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Fixing with steel anchors
Mechanical fixings have been in use since the beginning of the 20th century, and they still remain the most popular type of heavy-duty fixings, especially when used in concrete.
Fixing with steel anchors
Mechanical fixings have been in use since the beginning of the 20th century, and they still remain the most popular type of heavy-duty fixings, especially when used in concrete.
What is the minimum distance between an anchor and the edge of a concrete slab?
Whether you are about to use bonded or mechanical anchors, you really need to maintain a correct distance from the anchoring point to the base material edge. This way you will avoid unnecessary stresses in the material and make sure that the fixing is ultimately secure.
What is the minimum distance between an anchor and the edge of a concrete slab?
Whether you are about to use bonded or mechanical anchors, you really need to maintain a correct distance from the anchoring point to the base material edge. This way you will avoid unnecessary stresses in the material and make sure that the fixing is ultimately secure.
VdS certification of Rawlplug’s mechanical anchors
Following the FM Approval, the VdS certificate for Rawlplug’s mechanical anchors is another form of fire protection certification covering our flagship fixings. It confirms their compliance with the applicable industry standards, subject to tests conducted by independent institutions.
VdS certification of Rawlplug’s mechanical anchors
Following the FM Approval, the VdS certificate for Rawlplug’s mechanical anchors is another form of fire protection certification covering our flagship fixings. It confirms their compliance with the applicable industry standards, subject to tests conducted by independent institutions.
Choosing the right cutting disc
The choice of a cutting disc should depend on the kind of installation job at hand and the substrate type. When it comes to professional construction work, diamond discs are always the best choice.
Choosing the right cutting disc
The choice of a cutting disc should depend on the kind of installation job at hand and the substrate type. When it comes to professional construction work, diamond discs are always the best choice.
Impact extension bar for fixing in hard-to-reach places
We have been continuously expanding our range of accessories that make installation jobs easier. Today we give you a new 1/2" 175mm impact extension bar which comes in particularly handy when driving concrete screws in places hard to reach.
Impact extension bar for fixing in hard-to-reach places
We have been continuously expanding our range of accessories that make installation jobs easier. Today we give you a new 1/2" 175mm impact extension bar which comes in particularly handy when driving concrete screws in places hard to reach.
Best screws for concrete – overview and application
When fixing in concrete, you typically use mechanical anchors which can be loaded immediately after application while being resistant to temperature changes during the installation. Find out more about one of the best-in-class solutions – concrete screws.
Best screws for concrete – overview and application
When fixing in concrete, you typically use mechanical anchors which can be loaded immediately after application while being resistant to temperature changes during the installation. Find out more about one of the best-in-class solutions – concrete screws.
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