CI/SfB

Xt6 August 2004

Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings

for the Construction Industry

Wall ties and restraint fixings are an essential element in the stability of masonry panels. Ancon manufactures fixings in a variety of lengths and types for restraining brickwork, blockwork and stonework. Restraints can be fixed to concrete and structural steelwork as well as any type of masonry. The range of standard ties provides a solution for all types of wall construction and many products can be delivered in 24 hours. These items are shown in red italics. Ancon fixings are manufactured from Austenitic stainless steel. Grade 1.4301 (304) is used in the vast majority of applications. All ties will be supplied to this specification unless Ancon is notified otherwise.

Ancon designs and manufactures high integrity steel products for the construction industry. Through continuous programmes of new product development, inward investment and employee advancement, the company is committed to maintaining the highest level of customer service within a dynamic and challenging industry. Masonry Support Systems Windposts and Lintels Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings Channel and Bolt Fixings Tension Systems Shear Load Connectors Reinforcing Bar Couplers Reinforcement Continuity Systems Flooring and Formed Sections Special Fabrications Refractory Fixings

Cavity Wall Tie Selection Installation Guidance Part E of the Building Regulations Ties for Brick-to-Block Construction Ties for Thin-Joint Blockwork Ties for Timber Frames Ties for Steel Studwork Standard Wall Ties Bespoke Wall Tie References Vertical Movement Joints Frame Cramps Cast-in Slots, Channels & Fastrack Wall Starter Systems Two-Part Ties Ties for Bubble Foil Insulation Briclok, Column Ties & Slip-Brick Ties Restraints for Stone Cladding Head Restraints Remedial Wall Ties Masonry Reinforcement Other Ancon Products

4-5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 - 21 22 - 23 24 - 25 26 27

BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000 FM12226

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CAVITY WALL TIE SELECTION The selection and spacing of wall ties depend on many factors. These include type of brick/block to be tied, cavity width, type and height of building, location, and design life. There are several documents which need to be consulted. BS 5628 : The Use of Masonry : Part 1 : 1992 The Masonry Code allows wall ties to either DD140 or BS1243 to be used. Recommendations are given on embedment, length of tie, density and positioning. DD140 : Part 2 : 1987 : Recommendations for the Design of Wall Ties This document gives recommendations for the design of wall ties for use in masonry and timber construction in the UK. Ties are classified by type. The relevant classification is determined by strength, function and use. Types 1 to 4 cover masonry-to-masonry ties, Types 5 and 6 cover masonry-to-timber construction. The majority of Ancon and Staifix cavity wall ties are designed to the requirements of DD140: Part 2. These ties provide cost savings over the BS1243 equivalents. DD 140 Wall Ties

BS 1243 Wall Ties

Fig 3*

Type 1 Ancon ST1

Fig 2

Type 2 Staifix RT2

Fig 1
Outer leaf Wall Tie with Insulation Retaining Clip Insulation Inner leaf

Type 4 Staifix HRT4

*Ancon Building Products no longer manufactures Fishtail wall ties. All our ties are now produced with safety ends.

Minimum Requirements for Wall Ties to DD140 : Part 2

Wall Tie to DD140 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 6 Mortar Designation (BS5628 : Part 3) (i) (iv) (iv) (iv) (iv) (iv) (iv) Characteristic Tensile Force Failure Serviceability Serviceability Load Deformation (N) (N) (mm) 5000 2500 1800 1100 650 600 630 1000 _ 500 300 150 170 175 0.5 _ 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 Characteristic Compressive Force Failure Serviceability Serviceability Load Deformation (N) (N) (mm) 5000 2500 1300 800 450 425 440 750 _ 400 250 120 120 125 0.5 _ 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0

WIND ZONE C 52 - 56 m/s WIND ZONE B 44 - 52 m/s

Selection of Wall Ties to DD140 : Part 2

Wall Tie to DD140 Type 1 Application Heavy duty tie suitable for any building in the British Isles. These are rigid ties and not recommended for applications where there is expected to be excessive differential movement between two dissimilar materials. General purpose tie for domestic houses and small commercial buildings. These are flexible ties and will accommodate differential movement between leaves of dissimilar materials. General purpose tie for domestic houses and small commercial buildings. These are flexible ties and will accommodate differential movement between leaves of dissimilar materials. Housing tie suitable for box-form domestic houses with walls comprising two leaves of similar thickness. Timber frame tie suitable for domestic houses and small commercial developments of up to two storeys. Timber frame tie that accommodates movement between the structural frame and the masonry cladding in buildings up to three storeys. Density 2.5 per m2 2.5 per m2 2.5 per m2 2.5 per m2 4.4 per m2 4.4 per m2 Building Height Any Height Basic Wind Speed < 56m/s

Type 2

15m

< 56m/s

Type 3

15m

< 44m/s (< 52m/s for towns or cities) < 44m/s (< 52m/s for towns or cities) < 44m/s (< 52m/s for towns or cities) < 44m/s (< 52m/s for towns or cities)

WIND ZONE A 44 m/s

Type 4

10m

Type 5

15m

Type 6

15m

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Density & Positioning of Ties For walls in which both leaves are 90mm or thicker, ties should be used at not less than 2.5 per square metre (900mm horizontal x 450mm vertical centres). This spacing may be varied when required by the Building Regulations. Ties should be evenly distributed over the wall area, except around openings, and should preferably be staggered. In cases where insulation board is incorporated within the cavity and restrained by ties with insulation retaining clips, it may be necessary to reduce the horizontal spacing of the ties to 600mm. At vertical edges of an opening, unreturned or unbonded edges, and vertical expansion joints, additional ties should be used at a rate of one per 300mm height, located not more than 225mm from the edge. A typical layout is shown below. Various details incorporating debonding ties at vertical movement joints are shown on page 12.

