EURO

ACCESSORIES

COMAX ®

REINFORCEMENT
CONTINUITY STRIP TECHNICAL
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CARES Technical Approval TA2 5072

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Comax - Reinforcement Continuity Strip

Contents

Page 2 Introduction
Page 3 Comax Qualities
Page 4 Standard Profiles
Page 5 UK Stock Range
Page 6 Euro Stock Range
Page 7 Alternative Specifications
Page 8 Installation
Page 9 Bespoke Range & Enquiry Form
Page 10 Continuity Strip Couplers

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Introduction
Euro Accessories is the sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for the Comax Continuity
System. Comax is one of Europe’s premier reinforcement continuity systems allowing the
engineer to specify a product that can simplify formwork designs, leading to faster concrete
pour schedules and a reduction in project costs. With a continuous product development
process spanning more than thirty years, engineers and contractors can have full
confidence in utilising a product that has been incorporated in many of Europe’s most
prestigious civil engineering projects. The Comax continuity system has been utilised in a
wide range of applications from tunnel inverts on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link to a critical
component in the production of lift shafts on some of Canary Wharf’s tallest structures.
Allied to the unique qualities of the Comax casing is the
availability of an infinite combination of reinforcement
bar diameters, shapes and intervals,
allowing the system to be
substituted for any
reinforcement bar
configuration that may
arise.

Advantages:
The Comax continuity system offers many advantages over traditional formwork and starter bar
methods. To ensure the engineer has an option to substitute any reinforcement steel detail for a
like for like Comax continuity system, we offer an infinite range of bar configurations with rapid turn
around times.

Due to the technical benefits of Comax allied to it’s simplicity of use, the system allows
accelerated pour schedules, reductions in labour costs, a safer environment and improved
production standards.

Accreditations
CARES Technical Approval Certificate No. TA2 5072
KOMO Certificate No. KA42168/01
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1 1. The specially textured, micro perforated casing guarantees perfect concrete bonding
The micro perforated casing ensures the casing is fully integrated into the concrete structure, the
small amount of fats that protrude through the system provide an excellent key for subsequent
pours, this negates the need to scabble the joint face for the second pour. The perforations reduce
the chances of honeycombing of concrete at the formwork face as entrapped air will pass through
the casing. The perforated casing makes the system ideal for use in water retaining structures as the
case does not provide a means for water to track along the joint.

2 2. The tear off back cover achieves considerable time savings

The perforated tear off backing strip is manufactured from recycled unplasticized PVC. These are
simple to remove without special tools and are easily disposed of or in some areas recycled. The lids
can be left in place until the pull out bars are required, preventing contamination of the bars with
construction chemicals and protecting operatives from dangerous protruding bars. This benefit can
be highly effective when utilised in precast elements as it reduces overall dimensions aiding trans-
port and handling of units.

3 3. Open geometry casing allows waterproofing by injection after concreting if required

Open structure of casing allows injection waterproofing systems to be installed prior to the second
pour. The system can also be fitted with a hydrophilic waterproofing strip prior to supply which is
incorporated in the first concrete pour.

4 4. The precision casing allows very fast formwork removal

The exacting tolerances utilised in the manufacturing of the cases and lids combined with the easily
removed plastic end sealing caps ensures that no aggregate or slurry can enter the casing other
than a small amount of fats providing a key. This in turn means the bars are easily accessed. Euro
Accessories provide a range of tools to crank the starter bars into position. Euro Accessories do not
recommend the use of scaffolding bars as this can result in an undesirable kink in the bar. The
unique nature of our straightening tools means the bar is straightened right at the concrete interface.

5 5. Various fixing options are available for quick and effective installation
The casing can be nailed to timber or particle board formwork.
An extremely strong magnetic strip for metal formwork is available.
Marked for easy positioning and recovery.

6 6. Special designs available for all requirements

Various stirrup designs made to your specific requirements.
Stirrup centres available in 150, 200, 250 and 300mm.
Reinforcement bars available from 6 to 16mm.
Case lengths from a standard UK range 1.20mtr up to 2.5mtr.

