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Page 1: Home | Ancon - Tension & Compression SystemsTension and Compression Systems Ancon 500 System Carbon Steel The carbon steel Ancon 500 System is suitable for most applications requiring

Tension andCompression Systemsfor the Construction Industry

CI/SfB Xt6

September 2012

Page 2: Home | Ancon - Tension & Compression SystemsTension and Compression Systems Ancon 500 System Carbon Steel The carbon steel Ancon 500 System is suitable for most applications requiring

2 Tel: 1300 304 320 www.ancon.com.au

Page 3: Home | Ancon - Tension & Compression SystemsTension and Compression Systems Ancon 500 System Carbon Steel The carbon steel Ancon 500 System is suitable for most applications requiring

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.

Tie bars are increasingly being used instructures and buildings as an architectural aswell as a structural element.

In addition to providing a high load capacity,the Ancon 500 Tension System meets thedemanding aesthetic requirements of today’sapplications.

Masonry Support Systems

Windposts and Lintels

Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings

Channel and Bolt Fixings

Tension and CompressionSystems

Stainless Steel Fabrications

Flooring and Formed Sections

Shear Load Connectors

Stainless Steel Reinforcement

Reinforcing Bar Couplers

Reinforcement Continuity Systems

Punching Shear Reinforcement

Precast Concrete Accessories

Ancon Tension Systems 4

Carbon Steel Systems 4

Stainless Steel Systems 5

Ancon Compression Systems 5

System Components 6-7

Applications 8-9

Performance and Dimensions 10-12

Connecting Plates 13

Specifying and Ordering 13

Installation Guidance 14-15

Other Ancon Products 15

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Ancon 500 System Carbon Steel The carbon steel Ancon 500 System is suitablefor most applications requiring a cost-effectivesolution. Bars are available in nine diametersfrom 8mm to 42mm. Performance details areshown on page 10. Bars are either untreated,zinc plated or hot-dip galvanised and areavailable in most sizes up to 6 metres in length.The availability of each size of bar is given onpage 11. The system can be extended beyondthe maximum bar length by the inclusion ofcouplers or anchor discs. Discs are supplied inthe same range of surface finishes as the bars.All fork connectors and locking nuts are zincplated as standard to provide a basicresistance to corrosion. The fork connectorsand couplers are designed to allowadjustments to be made to the system lengthwithout the need for turnbuckles.

Other finishes, in addition to those mentionedabove, are available on request. All systemsare suitable for painting, which Anconrecommends is carried out insitu rather thanprior to installation to ensure threads and otherrecesses are unaffected.

Ancon 360 System Carbon Steel The Ancon 360 System is available in two sizesfor applications requiring a bar diameter above42mm. This carbon steel system extends theAncon range to 56mm and a capacity of807.5kN. Similar in appearance to the Ancon500, this system uses bar with a minimum yieldstrength of 360MPa. All technical details for theAncon 360, including performance details,dimensions and the available lengths of eachsize of bar are shown adjacent to the Ancon500 on pages 10 and 11.

The Ancon 500 System� High load capacity

� Carbon steel or stainless steel

� Bars from 8mm to 42mm diameter

� Choice of finishes

� Aesthetically designed forks

� Locking nut included as standard

� Full adjustment within fork connectors

� Visual check of correct installation

� Isolation supplied as standard withstainless steel systems

Ancon Tension SystemsThe use of new materials and formingprocesses have enabled cast components tobe produced which are not only functional,strong and durable, but also aestheticallypleasing. Ancon Tension Systems comprise arange of components that can be used tocreate a variety of assemblies, from simple tiebars to complex bracing systems involvingseveral bars joined at one point. Unlikestandard tie bars that require turnbuckles,adjustment to the length is accommodatedwithin the fork connectors.

Ancon 500 SystemThe Ancon 500 Tension System combinesaesthetic appearance with high performance.It is available in various sizes from 8mm to42mm in both carbon steel and stainless steel.

All components of the system can be suppliedin a variety of finishes to provide corrosionresistance and to meet the demandingaesthetic requirements of many architecturalapplications. The bar used in this system has aminimum yield of 500MPa.

