SFT-Connector®
For ICF Walls, Slabs, Precast and other Concrete Structure Projects
SFTec offers several types of shear connectors for your concrete-based structure project. Evaluated on various criteria such as color, type, tensile strength, compression strength, tensile modulus and shear strength, find the type that fits best your project needs or contact us so we can make the best recommendation for your requirements.
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Type I: SFT-BarConnector
GFRP Connector – Thread bar
A high impact, alkali-resistant polymer collar is injection molded to the connector at the center portion & produces a holding and sealing section at the insulation layer.
Accelerated-aging tests show that the connector material is resistant to alkali attack for over 100 years
Length can be customized
Diameter | Color | Type | Tensile Strength | Compression Strength | Tensile Modulus | Shear Strength |
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10mm | White | Thread bar | 80kN | 24kN | 65GPa | 180MPa |
Type II: SFT-FlatConnector
GFRP Connector – Flat bar
A high impact, alkali-resistant polymer collar is injection molded to the connector at the center portion & produces a holding and sealing section at the insulation layer.
Accelerated-aging tests show that the connector material is resistant to alkali attack for over 100 years
- Non-conductive, non-corrosive, fiber-composite connectors are formed from a fiber composite comprising 78 percent glass and 22 percent vinyl ester polymer by weight evaluated per ASTM D3172.
- Tension tests per ASTM D3039 show that the connector material has a tensile strength of 59kN, and a coefficient of thermal expansion of 5×10-6in/in/°F or 1×10-5mm/mm/°C, nominal.
Length can be customized
Diameter | Color | Type | Tensile Strength | Compression Strength | Tensile Modulus | Shear Strength |
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10mm | As seen in picture | Flat | 59kN | 20kN | 45GPa | 120MPa |
Type III: SFT-ContinousShearConnector
GFRP Shear Connector – Thread bar
Length can be customized
Diameter | Color | Type | Tensile Strength* | Compression Strength* | Tensile Modulus | Shear Strength* |
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10mm | White/Black | Thread | 75kN | 22kN | 60GPa | 180MPa |
*Straight Portion