CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS Thunderbolt gets the galvanised treatment
Boasting superior strength and inherent versatility APT states that its Thunderbolt is a super hero in the world of fixings, with the latest product innovation including a new galvanised Thunderbolt.
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he galvanised Thunderbolt is coated with a 45 micron coating of zinc oxide to protect the steel from the elements that would normally lead to oxidation, corrosion and eventual weakening. The
galvanised Thunderbolt is designed specifically for use in coastal, marine and industrial environments, where salt and chemicals in the air can speed up corrosion. Mike Mitchell, sales manager at APT explained: “Because
of its reliability Thunderbolt has long been a favourite with engineers and is recognised as being ideal for reliable fixing of medium and heavy duty construction applications. The new galvanised Thunderbolt is exactly the same product, but its galvanised coating means it will perform for longer
Sormat’s new
drop-in-anchor Sormat has recently added a drop-in-anchor with a lip to its family of trusted high-tech fixings.
in environments with a corrosive atmosphere, such as coastal, marine and industrial locations.” The threaded anchor and self-tapping action of the
Thunderbolt allows for safe anchorage, with the substrate becoming the nut to the bolt – applying a tried and tested method for metals and wood to a broader selection of materials. APT highlights that a main feature which helps to seal
the galvanised Thunderbolt’s popularity is its simplicity. It uses standard drill bits, no special tools are required and no marking out is required making it a cost effective solution. The Thunderbolt can even be used on temporary jobs as it’s completely removable.
Index brings out its new TEXZ®
Index, the Spanish manufacture of anchors, fixings and screws, has launched its new high-performance chipboard screw, TEXZ®
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he new zinc plated arrival is called LAL and Sormat says it makes drop-in-anchor installation easier and safer since the lip assures flush placement and keeps the anchor from slipping too deep keeping it
perpendicular to the surface of the concrete. The LAL drop-in-anchor can also be used in hollow
concrete slabs, with more information concerning the range available online and directly from Sormat.
Stuttgart grip challenge winners! Nearly 1,000 visitors participated in the Sormat Grip
Challenge Contest at the Fastener Fair Stuttgart. The Top 3 grippers in the individual category were:
place: Mr. Jukka Haikonen of Ferrometal - 81.6kg place: Mr. Frank Roehnert of Monta-TEC GmbH - 78.7kg
place: Mr. Harald Scheiner of Hoffmann & Co - 76.3kg The best company average was gripped by Team Simpson
Strong Tie/Liebig with a combined result of 322.5kg. The team included strongmen Mark Kennedy, Ingolf Buche, Ryan Vuletic, Charles-Henry Mathis and Andreas Wendt. The Fastener Fair
2011 Prize Draw Winner was Mr. Dirk Berger from Berlin.
60 TEXZ® he launch of the new TEXZ® The TEXZ® with patented geometry is part
of Index’s strategy to complete its wide range of products, in order to satisfy the highest standards for screws, metal anchors, chemical anchors and plastic anchors.
features optimised geometry and special technical
characteristics, which make the screw an alternative for installations where a high performance is required. Index points out that a high pitch allows the TEXZ®
to be driven
in faster and allows for a firmer fastening to the base material. Also ribs in the lower part of the head generate a direct countersink during the installation of the screw, helping to save time and additional tools. Other features of the include a GSWR
serrated thread with irregular dentations on the first 3 - 6 coils (depending on screw diameter), which triturates the fibres and reduces the installation torque. Another feature is a cut of 25º which Index says facilitates balance and penetration of the screw in any installation position. The TEXZ®
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available in zinc-plated, yellow zinc-plated and Chromium-VI free coating, and is also environmentally friendly.
Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 69 May 2011
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