CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS G&B Fissaggi goes GX-L
G&B Fissaggi, based in Turin, Italy, says that its GX-L is the new anchor for frame fixings.
hole. Knot expansion offers high performance on different profiles, with the GX-L being suitable for various construction materials including stone, concrete, solid, semisolid and hollow brick, as well as light concrete. “The GX-L is essential for fixing installation in frames, roofing, installation panels and ventilated walls. It offers rapid and easy plug insertion even on hollow supports, without any risk of bending.”
D A Technical centre at the heart of new facility
In August 2011 fastener and fixing supplier Rapierstar completed a move to a new 100,000 square foot purpose designed head office and distribution centre near Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
t the heart of this extensive facility is a purpose built technical test laboratory and customer information centre. This research and development resource enables Rapierstar to continually check fasteners and fixings under various types of load occurring in practical use. Fixings are also continually tested for speed of insertion, plating depth, recess fit, accelerated corrosion and other vital performance criteria.
Managing director, David Furness, commented: “We sell experience and quality – our products are manufactured to our design and to our exacting standards. As well as extra storage capacity, ensuring continuity of supply for our customers, the new facility affirms our commitment to quality, putting Rapierstar at the forefront of raising the standards of speciality fasteners.” The company’s allied strength lies very much in the technical knowledge
and expertise of the team it has assembled. With that knowledge Rapierstar has widened its branded product range over the years to include StarPVCU™ - for all window, door and conservatory applications; StarTurn™ - a range of universal woodscrews; StarFix™ - masonry fixings; StarPin™ - stainless steel, high impact polymer headed pins and nails; and StarDeck™ - specially developed exterior decking screws. “Our industry demands high standards and we set out to exceed these in terms of both product quality and service offered,” added David.
Vorpa keeps it light
The evolution of building materials, and new elements such as thermal and soundproofing properties for internal building structures, means that specifically designed lighter fixing systems are always required.
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orpa is aware of the evolution of construction techniques, and ensures that it is able to offers a wide range of light qualified fasteners, which are specially designed for applications on materials of limited strength.
The Vorpa light duty fixing range includes: nylon plugs, ceiling
hangers, plasterboard fixings, frame fixings, hammer fixings, window frame fixings and insulation material fixings suitable for every trade in the building industry. Vorpa also studies packaging to meet the various requests of the
customers. Universal light fixings and particularly nylon plugs can be packed in small carton boxes, plastic bags or in bulk. Moreover, different kinds of fixings are also available in DIY versions.
70 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 72 November 2011
esigned with a four way structure expansion body to increase pull out values the GX-L can be used for through fastening of profiles up to 200mm. G&B Fissaggi highlights that the GX-L also features an anti-rotation system, as well as screw block system, that prevents plug expansion during insertion into the
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