Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings - Masonry First

Tel: +44 (0) 114 275 5224 Web: www.ancon.co.ukIsolationAncon isolation sleeves and pads are suppliedblank for use with self-drilling screws to isolatestainless steel frame cramps from mild steel.Self-adhesive isolation pads are also availablefor _ _B (20 x 30mm) and _ _ V (25 x 50mm)referenced frame cramps.SPA Frame CrampWhere masonry is in line with a column flange,frame cramps can be supplied with an offsetangle section instead of an upstand. Thisangle allows the mechanical fixing to besuitably located. These ties are referencedSPA. They feature a 7mm hole as standardand can be used with a debonding sleeve ifrequired at a movement joint. The thickness,size and shape of the angle section aredesigned to suit each application. ContactAncon’s Technical Department for moreinformation.Ancon SPA frame cramp at450mm vertical centresIsolation SleeveLength to suitapplicationSPA Frame CrampAdhesive Isolation PadAngle to suitapplicationPRE-FIXING AIDSThe practice of pre-fixing frame cramps inadvance of masonry can accelerate thespeed of construction and provides anopportunity to check that wall restraintshave been located correctly and aresecurely fixed.Ancon Gauge Tape(Pre-fix Patent 2 256 223)Gauge Tape illustrates the standard 225mmbrick/block gauge and the fixing position offrame cramps. It is applied directly to thestructural frame (steel, concrete, timber ormasonry) to facilitate the pre-fixing of framecramps and to maintain accurate masonrycoursing.Ancon ISO-TW WasherThe ISO-TW washer enables Ancon slotendedframe cramps to be verticallyadjusted within the 30mm range of the slotto suit the exact location of mortar jointswithout affecting the integrity of the fixing.In addition, this washer prevents bi-metalliccorrosion by separating the frame crampfrom the structural frame and fixing screw.SPA Frame Cramp Fixed to Steel withM6 Isolated Set ScrewsAncon ISO-TW and Gauge TapeAncon HiT - Hammer-in TieThe Ancon HiT fixes masonry to concrete,dense blocks (>_7N/mm 2 ), non-perforated brickor hard stone. It can reduce the variety of tielengths required on site and speed the rate ofconstruction.The HiT is available in a standard length of310mm that is bent on site with a specialinstallation tool to suit all cavities up to150mm. Unlike conventional frame cramps itdoes not require a mechanical fixing, but ishammered into a plug.The Ancon HiT meets the requirements ofPD 6697 as a Type 2 tie. A neoprene 'O' ringmust be installed on the tie to prevent moisturecrossing the cavity.Ancon Hammer-in Tie (310mm)15