Typical Layout of Wall Ties Indicating Maximum Spacing

Vertical movement joint Horizontal movement joint 450-900mm Head restraints at centres to suit wind loading Vertical movement joint 225mm 450mm 450mm 225mm 450mm

300mm Usually 225mm to suit block courses

300mm Usually 225mm to suit block courses

Debonded ties 450mm See typical detail at vertical movement joint on page 12

225 mm

225 mm

225 mm

900mm

225 mm

Standard spacing for cavity brickwork 900mm x 450mm centres in a staggered pattern (2.5 ties per square metre)

Length of Tie & Embedment Wall ties should be of the correct length to ensure they are properly embedded in the masonry. The tie should have a minimum embedment of 50mm in each leaf but also take site tolerances into account for both cavity width and centring of the tie. For this reason we suggest tie lengths which achieve an embedment of between 62.5mm and 75mm. Recommended lengths to suit various cavity widths are shown for masonry-to-masonry wall ties.
Embedment Cavity width Embedment

Recommended Lengths of Masonry / Masonry Wall Ties

Cavity Width (mm) 50-75 76-100 101-125 126-150 150 Length of Wall Tie (mm) 200 225 250 275 300* DD140 Wall Tie HRT4/RT2/ST1 HRT4/RT2/ST1 ST1 SD1 ST1

*These wall ties can be used in 126-150mm cavities if they are embedded further into the inner leaf.

Embedment of Wall Ties

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INSTALLATION GUIDANCE Wall ties are important to the stability of masonry and failure to install them correctly may lead to damp penetration, cracking or even the collapse of walls. Wall ties should be pressed down in fresh mortar. They should be surrounded by mortar and not simply positioned directly onto masonry with mortar placed around them. Ideally, ties should be installed with a slight fall to the outer leaf, not towards the inner leaf as this could provide a path for moisture to cross the cavity. The drip part of the tie should point downward and be positioned near the centre of the open cavity. Ties with multiple drips, like the Staifix RT2, can often be positioned centrally as part of the drip will normally be near the centre of the open section of a partial fill cavity. Installed ties should be clear of mortar droppings to allow the drip to function and prevent water from crossing to the inner leaf of masonry. The practice of bending up installed wire ties should be discouraged. This can adversely affect the performance of the tie and weaken the embedment in the inner leaf. Rigid ties like the Ancon SD1 and ST1 should never be bent on site. To ensure cavity wall ties are effective at tying the leaves together they should be installed as the inner leaf is constructed and not simply pushed into a joint. To encourage good site practice, all cavity wall ties which could be pushed into the mortar joints of a pre-constructed wall are manufactured with spread safety ends. If installed in this way the widest part of the safety end leaves a mark in the mortar each side of the tie. BUILDING REGULATIONS PART E: RESISTANCE TO THE PASSAGE OF SOUND The 2003 edition of Part E of the Building Regulations includes new requirements for wall ties. There are two classifications: Type A and Type B. Two new logos are shown throughout this brochure to indicate the Ancon and Staifix wall ties that meet these requirements. Type A for separating or external walls These ties must either be butterfly ties to BS1243, and only used in 50mm to 75mm cavities, or ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3 taking both cavity width and tie density into account. This logo indicates the ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3 for the specified minimum cavity and at a density of 2.5ties/m2 (900mm x 450mm centres). Type B for external walls where a type A tie is not suitable These ties must either be double triangle ties to BS1243, and only used in 50mm to 75mm cavities, or ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3 taking both cavity width and tie density into account. This logo indicates the ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3 for the specified minimum cavity and at a density of 2.5ties/m2 (900mm x 450mm centres). Independent tests have proven that the following groups of Ancon and Staifix wall ties easily meet the new Part E requirements for use in external cavity masonry walls:

Staifix Safety End

Ancon Spread Safety End

Ancon frame ties and channel ties are manufactured with a non-spread safety end allowing the use of a debonding sleeve. This type of safety end reduces the variety of ties required on site.

Ancon Non-Spread Safety End

Wire Ties Helical Ties Timber Frame Ties Flat Ties (including Two-Part Ties, Frame
Cramps and Channel Ties)

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WALL TIES TO DD140: PART 2 FOR BRICK-TO-BLOCK CONSTRUCTION Ancon ST1 Type 1 Tie (Masonry Heavy Duty) The Ancon ST1 is suitable for cavities from 50mm to 150mm and can be used for all types of buildings of any height, anywhere in the British Isles. The section that spans the cavity has a series of holes to provide water drips. This allows the same tie to be used in insulated cavities as well as open cavities. The ST1 has a measured dynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3 that meets the performance requirement of building regulations Part E for use in external masonry walls. Staifix RT2 Type 2 Tie (Masonry General Purpose) The Staifix RT2 is a general purpose tie. It is suitable for cavities from 50mm to 100mm and can be used for domestic houses and small commercial buildings up to 15 metres in height. In many cases, Staifix RT2 wall ties can be used in buildings greater than 15 metres in height where the wind speed is lower than 56m/s. For further information please contact Ancons Technical Services Team. The Staifix RT2 has BBA approval and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC. The RT2 has a measured dynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3 that meets the performance requirement of building regulations Part E for use in external masonry walls. Staifix HRT4 Type 4 Tie (Masonry Light Duty) The Staifix HRT4 is a housing tie suitable for cavities from 50mm to 100mm in domestic houses up to 10 metres in height. The Staifix HRT4 has BBA approval and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC. Independent tests have proven the Staifix HRT4 has a measured dynamic stiffness of 4.4MN/m3 at a 75mm cavity and is therefore suitable for separating (party) walls with a minimum 75mm cavity. The HRT4 can be used with the approved robust details for masonry separating walls as each shows a minimum cavity of 75mm. Use of these details eliminates the need for pre-completion sound testing.

Ancon ST1
200mm for 50-75mm cavities 225mm for 76-100mm cavities 250mm for 101-125mm cavities 300mm for 150mm cavities

U.K. Patent Nos. 2 255 358 2 260 348 2 260 349

Staifix RT2
200mm for 50-75mm cavities 225mm for 76-100mm cavities

Patent No. GB 2359831

Staifix HRT4
200mm for 50-75mm cavities 225mm for 76-100mm cavities

* Patent No. GB 2359831 * Minimum 75mm cavity

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TIES FOR THIN-JOINT BLOCKWORK Thin-joint construction prevents the use of traditional cavity wall ties requiring embedment in 10mm joints and coursing between the inner and outer leaves. The joints in the inner leaf of blockwork are reduced to 3mm or less by the use of special thin-joint mortar designed to speed the rate of construction. Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2 Wall Tie The TJ2 wall tie hammers directly into aerated concrete blocks, through insulation material, and is built into the bed joints of the outer leaf of brickwork. It is ideal for thin-joint blockwork and other applications where the joints in the inner and outer leaves are not aligned. This tie meets the requirements of the NHBC, BS EN 845-1 and DD140 : Part 2 as a type 2, 3 or 4 wall tie depending on the block used. Tools are available to simplify installation. The helix of the Staifix-Thor Helical range is superior to other helical fixings. Each rotation interlocks perfectly down its length guaranteeing maximum performance. The black Staifix TJ Clip is designed for use with TJ2 wall ties.
Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2

