HALFEN NATURAL STONE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FS 09-E

FAÇ A D E

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Introduction

HALFEN Systems

The importance of quality assurance and safety in construction is
constantly growing. The Supervisory and Certification Board of
the State Agency Nuremberg (LGA) issued the quality certificate
“LGA Tested Quality” for the HALFEN Body Anchor and HALFEN
Grout-in Anchor. The agency LGA is part of the Technical Inspec-
tion Authority TÜV Rheinland Group. The quality certificate is
the first independent quality seal for the load bearing capacity,
the production and the construction of such kind of façade
systems.
Basis of the quality seal is intensive testing carried out by LGA
of the complete documentation, production as well as static
load bearing capacities of the bearing anchors. It is an in-depth
and independent quality assurance which not only refers to
the properties of the product.
During the planning phase HALFEN offers the possibility of a
clean fixing with quality tested anchors without subsequent
drilling.
Included in this catalogue are typical examples of backing
structures that can be fixed to using HALFEN systems, some of
which are illustrated opposite.
Examples of the systems are provided to give an overview
of how the system will work in typical situations. Design
information is given for individual stone support systems.
Illustrations and photographs of projects that have been completed
using HALFEN stone support systems are shown throughout.
Principles which should be considered in the design of a stone
façade are discussed.
Concrete Structures
Concrete structures can be combined with
all kinds of natural stone façade
• Thin Stone
• Rainscreen
• Thick Stone

Now planers have the possibility of insisting on quality assur-

ance of the high-class façade already at an early stage and
requesting an independent quality assurance. By introducing the Blockwork and Brickwork
quality seal HALFEN sets high standards and facilitates the deci-
sion for a cooperation with a quality service provider. Loadbearing blockwork and
brickwork are especially suitable for Grout-
in Anchors whether for
• Rainscreen façades or
• Thin stone and
cavities with or without insulation.
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- for Body Anchor - for Grout-In Anchor High loads and large cavities can be
accommodated
General Background on dif ferent Stone Façades

When natural or reconstituted stone has been chosen as a Infill Panel System
cladding material it is necessary to consider to the following key
areas for the purposes of choosing the most appropriate fixing Structures with a light weight infill panel
system: system, which do not allow load-bearing
fixings between floors, require a load
1) Type of structural material (e.g. concrete / block) bearing sub structure for the stone façade.
2) Design of cavity (e.g. ventilated / full fill insulation) The sub structure can support:
3) Design of stone joint (e.g. open /closed ) • Thin Stones or
4) Size of stone (e.g. thickness /panel size) • Rainscreen facades
5) Design life of building
Insulation and large, varying cavities can
Once these considerations have been made HALFEN can advise be accommodated.
on the most suitable fixing method.

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Contents

HALFEN Body Anchors from page 6 Grout-in Anchors from page 11

Max. Projection Max. Vertical Max. Projektion Max. Vertical Load /

Body Anchor Page Grout-in Anchor Page
[mm] Load /Anchor [N] [mm] Anchor [N]
HRM 130 500 7 UMA/UHA
300 4.000 11
BA 120 1.300 8 Concrete Backing Structure
DT 240 1.300 9 UMA/UHA
300 4.000 12
DH 240 - 10 Brickwork Backing Structure

HALFEN Sub Structure Systems from page 15 Thick Stone Supports from page 19

Max. Projection Max. Vertical Load / Max. Projection Max. Vertical

Sub Structure System Page Support Brackets Page
[mm] Anchor [N] [mm] Load / Anchor [kN]
SUK (stainless steel) 360 1.500 16 HK4 250 10,5 19
UKB (aluminium) 310 700 17 Brick Ties - - 20
UKH (aluminium) 320 400 18

Accessories from page 21 Calculation Principles from page 24

Accessory Page Principle / Basis for calculation Page

Corner Reveal Fixings 21 Standards, Guidelines, Approvals 24
Soffit Anchors 22 Construction Notes, Planning, Calculation 25
Scaffold Anchors 22 Load Assumptions 26
Fixing Methods 24