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Electro-polishedstainless steel forkand locking nut withbright drawn bar

Satin-polished stainlesssteel fork and locking nutwith bright drawn bar

Hand polished stainlesssteel fork, locking nut and bar

Hand polishedstainless steelcompression system

Ancon 500 System Stainless SteelThe stainless steel Ancon 500 System isrecommended for applications that demandcorrosion resistance and a maintenance-freelife, or where an attractive, polished finish isrequired. Stainless steel bars can be suppliedin nine diameters, in most cases in lengths upto 6 metres. Performance details are shown onpage 10 and the availability of each size of baris given on page 11. The system can beextended beyond the maximum bar length bythe inclusion of couplers or anchor discs. Thefork connectors and couplers are designed toallow adjustments to be made to the systemlength without the need for turnbuckles.

Surface finish is usually an important factor inapplications using stainless steel. Ancon barsare bright drawn as standard but can be handpolished if required. The stainless steel forksand locking nuts can be supplied electro-polished, satin-polished or hand polished. Thephotographs below provide a good indicationof the available finishes; actual finishes maydiffer slightly. Couplers and anchor discs aresupplied with a smooth machined finish asstandard, and can be satin-polished or handpolished when required. All available finishesand order codes are shown on page 13.

Isolation SystemIsolation material is supplied as standard withthe stainless steel system to enable its fixingto a connecting plate of a dissimilar metal.Each stainless steel fork connector is suppliedwith two clear, self-adhesive, PET (polyester)washers to be applied around the fixing holeeither side of the structure. Stainless steel pinsfeature a PTFE coating around the barrel.

Ancon Compression SystemsTo complement the Tension System range,Ancon designs and manufacturesCompression Systems. These systems usethe same fork connectors and locking nuts asthe Tension System but use high strengthtubes instead of bars. They are available inboth carbon and stainless steel in a variety ofsizes and finishes. To enable Ancon to designa compression system the followinginformation is required:

� Pin to pin dimension

� Applied system load

� Material and surface finish

For further information on compressionsystems please contact Ancon.

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System ComponentsThe wide range of components available canbe used to create a variety of assemblies, fromsimple tie bars to complex bracing systemsinvolving several bars joined at one point.

Fork Connectors & Locking NutsAncon fork connectors are supplied with alocking nut which provides a neat transitionfrom bar to fork. Forks and their locking nutshave left or right hand threads, and aresupplied complete with a pin. They arestamped with the size and either the letter R or L to identify the hand of the thread.

The locking nuts firmly lock the bar to the forkand ensure that the connection remainssecure. The internally threaded section of thelocking nut is recessed to allow the threadedend of the bar to be hidden when theinstallation is complete.

Adjustments to the length of the system canstill be made after installation without aturnbuckle, by loosening the locking nut androtating the bar. The extent of this adjustmentdepends on the size of the bar, but will rangefrom ±9mm for an Ancon 500/8 to ±45mm foran Ancon 360/56.

Carbon steel forks and locking nuts arezinc plated as standard. Stainless steel forksand locking nuts are electro-polished asstandard and can also be supplied satin orhand polished.

Pin Fork connector

PTFE coating(stainless steelsystem only)

Anchor Disc

Locking nut

Each stainless steel fork is supplied with twoclear, self-adhesive, PET (polyester) washers toisolate the system from a connecting plate of adissimilar metal.

PinsThe pins are a two-part construction and onceinstalled are flush with the fork. The installationrequires a twin-pin driver. Two driver bits of theappropriate size are supplied with each Anconsystem. This type of fixing, known as ‘SnakeEyes’*, allows a high torque to be achievedwithout damage to the pin.

The female section of the pin is locatedthrough the fork connector and temporarilyheld in position. A second driver is then usedto wind the male section into position creatinga secure connection.

Stainless steel pins are supplied with a PTFEcoating around the barrel, as illustrated, toisolate the system from a connecting plate of adissimilar metal.

Anchor DiscsAnchor discs allow up to eight bars to beconnected together. They can be used at thecentre of conventional cross bracing, or whereseveral bars need to be connected at onepoint. Anchor discs are machined from plateand can be supplied polished or coated tomatch the surface finish of the tie bars. Anconcan design and manufacture plates in specialshapes to replace standard anchor discs andsuit the aesthetic requirements of anapplication.

*‘Snake Eyes’ is the registered trademark of Tamperproof Screw Company Inc.