TJ2 to DD140
Block Strength N/mm2 2.8 Tie Type to DD140 4 Max. Building Height 10m Basic Wind Speed <44m/s <52m/s for towns and cities <44m/s <52m/s for towns and cities <56m/s

3.5 - 4.0

15m

7.0 - 10.5

15m

85mm

70mm

Embedment Depths

Recommended Lengths
Cavity Width (mm) 50 75 100 125 150 Tie Length (mm) 205 230 255 280 305

TIES FOR TIMBER FRAMES Staifix Timber Frame Tie The Staifix Timber Frame Tie is designed to fix brickwork or blockwork to timber-framed structures up to 4 storeys in height. Available in two lengths to suit 50mm and 75mm cavities, the Staifix Timber Frame Tie is supplied complete with an annular ring shank nail. The tie is cranked to simplify correct installation and to prevent moisture from crossing the cavity. The Staifix Timber Frame Tie meets the requirements of DD140 : Part 2 as a Type 6 tie and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC. Timber Frame Ties should be installed at a density of 4.4 ties per square metre in buildings where the basic wind speed does not exceed 44m/s or in towns and cities where this does not exceed 52m/s. The density should be increased to 7 ties per square metre in more severe situations.
Density of 4.4 ties/m2

Staifix Timber Frame Tie 8

Available to suit 50mm and 75mm cavities.

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TIES FOR STEEL STUDWORK Ancon 25/14 Restraint System The Ancon 25/14 channel system is designed to tie brickwork to steel studding. Self-drill self-tap screws fix through the channel and the insulation material, into the steel. Once the channel is installed, Ancon SD25 wall ties can be positioned at any point along its length and are built into the bed joints of the outer leaf of brickwork. The spacing of ties is based on the height of building and its geographical location. The table below should be used in conjunction with the wind speed map on page 4.
Tie Spacing Based on 25/14 Channel at 600mm Horizontal Centres
Wind Zone A B C Vertical Tie Spacing (mm) for Maximum Height of Brickwork 15m 450 450 450 25m 450 300 225 40m 300 225 225

Wind zones are taken from DD140 : Part 2 and are for towns and cities. See page 4.

Ancon recommends that wall ties achieve a minimum embedment of 62.5mm in the outer leaf of brickwork. Applications with a 50mm open cavity require 100mm long ties. 25/14 channel features pre-punched holes at close centres to ensure a fixing position is always located near the end, even when it is cut on site. It should be fixed to steel studwork at 450mm vertical centres.

14mm

16mm 25mm

25/14 Channel Profile

Screws are available to accommodate an insulation thickness of up to 60mm. Ancon recommends the use of stainless steel fixing screws. Alternative screws are available. The channel has a 16mm opening to easily accommodate a drive socket and washer for the fixing screws. This system has been independently tested at CERAM Building Technology and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC.
Ancon 25/14 Channel with SD25 Wall Tie

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ST1
Lengths 200, 225, 250, 300mm Conforms to DD140 as a Type 1 tie U.K. Patent Nos. 2 255 358, 2 260 348 & 2 260 349 L

SPB
Lengths 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm

STANDARD WALL TIES Lengths shown in red italics refer to items normally available at all times. Reasonable quantities can be delivered to customers within 24 hours of our acceptance of an order. Ancon and Staifix wall ties are also available from builders merchants. For further information regarding the availability of any of our fixings please contact our sales staff.

SDB
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm

SD1
Lengths 200, 225, 250, 275, 300mm Conforms to DD140 as a Type 1 tie. Also available with a central drip. 90mm

PPB
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm 90mm

Ancons Technical Services Team will be pleased to advise on the correct selection and use of our wall ties.

SPS
Lengths 150, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300mm Please specify 20 x 3mm section for collar - jointed construction

RT2
Lengths 200, 225mm Conforms to EN 845-1 and DD140 as a Type 2 tie Patent No. GB 2359831

SPV
Lengths 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm.

PPS HRT4
Lengths 200, 225mm Conforms to EN 845-1 and DD140 as a Type 4 tie Patent No. GB 2359831

SDV
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm 90mm

Lengths 150, 200, 225, 250mm

WHX
Suitable for party walls with a minimum 75mm cavity

PPV
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm

Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200mm

Patent No. 2 291 080

Butterfly
Lengths 200*, 225, 250mm *Conforms to BS 1243 (Fig. 1) For a maximum cavity of 75mm Suitable for party walls L

SP21
Lengths 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm For use with 21/18 Omega Channel L

WDB
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200mm Patent No. 2 291 080

SD21 Double Triangle

Lengths 150*, 200*, 225*, 250, 300mm *Conforms to EN 845-1 and DD140 as a Type 2 tie Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm For use with 21/18 Omega Channel 90mm

20mm

Cavity Starter Tie

Supplied with an 8mm nylon wall plug Lengths 180, 200, 220mm (max cavity width 75mm)

PP21
Lengths 125, 150, 175, 200, 225mm For use with 21/18 Omega Channel

Starter Tie
Supplied with an 8mm nylon wall plug Length 135mm

Recommended Lengths for Masonry/Masonry Wall Ties

Cavity Width (mm) 50-75 76-100 101-125 126-150 *300 for ST1 Tie Length (mm) 200 225 250 275*

Recommended Lengths for Frame Cramps and Channel Ties

Cavity Width (mm) <20 20-44 45-69 70-94 95-119 120-144 145-169 Tie Length (mm) 75 100 125 150 175 200 225

Frame Tie
Length 130mm

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REFERENCES FOR WALL TIES Many variations are available in addition to the standard ties. Wall ties for special applications may be specified and ordered with ease by using a reference letter for the tail, shank and head of the tie. Ancon ties are produced in lengths from 150mm for masonry-to-masonry ties, and 75mm for masonry-to-concrete ties, in increments of 25mm. Drips will usually be positioned 90mm from the outer end of the tie. Masonry-to-masonry ties can also be supplied with a central drip. Special wall ties with a section wider than 20mm referenced S_ _, will have an end with three holes without the side notches.

