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CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS
The A to Z
of connectors
for construction
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced its new catalogue for 2010 detailing
its complete product range of structural connectors and systems.
Simpson Strong-Tie explains that the catalogue details full masonry construction applications, as well as recognising growing
descriptions of each product along with technical information and developments such as Glulam and Structural Insulated (SIP) panel
load capacities. construction.”
Simpson Strong-Tie also highlights that the catalogue includes Chris continued: “Within this year’s edition we’ve published Safe
long established products such as timber to timber, masonry hangers Working Loads alongside the Eurocode performance data. Eurocodes
and connectors, bead and mesh and angles brackets, and specialist are the new European Design Codes which replace existing national
products for engineered wood and truss manufacturing. The catalogue design codes, however, the Safe Working Loads remain familiar to
also introduces another group of innovative new products including the building designer and will continue to be published.”
the I-Loft system; a new engineering method for loft conversions. Chris added: “Our 2010 catalogue also includes user-friendly
Chris Sanders, marketing manager of Simpson Strong-Tie, said: forms to make it easier to take advantage of our ‘made to order’
“This year’s catalogue is a must-have for the construction industry fabrication service. The CD-Rom version features printer product
and is more comprehensive than ever before. We have restructured graphics for use in print and web applications as well as a selection
the content to more easily identify roofi ng, timber frame and of product installation video sequences.”
Maintaining
ScafSafe hooks
standards
into the building
RapierStar Ltd, the UK based distributor of
industry
specialist fastener and fi xings, has announced
ScafSafe Ltd recently introduced the ScafSafe™, an
that it has achieved re-accreditation to ISO 9001,
innovative safety system that secures scaffolding to
as well as maintaining its Investor in People
all types of buildings.
Standard.
Designed specifi cally for the construction industry, ScafSafe™
RapierStar highlights that the ISO 9001:2000 accreditation complies with BSEN 128N 2003 and ScafSafe Ltd points out that,
was achieved with no non-compliances and means it will now
unlike its competitors, the fl oating fl ange (that is central to the device)
enter its tenth year of recognition. The Investors in People
locks into the position of the users choice.
Standard requires continuous improvement and on-going
The ScafSafe™ comprises of three parts the shield anchor, the
development, with RapierStar having evidence that it has even
hook, and the lug, which slot into each other to provide a safe and
secure mechanism into which the scaffolding tubes fi t.
managed to go beyond the core standard.
The shield anchor is a four segment heavy duty anchor, made from
“Both prestigious awards show beyond any doubt that
zinc plated and passivated steel to prevent corrosion. Once the hole
RapierStar is committed to continual business development and
has been drilled into the wall, the shield anchor is inserted. With an
quality customer service,” explains managing director, David M12 internal thread and a length of 80mm, it requires a hole with a
Furness. He adds, “We have continued to develop staff and put 20mm diameter drilled to a depth of 85mm.
better business processes in place since the last reviews and
The hook then slots into the shield anchor. The hook is made from
continue to place great emphasis on training and development.
mild steel that has also been zinc-plated and passivated to prevent
This along with a focus on strategies that promote growth while
corrosion. It is suitable for use in brick, concrete and stone and testing
has ensured a tensile of up to 1,000kg and a vertical downward load
maintaining current levels of spending is starting to produce
of up to 600kg.
results. We have maintained an overall growth in turnover
Produced from the same materials as the hook, the lug has been
over the past fi ve years of over 34% and the second and third
tested for axial retention onto the scaffold tube and will achieve a
quarters of 2009 have seen a steady increase in sales - with
fi gure of 490kg pull-off force when the clamping bolt is tightened to
one month achieving a fi ve year record high in turnover.” a torque of 40lb/ft.
Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 61 January 2010
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