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Construction floor anchors –
types and usage
CHALLENGE Europe stocks
several basic types of
construction floor anchor
including Shield Anchor and
Throughbolt designs, both
of which work on a similar
principle of an expanding
sleeve for fixing into concrete
flooring. They are also known
as wedge anchor bolts and
are available in carbon steel,
zinc plated and hot dipped
galvanised, also in stainless
steel.
Of the two, Throughbolts
are often preferred because
they may be used where the
hole is drilled after the steel
flange has been positioned,
while Shield Anchors need to
be installed before the flange is
positioned.
Other styles of construction
floor anchors, such as Sleeve
Anchors and Drop-in Anchors,
are also available designed for
use in materials like concrete
that do not take a thread and
are resistant to screws or nails.
These devices generally utilise
a system for casting in place or
for post fix (like Throughbolts or
Shield Anchors) by
using an expanding
wedge design,
whereas embedded
floor anchors (often
referred to as Rag
bolts) use a specially
formed end for casting
in place or for post fix
using a 2-part resin
injection system.
Challenge Europe
01234 346242
www.challenge-europe.co.uk
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