Neoprene Specification

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Neoprene Specification

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STAINLESS STEEL top

A2 303 grade M5 bar with A2 303 grade locking nuts, washers and anti-slip knurled nut.

NEOPRENE EXPANSIONS top

The inner neoprene spreader has oversized ridges to create and immediate grip on the wall of the hole removing the reliance on the knurled nut to hold whilst the inner section of the tie is expanded.

To reduce damage to the brickwork and to allow for movement between the two leaves without reducing any performance in tension. A drip ring is fitted.

DRILL DIAMETER top

11mm into normal brick and blockwork.

11mm into outer leaf only if Stock or Accrington brick.

Depth of drill hole into the inner leaf - 70mm.

PULL OUT STRENGTHS IN KN.(ULTIMATE) top

Stock or Accrington Brick 7.5

Brickwork 5.1

Blockwork 3.5

Soft Blockwork 2.7

40N Concrete 6.8

30N Concrete 4.9

INSTALLATION TECHNIQUE top

Expand the tie into both the inner and outer leaf to the recommended torque.

APPLICATIONS top

Suitable where the walls are sound. Are simple to install and inner leaf connection can be checked before the outer leaf is tightened. Unsuitable for timber frame buildings.

FIELD OF USE top

Domestic dwellings, small commercial buildings up to three storeys, (not greater than fifteen metres in height) comprising of brick or blockwork of similar thickness.