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Tie BarsTie bars have a right-hand thread at one endand a left-hand thread at the other. Flats arepressed into the bar close to each end. Theseallow the bar to be screwed into the forkconnectors and adjustments to be made atany time after assembly. Neither couplers norturnbuckles will be required for applicationsusing a single bar between two forks. The baris correctly installed when all threads arehidden within the locking nut.

The availability of each size of bar is given on page 11. All bars are cut to a tolerance of±2mm of the specified length.

Carbon steel bars are available either untreated,with the electrodeposited zinc coatingFe//Zn12//A to EN 12329 or are hot-dipgalvanised to EN 1461.

Stainless steel bars are bright drawn asstandard or hand polished when required.

Compression SystemsAncon designs and manufactures CompressionSystems, which comprise the standard forkconnectors and pins shown on page 6 andhigh strength tubes, rather than tie bars, shownabove. The same selection of materials andsurface finishes are available. For moreinformation please contact Ancon.

CouplersCouplers have right and left hand threads andare used in applications where more than onebar is required between forks. They aresupplied with a locking nut for each end of thecoupler. Adjustments to the length of thesystem can still be made after installation, byloosening the locking nut and rotating the bar.

Couplers are machined from bar and can havethe provision for a hanger to be fitted to limitthe deflection of bars of 16mm diameter orgreater. If a hanger is required a lug is weldedto the coupler. Stainless steel couplers canbe supplied with a polished finish to matchthe system.

Zinc plated bar

Hot-dip galvanised bar

Bright drawn bar

Hand polished bar

Machined coupler

Coupler with hanger to limit thedeflection of long tension bars

Untreated bar

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ApplicationsAncon has supplied Tension Systems to manystructures and buildings. The wide range ofcomponents can be used to create a variety ofassemblies, from simple tie bars to complexbracing systems involving several bars joinedat one point. The following applicationsdemonstrate the variety of uses.

Timber ConstructionA combination of timber and steel can use the best properties of each material andachieve a cost-effective and attractive design.Ancon Tension Systems can be connected tothe timber compression members, and if highloads are involved, several bars can be usedtogether.

CanopiesCanopies are frequently supported from aboveto provide unobstructed access below. Ancontension bars transfer the load from the front ofthe canopy back to the main structure or to amast for free standing canopies.

Roof StructuresTrusses and lattice frames which support roofscan benefit from the replacement of tensionmembers with the Ancon system. This willallow generous site adjustments to be made to accommodate inaccuracies within theframe. This would not be possible with aconventionally bolted frame. Tension bars witha high strength, rolled thread are also available.

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Stainless Steel SystemsStainless steel is used for applications where a maintenance-free life is important or where a high quality polished finish is required. This can be particularly impressive when used inconjunction with large areas of glazing.

Cross-BracingThe use of anchor discs in cross-bracedpanels will allow bars to lie in the same plane.This removes the need to offset bars, with thedisc providing an interesting design feature forthe panel.

Glazed StructuresThe passage of light is normally a vitalconsideration in the design of glazed structures.

The small profile of the Ancon Tension Systemensures the maximum transmission of lightwhile enhancing the overall appearance of thestructure.

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500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Design Capacities (kN) 18.2 28.8 41.9 78.1 121.8 175.5 279.0 406.3 557.4 586.0 807.5

Performance and DimensionsThe loads indicated below are based on thedesign method in section 7 of AS4100 with aj factor of 0.9 taken from table 3.4. Anappropriate load factor will need to be appliedto the characteristic loads in accordance withAS1170.

Forks must be correctly aligned, and positionedin the same plane to ensure that bending is notintroduced into the tension system.

Ancon Tension Systems are not suitable fordynamic loads.

