Profile Structural Connectors and Anchors
ACRS certification for structural bolts, reinforcing couplers, and GFRP bar
Full Description
Structural Connectors and Anchors
ACRS certification profile for structural connector products manufactured against Australian, New Zealand, and international standards.
Applicable Standards
| Standard | Title |
|---|---|
| AS/NZS 1252 | High strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering |
| ISO 15835 | Steels for the reinforcement of concrete — Reinforcement couplers for mechanical splices of bars |
| AS 5204 | Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bar for concrete reinforcement |
Certificate Types
| Certificate | Description |
|---|---|
| Producer Certificate | Issued to manufacturers producing certified structural connectors |
| Technical Approval Certificate | Issued for reinforcing couplers and innovative connector products not covered by a current standard |
Criteria
Criteria for this profile are the product designations defined by each applicable standard. Specific criteria will be documented as this profile is developed.
Note: The source standards are not publicly available. ACRS certified firms have access to the applicable standards as part of the certification process.
Assessment Criteria (0)
Criterion Scoring Framework
Certification status as registered in the ACRS Certificate Register.
Certified
Severity 1
Definition "Valid certificate; all product requirements met"
Non Producer
Severity 2
Definition "Listed as Non-Producer in the register; certificate not active as a producer"
Voluntary Relinquishment
Severity 3
Definition "Certificate voluntarily relinquished by the firm"
Site Closed
Severity 4
Definition "Certified site permanently closed; certificate no longer valid"
Terminated for Non-compliance
Severity 5
Definition "Certificate terminated by ACRS due to non-compliance"
Standard Alignment
| Name | Alignment Level |
|---|---|
| AS/NZS 1252 High strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering | Certifies |
| ISO 15835 Steels for the reinforcement of concrete — Reinforcement couplers for mechanical splices of bars | Certifies |
| AS 5204 Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bar for concrete reinforcement | Certifies |
Scope
| Code | Name | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2592 | Treatment and coating of metals; machining | ISIC Rev.4 |
| 2599 | Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. | ISIC Rev.4 |
Change Log
1.0.0 (2026-04-09)
Added
- Profile structure established
- Standards alignment defined