DEWALT PFM3613012 Push In Thread Coupler User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Dewalt

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DEWALT PFM3613012 Push In Thread Coupler
GENERAL INFORMATION
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REFERENCE DATA (ASD)
ORDERING INFORMATION
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DEWALT PFM3613012 Push In Thread Coupler

GENERAL INFORMATION

PUSH-IN THREAD COUPLER
Steel-to-Steel Threaded Connections

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Push-In Thread Couplers have one end that does not require turning threaded rod elements for placement during installation. These high-performance couplings can be ideal for applications such as mounting prefabricated hardware and hanger assemblies.

GENERAL APPLICATIONS AND USES

Rod Hangers and Supports
Prefabrication Connections
Trapeze Assemblies
Threaded Rod Extensions
Cast-In Inserts and Anchors
Distribution Systems / Utility Lines
Replacement for Typical Rod Coupling Nuts

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Push-In thread does not require turning threaded rod elements during installation
Cinch nut mechanism designed to eliminate thread misalignment
Threaded rod compatibility can accept burred or oiled common standard UNC threaded rods
Separate thread-in and push-in connection ends are designed for attaching existing anchor points to pre-fabrication assemblies
Hex nut side enables installation with a wrench for the threaded end
Couplers compatible with 3/8″-16 or 1/2″-13 UNC threads (threaded rods and bolts)

APPROVALS AND LISTINGS

International Code Council, Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), ESL-1485 for steel threaded connections
Code compliant with the 2021 IBC/IRC, 2018 IBC/IRC, 2015 IBC/IRC, and 2012 IBC/IRC
Tested in accordance with ASTM F606/606M for static loading and in accordance with ACI 355.2/ASTM E488 and ICC-ES AC193 for seismic loading

GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

CSI Divisions:
05 05 23 – Metal Fastenings. Couplers shall be Push-In Thread Couplers as supplied by DEWALT, Towson, MD. Anchors shall be installed in accordance with published instructions and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

ANCHOR MATERIALS

Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Body

ROD/ANCHOR SIZE RANGE (TYP.)

3/8″ to 3/8″ (UNC)
1/2″ to 1/2″ (UNC)

INSERT VERSIONS

Single Push-In Thread

SUITABLE BASE MATERIALS

Steel Threaded Connections

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Push-In Coupler

Push-In Coupler

Anchor Component| Component Material
Coupler body| Carbon steel
Zinc Plating| AsTM b633 (Fe/Zn5)

Min. plating requirements for mild service condition

Material Properties for Common Threaded Rods

Description

| Steel Specification (ASTM)| Threaded Rod Diameter (inch)| Minimum Yield Strength, f y (ksi)| Minimum Ultimate Strength, f u (ksi)
---|---|---|---|---
standard Carbon steel| A36| 3/8 or 1/2| 36.0| 58.0
High strength Carbon steel| A193,

Grade b7

| 3/8 or 1/2| 105.0| 125.0
Couplers may be considered for use in conjunction with all grades of continuously threaded carbon steels (all-thread or threaded bolts) that comply with code reference standards and that have thread characteristics comparable with ANsI b1.1 UNC Coarse Thread series.

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

Installation Specifications for Push-In Thread Coupler

Nominal Size| Internal Thread Diameter Size| Approximate Push-In Rod Length| Approximate Outside Diameter| Approximate Length| Hex Nut Size
---|---|---|---|---|---
3/8″| 3/8″-16 (both ends)| 7/8″| 1/2″| 1-9/16″| 1/2″
1/2″| 1/2″-13 (both ends)| 1″| 21/32″| 1-13/16″| 3/4″

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions for Push-In Thread Coupler

HEX NUT SIDE UP / PUSH-IN SIDE DOWN:

Step 1
Thread couplers onto hanging rod
Step 2
Push assembly into couplers

PUSH-IN SIDE UP / HEX NUT SIDE DOWN:

Step 1
Thread couplers onto assembly
Step 2
Push couplers (attached to assembly) into hanging rod

REFERENCE DATA (ASD)

Ultimate and Allowable Load Capacities for Push-In Thread Couplers1,2,3,4

Ultimate and Allowable Load Capacities for Push-In Thread Couplers 1,2,3,4

Threaded Rod/Anchor Diameter

in.

| Tension
Ultimate lbs. (kN)| Allowable lbs. (kN)
3/8| 12,375

(55.1)

| 4,125

(18.4)

1/2| 18,000

(80.1)

| 6,000

(26.7)

1. Allowable load capacities are calculated using an applied safety factor of 3.0

2. The tabulated allowable load capacities must be checked against the steel strength of the corresponding steel threaded insert, the lowest load level controls.

3. Allowable load capacities for 3/8-inch-diameter couplers may also be used for seismic tension loading provided the allowable values are reduced by 15 percent.

4. Allowable load capacities for the 1/2-inch-diameter couplers may also be used for seismic tension loading with no additional reduction.

Allowable Loads Based on Steel Strength for Common Threaded rods1,2