Ancon 500 & 360 Carbon Steel System

Thread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42

Design Capacities (kN) 18.2 28.8 41.9 78.1 121.8 175.5 279.0 406.3 557.4

Ancon 500 Stainless Steel System

500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Bar Diameter 8 10 12 16 20 24/25 30 35 42/40 45 55Fork Length l 40 49 60 78 94 115 140 169 196 224 261Fork Diameter w 23.5 29 35 48 60 70 89 106 123 140 164Plate Thickness p 8 10 12 16 20 22 30 30 35 40 50Pin to End r 10.5 13.5 16 22 28 33 41 50 58 66 77Pin to Plate Edge t 12 15 18 23 29 36 43 54 63 74 83Hole Diameter for Pin h 7.5 9.5 11.5 14.5 18.5 21.5 26.5 30.5 35.5 42.5 50.5Pin Length g 23 28.5 34 46 58 68 86 103 118 135 156Adjustment a 9 10 13 15 16 22 25 28 30 35 45Thickness of Flat f 6 8 10 14 18 21 27 32 36 41 50Position of Flat e 17 20 25 38 43 58 69 84 99 116 139Pin to Bar End x 19 23 27 35.5 42 52 62.5 76 89 102.5 116.5Length of Locking Nut n 18 22 27 33 38 49 60 71 84 93 108

Notes: The bar diameter of Ancon 500/24 is 24mm in Stainless Steel and 25mm in Carbon Steel. The bar diameter of Ancon 500/42 is 42mm in Stainless Steel and 40mm in Carbon Steel.Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel.

Dimensions of Fork Connectors (mm)

l n e

fBar diameter

w

g p

r t

h

a= =x

Fork ends of the tension system mustbe positioned in the same plane

�Design Example

Characteristic dead load = 30.0kN γf = 1.2

Characteristic imposed load = 22.6kN γf = 1.5

Design load = (30.0 x 1.2) + (22.6 x 1.5) = 69.9kN

Use Ancon 500/16

Design capacity = 78.1kN > 69.9kN

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Component Bar Fork Connector & Locking Nut Pin

Thread Size 8 10 12-20 24-30 36-42 8-12 16-42 8-42UTS (Rm) MPa 620 650 850 700 650 510 400 520Yield or 0.2% Proof Stress (Rp) MPa 470 500 780 550 500 355 250 225Elongation % 40 40 20 20 20 25 25 40Material Reference 1.4401/4 1.4401/4 1.4462 1.4462 1.4462 1.4462 1.4462 1.4401/4

500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Connector Length c 38 45 56 83 82 104 125 144.5 166.5 189 226Connector Diameter d 17 21 25 35 43 52 65 78 90 103 121Adjustment a 9 10 13 15 16 22 25 28 30 35 45Bar Length Correction b 8 9.5 11.5 21 17 22 26 29 34 39 45.5Length of Locking Nut n 18 22 27 33 38 49 60 71 84 93 108Hanger Bar Diameter – – – 8 8 8 10 10 10 12 12Hole Position m – – – 33.0 37.0 49.0 59.1 74.5 93.1 103.2 123.4Spanner Size (mm A/F) s 13 17 19 30 36 46 55 65 75 85 95

Note: Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel.

Dimensions of Couplers (mm)

500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Untreated 7 7 7 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5Zinc Plated 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 2.5 2.5

Hot-Dip Galvanised 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Stainless Steel 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 - -

Note: Material in excess of these maximum lengths can be sourced to meet special project requirements. Contact Ancon for more information.

Maximum Available Bar Lengths (metres)

c c

m

dd

Coupler with hanger Machined coupler

Minimum Material Specification for Carbon Steel Components

Minimum Material Specification for Stainless Steel Components

Component Bar Fork Connector & Locking Nut Pin

Thread Size 8-42 48-56 8-12 16-56 8-56UTS (Rm) MPa 650 520 510 400 610Yield or 0.2% Proof Stress (Rp) MPa 500 360 355 250 350Elongation % 16 16 20 20 14Material Reference 080M40* 080M40 1.0570 1.0570 1.1191

*Selected certified material

Thread Size

Right and left hand threads inall couplers

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500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Disc Thickness p 8 10 12 16 20 22 30 30 35 40 50Overall Diameter k 100 123 148 196 242 282 355 425.5 493.5 563 654Effective Diameter j 76 93 112 150 184 212 269 318 367 416 488Hole Diameter for Pin h 7.5 9.5 11.5 14.5 18.5 21.5 26.5 30.5 35.5 42.5 50.5

Note: Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel.

Dimensions of Anchor Discs (mm)

Anchor Discs

Anchor discwith four bars

Anchor discwith three bars

Special anchor plate with three bars

Special RequirementsAncon can design and manufacture plates inspecial shapes to replace standard anchordiscs and suit the aesthetic requirements ofany application.