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 Standard Profiles

80mm 90mm 120mm

170mm 170mm
170mm

30mm 30mm 30mm

80mm 110mm 140mm

140mm 170mm

170mm 170mm

30mm 30mm

160mm 190mm

150mm 200mm
200mm
Centres Centres

170mm

30mm

220mm

1200mm 1200mm
220mm

170mm

30mm

240mm

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UK Range

Product Case Dimensions Rebar Dimensions Bars per Pallet

Code Box Qty
Width Length Depth Dia. Centres Height Width Lap Length (no) (mtrs)
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
CCS0801215U 80 1200 30 12 150 170 80 480 8 187.5
CCS0801220U 80 1200 30 12 200 170 80 480 6 187.5
CCS1101015U 110 1200 30 10 150 170 90 400 8 100.0
CCS1101020U 110 1200 30 10 200 170 90 400 6 100.0
CCS1101215U 110 1200 30 12 150 170 90 480 8 100.0
CCS1101220U 110 1200 30 12 200 170 90 480 6 100.0
CCS1401015U 140 1200 30 10 150 170 120 400 8 135.0
CCS1401020U 140 1200 30 10 200 170 120 400 6 135.0
CCS1401215U 140 1200 30 12 150 170 120 480 8 135.0
CCS1401220U 140 1200 30 12 200 170 120 480 6 135.0
CCS1601015U 160 1200 30 10 150 170 140 400 8 105.0
CCS1601020U 160 1200 30 10 200 170 140 400 6 105.0
CCS1601215U 160 1200 30 12 150 170 140 480 8 105.0
CCS1601220U 160 1200 30 12 200 170 140 480 6 105.0
CCS1901015U 190 1200 30 10 150 170 170 400 8 90.0
CCS1901020U 190 1200 30 10 200 170 170 400 6 90.0
CCS1901215U 190 1200 30 12 150 170 170 480 8 90.0
CCS1901220U 190 1200 30 12 200 170 170 480 6 90.0
CCS1901615U 190 1200 30 16 150 170 170 640 8 67.5
CCS1901620U 190 1200 30 16 200 170 170 640 6 67.5
CCS2201015U 220 1200 30 10 150 170 200 400 8 60.0
CCS2201020U 220 1200 30 10 200 170 200 400 6 60.0
CCS2201215U 220 1200 30 12 150 170 200 480 8 60.0
CCS2201220U 220 1200 30 12 200 170 200 480 6 60.0
CCS2201615U 220 1200 30 16 150 170 200 640 8 45.0
CCS2201620U 220 1200 30 16 200 170 200 640 6 45.0
CCS2401015U 240 1200 30 10 150 170 220 400 8 60.0
CCS2401020U 240 1200 30 10 200 170 220 400 6 60.0
CCS2401215U 240 1200 30 12 150 170 220 480 8 60.0
CCS2401220U 240 1200 30 12 200 170 220 480 6 60.0
CCS2401615U 240 1200 30 16 150 170 220 640 8 45.0
CCS2401620U 240 1200 30 16 200 170 220 640 6 45.0
Notes: Product codes in bold text, are normally available from stock.
Sizes which consist of 16mm rebar and 150mm centres are manufactured using a double hook bar rather than a single
U bar (Type ‘H2’). 8mm rebar available on request.

