DIN 488 is the German product specification for reinforcing steels used to reinforce concrete. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What DIN 488 Covers
It defines the recognized steel grades and sets requirements for properties, identification, and marking for common reinforcing-steel product forms.
How the Test Is Run
A reinforcing-steel sample is pulled to failure with high-force grips, and yield, tensile strength, and elongation are checked against the grade requirements.
Why It Matters
Reinforcing-steel verification underpins concrete structural performance; high-force serrated grips sized to rebar are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as DIN 488 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
BS 5896 covers prestressing wire and strand, a related concrete-reinforcement material.
Request a Quote
Setting up reinforcing steel testing to DIN 488? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your bar size and grip type.
TensileMill CNC products for DIN 488
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with DIN 488:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Threaded Fastener Grips for Bolt and Nut Tensile Testing
Threaded grips for bolt and nut tensile testing
Configure your DIN 488 setup with TensileMill CNC
Adding capacity or replacing older equipment? TensileMill CNC can support your DIN 488 program. For this work we supply universal testing machines with wedge and tensile fixtures for fasteners, wire, and strand. Let us know your application and our engineers will help you build a compliant DIN 488 setup.