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Length 1 Length 2

Coupler with hanger

Coupler without hanger

xx

System length

For dimension x see fork connector details on page 10.

Bar length

500 System 360 SystemThread Size 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56

Plate Thickness p 8 10 12 16 20 22 30 30 35 40 50Hole Diameter h 7.5 9.5 11.5 14.5 18.5 21.5 26.5 30.5 35.5 42.5 50.5Position of Hole t 12 15 18 23 29 36 43 54 63 74 83

Notes: Required minimum Yield Stress (0.2% Proof Stress for stainless) for material for connecting plates is 350MPa. Required minimum UTS for material for connecting plates is460MPa. Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel.

Dimensions of Connecting Plates (mm)

3t

t

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h

θ

Platethickness p

4.2t

2.5t

θ

t

Specifying and OrderingAncon Tension Systems are supplied as fullsystems and are not available as individualcomponents.

System lengths are measured between thecentres of the pins in the forks. The maximumbar lengths are shown in the table on page 11and should be considered when determiningthe system length.

Electrodeposited zinc coating Fe//Zn12//A toEN 12329 on bars and discs will provide someprotection against corrosion, but is onlyintended to be used for systems which areinternal installations. Hot-dip galvanising to EN 1461 will provide greater protection butshould be considered as only part of theoverall protection treatment. Stainless steelaffords the greatest protection and does notrequire any further treatment.

The Ancon Tension System can be specifiedas follows: System / size / system length /material / finish.

A fully polished Ancon 500 stainless steelsystem using 16mm diameter bar, 2750mmbetween the pins would be specified as:-Ancon 500/16/2750/SS/6. The material andfinish codes are from the adjacent table.

Surface FinishCode Material Bar Fork & Nut Coupler Disc

CS/1 Carbon Untreated Zinc plated Zinc plated UntreatedCS/2 Carbon Zinc plated Zinc plated Zinc plated Zinc platedCS/3 Carbon Hot-dip galvanised Zinc plated Zinc plated Hot-dip galvanisedSS/4 Stainless Bright drawn Electro-polished Machined MachinedSS/5 Stainless Bright drawn Satin-polished Satin-polished Satin-polishedSS/6 Stainless Hand polished Hand polished Hand polished Hand polished

Material and Finish Codes

t

tt

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t

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Connecting PlatesConnecting plates should be designed to suiteach application. The critical dimensions areprovided in the table and diagrams. In theexamples shown here θ is 45˚. These platesshould be manufactured from either gradeS355 carbon steel or grade 1.4462 stainlesssteel; users should consider the corrosionproperties of the material selected. Isolationmaterial is supplied as standard with thestainless steel tension system to enable itsfixing to a connecting plate of a dissimilarmetal.

Notes: This table includes Ancon's standard finishes. Other finishes are available on request.

Note: Connecting plates can bemanufactured by Ancon on request.

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Installation GuidanceIt is important to follow Ancon's installationinstructions, supplied with each system, toensure that the Tension System meets theperformance criteria.

The locking nuts should be fully screwed ontothe bar at each end and the bar screwed intothe forks using an open ended spanner of thecorrect size. When the requiredsystem length is reached, thelocking nuts must be turned back to the fork and tightenedusing soft touch pliers for Ancon 500/8 to 12 or a hook spanner for Ancon 500/16 and above and the Ancon 360 System.

When the installation is complete, all threadsmust be hidden within the locking nut. If thethread is visible, the bar is not sufficientlyengaged in the fork and would need to beadjusted.

Each fork is supplied with a locking nut and pin to enable fixing to a connecting plate oranchor disc. The installation requires a twin-pindriver. Two driver bits of the appropriate sizeare supplied with each Ancon system. Thistype of fixing, known as ‘Snake Eyes’*, allowsa high torque to be achieved without damageto the pin.

Incorrect installation

Correct installation with no thread visible

The female section of the pin is locatedthrough the fork connector and temporarilyheld in position. A second driver is then usedto wind the male section into position creatinga secure connection.

Each stainless steel fork connector is suppliedwith two clear, self-adhesive, PET (polyester)washers to isolate the system from aconnecting plate of a dissimilar metal. Thesewashers should be applied around the fixinghole, either side of the plate, prior to theinstallation of the fork connector.

Locking nuts screwed back to forks andtightened using hook spanners.