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Euro Range

Product Case Dimensions Rebar Dimensions Bars per Pallet

Code Box Qty
Width Length Depth Dia. Centres Height Width Lap Length (no) (mtrs)
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
CCS0801015E 80 1250 30 10 150 150 60 390 8 187.5
CCS0801020E 80 1250 30 10 200 150 60 390 6 187.5
CCS0801215E 80 1250 30 12 150 150 80 460 8 187.5
CCS0801220E 80 1250 30 12 200 150 80 460 6 187.5
CCS1101215E 110 1250 30 12 150 150 90 460 8 100.0
CCS1101220E 110 1250 30 12 200 150 90 460 6 100.0
CCS1401215E 140 1250 30 12 150 150 120 460 8 135.0
CCS1401220E 140 1250 30 12 200 150 120 460 6 135.0
CCS1601215E 160 1250 30 12 150 150 140 460 8 105.0
CCS1601220E 160 1250 30 12 200 150 140 460 6 105.0
CCS1901215E 190 1250 30 12 150 150 170 460 8 90.0
CCS1901220E 190 1250 30 12 200 150 170 460 6 90.0
CCS2201215E 220 1250 30 12 150 150 200 460 8 60.0
CCS2201220E 220 1250 30 12 200 150 200 460 6 60.0
CCS2401215E 240 1250 30 12 150 150 220 460 8 60.0
CCS2401220E 240 1250 30 12 200 150 220 460 6 60.0

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COMAX® Q Case Dimensions Rebar Dimensions Bars per Pallet

Box Qty
Width Length Depth Dia. Centres Height Width Lap Length (no) (mtrs)
Toothing in the longitudinal
direction for optimal force
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
transmission. 110 1250 40 10 150 150 90 390 8 100
COMAX® Q for exposure to
110 1250 40 10 200 150 90 390 6 100
shear forces perpendicular to the 140 1250 40 10 150 150 120 390 8 135
joint.
140 1250 40 10 200 150 120 390 6 135
Significant advantages for 140 1250 40 12 150 150 120 460 8 135
planners: acc. to DIN1045-1 140 1250 40 12 200 150 120 460 6 135
COMAX® Q is classed as
‘toothed’. 160 1250 40 10 150 150 140 390 8 105
160 1250 40 10 200 150 140 390 6 105
Dimensionally stable cover
facilitates short striking times. 160 1250 40 12 150 150 140 460 8 105
160 1250 40 12 200 150 140 460 6 105
Special types are also available
on request. 190 1250 40 10 150 150 170 390 8 90
190 1250 40 10 200 150 170 390 6 90
Also available with 16mm rebar.
190 1250 40 12 150 150 170 460 8 90
190 1250 40 12 200 150 170 460 6 90

COMAX®
Type ‘Q’

COMAX®
Type ‘L’

COMAX® L Case Dimensions Rebar Dimensions Bars per Pallet

Box Qty
Width Length Depth Dia. Centres Height Width Lap Length (no) (mtrs)
Toothing in the transverse
direction for optimal force
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
transmission. 110 1250 40 10 150 150 90 390 8 100
COMAX® L for exposure to
110 1250 40 10 200 150 90 390 6 100
longitudinal shear forces 140 1250 40 10 150 150 120 390 8 135
parallel to the joint.
140 1250 40 10 200 150 120 390 6 135
Significant advantages for 140 1250 40 12 150 150 120 460 8 135
planners: acc. to DIN1045-1 140 1250 40 12 200 150 120 460 6 135
COMAX® L is classed as
‘toothed’. 160 1250 40 10 150 150 140 390 8 105
160 1250 40 10 200 150 140 390 6 105
Dimensionally stable cover
facilitates short striking times. 160 1250 40 12 150 150 140 460 8 105
160 1250 40 12 200 150 140 460 6 105
Special types are also available
on request. 190 1250 40 10 150 150 170 390 8 90
190 1250 40 10 200 150 170 390 6 90
Also available with 16mm rebar.
190 1250 40 12 150 150 170 460 8 90
190 1250 40 12 200 150 170 460 6 90

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Installation

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The Comax is either nailed to timber The Comax is encapsulated in the After striking the shutters, the tear of
shuttering or tied back to the first concrete pour. lids are exposed. These are removed
reinforcement steel prior to steel to expose the lap bars.
shutters being closed up.