Example using Reference System

10

HEAD
Head 21 Shank D Tail S Ancon SD21 wall tie 10 50 30 8x30mm slot

__V _ _ U without slot SHANK

30 20 7mm diameter hole 10

TAIL
Most can be used at either end of tie

_D_ __B

S__ _P_

_ _ 21
To fit 21/18 Omega Channel

25mm

L__ P__ _V_

_ _ 25 To fit 25/14 _ _ 28 To fit 28/15 _ _ 30 To fit 30/20 _ _ 36 To fit 36/8 _ _ 38* To fit 38/17
10mm *Tie will be 25mm wide

W__
10mm

D__
6x60mm welded dowel L

_F_ __X
7mm diameter hole

T__

10mm

Y__
6x60mm loose dowel

_H_ __G
105mm Tie will be 25mm wide

Manufactured to suit

15mm 15mm 10mm 6.5mm diameter holes

M_ _
6x60mm loose dowel

Z__
Insulation Retainer The H75/2 Insulation Retainer is for securing material to concrete, blockwork and brickwork. The 90mm diameter head can hold back up to 75mm of insulation. A 10mm diameter hole is required in the base material. The projecting end of the retainer is pushed through the insulation material into the hole and tapped into position to secure the insulation. Debonding Sleeves Debonded Ties require 100mm embedment. A 120mm long sleeve will provide an allowance for movement and tolerance, and will be suitable for most applications. Other lengths and sizes available to special order.

Insulation Retaining Clips The red Staifix Insulation Retaining Clip will fit all the standard ties shown on page 10.

Diameter 80mm

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VERTICAL MOVEMENT JOINTS Debonding sleeves are used on plain-ended wall ties, like the Ancon PP21 or PPB, at vertical movement joints. The tie will restrain the masonry against lateral wind loads but the sleeve will allow the masonry to expand or contract. Debonding sleeves should be installed with a 10mm gap at the end to allow for expansion of the masonry.

Ancon 21/18 Omega channel

Ancon PP21 wall tie with debonding sleeve

Ancon PPS Wall Tie with Debonding Sleeve

Ancon PPS wall tie with debonding sleeve

Debonding sleeves should be pulled back 10mm to allow expansion as well as contraction of brickwork 10mm Gap

Ancon ST1 wall tie

Intermediate Column with Vertical Movement Joint in Brickwork and Blockwork

Ancon ST1 wall tie

Ancon PP21 wall ties with debonding sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres

Ancon PP21 wall ties with debonding sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres

Ancon SD21 wall ties at 450mm vertical centres Ancon ST1 wall tie

Ancon PP21 wall ties with debonding sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres 450mm 450mm

225mm Staifix RT2 wall ties at 450mm vertical centres in alternate courses to Ancon PP21 Wall Ties.

225mm Ancon PPS wall ties with debonding sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres

Intermediate Column with Vertical Movement Joints in Blockwork

450mm to 900mm

External Corner with Fully Bonded Brickwork

Intermediate Column with Vertical Movement Joints in both Brickwork and Blockwork

Ancon PPS wall ties with debonding sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres

Note: All spacings are maximums. The type of cavity wall tie and spacing will be determined by the cavity width, height of brickwork, wind loading and type of building. See page 4 for further information. 225mm 225mm

Ancon ST1 Wall Tie

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ANCON FRAME CRAMPS Frame cramps can be fixed to concrete, steelwork or masonry and have a single 7mm diameter hole or an 8mm x 30mm vertical slot. Ancon M6 Single Expansion bolts are recommended for fixing to concrete, set screws or self-drilling screws for steelwork, and suitable plugs and screws for fixing to masonry. Large washers must be used with all SDVs and similar ties with a slot. Other fixings may also be suitable. Poor substrates will limit the capacity of frame cramps and site testing may be advisable in some cases. The performance will also be determined by the position of the fixing. SDV ties fixed to steelwork or concrete at the lowest point of the slot will have a safe working load of approximately 1kN. The capacity will reduce as the fixing is moved further away from the bend and greater movement must be expected than with other types of wall tie. Ancon isolation sleeves and pads are supplied blank for use with self-drilling screws to isolate stainless steel frame cramps from mild steel. Ancon ISO-TW Isolation Washer The ISO-TW Isolation Washer has been designed for use with Ancon frame cramps referenced _ _ V when fixing to steel frames. In addition to separating the dissimilar materials it allows cramps to be fixed to steel columns in advance of the masonry. Final adjustments to suit mortar joint levels can be made within the 30mm range of the slot without affecting the integrity of the fixing. The practice of pre-fixing frame cramps can speed the construction process.

SDB Wall Tie

90mm

SDV Wall Tie

1000 900 800 700 600 N 500 400 300 200 100 0 SDV Fixing at bottom of slot SDB SDV Fixing in centre of slot SDV Fixing at top of slot

90mm

Recommended Safe Working Loads for 20 x 2.5mm Section Frame Cramps Recommended Lengths of Frame Cramps and Channel Ties
Cavity Width (mm) 20-44 45-69 70-94 95-119 120-144 145-169 Length of Wall Tie (mm) 100 125 150 175 200 225 Frame Cramp/Channel Tie SPB/SP21 SDB/SD21 SDB/SD21 SDB SD21 SDB/SD21 SDB/SD21

Note: Frame cramps should have a minimum embedment of 50mm in the outer leaf. Taking site tolerances into account, Ancon suggests tie lengths which achieve a greater embedment.

Isolation Sleeve

Embedment 90mm Length 90mm Length

Embedment

Isolation Pad SDB Wall Tie Fixed to Steel with Self Tapping Screw SD21 Wall Tie Fixed into 21/18 Omega Channel

Patent applied for

Ancon HiT - Hammer-in Tie The Ancon HiT fixes masonry cladding to concrete. It can reduce the variety of tie lengths required on site and speed the rate of construction. The HiT is available in a standard length of 310mm that is bent on site with a special installation tool to suit all cavities up to 150mm. Unlike conventional frame cramps it does not require a mechanical fixing, but is hammered into a plug. The Ancon HiT meets the requirements of DD140 as a Type 2 tie. A neoprene 'O' ring must be installed on the tie to prevent moisture crossing the cavity.

