembled components; adjustment through rod rotation.
  • Alignment is crucial to prevent damage, with rods featuring right and left-handed threads for precise tensioning.
Custom Solutions
Offers bespoke manufacturing solutions with full material traceability and optional testing and certification, manufactured in the UK.
Conclusion
Sta-Lok's systems enhance structural and aesthetic aspects of projects, backed by quality and sustainability commitments.
Specifications
Crafted from solid stainless steel alloys, the systems offer maximum strength and durability with a wide range of adjustments. Features include machined spanner flats and conical locking nuts, available in Satin or Polished Finish with Metric or UNF threads.
Procedures
Systems are supplied ready to install with pre-assembled fork ends. The spade system is an alternative for projects with small adjustment needs, and the RTP system is designed for glass façades.
Standards and Norms
Designed to meet modern construction tolerances, manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, and compliant with BS 5950 - 1:2000 and EN 10088 standards.
Recommendations
Use isolation washers and sleeves to prevent galvanic reactions. Cross couplers are recommended for angular alignment where rods cross in the same plane.
Key Data from Tables
Includes specifications for various models, such as the F34FF-M6 model with a yield load of 8.9 KN and break load of 12.5 KN, and the F34FF-M36 model with a yield load of 349.2 KN and break load of 485.8 KN.
Center Discs
Offers four-hole and three-hole center discs for SC Clevis or Adjustable Fork F34 Systems, compliant with BS 5950 - 1:2000 and made from materials specified in EN 10088.
Fixing Plates and Isolation Components
Designed for compatibility with various materials, preventing galvanic reactions with isolation washers and sleeves made from durable materials.
Ordering Instructions
Includes a step-by-step process for selecting system type, rod diameter, finish, and assembly length, with systems pre-assembled for ease of installation.
Contact Information
Sta-Lok can be contacted via phone or email, with additional information available on their website.
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Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems For Architectural Projects Worldwide

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14 Adjustable Fork System THE FINEST STAINLESS STEEL ALLOYS, FULLY TRACEABLE, EXPERTLY ENGINEERED. Centre Discs (4 Hole) 26 Centre Discs (3 Hole) 27 Fork Fixing Plate 28 FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PROJECTS CHOOSE STA-LOK. Double Headed Pin designed to complement the worlds most creative projects, providing structural function and aesthetic design. Sta-Lok use the finest stainless steel alloys, fully traceable, expertly engineered. Eternally flawless, durable and sustainable. Stainless steel rod systems have unique attributes that facilitate architectural design in many different applications. Our...

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TO MAKE VISIONS REALITY CHOOSE STA-LOK. Our Materials It is our heritage which is the source of our continued inspiration. Established by my father, Ivor Barfield in 1973, Sta-Lok remains a family run business, where exceptional customer service and quality are engrained into our company culture. We are proud to have retained our roots as a UK manufacturing company, with all of our products manufactured to the highest quality standards at our facility in Essex, England. We believe that customer service is an extension of the quality products we produce. Our technical specialists take time to...

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of stainless steel over other materials Sustainable Stainless Features Corrosion resistance The unique properties of stainless steel make it an ideal material selection for engineers, specifiers and designers over the total life of a project, stainless is often the best value option. Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion. Its unique chemical composition creates a surface that repairs itself quickly when it Is damaged, allowing the metal to resist corrosion and rust. Cleanliness & Hygiene Aesthetic appearance Stainless steel is one of the most hygienic materials and does not support the growth...

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Stainless Steel Finishes Sta-Lok offer a number of surface finish options conforming to EN 10088 part 2 and ASTM 480/480M. Natural Mill Finish: 1D 2D-2G Available on bars only. The low reflective appearance may contain natural grain features and is suitable on applications where visual appearance is less critical. STA-LOK PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO COMPLEMENT THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS AND PROJECTS. Satin Brushed Finish: EN 10088 2K ASTM 480/480M 4 A 240 grit uniform unidirectional surface finish with low reflectivity Ra = 0.5. Custom Solutions Our standard surface finish,...

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The clever design of Sta-Lok’s rod systems provides adjustment without the need for turnbuckles. Our standard system lengths are up to 3 metres. System lengths up to 6 metres can be manufactured to special order. Sta-Lok tie rod systems are supplied ready to install and can be fitted straight from the box. • Sta-Lok structural tie rods are manufactured with a right handed thread on one end and left handed thread at the other end • Sta-Lok structural tie rods fitted with clevis, adjustable forks or Spade ends should be correctly installed in the same plane • Misalignment will lead to transverse...

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President Clinton Library, USA Over 1016 metres / 40,000 inches of Sta-Lok stainless steel rods, fittings and connectors. Sta-Lok Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems Sta-Lok Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems 2,285 individually engineered pieces. Sta-Lok RTP System - President Clinton Library, USA

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SC Clevis System All Rods and components are machined from solid stainless steel alloys offering maximum strength and superiority over other manufacturing processes Tie rods adjustment is achieved by rotating in a clockwise/counter clockwise direction SC Clevis Dimensions Available with left and right hand Metric or UNF machined internal threads • Available in Satin (standard) or Polished Finish The SC Clevis System is designed and developed to meet modern constructional tolerances and projects with small adjustment requirements. The SC Clevis System is our cost effective fully machined fork....

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Adjustable Fork F34 System All Rods and components are machined from solid stainless steel alloys offering maximum strength and superiority over other manufacturing processes Tie rods adjustment is achieved by rotating in a clockwise/counter clockwise direction Adjustable Fork F34 Dimensions A sleek fully machined fork clevis system. Developed to meet the requirements of modern architectural design. The Sta-Lok F34 system offers a wide range of adjustment, provided through the clever design of the fork end eliminating the need for turnbuckles. System lengths up to 6 meters are available, rod...

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Spade F33 System The fully machined F33 spade system is an alternative end fitting option for fixing plates where a clevis fitting is unsuitable. The Sta-Lok spade system is designed to meet modern constructional tolerances and projects with small adjustment requirements. System lengths up to 6 meters are available, rod connectors can be used to achieve longer spans. All Rods and components are machined from solid stainless steel alloys offering maximum strength and superiority over other manufacturing processes Tie rods adjustment is achieved by rotating in a clockwise/counter clockwise direction...

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RTP System Sta-Lok's RTP system is designed for application in glass facades, providing tension and support between hollow sections. High tensile threaded rod sits in the hollow members to connect the RTP end fittings to provide a sleek and minimalistic appearance. System lengths up to 6 metres are available, rod connectors can be used to achieve longer spans. Tension rods and RTP components are machined from solid stainless steel alloys offering maximum strength and superiority over other manufacturing processes Tie rods adjustment is achieved by rotating in a clockwise/counter clockwise direction...

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Sta-Lok Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems Sta-Lok Tie Rods & Tie Bar Systems COMBINING STRUCTURAL FUNCTION AND BEAUTIFUL AESTHETICS, STA-LOK’S SYSTEMS ARE PERFECTLY SUITED FOR STRUCTURES AND PROJECTS OF ALL SIZES.

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