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Applications
HALFEN Body Anchors
Features
Easy to use in combination with cast-in
channels for maximum adjustability.
For reduced pre-planning they can be
post fixed with drilled bolts or HCB Con-
crete Bolts.
Different HALFEN Body Anchor designs
cover all applications from small to large
cavities and from low to high loads.
HALFEN Grout-in Anchors
Features
HALFEN Grout-in Anchors are a simple
and cost effective way of fixing stone.
Their tubular cross section gives the same
load capacity whether they are used in
vertical or horizontal joints. Adjustment
in three axes is achieved by positioning
of the anchor in the oversize hole drilled
into the backing structure.
HALFEN SUK Sub Structures / stainless steel
Features
All HALFEN Sub Structure Systems are
ideal for new buildings and refurbish-
ments. Particularly suitable for natural
stone façades with large and varying
distances to the load-bearing wall (e.g.
rainscreen construction). Ideal for critical
environmental conditions with long de-
sign life requirements.
This is especially the case when high
corrosion-resistance is required.
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Benefits
• Adjustable in three dimensions Zertifikat Nr. 71712
• Flexible fixing methods
• Toothed plate and washer:
mechanical force transmission
• Independently tested
• Small drill holes: time and cost
saving, reduced dust and sound
pollution
• Can be loaded immediately
Benefits
• Approved calculation
• Tubular cross-section: same load Zertifikat Nr. 71713
capacity in any orientation
• Smaller drill-holes compared to flat
anchors
• Good adjustability in mortar
• Suitable to large cavities and high
loads
• Usable in horizontal and vertical
joints
Benefits
• Adjustable suspended channel system
• Assists in meeting the new
European energy-saving
requirements
• Minimized fastenings in load-
bearing structure: reduce thermal-
bridging, energy-loss and pollution
when installing
• Easy and quick installation
• Stainless steel, approved
and durable
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Applications
HALFEN UKH/UKB Sub Structure/aluminium
Features
Light and easy to handle sub structure
in combination with approved HALFEN
Body Anchors and for the under-cut fix-
ing of thin stones.
Flexible design features and easy adapta-
tion on building-site. Cost-saving con-
structions when larger projections above
200 mm are required.
Reference
New University - Lisbon/Portugal
Management building
Trinity Church, Fátima/Portugal
New Pilgrimage Church, Opening 2007
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Benefits
• Adjustable suspended channel
system
• Suitable for under-cut fixings
• Assists in meeting the new
European Energy-Saving
requirements
• Fewer fixings in the load bearing
structure: reduced thermal bridging,
energy loss & pollution during
installation
• Easy and quick installation
Office building Delta, Posen/Poland
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HALFEN Body Anchors
HALFEN Body Anchors
The HALFEN Body Anchor range covers
a wide variety of cavity widths and load
capacities. They consist of two main
components; a ‘u’ or three times canted
shaped body with vertical serrated fixing
slot and a threaded spade bolt with
dowel pin. The vertical slot allows for up
and down adjustment whilst providing a
positive fixing through the serrations.
Body Anchor type DT uses a wedge plate
for this adjustment. The threaded spade
bolt allows in and out adjustment to
accommodate variations in cavity width.
The body is capable of being swivelled
up to 15° either side of vertical thus
providing horizontal adjustment.
Body anchors can be fixed to HALFEN
Cast-in Channels for maximum flexibility
or post fixed using drilled bolts allowing
the minimum of pre-planning. Once fixed
to the backing structure, Body Anchors
are immediately capable of taking load
once the fixing is set.
The dowel pins have a knurled zone to
prevent the dowel dropping through
the hole in the spade bolt. Dowel pins
Ø 5 x 70 mm (design 1, 3) are supplied
loose with one sliding sleeve. The dowels
are fixed by tapping them lightly into
the spade drill-hole. The half-dowels
Ø 5 x 35 mm (design 2, 4) are already
fixed in the spade bolt at the factory.
Design dimensions can be gathered from
the tables. Apart from the standard
designs, the anchors are available with
special brackets, such as e.g. threaded
anchors for closing panels.
Order Example
Anchor Type
Version
Design
HRM - 505 - 1
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HALFEN HRM/HRC Body Anchor
• Projections between 40 and 130 mm
• Permissible load of max. 500 N
• The installed stone panel can be adjusted perpendicular to the
structur using the patented captive nut
• HRM extention arm already pre-assembled on body
and can not become separated
• If required, loose fixings for site assembly can be supplied,
please order anchor type HRC
• Material: 1.4571/1.4401/1.4404 (AISI 316 / A4) or
1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2)
HALFEN BA Body Anchor
• Projections between 60 and 120 mm
• Permissible load of max. 1.300 N
• Continuously variable
• Lateral anchor adjustment is achieved by swivelling up to max. 15°
• Adjustment perpendicular to the façade is achieved by
winding the spade bolt in and out
• Height adjustment of bracket is effected via the
toothed washer and serrated slot
• Material: 1.4571/1.4401/1.4404 (AISI 316 / A4) or
1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2)
HALFEN DT Body Anchor
• Projections between 140 und 240 mm
• Permissible load of max 1.300 N
• Adjustment perpendicular to the façade by patented clamping
bolt on the already installed natural stone panel (can also be
achieved by turning the bracket)
• Basic body of the DT Body Anchor is supplied fully assembled
with the guided wedge plate and the clamping bolt
• Height of the anchor can be adjusted with the aid of
the guided wedge plate
• Anchor is adjusted laterally by swivelling.
• Clamping bolt is pre-assembled at the factory.
• Material: 1.4571/1.4401/1.4404 (AISI 316 / A4)
HALFEN DH Body Anchor
• Restraint anchors
• Transfers wind loads into the structural frame
• HALFEN DH Body Anchors are used in the vertical or
horizontal joint in combination with the BA Body
Anchor or DT Body Anchor
• Also used for the top slab edge in the half-pin design
(design 2)
• Material: 1.4571 / 1.4401 / 1.4404 (AISI 316 / A4)
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HALFEN Body Anchors