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ANCON CHANNELS Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel is a high performance, self-anchoring, cast-in channel slot suitable for use with our wall ties to provide the necessary restraint to the outer leaf of masonry. The section is only 18mm deep and can be used where there is reduced cover to reinforcement. Available in 100mm and 3000mm lengths, Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel is filled with polystyrene to help prevent the ingress of concrete. Nail holes aid the fixing of the slot to timber formwork. Wall ties used with Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel will provide safe working shear and tensile loads of 1.5kN. Ancon 25/14, 28/15, 30/20, 38/17, and 36/8 Channels Ancon wall ties can also be used with our 25/14, 28/15, 30/20, 38/17 and 36/8 channels. 30/20 Channel is supplied with anchors for casting into concrete. 25/14 and 36/8 Channels are supplied plain-backed for surface fixing. 28/15 and 38/17 Channels are available with or without anchors for casting in or surface fixing. Ties for 38/17 channel will be 25mm wide to accommodate the wider opening; all other channel ties will be 20mm wide. Wall ties used with Ancon 28/15, 30/20, 38/17 channel will provide safe working shear and tensile loads of up to 1.0kN, while wall ties used with 25/14 and 36/8 channels will provide up to 0.5kN. Maximum safe working loads of surface-fixed channels will be subject to suitable fixings, and appropriate fixing centres.
28/15 30/20 38/17 36/8

Fixing of Channel
Available Lengths of Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel 100, 3000mm U.K Patent No. 2 249 110 Fixing Method Cast-in Surface Fixed Omega 21/18 25/14

Ancon 21/18 Omega Channel with Ancon SD21 Tie

Maximum Centres for Surface-Fixing

SWL (tension) 0.5kN 1.0kN 25/14 337 28/15 525 400 38/17 650 525 36/8 300 -

Fastrack used with DD28 Tie for Stonework

Ancon Fastrack Channels 100mm long with SD28 Tie

ANCON FASTRACK Building one leaf of the cavity wall in advance of the other is often beneficial but can create problems with coursing. Buildings which incorporate imperial or continental bricks and standard metric blocks present even greater difficulties. Ancon Fastrack Channel is built into the inner leaf of blockwork ready to take an Ancon SD28 or similar tie for the outer leaf. This method of construction avoids the dangers of projecting ties.

Ancon Fastrack Channels and Ties can be supplied in different lengths and can also be used for tying stonework to blockwork if DD28 or similar Ancon Ties are used. Ancon Fastrack Channels and Ties sustain loads which exceed the requirements for a Type 2 tie to DD140. This system can also be manufactured in a 36/8 channel profile that accepts wall ties referenced _ _ 36.

Fastrack used with SD28 Tie for Brickwork

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WALL STARTER SYSTEMS 36/8 Wall Extension System The 36/8 Wall Extension System can be supplied with either SP36 ties or, where some longitudinal movement must be accommodated at the joint, PP36 ties complete with debonding sleeves. The channel can be supplied in lengths of up to 3.4 metres with each length having a series of holes to allow fixing to the existing wall. The system is available as a kit comprising a length of 36/8 channel 2400mm long, six ties and five plugs and screws.

36/8 Wall Extension System

Staifix Universal Wall Starter System

Staifix Universal Wall Starter System This system includes all necessary fixings to join a single skin of masonry, 2400mm high, to an existing wall. Each pack includes 2 fixing strips, 5 plugs, 5 washers, 5 screws and 10 wall ties. Suitable for wall widths from 60mm to 250mm and masonry up to 8 metres in height, this system will resist a wind load of up to 4.5kN over a height of 2400mm. Wall Ties slide within the fixing strip to course with the bed joints of any masonry unit. This Universal Wall Starter System meets the technical requirements of the NHBC.

Staifix Starter Tie This tie is quick and simple to install. It is suitable for use in brickwork and blockwork of up to 3 storeys or 8 metres in height and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC.

Staifix Frame Tie The Staifix Frame Tie is used to join timber door and window frames directly to brickwork. The Frame Tie is designed for use on buildings of up to 15 metres in height, and meets the technical requirements of the NHBC. The ties are screwed horizontally into the frame, surrounded by mortar and built into the bed joints of the new brickwork.

Staifix Cavity Starter Tie This tie simplifies the building of an inner leaf of blockwork within an existing structure. It is ideal for barn conversions.

Supplied complete with an 8mm nylon wall plug, the Starter Tie is fixed into the existing wall at an angle of 30 to the horizontal and bent into the bed joints of the new brickwork. Ties should be fixed at 225mm vertical centres and be central to each leaf of the new wall.

The vertical spacing of frame ties depends on the application. Please contact Ancon or your local Staifix stockist for more information.

New Inner Leaf

Existing Outer Leaf

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ANCON TWO-PART TIE Cavities exceeding 150mm are sometimes required. This necessitates longer ties which can be difficult to balance and keep horizontal when built into the inner leaf. The Ancon Two-Part Tie has one section built into the blockwork; the other section is then fixed as the outer leaf is built. The inner tie is usually manufactured in lengths of 170mm. Variation in the cavity width is accommodated by the length of the outer tie. Insulation Retaining Clips can be supplied to fit the inner section. Ancon Two-Part Ties sustain loads which exceed the requirements for a Type 2 tie to DD140 for cavities up to 300mm. An embedment of 75mm is required at each end.

Inner Section

170mm

Outer Section U.K. Patent No. 2 265 920 Length to suit application

TIES FOR BUBBLE FOIL INSULATION A range of standard Staifix ties is available for use with Bubble Foil Insulation. These ties have been designed to DD140 and are available as Type 2 and Type 4 ties. ITB referenced ties enable the insulation material to be installed flush to the blockwork. ITC referenced ties position the insulation 25mm away from the block. These ties meet the technical requirements of the NHBC.

Bubble foil insulation

Insulation retaining clip Multiple drips

Staifix TE-ITC2
Patents applied for

Embedment

Cavity width

Embedment

Staifix TE-ITB4
*Lengths 185, 200mm Patents applied for

Installation of Staifix TE-ITC2 Wall Ties

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ANCON BRICLOK Traditional methods of fixing masonry to steelwork, using frame cramps which are bolted to the column, can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. This slows down the laying of bricks, wasting valuable production time on site.
Ancon Briclok
Lengths 150, 200mm 150, 200mm 22mm 15.5mm

Intermediate Column with Movement Joint in Brickwork and Blockwork

Ancon Briclok at 450mm vertical centres

225mm 18mm 18mm Staifix RT2 Wall Ties at 450mm centres in alternate courses to Ancon Briclok

225mm Ancon PPS Wall Ties with Debonding Sleeves, at 450mm vertical centres

22.5mm 19mm

13mm 30mm

Intermediate Column with Movement Joint in Blockwork

Ancon Briclok at 450mm vertical centres

Ancon Briclok offers simplicity by eliminating the need for specialist tools and complex operations. The tie is positioned with the most suitable notch around the column flange with no less than 10mm engagement. The tie must not be forced onto the flange. Bi-metallic contact in damp conditions may cause the column to suffer some slight surface corrosion. This will not affect the structural performance of either the Briclok or the column. Mild steel columns will usually be protected. However, bitumen paint, applied by brush at the contact area will help alleviate corrosion of the column. Briclok Ties restrain the inner leaf and sustain loads which exceed the requirements for a Type 2 tie to DD140. ANCON COLUMN TIES Ancon Column Ties, which clamp to the flanges of structural steel columns, can be used across the cavity to the brickwork or back into the blockwork. These are available in different lengths and will accommodate flanges from 6mm to 25mm. ANCON SLIP-BRICK TIES Ancon Slip-Brick Ties are bolted directly to blockwork or concrete to give both support and restraint to thin slip brick facings. In addition to the standard three brick version, slip brick ties can be manufactured in other multiples on request.
Ancon Column Tie Fixed to Flange

60mm min.

