The BraceLok™ Bracing System has been designed, tested and certified to provide reliable and cost effective bracing for steel framed buildings. BraceLok™ end connections are designed to exceed the tensile yield capacity and ultimate capacity of the 500PLUS®REIDBAR.
   
Technical Details
Minimum Yield Strength
Minimum Ultimate Strength
Bolt Details
Cut Length Calculations L = A - B
e.g. L = 8105 -130 = 7975
Size
kN
kN
Grade 8.8/S Bolt, N & W
B
RB12
56.5
61.9
1-M20 8.8/S
130
RBA16
100.6
110.1
1-M20 8.8/S
142.5
RBA20
157.1
172.1
1-M24 8.8/S
175
RB25
245.5
268.9
1-M30 8.8/S
200
RB32
402.1
440.4
1-M30 8.8/S
230
Note: Connecting plates must be at least 10 mm Thick. Bolts fitted with threads included in shear planes.
     
BrackLok™ Fittings
Size
A
B
C
D
E
F
RB12
20
130
50
60
36
16
RBA16
22.5
142.5
50
66
36
20
RBA20
30
180
65
82
42
24
RB25
45
180
70
113
65
30
RB32
Note 1
Note: Internal threads cut after galvanising
Locking Nut     Holding Collar
Size
J
K
L
M
N
RB12
28.9
40
25
30
17
RBA16
34.6
40
30
30
17
RBA20
41.6
45
36
35
20
RB25
52
55
45
43
25
RB32
Note 1
Note: 1) Not currently available
All dimensions are nominal and subject to change without prior notice by the manufacturer.
     
   
Substitution Tables
BraceLok™
Bracing Rods 4.6S or Gr300
Size
Size

RB12
RBA16
RBA20
RB25
RB32
M12
M16
M20
M25
M30
M36