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The manufacturer’s installation instructions must always be followed and always take precedence over these sheets which provide an additional aid to the correct installation procedure for the most popular types of anchors. Simply look for the anchor type you need in the list below, some are specific to the type of substrate involved. If the anchor type you need is not here please contact us
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SMS Drop-in anchors
Popular for drop rods for the suspension of all types of services from pipework, and ductwork to cable tray and suspended ceilings these concrete anchors are easy to install - if you know how. Here's how.
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SMS Resin Capsule Anchors : Spin-In type
The original resin anchor format and still an ideal solution for safety critical applications into concrete. This SMS stresses the importance of hole cleaning and allowing the full curing time and .... why not download the SMS?
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SMS Resin Injection Anchors : Concrete
For general purpose applications into concrete, where different diameter anchor rods need to be installed for different jobs, the flexibility of injection resin cartridge systems means that only the different rods (and drill diameters) need be carried. As with all resin systems installation needs care. This shows the full detail of how to get it right.
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SMS Resin Injection Anchors : Solid Masonry
The lack of stresses induced by resin systems makes them ideal for masonry units of brick or stone. Where these are solid getting the optimum embedment for the type of masonry unit will optimise fixing strength and avoid problems with loss of resin into poorly filled joints between leaves. The inherent flexibility of injections systems in coping with different anchor lengths makes this easy. This SMS shows how it’s done.
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SMS Resin Injection Anchors : Hollow Materials
For “Hollow Materials” like perforated bricks, hollow blocks, hollow core concrete beams or with other large voids the use of resin which can be controlled to form an interlock with the void is ideal. “Perforated” or “Mesh” sleeves achieve this. This SMS covers their installation.
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SMS Shield Anchors
The original expansion anchor and still a universally popular anchor for general purposes it comes in 5 different versions - this Sample Method Statement covers hex bolt types.
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SMS Resin Capsule Anchors : Hammer-In type
For installing straight rebar into concrete as starter bars Hammer–In resin capsules provide an interesting alternative to injection systems. All you need is a drill and a hammer – a big one! Here’s how to do it.
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SMS Throughbolts
Not only one of the most popular anchors in use but the expansion anchor with the most European Technical Approvals. Set through the fixture in a hole drilled to the same diameter as the anchor body, it has the safety feature of "Follow up" expansion and is available in a wide range of sizes and finishes.
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