Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers about our factory, lead times, tie rod capacity, product range and export markets — written for engineers and buyers who need a number they can quote.
Quick facts
| Item | Stock / standard | Custom / made to drawing |
|---|---|---|
| Lead time | 3 days | 7-15 days |
| Tie rod diameters | D12, D15/17, D20/22 | Non-standard diameters, lengths and thread pitches |
| Rated tensile capacity | D15 ~150 kN · D20 ~230 kN | Up to 330-430 kN on D25/D26.5 sets |
| Management systems | ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 · ISO 45001:2018 | |
Capacity figures are rated tensile values. Allowable working load must be derived with the project safety factor after the concrete pressure calculation — see the comparison guides.
Questions buyers actually ask
1. Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
Handan Yongnian District Qianheng Fastener Co., Ltd. is a factory-direct manufacturer, founded in 2008. Our own plant in Yongnian District, Handan City, Hebei Province, China covers 5,000 m2, employs 50-100 people and holds 300+ tonnes of tie rods, nuts, plates and water-stop assemblies in standing stock. The factory operates under ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environment) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety) management systems. Buying direct removes the trading margin and lets us adjust dimensions and surface treatment to your project.
2. What is the lead time for stock and custom sizes?
Stocked sizes ship within 3 days; custom sizes made to drawing take 7-15 days. Lead time is counted from order confirmation and may vary with surface treatment and order volume. These are expected dispatch times, not transit times.
3. What is the load capacity of D15 vs D20 tie rods?
Rated tensile capacity is approximately 150 kN for a D15 (DW15) system and 230 kN for D20 (Rd20); larger D25/D26.5 sets reach 330-430 kN. These are rated figures, not allowable working loads. Divide by the project safety factor (commonly 2 to 3) after calculating the fresh-concrete lateral pressure for the actual pour height and rate. Final selection must always come from the formwork pressure calculation, not from a previous project layout.
4. Which products does QIANHENG make?
We manufacture 30 catalogue items across 7 product families: through-wall and water-stop tie rods and thread bars; matching nuts (disc, wing, mountain, combination, connecting and cast iron water-stop); steel-frame clamps, washers and panel connectors; single-sided formwork embedded bolts and props; climbing cone assemblies and sleeves; H20 timber beam connectors; and base plates, waling sections and other assembly parts. Every family is listed below with a link to its product page.
5. Which markets do you export to?
We export to 48 countries. Tell us the destination and we will confirm the shipping route, document pack and any market-specific certification required for that delivery.
6. What certifications do you hold?
The factory operates under ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety) management systems. Copies of the certificates are shown on our factory page.
7. What is the difference between a standard tie rod and a water-stop tie rod?
A standard through-tie is withdrawn and reused after the concrete cures, leaving a hole through the wall that must be plugged. A water-stop tie rod keeps a middle section permanently embedded, fitted with a welded water-stop plate that breaks the capillary water path along the bar. It is required for basements, water tanks, tunnels, reservoirs and any water-retaining structure.
8. Can you produce to our drawing or sample?
Yes. We manufacture to customer drawings or physical samples, including non-standard diameters, lengths, thread pitches and plate dimensions. Send the drawing with material grade, tolerance and surface treatment requirements and we will confirm the production route before quoting.
Product families
30 catalogue items across 7 families. Every page lists material, unit weight, tested load and the sizes we actually run.
- Form Tie Rod Series (4)
- Tie Rod Matching Nuts (6)
- Steel Frame Formwork Accessories (10)
- One-Side Formwork Accessories (2)
- Tie Cone Assembly Series (1)
- H20 Timber Beam Accessories (2)
- Other Accessories (5)
Factory & quality control · Technical guides · On-site photos
Still need a number?
Send the drawing, wall thickness, pour rate and required quantity. We will confirm the tie diameter, spacing and the document pack for your destination before quoting.
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