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CARES-approved LinkStud PSR™ punching shear reinforcement systems engineered for superior load transfer and structural integrity in concrete flat slabs, piled slabs, and post-tensioned structures.
Offering comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities for 500C grade rebar double-headed studs and precision shear rails, backed by rigorous automated upset forging and on-site destructive tensile testing.
We specialise in the precision manufacture of proprietary punching shear reinforcement designed to address critical design and construction challenges around column heads and shearwall junctions. Utilising our advanced horizontal upset forging lines, we produce robust double-headed studs with optimized anchorage properties, fully compliant with BS8110 and EC2 standards.
The LinkStud PSR™ Brand
Developed and manufactured exclusively in the UK by Brooks Forgings, the LinkStud PSR™ brand represents the gold standard in structural punching shear reinforcement. Engineered to eliminate the risk of brittle shear failure around column supports in reinforced concrete flat slabs, our proprietary system combines decades of forging expertise with modern structural engineering requirements.
Every LinkStud PSR™ component is produced under strict quality controls, backed by full CARES certification and complete material traceability. By streamlining on-site installation and providing dependable mechanical anchorage, the LinkStud PSR™ brand gives consulting engineers, main contractors, and steel fixers absolute confidence on every fast-track construction project.
Our LinkStud PSR™ System Offers Comprehensive CARES Certification
CARES is the certification authority for reinforcing steels—an independent, not-for-profit certification body established in 1983 to provide confidence to the users, purchasers, and specifiers of constructional steels through a rigorous regime of regulation, testing, and inspection.
To provide total confidence that materials will arrive at the construction site precisely as specified, CARES certifies firms across every stage of the supply chain, from the production of raw steel through processing, stocking, and final distribution.
In-House Manufacturing, Capability & Quality
Total CARES verification for safety-critical concrete structures.
Our comprehensive production facility combines advanced automated processes, expert fabrication, and rigorous on-site testing to deliver dependable punching shear solutions from concept to site delivery.
Upset Forging & Production Capacity
To ensure absolute structural performance under heavy shear loads, our manufacturing facility operates automated horizontal upset forging lines capable of scaling output significantly while maintaining strict dimensional tolerances. With 16 hot upset forging cells fully tooled and ready, we can run up to four machines simultaneously on a single rebar diameter to meet demanding site deadlines with absolute consistency.
Fabrication of Shear Rails
Beyond individual studs, we specialise in the precision prefabrication of LinkStud PSR™ shear rails. These assemblies hold double-headed studs in exact, pre-determined patterns to facilitate rapid, accurate on-site placement, significantly reducing installation times for reinforced concrete flat slabs, piled slabs, and post-tensioned structures.
In-House Testing & Quality Verification
Total CARES verification for safety-critical concrete structures. Our on-site 50 Tonne Vertical Tensile Testing Machine enables rigorous proof testing, complete batch traceability, and strict quality control without external delays.
Whether you require standard LinkStud PSR™ inventory items or a fully custom-engineered layout for a complex civil engineering project, our technical team provides total support from initial calculation to site delivery.
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