Bar screwed into the forks using openended spanners.

Locking nuts screwed completely onto thetension bar.

Left hand thread

Right hand thread

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*‘Snake Eyes’ is the registered trademark of Tamperproof Screw Company Inc.

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For further information or advice on specificapplications please contact Ancon’s TechnicalServices Team.

Maximummisalignment

0.5˚

Fork ends of the tension system mustbe positioned in the same plane

Forks must be correctly aligned, and positionedin the same plane to ensure that bending is notintroduced into the tension system.

Other Ancon ProductsWall Ties and Restraint FixingsIn addition to standard cavity and veneer wallties, Ancon manufactures ties in a variety oflengths and types for restraining brickwork,blockwork and stonework. These ties can befixed to concrete and structural steelwork, aswell as any type of masonry.

Masonry Support SystemsMasonry cladding on concrete or steel framesis normally supported from stainless steelsupport systems. Ancon MDC Systems createa continuous angle to support the outer leaf ofmasonry. Ancon Individual Brackets supportmasonry features such as curves and arches.A full design service is available to specifiersand users of Ancon systems.

Windposts and Parapet PostsLarge panels of masonry or panels withopenings can often be difficult to justifystructurally. Ancon Windposts span verticallybetween floors to provide additional lateralsupport. The Ancon WP2 is an angle sectionwindpost. One leg of the angle is built into themasonry and ties are passed through the postto minimise movement. Debonded ties can beused if the post is positioned at a movementjoint. Ancon Windposts are manufactured fromstainless steel and are designed specifically foreach application with all ties and endconnections.

Channel and Bolt FixingsCast-in channels are used for fixing masonrysupport systems to the edges of concretefloors and beams. Channels are available indifferent sizes ranging from simple selfanchoring channels for restraints, to largecapacity channels with integral anchors.Expansion bolts, resin anchors and set screwsin stainless steel complete the range of fixings.

Shear Load ConnectorsAncon DSD and ESD Shear Load Connectorsare used to transfer shear across expansionand contraction joints in concrete. They aremore effective at transferring load and allowingmovement to take place than standard dowels,and can be used to eliminate double columnsat structural movement joints in buildings. A‘Lockable’ dowel is also available fortemporary movement joints in post-tensionedconcrete frames.

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The maximum misalignment of an AnconSystem is 0.5˚ as illustrated below.

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© Ancon Building Products 2012

The construction applications and details provided in this literatureare indicative only. In every case, project working details should beentrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of thisdocument to ensure that any advice, recommendations orinformation is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any kind isaccepted in respect of Ancon Building Products.

With a policy of continuous product development Ancon BuildingProducts reserves the right to modify product design andspecification without due notice.

These products are available from:

Ancon Building Products7-9 Second AvenueSunshineMelbourneVIC 3020AustraliaTel: 1300 304 320Fax: +61 (0) 3 9311 1777

Ancon Building Products82 Chisholm CrescentKewdalePerthWA 6105AustraliaTel: 1300 304 320Fax: +61 (0) 8 9453 2300

Ancon Building Products114 Kurrajong AvenueMount DruittSydneyNSW 2770AustraliaTel: 1300 304 320Fax: +61 (0) 2 9675 3390

Ancon Building Products4/15 Terrace PlaceMurarrieBrisbaneQLD 4172AustraliaTel: 1300 304 320Fax: +61 (0) 7 3395 6693

International Enquiries: +61 (0) 2 8808 1111Email: [email protected]: www.ancon.com.au

Overseas Offices:

Ancon Building ProductsSheffieldUnited Kingdomwww.ancon.co.uk

Ancon Building Products GesmbHViennaAustriawww.ancon.at

Ancon (Schweiz) AGRied bei KerzersSwitzerlandwww.ancon.ch

Ancon GmbHNurembergGermanywww.anconbp.de

Ancon (Middle East) FZEDubaiUnited Arab Emirateswww.ancon.ae

Masonry Support Systems

Windposts and Lintels

Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings

Channel and Bolt Fixings

Tension and Compression Systems

Stainless Steel Fabrications

Flooring and Formed Sections

Shear Load Connectors

Stainless Steel Reinforcement

Reinforcing Bar Couplers

Reinforcement Continuity Systems

Punching Shear Reinforcement

Precast Concrete Accessories