Independent Fixings Consultants
(For on site Anchor Testing Services)
IFC's anchor testing service is based on the expertise of its principal, Mark Salmon, one of the UK's leading experts in Fixings Technology.
Comprehensive testing capability means virtually any request can be met!
- Load ranges 5, 10, 20, 25, 70, 125 and 200kN
- Tests up to 25kN using Hydrajaws equipment
- Tests to ultimate or proof loads
- Load spreading bridges up to 680mm span
- All gauges fitted with maximum load pointers
- Glycerine filled gauges for sudden load release
- Movement monitored using dial gauges
- Tests to BS5080, Highways Agency and CFA test procedures
- Fixings installed by IFC if necessary
- Fixings installed by IFC if necessary
- Tensile, shear (including across edges) or bending loads Tensile and shear simultaneously
| Fixings Tested: |
| Expanding Anchors |
Remedial Wall Ties |
| Resin Anchors |
Cast-in Sockets & Channel |
| Deformed Rebar |
Scaffold Ties |
| Screw Fixings |
Safety Harness Eyebolts |
| Frame Anchors |
(Installation service) |
Assistance in setting up your own test facility can be provided. Advice on equipment, Training in procedures, Testing Manuals all to match you needs.
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About Mark Salmon
"Independent Fixings Consultants"
Mark Salmon established IFC in 1989 after 12 years working for major fixings manufacturers, primarily in technical roles gaining experience of site testing, anchor specification and management of installation services and laboratory test facilities. He was chairman of the Technical Committee of the Construction Fixings Association from 1986 and since 1989 has been retained by the CFA to represent their views on the European Committee (EOTA) responsible for establishing Guideline for the European Technical Approval of Metal Anchors. Mark has drafted various CFA Guidance Notes including: "Procedure for Site Testing Construction Fixings".
To date in excess of 230 site tests have been carried out on over 5000 individual fixings. Confidential and Impartial Advice on every aspect of Construction Fixings Technology
Contact details
Independent Fixing Consultants
3 Glebe Close
Long Clawson
Melton Mowbray
LE 14 4NY
Tel/Fax. 01664 823687
Mob. 07860 395814
E-mail: marksalmon@fixpert.eu
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