25mm min.

450mm Staifix RT2 Wall Ties at 900mm horizontal and 450mm vertical centres in a staggered pattern

450mm Ancon WDB Wall Ties fixed to column flange at 450mm vertical centres

75mm 185mm

25 mm

71mm

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RESTRAINTS FOR STONE CLADDING Reference should be made to BS 8298 : 1994 Design and installation of natural stone cladding, when selecting ties for restraining stone cladding. Restraints should be designed to resist wind loads and any imposed loads from, for example, window cleaning equipment. Each stone will normally be restrained in four places, two at the top and two at the bottom. These are usually situated in the horizontal joints. The restraints should be located in pre-formed mortices or holes positioned in the centre of the thickness of the stone panel, and located at 1/4 points for half bonded stones and 1/5 points for stack bonded stones. Restraints should be kept at least 75mm from any corner with the peripheral distances between any two restraints not exceeding 1200mm. The embedment of restraint dowels and lips into the stone should be at least 20mm. To achieve this lipped ties, (LPBs) have a 25mm downstand and dowelled ties (DPBs and YPBs) have 60mm long dowels.

Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow

Ancon YDB Ties Fixed to Blockwork

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W W/5 W/4 Stack bonded stone Half bonded stone

1200mm max.

20mm T/2

t 75mm T/2 1200mm max. 20mm

20mm

Recommended Restraint Positions in Stone Cladding

Minimum Stone Thickness T and Minimum Dimension Behind Restraint t

More than 3.7m above ground - including facias Type of Stone Granite, slate, white marble, quartzites Hard limestone, travertines Limestone, sandstone T (mm) 40 40 75 t (mm) 15 15 30* Soffits - including inlined soffits T (mm) 40 40 75 t (mm) 15 15 30* Sills, copings and supported reveals T (mm) 30 30 50 t (mm) 12 12 20*

* t = T/2 if stone thickness (T) is greater than 75mm

Two Ancon YPB Ties Restraining Coping Stone

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Section of Ties Minimum sections for restraints for various thicknesses of stone are shown in the table below. Restraints for large stones and for use where cavities are in excess of 100mm may require special attention. They may need a much bigger section than 20 x 2.5mm; ties formed from 20 x 3mm, 25 x 3mm, 30 x 3mm and 30 x 4mm are frequently used for restraining stone cladding.
Minimum Section of Restraints
Stone Thickness 30mm and below 40mm 50mm and above Minimum Section of Restraint 3mm dia wire 5mm dia wire 20 x 2.5mm

Ancon LD21 Ties Fixed into 21/18 Omega Channel, Restraining Top of Stone

Drip Position On ties with a safety end, the drip is positioned 90mm from the safety end, unless specified differently. Dowels Standard dowels are 6mm in diameter and 60mm long. These will be welded into the tail end of ties referenced D_ _, and supplied loose with ties referenced Y_ _ and the multi-holed M_ _. 8mm and 10mm diameter dowels are also available and will usually be supplied where larger section ties are required. Wire Ties The traditional method of fixing thin marble, particularly for internal linings and low rise cladding is with wire ties and plaster or mortar dabs. Wire ties are manufactured from 3mm and 5mm diameter wire.
WTA

YPB YDB
90mm Min length 120mm 6x60mm loose dowel Min length 40mm 6x60mm loose dowel

YP21 MP21
Min length 70mm 6x60mm loose dowel Min length 40mm 6x60mm loose dowel

LP21
Min length 35mm

MPB
Min length 70mm 6x60mm loose dowel

LPB
Min length 40mm

MDS WTB
90mm Min length 140mm 6x60mm loose dowel 90mm Min length 110mm

ZDS

WTC WTD DP21 DDS

Min length 40mm 6x60mm welded dowel 90mm Min length 120mm 6x60mm welded dowel

DPB
Min length 40mm 6x60mm welded dowel Min length 75mm

LPL

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Ancon 150 The Ancon 150 is a grout-in masonry tie for the restraint of 20 to 30mm thin facings, and suitable for cavities up to 60mm wide. The 12 x 2mm corrugated body provides optimum bond in a 12 x 90mm hole. The 50 x 3mm dowel is supplied loose.

Ancon 150

Ancon Push-Off Bolt The Push-Off Bolt provides the centre of stone panels with additional resistance to the effects of impact loads, blast loads and positive wind pressure. The Bolt features a mechanical expander at one end which fixes securely into the inner leaf. The external stone panel is positioned with its inner face flush to the bolts neoprene pad, which cushions the surface and prevents any rattling. The Push-Off Bolt is supplied in a variety of lengths to suit cavities from 100 to 200mm.

Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Stone

Insulation

Inner Leaf

Ancon 2000 Thin Facing Restraints Push-Off Bolt

Reference 2000/A Facing Thickness (mm) 20 25 30 40 20 25 30 40 Cavity Min. (mm) 25 22 30 25 60 57 55 50 Max. (mm) 70 67 75 70 105 102 100 95 Hole Size (mm) 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 90 Safe Working Load* (N) 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600

Ancon 2000 Ancon 2000 restraint fixings are a simple and secure method of fixing thin facing slabs. The fixing is quickly and easily installed with the small diameter hole giving lower drilling costs and minimum disturbance to the structure. Vertical and lateral adjustment is provided by the slotted holes in the fixing clip.

2000/B 2000 - 75

Other sizes available to order. *In grade 30N/mm2 concrete

Ancon 2000

Facing thickness

Cavity

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50mm min. 25mm max.

