New Anchoring and Fastening Products Featured at the 2008 World of Concrete

Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie will showcase several new anchoring and fastening products for concrete and masonry at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, January 22-25. Its connector and Anchor Systems® product lines, featuring new anchors for cracked concrete, will be on display in the exhibit hall, booths N1610 and N1713. Simpson will also demonstrate how to install several of its products in an outdoor area, booth O30738.

Simpson Strong-Tie will debut several new adhesive and mechanical anchors for cracked concrete per the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), including:

SET-XP™ Anchoring Adhesive
The new SET-XP anchoring epoxy was formulated and tested according to the ICC-ES AC308 and 2006 IBC requirements. It's proven to offer increased reliability in adverse conditions, including proper functioning in cracked and uncracked concrete under static and seismic loading with the IXP. It also performs with all-thread rod and rebar in cracked and uncracked concrete conditions.

IXP™ Torque Controlled Adhesive Anchor
The IXP anchor is a uniquely designed torque-controlled bonded anchor. When used as a system with SET-XP Epoxy, the IXP anchor provides high-performance reliability in adverse conditions, including tension and seismic zones where cracks may intersect the anchor. The IXP anchor is designed to perform to ICC-ES AC308 and 2006 IBC requirements.

Torq-Cut™ Self Undercutting Anchor
The new Torq-Cut anchor was specifically designed to perform in both cracked and uncracked concrete under static and seismic loads, thus meeting the stringent 2006 IBC performance requirements. Installation is fast and easy as there is no special tool, drill bit or secondary drilling required. Instead a series of cutters expand with installation torque, biting into the concrete. The Torq-Cut anchor provides the highest load-carrying capacity in the Simpson Strong-Tie family of mechanical anchors.

Other new anchors and fasteners include:

Titen HD® Rod Hanger
The Titen HD rod hanger provides a fast and convenient method of attaching threaded rod to the underside of concrete slabs and beams. Installation is as simple as drilling a hole and then driving the anchor into the hole. The Titen HD rod hanger maintains a high-load capacity, which makes it ideal for hanging pipes, equipment and various fixtures.

Crimp Anchor
The Crimp anchor is a multi-purpose anchor designed for use in concrete and grout-filled block. The shape of the anchor provides multiple contact points with the embedment material, which secures the anchor in place. With a variety of head styles, the anchor is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Titen HD® Mini Anchor
The new Titen HD mini anchor is a self-undercutting screw anchor that provides an excellent solution for jobs that require smaller anchors. As a non-expansion anchor, it is ideal for situations where small edge distances and spacing are a concern. The patented cutting teeth and thread design enable the Titen HD mini anchors to be installed with less effort than many other screw type anchors, and can be installed in less time than typical expansion anchors.

SB Anchor Bolt
The geometry of the SB anchor bolt is the latest development in high capacity anchors. The smooth transition angle of the bolt places the head of the anchor in an optimum position in the concrete stem wall without creating excessive horizontal forces. This optimizes the performance of both the anchor and the footing, reducing the need for larger footings. The SB 7/8x24 is designed to maximize performance with minimum embedment. The SB 1x30 provides a pre-engineered solution for some of Simpson's larger holdowns, which exceed the capacity of SSTB anchor bolts.

MASP Mudsill Anchor
The MASP mudsill anchor is designed for panelized forms. Its unique design provides installation flexibility, eliminating problems with misplaced anchor bolts. Suitable for stem wall and slab foundations, the MASP also eliminates the need for plate drilling.

PDPA Powder Actuated Tool Pins
PDPA pins are specifically designed for driving into structural steel that is up to 1/2" thick, and into extra hard concrete. The pins are manufactured to tight tolerances for maximum performance in demanding substrates.