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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.

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

Mark Salmon
28 Hall Close, Whissendine
Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7HN
Tel. 01664 474755
Fax. 01664 474791
Mob. 0860 395814

1 The Courtyard, Roman Way,
Coleshill, Birmingham. B46 1HQ

Tel: +44 (0)1675 430 370
Fax: +44 (0)1675 465 950

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Independent Fixings Consultants(For on site Anchor Testing Services)

Independent Fixings Consultants
(For on site Anchor Testing Services)