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CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS


German screw introduced into US market


Würth has announced that its ASSY® 3.0 screw, which


was released in European markets in 2008, has fi nally had its patent approved in the United States.


shavings are produced, which makes the ASSY® The large fl at-head of the ASSY®


W T ürth explains that its ASSY® screws are known for their ability to connect wood, not split it. The self-tapping ASSY® 3.0


particle board screw is unique in its ability to allow for maximum power transfer with no wobbling motion and no wood splitting. The asymmetric coarse threaded 34 degree tip allows for pinpoint accuracy and can increase time effi ciencies by up to 30% compared to conventional particle board screws. By drilling the screw into a piece of wood, almost no 3.0 an ideal product for coated wooden surfaces.


3.0 screw is specifi cally designed for the timber and carpentry industries. It is perfect for fi ttings


in staircases, prefabricated elements and other products of wood. The innovative screw which is made in Waldenburg, Germany, near Würth’s worldwide headquarters in Künzelsau, will be distributed by Würth Industry of North America.


Excalibur unveils its strongest Screwbolt to date Excalibur has launched its strongest ever 20mm diameter Excalibur Screwbolt, which has an ETAG approval.


he super-strength M20x300 Excalibur Screwbolt can support an impressive 25 tonnes ultimate tensile load in 25Nm2


concrete.


This makes it the strongest product in the growing Excalibur Screwbolts range.


Available as HSB (hexagonal head) and SSB (studbolt), this bespoke


development of Excalibur’s market-leading 20mm Screwbolt range is expected to fi nd many niche applications in the heavy construction industry particularly those in the formwork, tunnelling and pre-cast concrete manufacturing sectors. Excalibur says this innovative development has already attracted


considerable interest and believes that the product will open up many new specialist areas. “This new development further strengthens our range of twin helix-threaded anchors which are globally recognised as the original market leaders in versatility, quality and performance.” Excalibur’s comprehensive range of twin helix threaded products - including hex head, countersunk, dome head, studs, hooks


and rings – have been successfully used globally across a range of sectors including general construction, scaffolding, formwork, security, railways and tunnelling.


ECAP elects new board


The annual meeting of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers, held in Bergamo in June, elected a new chairman and board members.


T


he general assembly elected a new board comprising: Mr Gianluca Bertamino (Italy), managing director Tecfi SpA; Mr Urs Joos (Switzerland), managing director Chemfi x Products Ltd, Mr Jaume Juher (Spain) CEO Roberlo S.A.; Mr Lars Mortensen (Denmark), technical manager, Expandet Screw Anchors A/S; Mr Vittorio Pilla (Italy), CEO, Friulsider SpA and Mr Andrea Taddei (Italy) CEO, Bossong SpA.


Mr Urs Joos was elected chairman of ECAP and Mr Andrea Taddei managing director. Mrs Barbara Sorgato was confi rmed as


secretary general, assisted by Mrs Luisa Caimi as project manager. The ECAP working group is composed of technical specialists from the member companies and is led by technical advisor,


Mr Giovanni Muciaccia of the Milan Polytechnic. This group deals with CE marking of anchors, screws, powder actuated tools and cartridges; the calculation software for design of anchors according to the Eurocode; and the implementation of the new Construction Products Regulation.


64 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 71 September 2011


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