The Difference Between Upsetting Forged Rebar Coupler and Straight-Threaded Coupler Connection

The upsetting forged rebar coupler is created by thickening the ends of steel bars, which are then threaded to form a steel connection that interlocks with the matching threads of the coupler. The process involves the use of upset forging equipment to increase the cross-sectional area of the rebar end, after which threads are cut or rolled. An important feature of this connection is that the minor diameter of the threads must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the base material, ensuring that the coupling joint matches the strength of the parent material. On the other hand, the straight-threaded coupler connection is engineered by directly threading the ends of the rebar, either through rolling or rib peeling before threading. This technique results in a connection where the threads of the rebar and the coupler intertwine, eliminating the necessity for additional thickening at the rebar ends. Both the upsetting forged rebar coupler and straight-threade...