HALFEN HRM/HRC Body Anchor

toothed washer

HRM HRM ...P HRC ...P

sliding sleeve

The HALFEN HRM/HRC Body Anchors
consist of the same components but are
different in the way they are assembled.
Both versions consist of the body with
its three folds, pre-fitted adjustment nut,
washer, the threaded spade bolt and the
counter nut.
In the Body HRM version, the threaded
spade bolt has been pre-assembled on
the body, together with the counter nut;
in the HRC version, the parts are sup-
plied separately. In addition, there is a
distinction between versions HRM/HRC
(with toothed washer) and HRM/
HRC…-P (without toothed washer/flat).
The HRM/HRC Body Anchors are
intended for small widths from 40 to
130 mm and small loads up to 500 N.
The special advantage of these anchors is
the fact that the adjustment nut can be
turned, which makes it possible to adjust
the depth even when the threaded space
bolt has already been fitted.

HRM / HRC Body Anchor

Load Projection Body Spade-bolt Connection
Version FV k min k max k x L g M l z RZ Ø
[N] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [N] [mm]
500* 500 40 31 48 45 4 95 10 55 15 640 11 x 26
504** 500 40 37 49 42 15 79 10 45 15 640 11 x 26
505 500 50 47 59 42 15 79 10 55 15 680 11 x 26
506 500 60 52 69 44 25 84 10 55 15 710 11 x 26
408 400 80 67 101 47 40 90 10 72 15 680 11 x 26
410 400 100 87 121 50 60 98 10 72 15 700 11 x 26
411 400 115 102 136 53 75 102 10 72 15 720 11 x 26
413 400 130 117 151 56 90 108 10 72 15 740 11 x 26
max. Fh = 350 N
* = flat anchor fixing to be used with channels in the backing structure
** = can only be supplied in HRC version without counter nut

Material: Threaded spade bolt versions

1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4) or Design 1 Design 2 Design 5
1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2) Spade bolt with Spade bolt with Spade bolt with counter
counter nut, loose counter nut, half pin nut and 30° angled bear-
pin and sliding fixed ing plate for non-visible
Order Example Zertifikat Nr. 71712
sleeve anchoring
Anchor type
Version
Design
Material

HRM - 500 - 1 - A4
Please order fixings separately (see page 24).
Select by RZ, Ø and backing material.

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HALFEN Body Anchors

HALFEN BA Body Anchor

e

Fv
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Rz

x ± 10
Fh d
c

Material:
z L
1.4571/1.4404 or 1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2) l
k

The HALFEN BA Body Anchor has been
designed for short projections of 60 mm
to 120 mm and large loads up to 1300 N.
It consists of a rugged base body, a
toothed washer and a threaded spade
bolt.
To fix the natural stone cladding, the
Body Anchors are fitted in accordance
with the installation instructions in the
horizontal or vertical joint of the backing
structure. The BA Body Anchor can be
adjusted in height with the help of the
vertical oblong hole and the serration.
The depth can be adjusted by turning the
threaded spade bolt in or out. Lateral ad-
justment (→ see page 9) of the BA Body
Anchor is also possible by swivelling
sideways. Major benefits of the BA Body
Anchor are its rugged base body and
ease of installation.

