Ensuring best fixings practice

Sample Specification Format

Below is a Sample Specification Format for the type of fixing shown.
The objective of all these Sample Specification Formats is to help the user to:

Obtain the correct fixing

Drill the hole to the right dimensions
Install it with the right equipment
Tighten it to the correct torque.

Experience shows that putting this basic information into the specification detail improves the
chances of these objectives being met.

In the following text each “Z” represents information to be entered.

Sample Specification Format for

Hammer-set expansion socket anchor
e.g.
Drop-in anchor Drop-in anchor
Flared
12mm
12mm

M10
M10

Anchor make: Z Type: Z

Notes:
Size M Z x Z When used with bolts, specify the correct bolt
Finish: Stainless Steel / Zinc Plated grade, and bolt length (effective thread length
Order code: Z plus fixture thickness) as recommended by
Setting punch - Order code: Z the manufacturer.
Mark out hole positions carefully Tightening torque is limited by the strength of
or use template for drilling. the anchor shell, do not increase for stronger
Drill hole dia Zmm, to depth Zmm bolts.
Clean hole thoroughly
Tighten to Z Nm
Socket size: Zmm A/F
Change anchor only with permission

Socket size:
Thread diameter M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24
Typical width of nut/bolt head –
13 17 19 24 30 36
across flats mm

Note: Changing anchor specifications:

Anchors for safety critical applications will have been chosen only after a proper selection process
such as the ETAG Design Method, taking into account many factors. Changing to an alternative make
should only be done after the same factors have been considered. A straightforward comparison of
safe Working or Recommended Loads from catalogues will not take these factors into account nor will
a proof test on site.

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