BESISTA rod systems

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High-grade tension rod systems and compression rods for buildings and civils
BESISTA® tension and compression rod systems are designer systems with very high safety margins.
A basic distinction can be drawn between rod systems with and without cover sleeves.
All system elements are normally supplied with a hot-dip galvanized finish including hot-dip galvanized rod threads.
This zinc coat offers particularly high, long-term corrosion protection. Alternatively, the systems are also available
with an uncoated or black finish.
For further details on limit tensile/compressive forces and other technical features, please click on the MENU
“Design loads“ and “Technical data“.

with cover sleeve without cover sleeve

Rod anchor (fork head)
Tension rod

BESISTA Tension rod system with cover sleeve

BESISTA Tension rod system without cover sleeve

Tension bars (Tension rods)

Our tension rods with left- and right-hand threads are
made of S540N, an extra-high-quality modified S460N
with a guaranteed yield strength of 540 N/mm². Greater
tensile strengths should not be applied for the time being,
see MENU “Basic knowledge“ - About hot-dip galvanized
rod threads“.
Individual rod lengths of up to 15 m are available for
diameters greater than 16mm. Extension and tensioning
sleeves are used for longer rods.
Hot-dip galvanized rod threads are a special feature
of BESISTA® products. The fresh threads are conspi-
cuous by their silvery sheen. BESISTA® products require
no sealing or encapsulation of the threads. If “hot-dip
galvanized“ is specified, the client is also entitled to insist
on hot-dip galvanized rod threads.

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High-grade tension rod systems and compression rods for buildings and civils

Rod anchors (fork heads)

The BESISTA® rod anchors are used to connect ten-
sion rods to gusset plates. The anchors are made of
top-grade, highly ductile EN-GJS-400-18-LT spheroidal
graphite cast iron, with guaranteed notched bar impact
work at –20 °C. This cast iron is particularly suitable for
these components.

100% control of the thread screw-in depth by means

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of inspection holes is a unique feature of the BESISTA
rod anchors. This obviates the need for the cover sleeves
required by other rod systems to ensure an adequate
screw-in depth.

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Filigree ribs on the BESISTA rod anchors and the
smooth transitions from the straps to the shaft guarantee
perfect forming and casting while at the same time
serving as wrench flats to prevent wear of the designer
contours. The ribs around the inspection hole make up for
the cross-sectional area lost due to the hole.

The wrench flats on the tension rods, used in conjunction

with those on the rod anchors serving as a counterholder,
allow simple tensioning of the rod systems. Particularly
by tensioning from both sides at the same time, high ten-
sile strengths can be achieved by hand without distorting
either the rod systems or gusset plates.

The patented specially designed internal straps on the

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BESISTA rod anchors allow axial offsets of up to 2°. This
largely prevents transverse stresses and protects coat-
ings – a major benefit during installation.

Pins and locking rings

Only the supplied pins and locking rings may be installed
as they are integral parts of the rod anchors. The pins are
made of S540N, smaller sizes also of 42CrMo4. The pins
and locking rings are always galvanized since they can-
not be coated after installation.

Cover sleeves
The cover sleeves are part of the designer system. They
have a purely aesthetic function in covering the rod
thread in cases where it should not be visible. Unlike with
other rod systems, the incorporation of cover sleeves is
not essential.

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High-grade tension rod systems and compression rods for buildings and civils

Extension sleeves
Extension sleeves are used to extend and secure the
tension rods. They are made of S540N or S355 and have
continuous, right-hand internal threads.
For additional safety, the threads of BESISTA® sleeves
are longer than necessary.
Note: The tension rods must be securely locked at the
lock securely sleeve centre to ensure that the complete rod is turned
when tensioning. The thread screw-in depth is reached
when the rod threads project from the sleeve on both
sides by no more than 4 thread pitches.

Tensioning sleeves
The tensioning sleeves with left- and right-hand threads
are used to pretension the tension rods. They can also
be used as “turnbuckles“, e.g. in order to increase the
adjustment distance.
Note: The required thread screw-in depth is reached
when, after the tensioning process, the threads are visible
in both inspection holes.

