POROTHERM CLAY BLOCK FIXING GUIDE

POROTHERM CLAY BLOCK FIXING GUIDE

UK: 0800 731 4924 SPIT An Introduction Spit products offer a complete range of solutions for fixing components into steel and concrete. Founded in 1949 when a unique system for fixing into these materials was invented (now generally known as cartridge or powder actuated tools: PAT), the past 60 years has seen Spit develop a variety of technologies for fixing on the construction site including - direct fixing, drilling and anchoring. As part of the multi-billion dollar organization ITW - Illinois Tool Works Inc, Spit has access to almost 100 years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of fasteners and components, equipment & consumable systems across the world. With permission from Wienerberger, the world s largest manufacturer of clay blocks, this guide has been produced in order to promote best fixing practices when installing a specialist range of Spit Chemical and Nylon Anchors to Porotherm Blocks and to provide an outline of performance data. This document is intended as a guide only. For detailed, project specific installation or technical advice users should always refer to SPIT for guidance. Technical Services In the UK & Ireland the Spit Technical Services Team is always on hand to provide on or off site support when you need it most and have offered advice on a variety of high profile projects including Heathrow Terminal 5, Wembley Stadium and the Emirates Stadium. Our highly trained personnel are able to provide support at all stages of the design and construction process from Specification Advice through to onsite testing and installation training. In addition to the technical services on offer we also have a wide range of literature to help you select the best products for your applications. Contact the Technical Helpdesk for information on the Product Guide, Fixings Design Guide or Spit i-expert Calculation Software.

ROI: 1 800 882 388 POROTHERM CLAY BLOCK Offering exceptionally fast, virtually dry construction, plus high strength and thermal efficiency, Porotherm is a modern clay block structural walling system with reassuringly traditional values. A natural progression from hand made bricks to engineered blocks; it is widely used and has been proven on millions of projects for over 30 years in Europe in both domestic and commercial applications, and is ideal for use on projects from single storey to multiple-storeys. Porotherm is a highly efficient alternative to other building materials such as timber, concrete or light steel frames and is suitable for a variety of construction applications. SPIT ANCHORS TESTED SPIT ID-ALL Hollow Material Fixing System With C-MIX PLUS Polyester Resin and Stud SPIT NYLON SLEEVE Hollow Material Fixing System With EPOMAX Vinylester Resin and Stud SPIT PRO 6 Universal Nylon Anchor SPIT HIT M Hammer Screw Anchor SPIT PROLONG Nylon Frame Anchor Also available in Stainless Steel for outdoor applications Countersunk Torx Screw Hex Head Screw SPIT W-TECH Cavity / Hollow Wall Anchor Tests were undertaken at the CERAM Laboratories in Stoke-on-Trent in October and November 2011, Report 114495/Ref:1.0A refers, and at the Wienerberger Plant in Cheadle in April 2011. Tensile Values were ascertained in accordance with ETAG 001 Annex A clause 5.2.1. Combined Tension and Shear Values were ascertained in accordance with ETAG 001 Annex A clause 5.4 and are representative of a load supported 150mm off the face of the wall and 600mm below the anchor.

UK: 0800 731 4924 TEST RESULTS - INSTALLING SPIT ANCHORS INTO POROTHERM BLOCK AXIAL TENSION LOADS The following results have been derived from Ultimate failure values N Ru and factored recommended values N Rec and N Rec2 Recommended loads are derived from Mean Ultimate values, with the appropriate safety factors applied, which is anchor specific. For chemical anchors, a safety factor of 4:1 is applied. As nylon anchors are subject to higher levels of creep, a higher safety factor of 7:1 is applied. POROTHERM 100 AND 140 BLOCK Spit Anchor Tensile Load N Rec Tensile Load Range Spit Hit M M6 x 30mm A4 0.14 kn up to 15 kg Light Duty Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.21 kn up to 20 kg Light/Medium Spit Pro 6 10 x 50mm + ProScrew 0.30 kn up to 30 kg Light/Medium Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 0.92 kn up to 95 kg Heavy Duty Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M10 x 130mm Stud 2.15 kn up to 220 kg Heavy Duty POROTHERM 190 BLOCK Spit Anchor Tensile Load N Rec Tensile Load Range Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.21 kn up to 20 kg Light/Medium Spit W-Tech 8 x 40mm + 5mm Bolt 0.23 kn up to 23 kg Light Duty Spit Prolong 8/10-80 7 x 85mm Torx Screw 0.29 kn up to 30 kg Medium/Heavy Spit Prolong 10/10-80 6 x 85mm Hex Screw 0.36 kn up to 37 kg Medium/Heavy Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 0.75 kn up to 76 kg Heavy Duty Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M12 x 160mm Stud 3.22 kn up to 325 kg Heavy Duty POROTHERM 365 BLOCK Spit Anchor Tensile Load N Rec Tensile Load Range Spit W-Tech 8 x 40mm + 5mm Bolt 0.11 kn up to 11 kg Light Duty Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.12 kn up to 12 kg Light/Medium Spit Prolong 8/10-80 7 x 85mm Torx Screw 0.29 kn up to 30 kg Medium/Heavy Spit Prolong 10/10-80 6 x 85mm Hex Screw 0.30 kn up to 30 kg Medium/Heavy Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 0.96 kn up to 100 kg Heavy Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M12 x 160mm Stud 2.91 kn up to 295 kg Heavy