HALFEN BA Body Anchor

Load Projection Base body Spade bolt Connection
Version Fv k min k max k x L h e d c l z Rz Ø
[N] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [N] [mm]
606 900 60 50 70 50 29 95 10 12 4 58 15 1 814 8,5x28
608 600 80 65 90 55 36 95 10 12 4 71 18 1 462 8,5x28
610 600 100 80 120 55 56 95 10 12 4 85 18 1 709 8,5x28
612 600 120 100 140 55 76 95 10 12 4 85 18 1 961 8,5x28
1308 1.300 80 70 100 65 47 105 10 16 5 74 18 2 698 8,5x28
1310 1.300 100 90 120 65 47 105 10 16 5 94 18 3 120 8,5x28
1312 1.300 120 105 135 65 47 105 10 16 5 106 18 3 446 8,5x28
max Fh = Fv

Standard variants Special variants on request

Loose dowel pin Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 Design 4 for 30 or 40 mm plate
with knurled zone- Spade bolt with Spade bolt with Spade bolt with Spade bolt with thickness, spade bolt
for design 1 and 3 loose pin and half pin, fixed 2 loose pins and 2 half pins, fixed with half pin, fixed or
sliding sleeve 2 sliding sleeves loose pin

Order example
Anchor type
Version
Design
Material

BA - 608 - 1 - A4 Further anchor designs on request

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HALFEN Body Anchors

HALFEN DT Body Anchor

e

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Fv
Rz

x ± 10
Fh c d

L
z
l
Please order fixings separately (see page 24). k
Select by RZ, Ø and backing material.

Series DT is suitable for projections from The DT Body Anchor comes fully assem- The clamping bolt has been pre-assem-
140 to 335 mm and for loads of max. bled with base body, guided wedge plate bled at the factory for installation from
1300 N. With the DT Body Anchor, ad- and clamping bolt. The guided wedge left to right but can also be rearranged
justments of the already installed natural plate can be used to adjust the height of easily for installation from right to left.
stone panel, perpendicular to the façade, the anchor.
can be made using the patented clamp- Lateral adjustment is possible by Material:
ing bolt or by turning the spade bolt. swivelling the anchor. 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
HALFEN DT Body Anchor
Load Projection [mm] Base body [mm] Spade bolt [mm] Connection [mm]
Version
FV [N] k min k max k x L h e d c l z RZ [N] Ø
414 400 140 120 170 50 95 92 30 12 4 105 21 1 608 9
416 400 160 140 190 55 115 97 30 12 4 105 21 1 661 9
418 400 180 160 210 60 135 102 30 12 4 105 21 1 708 9
420 400 200 180 230 65 155 107 30 12 4 105 21 1 747 9
422 400 220 200 250 70 175 112 30 12 4 105 21 1 781 9
424 400 240 220 270 75 195 117 30 12 4 105 21 1 810 9
426 400 260 240 290 80 215 122 30 12 4 105 21 1 836 9
428 400 280 260 310 85 235 127 30 12 4 105 21 1 859 9
430 400 300 280 330 90 255 132 30 12 4 105 21 1 879 9
1314 1.300 140 120 170 80 90 130 35 16 5 115 21 3 414 11
1316 1.300 160 140 190 85 110 135 35 16 5 115 21 3 541 11
1318 1.300 180 160 210 95 130 145 35 16 5 115 21 3 465 11
1320 1.300 200 180 230 80 150 130 35 16 5 115 21 4 465 13
1322 1.300 220 200 250 90 170 140 40 16 5 115 21 4 265 13
1324 1.300 240 220 270 95 190 145 40 16 5 115 21 4 329 13
1326 1.300 260 240 290 100 210 150 40 16 5 115 21 4 889 13
1328 1.300 280 260 310 105 230 155 40 16 5 115 21 4 998 13
1330 1.300 300 280 330 110 250 160 40 16 5 115 21 5 098 13
max. Fh = 1,3 x FV
b
Order example
Anchor type
For spade bolt variants see page 8 Version
max 15° Design
Material

Fixings → page 24 r r max. r = 20 mm DT - 414 - 1 - A4

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HALFEN Body Anchors

HALFEN DH Body Anchor

e
FV
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Material:
1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
Rz

x ±10
Fh d
c

z L
The HALFEN DH Body Anchor can be
used as restraint anchor in combination l
with all other Support Anchors, such as k
BA, DT and HRM/HRC.