215mm

Ancon IHR - B Bolted to Concrete, Restraining Top of Inner Block Wall

ANCON HEAD RESTRAINTS Ancon Head Restraints provide the necessary restraint to the top of masonry walls. They allow for vertical movement to accommodate shrinkage or thermal movement of the wall or structural frame, while restraining wind loads.

Ancon IHR - B with Hole

Ancon IHR - V with Slot

Ancon IHR - C to suit Cast-in Channel

IHR - C 38 to suit 38/17 IHR - C 30 to suit 30/20

Ancon IHR - C Restraining Top of Inner Block Wall to 38/17 Channel Cast into Concrete

Ancon IHR - Internal Head Restraint The Ancon IHR is used for restraining the top of internal walls or the top of the inner leaf of a cavity wall. The opening at the front of the channel stem is sealed to prevent mortar ingress and to ensure that vertical movement can take place between the blockwork and the structure. The base of the stem must be built within a bed joint with the centre of the stem no closer than 50mm from the edge of the block. The vertical joint should be filled with mortar each side of the stem. The maximum joint between the top of the blockwork and the underside of the frame should not be greater than 25mm. The sliding tie can be provided with either a hole or slot to suit M8 bolts, or with a notch end to fix directly into a 38/17 or 30/20 cast-in channel. The standard Ancon IHR will suit a 215mm high block and can resist a load of 1.5kN. Other sizes between 150 - 250mm are available.
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Ancon FHR - Head Restraint The Ancon FHR Head Restraint is used for restraining the top of internal walls or the internal leaf of a cavity wall. The two angles clamp the top of the wall and have 10mm diameter holes to suit M8 bolts. They are supplied with two holes in the longer angle to allow the restraint to fit 100mm and 140mm blockwork. Each restraint can resist a service load of 1kN.
Ancon FHR Head Restraint
25mm max.

75mm

To suit Blockwork

Ancon FHR Head Restraint Fixed to Underside of Floor Slab, Restraining Head of Inner Leaf of Cavity Wall

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SAH - F

SAH - T
38mm

SAH - U
40mm

SAH - UF
45mm

140mm

off-set to suit

25mm

340mm min. 600mm max.

340mm min. 600mm max.

340mm min. 600mm max.

340mm min. 600mm max.

15mm 50mm 95mm

SAH - UO
160mm

SAH - UT

SAH - UC
160mm

15mm 15mm 130mm 130mm 160mm

340mm min. 600mm max.

340mm min. 600mm max.

Ancon SAH - Sliding Anchors Ancon SAH Sliding Anchors have stems which fit within the cavity and accept ties that slide to accommodate vertical movement. Available with seven different head options as standard, they are supplied with one-way or two-way ties with safety ends. The standard fixing hole is 12mm diameter to suit Ancon M10 Single Expansion Bolts or M10 T Head Bolts to fit Ancon 28/15 Channel. Ancon SAH Sliding Anchors have 25 x 5mm stems and a maximum service capacity of 1kN per stem when the upper tie is within 75mm of the fixing. Ties should be spaced at a minimum of 150mm and at least two ties should be used per stem. These drawings are examples only. All sliding anchors are manufactured to suit individual requirements.

340mm min. 600mm max.

Head dimensions and hole positions are variable.

SIS SPI
Length and slot position to suit application Length to suit application

SAH - F Ancon Wall Ties to suit SAH Sliding Anchors

SAH - UO with Extended Head

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REMEDIAL WALL TIES Corrosion of Cavity Wall Ties Wall ties are an essential element in the stability of masonry panels. Prior to 1978, wall ties were usually manufactured from galvanised mild steel. These ties were expected to last the lifetime of the building, but for many years it has been recognised that some of these wall ties have corroded after only 15 or 20 years. When these ties corrode, they can expand to seven times their original thickness. This causes the brickwork to crack at the mortar joints and can result in major damage and sometimes the collapse of walls. It is crucial that the problem is identified as quickly as possible and the correct remedial action undertaken. Ancon 63 Range This is the original remedial wall tie which has been used in various forms since 1972. The Ancon 63 range has been continually improved to keep pace with changing requirements. These ties are easy to install and a secure fixing is achieved with a minimum amount of disturbance. Highly corrosion-resistant materials are used throughout the 63 range. The grade 304 stainless steel body of the MM 63 has expansion shells at both ends for installation into a 10.5mm diameter hole. A neoprene ring prevents moisture travelling past the centre of the tie. Test Results The '63 ties have been tested independently in a variety of materials using the standard '63 tie, a summary of results is given in the table. The failure loads noted in the table are obtained from couplet tests in accordance with DD140 : Part 1 and provide indicative values of tie performance. The couplet test produces results of a conservative nature compared to actual wall tests. Due to the variability of materials, it is often prudent to undertake a pull-out test on site, to verify the selection of an appropriate tie.

Spacing No British Standard has yet been defined for the spacing of remedial wall ties. However, accepted practice is to follow BS 5628 that is 900mm horizontally and 450mm vertically in a staggered pattern with 300mm vertical centres around openings within 225mm of the opening. Installation of Remedial Wall Ties Mechanical ties are easily installed by means of two Setting Tools. The tie is fitted to the setting tool for the inner leaf and inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the wall. The required drill depth for each tie is shown in the table below. The inner shell is expanded by turning the handle until the correct torque is reached. The tool for the outer leaf, with a hexagonalshaped end, is then fitted and adjusted to expand the outer shell. The process is quick and simple and ensures that each tie is correctly installed.
Drill Depths
Cavity Widths (mm) Tie Lengths (mm)

Ancon 63 Setting Tools Setting Tool - Outer

Setting Tool - Inner

Drill Diameter (mm)

Drill Depths (mm) 60-70 60-70 60-70 60-70

50-70 195 10.5 71-95 220 10.5 96-125 250 10.5 126-175* 300 10.5 *or where greater embedment is required. Note: For cavities over 100mm horizontal spacing should be reduced to 450mm.

Failure Loads (Pull-Out) for the Ancon 63 Range

Compressive Strength (N/mm2) 27.5 17.0 20.0 7.0 Failure Load (kN) 5.1 3.7 5.2 1.8

Base Material Hard Brick Soft Brick Portland Stone Concrete Block Note: Test results are an average of 20 No ties.

