The Titen HD Rod Coupler is a fast and easy-to-install anchor for continuous rod tiedown systems. It is an excellent alternative to adhesive anchoring methods. Threaded rods can be installed and loaded immediately. The coupler nut has witness holes for easy inspections

The self-undercutting, non-expansion characteristics of the Titen HD Rod Coupler makes it the ideal anchor for structural applications, even at minimum edge distances and under reduced spacing conditions. The proprietary cutting teeth enable the Titen HD Rod Coupler to be installed in one eighth of the time when compared to traditional expansion anchors, and at significantly reduced installation torques. The anchor can be installed with a standard ANSI tolerance drill bit and is removable. Recommended for permanent dry, interior non-corrosive environments or temporary outdoor applications. Contact Simpson for more information.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Higher load capacity: Threads along the length of the anchor undercut the concrete and efficiently transfer the load to the base material.
• Specialized Heat Treating Process: Creates superior surface hardness at the tip to facilitate cutting, while at the same
  time not compromising ductility within the anchor body.
• Less spacing and edge distance required: The anchor does not exert expansion forces on the base material.

INSTALLATION FEATURES

Serrated teeth on the tip of the Titen HD facilitate cutting and reduce installation torque.

• No special drill bit needed: Designed to install using standard sized ANSI tolerance drill bits.
• Installs with 50% less torque: Testing shows that when compared to competitors, the Titen HD requires 50% less torque to be installed in concrete.
• Less installation time: No secondary setting or torquing is required.
• The couple nut head is specifically designed for attachment to threaded rod.

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

See below.

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TEST CRITERIA

The Titen HD Rod Coupler anchor has been tested in accordance with ICC-ES's Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Concrete or Masonry (AC106) for the following:

• Static tension and shear loading.
• Seismic and wind loading.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Screw anchors shall have 360-degree contact with the base material and shall not require oversized holes for installation. Fasteners shall be manufactured from carbon steel, and are heat-treated. Anchors shall be zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B633. Anchors are not to be reused after initial installation. Screw anchors shall be Titen HD Rod Coupler anchors from Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, CA. Anchors shall be installed per Simpson Strong-Tie's instructions for the Titen HD Rod Coupler.