The three-dimensional adjustable DH
Body Anchor is used exclusively for trans-
ferring horizontal loads. It is suitable for
projections from 60 to 335mm and hori-
zontal loads of max. 1300 N.
HALFEN DH Body Anchor
Dowels are used to fix the Restraint An-
chor, allowing fast and easy installation of
the natural stone panels as well as a large
circular adjustment scope in the anchoring
plane.
The Restraint Anchor can be used on the
standard backing structure as well as on
edges and corners, including atticas. It
consists of the base body and the thread-
ed spade bolt.

Load Projection [mm] Base body [mm] Space bolt [mm] Connection [mm]
Version Fh [N] k min k max k x L h e d c l z RZ [N] Ø
1006 850 60 53 68 26 20 75 18 6 2 60 21 2 500 9x30
1008 850 80 73 88 26 20 75 18 6 2 80 21 2 500 9x30
1010 850 100 93 108 26 20 75 18 6 2 100 21 2 500 9x30
1712 1 300 120 105 135 30 32 80 32 8 3 112 27 3 500 9x40
1714 1 300 140 125 155 30 32 80 32 8 3 132 27 3 500 9x40
1716 1 300 160 145 175 30 32 80 32 8 3 152 27 3 500 9x40
1718 1 300 180 165 195 30 32 80 32 8 3 172 27 3 500 9x40
1720 1 300 200 185 215 30 32 80 32 8 3 192 27 3 500 9x40
1722 1 300 220 205 235 30 32 80 32 8 3 212 27 3 500 9x40
1724 1 300 240 225 255 30 32 80 32 8 3 232 27 3 500 9x40
1726 1 300 260 245 275 30 32 80 32 8 3 252 27 3 500 9x40
1728 1 300 280 265 295 30 32 80 32 8 3 272 27 3 500 9x40
1730 1 300 300 285 315 30 32 80 32 8 3 292 27 3 500 9x40
1732 1 300 320 305 335 30 32 80 32 8 3 312 27 3 500 9x40
Standard variants Special variants on request
Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 Design 4 for 30 or 40 mm plate
Spade bolt with Spade bolt with Spade bolt with Spade bolt with thickness, spade bolt
Fixings → page 24
loose pin and half pin, fixed 2 loose pins and 2 half pins, fixed with half pin, fixed or
sleeve 2 sliding sleeves loose pin

Order example
Anchor type
Version
Design
Material

DH -1010 - 1 - A4 Further versions available on request

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HALFEN Grout-In Anchors

HALFEN UMA Support Anchor

Thanks to its tubular cross-section, the The adjustment in three directions is Order example
HALFEN UMA Anchor is especially suited made inside the drill-hole. Anchor Type
for grouting into concrete ≥ C12/15 Diameter d [mm]

ed
(B15) and for concrete blockwork or Design

st
te
brickwork M 12 / lla* but can be just Anchor length [mm]
pe
as well suited for use in concrete. The Ty UMA - 16 - 3 - 210
anchors provide the same loadbearing ca-
pacity both when used in a horizontal or
in a vertical joint and are available in dif- Loose pin with fixed
ferent designs. Depending on the design, collar for design 1, 3
the anchors bridge up to 300 mm and Material: and 7.
are able to carry loads up to 3.8 kN. 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4) or
1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2) (not for all sizes)

Design versions:

Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 Design 4 Design 7 Design 8

Support Anchor Support Anchor Support Anchor Support Anchor Support Anchor with Threaded Anchor with
with loose pin and with half-pin, with 2 loose pins with 2 half-pins, L-bracket, 2 loose pins thread and countersunk
sliding sleeve pressed and 2 sliding sleeves pressed and 2 sliding sleeves screw (from UMA-16)

HALFEN UHA Restraint Anchor

Where these Restraint Anchors are
used for fixing in horizontal or vertical
joints they are given the suffix UHA.
It is equally suited for grouting into
concrete C12/15 (B15) as well as in
brickwork M 12 / lla*.
Suitable for use in horizontal and verti-
cal joints.