ROI: 1 800 882 388 TEST RESULTS - INSTALLING SPIT ANCHORS INTO POROTHERM BLOCK COMBINED SHEAR & TENSION LOADS The following results have been derived from Ultimate failure values N Ru and factored recommended values N Rec and N Rec2 Recommended loads are derived from Mean Ultimate values, with the appropriate safety factors applied, which is anchor specific. For chemical anchors, a safety factor of 4:1 is applied. As nylon anchors are subject to higher levels of creep, a higher safety factor of 7:1 is applied. POROTHERM 100 AND 140 BLOCK Combined Shear & Combined Shear & Spit Anchor Tension Load N Rec2 Tension Load Range Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.20 kn** up to 20 kg** Light/Medium Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 0.92 kn** up to 95 kg** Heavy Duty Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M10 x 130mm Stud 2.15 kn up to 220 kg Heavy Duty POROTHERM 190 BLOCK Combined Shear & Combined Shear & Spit Anchor Tension Load N Rec2 Tension Load Range Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.30 kn up to 30 kg Light/Medium Spit Prolong 8/10-80 7 x 85mm Torx Screw 0.34 kn up to 34 kg Medium/Heavy Spit Prolong 10/10-80 6 x 85mm Hex Screw 0.70 kn up to 70 kg Medium/Heavy Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 1.00 kn up to 100 kg Heavy Duty Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M12 x 160mm Stud 2.94 kn up to 295 kg Heavy Duty POROTHERM 365 BLOCK Combined Shear & Combined Shear & Spit Anchor Tension Load N Rec2 Tension Load Range Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm + ProScrew 0.12 kn up to 12 kg Light/Medium Spit Prolong 8/10-80 7 x 85mm Torx Screw 0.33 kn up to 33 kg Medium/Heavy Spit Prolong 10/10-80 6 x 85mm Hex Screw 0.63 kn up to 63 kg Medium/Heavy Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Resin & M10 x 135mm Stud* 1.03 kn up to 103 kg Heavy Duty Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Resin & M12 x 160mm Stud 2.74 kn up to 275 kg Heavy Duty * Contrary to accepted anchor installation practice in conventional masonry, installation of id-all anchors into the perpendicular joints of Porotherm masonry will produce a 50% enhancement of the anchor tensile capacity. ** Values interpolated from 190mm Combined Shear & Tension Tests.

UK: 0800 731 4924 EQUIPMENT USED TO INSTALL SPIT ANCHORS Spit Anchor Drill Used Drill Bit Used Other Equipment Used Spit id-all, C-Mix Plus Spit 245 IDI 16mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit Injection Tool, id-all Nozzle, & M10 x 135mm Stud Wire Brush, Blow-out Pump Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Spit 245 IDI 20mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit Injection Tool, Nozzle, Wire Brush & M10 x 130mm Stud Blow-out Pump Spit Plastic Sleeve 20 x 85mm, Epomax Spit 245 IDI 20mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit Injection Tool, Nozzle, Wire Brush & M12 x 160mm Stud Blow-out Pump Spit Pro 6 8 x 40mm Spit 245 IDI 7mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit (40mm embed) - Spit Pro 6 10 x 50mm Spit 245 IDI 10mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit (50mm embed) - Spit Hit M M6 x 30mm Spit 245 IDI 6mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit (25mm embed) - Spit Prolong 8/10-80 Spit 245 IDI 8mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit T30 Bit for Torx Head Spit Prolong 10/10-80 Spit 245 IDI 10mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit T40 Bit for Torx Head Spit W Tech 8 x 40mm Spit 245 IDI 8mm Ø Masonry Drill Bit (40mm embed) - Spit IDI 245 14.4V Li-ion Cordless Combi Drill The Spit IDI 245 is tough and robust, and can easily survive a 2 metre drop test, making it almost impossible to destroy. It has electronic motor protection and the highest torque and RPM in its class, as well as a unique battery runtime and lifetime. Technical Specification Product Code 054273 Weight with Battery 2.4 kg Voltage 14.4 V Battery Capacity 2.6 Ah Li-ion Chuck Size 13 mm Impact Energy 2 Joules No Load Speed 0-380 / 1700 r.p.m Impact Rate 0-25000 b.p.m Torque 75 / 30 Nm (Max) 30 Nm (Sustained) Battery Charge Time 30 mins Drilling Performance - Recommended Maximum Max Drill Diameter - CONCRETE Max Drill Diameter - STEEL Max Drill Diameter - WOOD Max Screwing Diameter LITHIUM-ION 14 mm 13 mm 40 mm 10 mm To minimise substrate damage, hammer mode MUST NOT be selected during drilling operation BLOW-OUT PUMP NOZZLE WIRE BRUSH INJECTION TOOL T30 / T40 BITS

ROI: 1 800 882 388 TECHNICAL SERVICES Onsite: Field Engineers The Technical Team offer comprehensive on-site support for all of our customers. This support can range from product demonstration, application testing and tool box talks, through to proof and failure load testing for safety critical applications. All of our testing is completed in accordance with the Construction Fixing Association guidelines. All test results are then provided in the form of a written test report. To arrange a visit from one of our technical field engineers simply contact the Technical Helpdesk. Product and Operator Training When it comes to safety, we know that training is critical, which is why we pride ourselves on our extensive range of product training offered to our customers. We currently train over 12,000 end users per annum. End users and contractors can benefit from our on-site product training, which is offered free of charge to anyone using a Paslode or Spit product. To find out more about our training including course dates please contact the Freephone Technical Helpdesk. Spit can provide RIBA approved CPD seminars i-expert Anchor Calculation Software The ITW Construction Products Technical Team have recently launched their new improved Spit i-expert calculation software. i-expert is the quickest and easiest way to get a completely accurate specification for any Spit anchor. The new i-expert software boasts improved functionality, allowing for even more accurate anchor selections and specifications. The new software performs calculations according to CC Methodology and is also supplied with the SPITCAD library, which allows Spit anchors to be inserted into designs using AutoCAD programs. It is also now online, which means it is much easier to gain access to, simply by using the following web link - http://i-expert.spit.com

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