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Fasteners and connections

Mechanical expansion anchors

Torque-controlled expansion or wedge anchors set in drilled concrete holes to hang pipes, cable trays, equipment and secondary steel.

Category
Fasteners and connections
Standards
EAD 330232 · ACI 355.2 · EN 1992-4
Brands
Hilti
Mechanical expansion anchors
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Overview

Expansion anchors hold by friction and expansion when the nut is tightened; undercut anchors form a mechanical key at the bottom of the hole. They carry load immediately after installation, with no curing time.

Minimum edge distance, spacing and concrete thickness must be respected. In cracked concrete or seismic applications, choose anchors assessed for cracked concrete.

Uses

  • 01Hanging pipes, cable trays and ducts
  • 02Fixing handrails and secondary steel
  • 03Light equipment and brackets
  • 04Temporary works fixings

Selection and acceptance checks

  • Check hole diameter and depth
  • Tighten to the maker’s torque
  • Check edge distances and spacing

Reference standards

  • EAD 330232
  • ACI 355.2
  • EN 1992-4

For reference only. The standards for each project follow its design documents, current Vietnamese codes and the investor’s requirements.

Reference brands

Brands are listed for reference; World Steel selects suppliers according to each project’s specification.

Sectors and solutions

Sectors

FDI factories Data centers Commercial buildings

World Steel services

MEP general contracting Expansion and upgrade Warranty and maintenance

Steel structures are fabricated at the World Steel factory

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