Design versions:

Material: Zertifikat Nr. 71713

Design 1 Design 2 Design 8

Restraint Anchor Restraint Anchor Threaded Anchor with thread
1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
with loose pin and with half-pin, and countersunk screw (from
sliding sleeve pressed UHA-10)
UMA Support Anchor UHA Restraint Anchor
Type UMA-10 UMA-12 UMA-16 UMA-18 UMA-22 UMA-25 UMA-28 UMA-33 UHA-5 UHA-7 UHA-10

d [mm] ** 10 12 16 18 22 25 28 33 5 7 10

c [mm] ** 5,0 5,5 7,0 7,0 8,0 8,0 8,0 8,0 2,0 2,5 5,0

anchor pin for

Ø5x70 Ø5x70 Ø6x75 Ø6x75 Ø6x75 Ø6x75 Ø6x75 Ø6x75 Ø5x70 Ø5x70 Ø5x70
design 1, 3 und 7

* min. compression strength 1,6 MN/m2

** for dimensions c and d refer to drawings on pages 12 and 13

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HALFEN Grout-In Anchors in Concrete

Backing structure: concrete ≥ C12/15

Anchoring in horizontal joints Anchoring in vertical joints Legend for pages 12 and 13
Fv = Vertical load per anchor [N]
Fv Fv HH = Horizontal compressive load [N]
Pin HV = Horizontal tensile load [N]
d
HH HV Ø = Drill-hole diameter [mm]
c t0 = Bond depth of anchor in drill-hole [mm]
Sliding k = Projection [mm]
sleeve z z = 21 mm
c = → table Page 11
k t0
L When determining the vertical load FV it may be necessary to take into account not only the dead
weight of the façade panels (plus any loads applicable) but also an additional load resulting from the
slanting anchor pos. (DIN 18516-3).

Concrete ≥ C12/15 UMA Support Anchor UMA Restraint Anchor

Type of
Projection UMA 10 UMA 12 UMA 16 UMA 18 UMA 22 UMA 25 UMA 28 UMA 33 UHA 5 UHA 7 UHA 10
Anchor
k Drill hole Ø 20 Ø 22 Ø 26 Ø 28 Ø 32 Ø 35 Ø 40 Ø 45 Ø 15 Ø 17 Ø 20
[mm] Bond
t0=80 t0=80 t0=80 t0=80 t0=80 t0=80 t0=100 t0=100 t0=80 t0=80 t0=80
depth
FV 340 515 950 1.655
20 HH 1.237 1.874 3.457 4.850 2.000
30 HV 619 937 1.728 3.011 2.000
L 120 120 120 120 120
FV 280 425 810 1.310
40 HH 1.019 1.547 2.948 4.767 2.000
50
60 HV 509 773 1.474 2.383 2.000
L 150 150 150 150 150
FV 210 320 610 990 1.420
70 HH 764 1.164 2.220 3.603 4.850 2.000 2.300
80
90 HV 382 582 1.110 1.801 2.584 2.000 2.300
L 180 180 180 180 180 180 180
FV 165 255 490 795 1.235 1.625 2.495 3.960
100 HH 600 928 1.783 2.893 4.494 4.850 4.900 4.900 1.600 2.300
110
120 HV 300 464 892 1.446 2.247 2.957 4.540 4.900 1.600 2.300
L 210 210 210 210 210 210 230 230 210 210
FV 100 170 410 665 1.035 1.360 2.085 3.225
130 HH 528 819 1.492 2.420 3.766 4.850 4.900 4.900 1.250 2.300
140
150 HV 264 409 746 1.210 1.883 2.474 3.794 4.900 1.250 2.300
L 240 240 240 240 240 240 260 260 240 240
FV 570 885 1.170 1.795 2.780
160 HH 2.074 3.220 4.258 4.900 4.900 1.000 2.300 2.450
170
180 HV 1.037 1.610 2.129 3.266 4.900 1.000 2.300 2.450
L 270 270 270 290 290 270 270 270
FV 495 775 1.025 1.575 2.445
190 HH 1.801 2.820 3.730 4.900 4.900 800 2.300 2.450
200
210 HV 901 1.410 1.865 2.866 4.449 800 2.300 2.450
L 300 300 300 320 320 300 300 300
FV 440 690 910 1.400 2.175
220 HH 1.601 2.511 3.311 4.900 4.900 2.100 2.450
230
240 HV 801 1.255 1.656 2.547 3.957 2.100 2.450
L 330 330 330 350 350 330 330
FV 360 620 820 1.260 1.960
250 HH 1.310 2.256 2.984 4.585 4.900 1.800 2.450
260
270 HV 655 1.128 1.492 2.293 3.566 1.800 2.450
L 360 360 360 380 380 360 360
FV 565 745 1.150 1.785
280 HH 2.056 2.711 4.185 4.900 2.450
290 HV 1.028 1.355 2.092 3.248 2.450
300
L 390 390 410 410 390