Failure Loads (Pull-Out) for Staifix R/R

Compressive Strength (N/mm2) 7.0 - 10.5 2.8 - 3.5 Failure Load (kN) 5.78 2.87 5.37

Base Material Dense Concrete Block Lightweight Concrete Block Mortar Bed Joint, 1:1:6 Type (iii) BS 5628

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Ancon 63 Mechanical/Mechanical Used when tying together two leaves of solid materials, this tie has mechanical expanders at each end. Requires 10.5mm holes. Ancon 63 Resin/Mechanical For use when the material in the inner leaf is perforated, of low-density or a friable material. A resin fixing may be used to eliminate any imposed stress. Requires 10.5mm or 11mm holes. Staifix Resin/Resin Used where mechanical expanders are unusable. Normally inserted into a 10mm hole, but if test facilities are required, a 12mm hole must be used. A plastic sieve can be used to retain resin and is particularly useful in perforated brick or hollow blockwork. A 12mm hole is required to fit the sieve. Stairib Bar Stainless steel ribbed bar, resin-grouted into the inner and outer leaves. Ancon AC 31 Used where bricks are removed then replaced in the outer leaf. The wavy end is resin-bonded into the inner leaf in a 10mm hole. The triangular end sits in the bed joint. Ancon AC 31 can be supplied with a drip or a neoprene ring. Ancon AC 31C Similar to the AC 31 but cranked by 25mm to aid fixing to the inner leaf. Cameron T 47 Used for the repair of mass brickwork with an unbonded brick faade, sometimes built from snapped headers. The T end is built into the bed joint and perpend, and hidden when the brickwork is repointed. Fischer FIS P 380 C Resin This styrene-free injection resin is quick setting and suitable for a wide range of applications. The two components are safely mixed together inside the nozzle. Automatic mixing ensures an accurate blending of the components and, being mixed only as required, the minimum of wastage. Resin guns and additional mixing nozzles are available.
Setting Times for FIS P
Temperature (C) in Substrate -5 0 +5 + 20 + 30 + 40 Setting Time 360 mins 180 mins 90 mins 45 mins 30 mins 25 mins

Ancon MM 63
195mm for 50-70mm cavities 220mm for 71-95mm cavities 250mm for 96-125mm cavities 300mm for 126-175mm cavities

Ancon RM 63
195mm for 50-70mm cavities 220mm for 71-95mm cavities 250mm for 96-125mm cavities 300mm for 126-175mm cavities

Staifix R/R
180mm for 40-60mm cavities 200mm for 61-80mm cavities 220mm for 81-100mm cavities

Stairib Bar
Length to order 6, 8mm dia.

Ancon AC 31
Lengths 175, 200, 225mm

Ancon AC 31C
Lengths 175, 200, 225mm

Cameron T 47
Lengths 200, 250, 300mm 4.7mm dia.

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ANCON MASONRY REINFORCEMENT
TMR 50 50mm TMR100 100mm

Ancon Masonry Reinforcement offers a lowcost solution to the corrosion problems associated with conventional reinforced masonry. The use of stainless steel minimises the need for close control of mortar cover and ensures continuing structural performance throughout the life of the building or structure. The lightweight Ancon ladder and lattice type reinforcements are highly ductile and readily cut and shaped on site. This material is totally compatible with our other stainless steel materials and provides many design solutions where structural composite action is required. Ancon Masonry Reinforcement conforms to BS 5628 : Part 2 : 2000.

TMR 150

150mm

TMR Dimensions (mm) Standard Length Standard Widths Longitudinal Wires Cross Wires Cross Wire Pitch Welding 3050 50, 100, 150 4 diameter 3.75 diameter 400 Resistance

Ancon TMR 50 Used on Single Leaf Wall

SMR Dimensions (mm) SMR 60 SMR 100 60mm 100mm 150mm Standard Length Standard Widths Nominal Max. Thickness at Weld Overlap Longitudinal Wires Cross Wires Cross Wire Spacing Nominal Overhang Welding 2400 60, 100, 150, 225 5 3.3 diameter 2.3 diameter (3.3 dia. for SMR 225C) 500 4 Resistance

SMR 150

SMR 225 60mm SMR 225C 60mm

225mm

225mm

Mesh Roll Stainless steel reinforcement mesh can be supplied in 20m coils. Standard widths include 61mm, 112mm, 178mm and 228mm.

Ancon SMR 60 Used on Single Leaf Wall

Mechanical Properties
TMR Characteristic Strength of Longitudinal Wires 500N/mm2 SMR 850N/mm2

Ancon SMR 225C Used on Cavity Wall

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APPLICATIONS

OTHER ANCON PRODUCTS Masonry Support Systems Masonry cladding on concrete or steel frames is normally supported from stainless steel support systems. AnconOptima and Ancon MDC Systems create a continuous angle to support the outer leaf of masonry. Ancon Individual Brackets support masonry features such as curves and arches. A full design service is available to specifiers and users of Ancon systems.

Mixed-Use Development Tottenham Court Road, London

Commercial Development Euston Road, London

Windposts and Parapet Posts Large panels of masonry or panels with openings can often be difficult to justify structurally. Ancon Windposts are designed to provide additional lateral support for panels of brickwork. The range is manufactured from stainless steel and includes Windposts which can be installed into the inner leaf of blockwork and Windposts for installation into the cavity, which leave the blockwork undisturbed. Parapet Posts are used as vertical support for brickwork in either parapet or spandrel panels. Channel and Bolt Fixings Ancon offers a wide range of channels and bolts in order to fix stainless steel masonry support, restraints and windposts to structural frames. Cast-in channels and expansion bolts are used for fixing to the edges of concrete floors and beams. A range of stainless steel set screws and self-drill self-tap screws are designed to fix to steel frames. Tension Systems Tie bars are increasingly being used in structures and buildings as an architectural as well as a structural element. Ancon 500 Tension Systems comprise a range of components which can be supplied in carbon steel or stainless steel in a variety of sizes and finishes. They have a high load capacity and look particularly impressive when used with large areas of glazing or curved timber trusses. Shear Load Connectors Ancon DSD and ESD Shear Load Connectors are used to transfer shear across expansion and contraction joints in concrete. They are more effective at transferring load and allowing movement to take place than standard dowels, and can be used to eliminate double columns at structural movement joints in buildings.

Residential Development London Docklands

Commercial Development Brindley Place, Birmingham

Temple New York State, USA

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Ancon Building Products 2003

The construction applications and details provided in this literature are indicative only. In every case, project working details should be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons. Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of this document to ensure that any advice, recommendations or information is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any kind is accepted in respect of Ancon Building Products. With a policy of continuous product development Ancon Building Products reserves the right to modify product design and specification without due notice.