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The bars can now be bent into their The shuttering system and reinforce- The second concrete pour completes
final position using the recommended ment for the second pour can now be the process. Note the keyed profile of
re-bending tool (CCST). Please note installed. the horizontal pour.
this process should carried out as late
as possible during the construction
program to reduce the exposure to
projecting bars.

Comax® Water Stop Advantages:

Ideal solution for construction joints in water tight structures.
Utilises the combined technical advantages of Comax continuity strip
and Betomax waterproofing systems.
The water-stop is provided with Betomax FB 120 strip.
Supplied in standard lengths 1.20m.
Utilises a unique twin tray system available in widths ranging from
160mm to 480mm.
The continuity system supports the water-stop during the construction
process. So no additional fixings are required for the water stop.

Comax® PU Magnet Advantages:

High magnetic bond force to the shutter face, only 4 magnets are
required per 1.20m length of Comax.
The magnets are uniquely shaped to engage with the Comax casing.
Long lasting and durable. Up to ten pours possible per magnet.
Easy to fix and remove with basic tools.
Simple threaded disengagement mechanism.
Suitable for both precast and in situ concrete, where steel shuttering
is used.

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Enquiry Form

Type ‘W’ Type ‘WH’ Type ‘WS’ Type ‘H’ Type ‘S1’

Type ‘B’ Type ‘BA’ Type ‘BA’ Extra Type ‘KO’ Type ‘K’

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Type ‘KH’ Type ‘BK’ Type ‘KHS’ Type ‘KS’

Line Case Dimensions Rebar Dimensions

Ref.
Type Width Length Dia. Centres h h1 l l1 b b1
Ref. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Example WS 110 1200 12 150 110 --- 500 --- 90 ---
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M

Company: Required by:

Contact : Notes:
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COMAX® GTB
COMAX® GTB, The best of both worlds. It is the logical extension of our well-known reinforcement technologies that
combines both the broad range of diameters of our coupler system GripTec® GTB and the benefits of the joint
design of our continuity strip system COMAX®.

COMAX® GTB facilitates the use of longer lap lengths and a wider range of reinforcement diameters (Ø 12 mm – 25
mm). Furthermore, it does not affect the profile of reinforcing steel and guarantees a full force transmission in tensile
and compression.

COMAX® GTB is also approved for structural and dynamic load applications. COMAX® GTB is a highly economic
solution, which is particularly suitable for a quick and fast installation of large quantities of couplers with
predetermined bar intervals. The pre-fabricated elements lower the installation time significantly and guarantee a
structural joint design in accordance with EC2 “smooth” or “toothed”.

COMAX® GTB – The faster continuity strip system

The industrial pre-fabricated COMAX® GTB screw connection system element is a combined application for
structural and dynamic load transmission.

COMAX® P, Q, and L - GTB

Standard box length: 1,20 m (different length on demand).
Couplers are completely embedded within the first concrete section.
Low slip connection provided by screw on couplers.
Huge variety of special elements with a different stirrup design or single bar
measurements on demand.

COMAX® P - GTB
Box height 30mm.
Design advantages for the engineers: Perfect concrete bonding due to our
perforated and ribbed sheet metal plate.
Construction advantages for contractors: Fast stripping of formwork and no
need for supplementary tools owed to our proven zip-cover technology.
Suitable for the use with BETOMAX® injection systems.
High penetrability of grouting.

COMAX® Q - GTB
Box height 30mm.
Toothing in longitudinal direction guaranteeing ideal force transmission parallel
to the joint.
Design advantages for engineers: COMAX® Q-GTB is classified as “toothed”
acc. to EC2.
Construction advantages for contractors: Fast stripping of formwork and no
need for supplementary tools owed to our proven zip-cover technology.

COMAX® L - GTB
Box height 46mm.
Toothing in transverse direction guaranteeing an ideal force transmission
parallel to the joint.
Design advantages for engineers: COMAX® L-GTB is classified as “toothed”
acc. to EC2.
Construction advantages for contractors: Fast stripping of formwork and no
need for supplementary tools owed to our stable cover.

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