Suspension rings for solid rods

The suspension rings, made of S235, serve to suspend
the BESISTA® tension rods. Unlike sleeves with straps,
they permit turning and tensioning of installed tension
rods together with the precise alignment of suspended
rods.

Suspension rings for extension

or tensioning sleeves
These suspension rings have the same function as the
suspension rings for solid rods. They are also made of
S235.

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High-grade tension rod systems and compression rods for buildings and civils
Cross anchors
With its BESISTA® cross anchors, BESISTA® has once
again underlined its innovative credentials among ten-
sion rod manufacturers through the addition of a valuable
component series to its comprehensive product portfolio.
A wide-ranging study into intersections culminated in the
development of the BESISTA®“cross anchors“ in the
popular design of our rod anchors.
Cross anchors (x-braces) are used to form structurally
flawless crossing points. The elegantly shaped members
allow the contact-free crossing of tension rods within the
same plane, thereby ensuring that the lines of force meet
exactly in the middle. Other benefits include lower cost
plus exceptionally straightforward installation.
Like the rod anchors, the cross anchors are made of
highly ductile EN-GJS-400-18-LT spheroidal graphite
cast iron with guaranteed notched bar impact work at
-20°C.

Circular discs
The BESISTA® circular discs offer a further visually attrac-
tive design variant. Yet, proper structural performance de-
pends on precise installation of the discs, with the lines of
force running exactly along the axes, and this is difficult to
achieve in practice. The circular discs are made of S355.
As standard, the supplied circular discs are delivered cut
out of steel sheet and have a smooth surface. On request
and subject to a surcharge, the discs can also be supplied
with incorporated grooves.

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ETA-08/0038 DIBt Berlin 0672-CPD-0091 MPA Stuttgart www.besista.com

Compression rod systems for steel construction, facade engineering and

timber construction

Under European Technical Approval ETA-08/0038,

BESISTA® rod anchors can transmit both tensile and
compressive forces – see MENU “Design loads“, page
4.
The diameter of pins subject to compression loads are
larger than those for the standard pins subject to tensi-
le loads – see MENU “Technical data“, page 5 or ETA
annex 7.
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The BESISTA compression rod systems for steel are
available in three types. The connection geometry is the
same for all types.

Type 1: machined solid rods

Especially for short compression rods, machined solid
rods are the least expensive option. The rods are made
of S540N. They can be completely hot-dip galvanized. As
with the tension rods, wrench flats are provided for ten-
sioning.

Type 2: one-part compression rod

connections
With this type, the compression rod connections are in
one piece, with a machined threaded portion. They are
made of S355 for welding by others to S355 steel tube.

Compression rod connection prepared for welding with

zinc coat stripped away at weld seam. The hole is used
to tension the compression rod.
All components – including the rod threads – are hot-dip
galvanized. Only the weld seam needs to be cold gal-
vanized.

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ETA-08/0038 DIBt Berlin 0672-CPD-0091 MPA Stuttgart www.besista.com

Type 3: two-part compression rod

connections
With type 3, the compression rod connections are in
two pieces, consisting of a machined component made
of S355 for welding by others to S355 steel tube and
a higher-strength threaded pin, made of e.g. S540N or
42CrMo4. The higher-strength threaded pins can accom-
modate higher buckling and tensile forces.

High-strength threaded pin with tapered machined com-

ponent.
This patented type may only be manufactured and deli-
vered by BESISTA®.

Hot-dip galvanized com-

pression rod connection
with zinc coat stripped away
at weld seam

Hot-dip galvanized com-

pression rod connection
prepared for welding

Finished compression rod

with two-part compression
rod connection. The hole is
used to tension the com-
pression rod

Compression rod connections for

timber compression rods
Compression rod connections for timber rods are another
BESISTA® speciality. These are always two-part connec-
tions with higher-strength pins.
The tapered machined components can be made of any
steel grade or cast, as required to accommodate the
load.
A wide range of options are available for connection to
the wood. These are specified in function of the particular
requirements.

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