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Headed Reinforcing Steel Fabricators

Last edit date: 6/23/2026

ASTM A706 FULL SIZE HEADS (9X NET REBAR AREA)
Head Connection Manufacturer / Supplier Product Description Headed Bar List
Unique ID		 Approved
Bar Sizes 		Expiration
Date		BABA Act Information*
ForgedDayton Superior
Bloomington, CA 92316		D-158-B 9FG-17-01 #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 6/30/2026Unconfirmed
Headed Reinforcement Corporation
Fountain Valley, CA 92708		Type 270 9FG-17-02 #18 Expired on 8/2/2021Unconfirmed
Friction WeldedERICO International Corporation (nVent)
Solon, OH 44139		nVent LENTON Ultimate Series (DR14) 9FW-18-01 #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 4/26/2028Unconfirmed
nVent LENTON Ultimate Series (MT12/D14) 9FW-18-02 #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 4/26/2028Unconfirmed
Headed Reinforcement Corporation
Fountain Valley, CA 92708		Type 110 9FW-17-02 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Type 120 9FW-17-03 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Type 150 9FW-17-04 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Type 170 9FW-17-05 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Type 210 9FW-17-06 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 Expired on 8/2/2021Unconfirmed
Type 220 9FW-17-07 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Taper ThreadedBarSplice Products Incorporated
Dayton, OH 45414		10A (Taper Threaded DoughNUT Termination System) 9TT-17-01 #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
ERICO International Corporation (nVent)
Solon, OH 44139		nVent LENTON TERMINATOR (D14) with LENTON PLUS cold worked taper threaded rebar 9TT-17-02 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14 11/2/2026Unconfirmed
ThreadedDextra America, Incorporated
Pleasanton , CA 94566		Bartec End Anchor 9TH-17-01 #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #18 Expired on 7/28/2025Unconfirmed
Headed Reinforcement Corporation
Fountain Valley, CA 92708		Type 551 9TH-17-02 #14 12/31/2026Unconfirmed

ASTM A706 REDUCED SIZE HEADS (4X NET REBAR AREA)1
Head Connection Manufacturer / Supplier Product Description Headed Bar List
Unique ID		 Approved
Bar Sizes 		Expiration
Date		BABA Act Information*
ForgedHeaded Reinforcement Corporation
Fountain Valley, CA 92708		Type 555 4FG-17-01 #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14 12/31/2026Unconfirmed
Friction WeldedERICO International Corporation (nVent)
Solon, OH 44139		nVent LENTON Ultimate Series (DR16) 4FW-18-01 #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 4/26/2028Unconfirmed
nVent LENTON Ultimate Series (MT12/D16) 4FW-18-02 #14, #18 4/26/2028Unconfirmed
Taper ThreadedERICO International Corporation (nVent)
Solon, OH 44139		nVent LENTON TERMINATOR (D16) with LENTON PLUS cold worked taper threaded rebar 4TT-17-01 #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14 11/2/2026Unconfirmed

1Check plans and specifications for approved locations when using reduced size heads.

NOTES:

  1. If there is a discrepancy between this list and the authorization letter issued by the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") to the manufacturer, the authorization letter and any conditions therein control
  2. If any of the following occur, Caltrans may revoke the authorization of a product, and remove it from this list: the design of the product changes, the material used in the product changes, or the manufacturer engages in fraud or misrepresentation in order to comply with the quality control and quality assurance requirements in section 52 of the Standard Specifications
  3. Caltrans takes no position respecting the validity of any intellectual property rights asserted in connection with any product on this list. Users of this list are solely responsible for determining the validity of any such intellectual property rights
  4. This table was prepared to provide a reference source for headed bar reinforcement systems currently authorized for use by Caltrans. Caltrans assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or validity of this information if used by other entities

Caltrans contact: Structural Materials Testing Lab, smtl@dot.ca.gov

*As attested to by the supplier as of April 14, 2026 per definition in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410. Stakeholders should use this information in conjunction with corresponding Caltrans special provision section 6-1.04 to understand applicable requirement for the project.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing statutory changes required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), as outlined in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/buyam.cfm