Fixings To Suit Common Substrates

With the vast variety of fixings available, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which fixing you should use. Some fixings can be used with a multiple of substrates whilst others are designed for use with just one substrate type. There is often a high degree of crossover with many substrates having multiple fixings to suit. So, customers often ask:
 
What is the best fixing for non-cracked concrete?
What is the best fixing for cracked concrete?
What is the best fixing for dense concrete?
What is the best fixing for Steel Plate?
 
There isn’t one answer to such questions as there are many other considerations when deciding which fixing is best such as required load rating, positioning, installation conditions and cost, to name just a few… 
So, whilst it’s difficult to recommend a specific fixing we have created this blog and Quick Guide (available to download), in order to highlight the most common fixings and their suitable substrates, allowing you to easily identify your best options before making a choice based on your exact requirements.
 
 

Product

Product Details

Suitable Substrates

Wedge Anchor

Wedge Anchor

 

Wedge Anchors provide a threaded socket for a bolt or stud in concrete. They are quick and easy to install using a hand driven setting tool and are commonly used in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing applications.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Lipped Wedge Anchor

Lipped Wedge Anchor

Lipped Wedge Anchors provide a threaded socket for a bolt or stud in concrete. These anchors are designed with a flange preventing them from penetrating too deep into the concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense concrete blocks solid

Hollow Concrete Planks

Lipped Wedge Anchor ETA Approved

Lipped Wedge Anchor ETA Approved

ETA Approved Lipped Wedge Anchors provide a threaded socket for a bolt or stud in concrete. These anchors are designed with a flange preventing them from penetrating too deep into the concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Wedge Anchor ETA Approved

Wedge Anchor ETA Approved

ETA Approved Wedge Anchors provide a threaded socket for a bolt or stud in concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Cracked Concrete

Through Bolt Anchors – BZP

BZP Throughbolt Anchors

Through Bolt Anchors are a high-performance one-piece expansion bolt with a universal style collar for heavy duty fastening into stone or concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Through Bolt Anchor – Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Through Bolt Anchor

Through Bolt Anchors are a high-performance one-piece expansion bolt with a universal style collar for heavy duty fastening into stone or concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Through Bolt Option 1 ETA Approved

Through Bolt Option 1 ETA Approved

BZP Through Bolt Anchors – Option 1 ETA Approved are a high-performance one-piece expansion bolt with a universal style collar for heavy duty fastening into stone or concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Sleeve Anchor

Sleeve Anchor

Sleeve Anchors are a through fixing with an elongated expansion sleeve, making them suitable for use in brickwork as well as concrete.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Stone

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Loose Bolt Shield Anchors

Loose Bolt Shield Anchor

Loose Bolt Shield Anchors are three-way expansion anchors suitable for providing fixings in brick, block, concrete, and stone. Once their shield is expanded the anchors have an exceptional grip allowing them to cater for oversized holes in weaker materials.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Stone

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Bolt Projecting Anchors

Bolt Projecting Anchors

Bolt Projecting Shield Anchors are three-way expansion anchors suitable for providing fixings in brick, block, concrete, and stone. They operate in the same way as Loose Bolt Anchors except they come with a projecting stud.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Stone

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Polyester Styrene Free Resin

Buffalo Polyester Resin

Styrene Free Polyester Resin is designed for load bearing applications in concrete. Suitable for fixing bolts, posts, threaded rods, studs and anchors to install a massive variety of fixings.

Stone

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow

Aerated Concrete Blocks Solid Hollow Concrete Planks

Hollow Clay Pots

Vinylester Resin

Vinylester Resin

Vinylester Resin is a universal injection resin for anchoring in non-cracked concrete, masonry, and rebar connections. This resin has a high temperature resistance.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Cracked Concrete

Stone

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow

Aerated Concrete Blocks Solid

Hollow Concrete Planks

Hollow Clay Pots

Concrete Screws

Concrete Screws

Concrete Screws Hex Flange Head are a grade 8.8 self-tapping anchor providing a secure anchorage in a variety of base materials, both solid and hollow. These include concrete, brick, stone and blocks.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Wall Screw

Wall Screws

Wall Screws are an all-steel fixing, tension free, one-piece, threaded fastener. These multipurpose fasteners can be used in most base materials including concrete, with no plastic plugs required.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow Aerated Concrete Blocks Solid Hollow Concrete Planks

Plasterboard

Concrete Screw Rod Hangers

Concrete Screw Rod Hangers

Concrete Screw Rod Hangers are self-tapping and designed specifically for overhead threaded rod applications, offering a quick alternative to traditional drop-in anchors.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Solid Brickwork

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Hammer in Rod Hanger ETA Approved

Hammer In Rod Hangers

Hammer in Rod Hanger – ETA Approved is dual M8/M10 thread anchor for multiple use in non-structural concrete applications.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Self-Drilling Screws

Self Drilling Screws

Hex Flange Head Screws – Steel to Steel can be used for general construction and in many air-conditioning, heating, electrical and ventilation applications when fastening sheet metal and hardware.

Slid Steel Plate

Hollow Steel Section

Gash Point Screws

Gash Point Screws

Hex Flange Head Screws with Bonder Washer – Steel to Timber, have a gash point. They can be used for fixing sheet metal and cladding materials to timber frames.

Timber

Wire Hanger

Wire Hangers

Wire Hangers are a high-performance expansion anchor which can be used in concrete soffits and ceilings for wire suspension applications.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Metal Expansion Plug

Metal Expansion Plug

Metal Expansion Plugs are all metal plugs for light duty fixings. For use with suitable sized wood screws into concrete, masonry, and aerated concrete blocks.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow

Nylon Frame Fixings

Nylon Frame Fixing

Nylon Frame Fixings (Nylon Plug & Cross-recess Screw) are for fixing timber to masonry. Their design includes ribbing to ensure a tight hold in aerated blocks.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Dense Concrete Blocks Solid

Stone

Solid Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Solid

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow Hollow Clay Pots

Plasterboard

Ankernut / Ramnut

Ankernut-Ramnut

Rubber Multi-Purpose Fixings, often referred to as Ramnut are a tough Neoprene rubber sleeve which expands when a bolt is tightened and are suitable for fixing to most materials.

Non-Cracked Concrete

Perforated Brickwork

Light Aggregate Block-Hollow

Hollow Clay Pots

Plasterboard

Metal Cavity Anchor

Metal Cavity Anchor

Metal Cavity Anchors are for higher load fixings in plasterboard and other soft faced hollow cavity walls and panels. Anti-rotation teeth pierce the plasterboard to ensure a firm anchorage.

Plasterboard

Spring Toggle

Spring Toggle

Spring Toggles are a spring-loaded cavity fixing. The wings spread the load over a wider area making them suitable for heavier loads. They provide a secure fixing and are ideal for overhead installations.

Plasterboard