CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS A flag on the Himalayas
INDEX Fixing Systems, an industrial manufacturer and supplier for anchors, fixing systems and screws, recently collaborated with the E.A.E. (Aragón School of Caving) in an expedition to the Himalayas.
ever work properly. However, the INDEX Magner TFDEX 7.5mm worked perfectly as they do not apply tension to the rock,” said Arturo Monteagudo Gil, caving and abseiling instructor for the E.A.E. “I personally consider Magner TFDEX screw anchors to be the future of all explorations for abseiling, speleology and climbing,”
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continued Arturo Monteagudo Gil. “The short installation time they require even by using hand brace drills; the short battery consumption when using a power drill; and the great confidence they inspire; allowed us to relax in these situations and enjoy the activities completely.” In his study of anchors for the E.A.E.’s expedition to the Himalayas, Arturo Monteagudo Gil concluded: “The Magner TFDEX anchors
can be installed almost everywhere, whatever the activity is, even in soft and almost disintegrated rocks, where it turns impossible to install expansion anchors. They work perfectly at shear loads and even better at extraction loads, which makes them perfect for installation at ceilings, very common at speleology activities. Their lightweight allows climbers to carry a high quantity of anchors very comfortably, which translates into a great exploration autonomy. To sum up, here is a premise to bear in mind by any group to carry out any of these activities: there is no anchor today that can beat the quality and functioning of the INDEX Magner TFDEX screw anchors.”
V = Power!
Finnish fixing manufacturer Sormat opens the 2012 summer construction season by introducing its new chemical injection resin titled ITH-V.
room to maneuver. Sormat also highlights that the ITH-V offers on average +36 % better permissible pull-out load values with standard setting depths and even +77 % better permissible loads with maximum setting depths when compared to previous Sormat vinylester-based resin. Due to low shrinkage ITH-V can be used also for underwater fastenings and in damp holes.
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plywood sheets to timber joists, plus a crack stitching system for repairing cracks in masonry. Nick Beardon of JCP said: “The range is bigger and better than ever, offering great quality anchoring products to customers
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in the construction industry at a competitive price. We know that choosing the right fixing for the job is of vital importance and so the catalogue includes images as well as specifications to make this easier. Data sheets on our products are also available on our website to give more information.” JCP products are available for next day delivery throughout the UK, and account customers can order online 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its online trade portal OJ Trade.
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ITH-P ETA approved Sormat’s cost-efficient polyester based injection resin ITH-P has also been ETA-approved
(ETA- 11/0509) according to ETAG 029 to be used with M10 anchor rod and 16x85 IOV perforated sleeve in masonry, such as ceramic blocks.
JCP nails new product catalogue
JCP Construction Products, a specialist supplier of construction fixings to distributors, has launched its new product guide that it says is bigger and better than before.
he new 52 page catalogue showcases over 150 products including anchors, fixings and drill bits, along with a number of dedicated new products. These include the new DF90 Wood Nailer to complement the Drivefast range of gas and nail products - an aerated concrete plug, an aerated twist nail for securing timber battens and door and window frames to aerated blocks. The Bigtwist panel fixing is now also available, which is suitable for securing composite panels and
his styrene free, low odour and rapid curing vinylester –based injection resin is an improved version of the Sormat type ITH. The newcomer is ETA approved (ETA- 12/0122) according to ETAG 001-5 for M8 - M24 studs and 8mm - 25mm rebar in non-cracked concrete. Sormat explains that the new variable installation depths give designers and builders more
NDEX says that its Magner TFDEX anchor range, which is suitable for mountaineering, abseiling, gorge canyoning and caving, were put to the test to optimum results. “We did not find the slightest problem. Any other expansion anchors would have made it impossible for us to abseil down those gorges, due to the uncertain consistency of the rocks, calcareous-slate schist, where no expansion anchoring systems
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