CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS ETA approved fixings from pgb-Polska
pgb-Polska is the Polish production plant of pgb-Europe, headquartered in Belgium, and specialises in the manufacturing of innovative anchoring systems.
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he plant is able to offer high performance fixing systems, as well as a full range of packing possibilities, which provide fastening solutions for every branch of the construction industry.
The company has obtained several ETA accreditations for its
products, including for its nylon frame anchors and universal wall plugs with screws (ETA – 10/0392), as well as its hammer nail plugs being certified (ETA – 12/0572). Other products available from pgb-Polska include:
• Smart® frame anchors: Easy to install, these frame anchors
offer all-round suitability for many substrates such as concrete, solid brick, perforated bricks and cellular concrete (usage categories A, B, C and D). The full assortment on offer includes fixing lengths ranging from 60mm – 230mm. The enclosed screw is also available with countersunk head PZ3, T40, hexagonal head SW13, hexagonal head SW13 with pressed-on washer and T40.
INDEX launches new tie wire anchor
Spanish based INDEX Fixing Systems has launched the new TWA tie wire anchor, which is manufactured in zinc-plated steel.
head, which includes a hole allowing the introduction of elements such as wire, ropes or cables for the suspension of different loads and elements.
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New INDEXCal 2.0 anchor calculation software INDEX has also introduced a new and improved version of its INDEXCal anchor calculation software, including a new calculation for chemical anchors according to the EOTA’s TR029. The new INDEXCal 2.0 has been designed within the
framework of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers (ECAP) and has been developed based on the European Guide ETAG 001, Annex C, in the case of mechanical anchor calculation and on the EOTA TR029 in the case of chemical anchor calculation. One of the main improvements of INDEXCal Version 2.0 is
the calculation of chemical anchor installation based on EOTA TR029. The software quickly and easily calculates the number of anchors required to design an installation, taking load and security distances into account.
www.indexfix.com
• Hammer nail plugs: pgb-Polska says that the unique design of this hammer-in fixing combines aesthetics with efficiency. Available with different collars, it is a quick fixing for different applications.
• Smart® metal anchors: In addition to the ETA Option 1 through
bolts, pgb-Polska also offers the SMK throughbolt with ETA Option 7 for non-cracked concrete (ETA – 11/0474), which is available in zinc plated version from M6 to M20. To complete the range in metal anchors, pgb-Polska also supplies drop-in anchors, metal shield anchors (ETA – 14/0239) and high load anchors.
• Smart® chemical anchors: pgb-Polska is able to offer S-IRP –
a cost friendly polyester resin with ETA Option 7 (ETA – 13/0750) – and S-IRV – a high performance vinylester resin with ETA Option 1 (ETA – 14/0141). These products are available in a user-friendly 300ml cartridge and also in a bigger cartridge of 410ml. Glass capsule anchors are also available with ETA Option 7 (ETA – 14/0308).
www.pgb-europe.com
G&B Fissaggi approved
Italian based G&B Fissaggi says that its GEBOFIX PRO VE-SF is ETA Option 1 approved (ETA – 09/0407) for cracked and non-cracked concerete, as well as threaded and reinforced bars.
he TWA tie wire anchor has been designed to endure medium loads in non-cracked concrete – making it, says INDEX, the ideal product for ceiling installations. The main characteristic of the TWA is its embossed
EBOFIX PRO VE-SF is a vinylester resin styrene free high-quality bonded anchor that is available in 300ml, 345ml and 410ml cartridges. It is also approved for post installed reinforced bar, masonry and submerged holes. The GEBOFIX PRO VE-SF has Fire Resistance F120 approval, Dielectrics Fasteners approval and complies with the LEED®
G CAI
4.1 requirements. The product can be used for drinking water treatment applications and is Class Emission A+ for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) indoors. G&B Fissaggi has also recently introduced the new GEBOFIX PRO VE-SF SISMIK PRO, which is certified for fixings in seismic areas. In addition to chemical anchors, G&B Fissaggi also offers
nylon frame fixings – such as the GX-L Nylon anchor. The GX-L Nylon anchor is designed with a four way structure expansion body to increase pull out values on different supports. It is suited for the main construction materials: Stone, concrete, solid, semisolid and hollow brick, as well as light concrete (gasbeton) and can be used for through fastening of profiles up to 200mm. The GX-L Nyon is ETA accredited (ETA – 12/0261) and offers
rapid and easy plug insertion, even in hollow supports, without any risk of bending. It features an anti-rotation system and a screw block system – preventing plug expansion during insertion into the hole.
www.gebfissaggi.com 88 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 89 September 2014
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