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H A L F E N G r o u t - I n A n c h o r s i n B r i c k wo r k

Backing structure: brickwork M 12/IIa

Notes regarding anchor selection for Anchoring in horizontal joints Anchoring in vertical joints
pages 12 and 13: Fv Fv
Pin
1. Select projection k d HV
HH
2. Choose matching vertical load Fv (per
anchor) in the selected line taking into
c
Sliding
consideration HH and HV. sleeve z
3. Read off type of anchor and length of
anchor L and compile as shown in the k t0
ordering example (page 11) L
For use in other material, static proofs are required. Permitted compressive strain min. 1,6 MN/m 2

Brickwork M 12/IIa UMA Support Anchor UMA Restraint Anchor

Type of
Projection UMA 10 UMA 12 UMA 16 UMA 18 UMA 22 UMA 25 UMA 28 UMA 33 UHA 5 UHA 7 UHA 10
Anchor
k Drill hole Ø 20 Ø 22 Ø 26 Ø 32 Ø 40 Ø 40 Ø 50 Ø 50 Ø 15 Ø 17 Ø 20
[mm] Bond
t0=120 t0=120 t0=120 t0=120 t0=120 t0=140 t0=160 t0=220 t0=80 t0=80 t0=80
depth
FV 340 515 950 1.655
20 HH 1.237 1.700 1.700 1.700 1.100*
30 HV 619 937 1.700 1.700 1.100*
L 150 150 150 150 120
FV 280 425 810 1.310
40 HH 1.019 1.547 1.700 1.700 1.100*
50
60 HV 509 773 1.474 1.700 1.100*
L 180 180 180 180 150
FV 210 320 610 990 1.420
70 HH 764 1.164 1.700 1.700 1.700 1.100* 1.100*
80
90 HV 382 582 1.110 1.700 1.700 1.100* 1.100*
L 210 210 210 210 210 180 180
FV 165 255 490 795 1.235 1.625 2.495 3.960
100 HH 600 928 1.700 1.700 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
110
120 HV 300 464 892 1.446 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
L 240 240 240 240 240 270 290 350 210 210
FV 410 665 1.035 1.360 2.085 3.225
130 HH 1.492 1.700 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
140
150 HV 746 1.210 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
L 270 270 270 300 320 380 240 240
FV 570 885 1.170 1.795 2.780
160 HH 1.700 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.000* 1.100* 1.100*
170
180 HV 1.037 1.610 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.000* 1.100* 1.100*
L 300 300 330 350 410 270 270 270
FV 495 775 1.025 1.575 2.445
190 HH 1.700 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 800* 1.100* 1.100*
200
210 HV 901 1.410 1.865 2.000 2.400 800* 1.100* 1.100*
L 330 330 360 380 440 300 300 300
FV 440 690 910 1.400 2.175
220 HH 1.601 1.700 2.000 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
230
240 HV 801 1.255 1.656 2.000 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
L 360 360 390 410 470 330 330
FV 1.260 1.960
250 HH 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
260
270 HV 2.200 2.400 1.100* 1.100*
L 440 500 360 360
FV 1.150 1.785
280 HH 2.200 2.400 1.100*
290
300 HV 2.092 2.400 1.100*
L 470 530 390
* At t0 = 120 mm (incease L accordingly!) HZug = 1.700 N / * At t0 = 160 mm (incease L accordingly!) HZug = 2.200 N

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Installation Sequence
Anchoring in horizontal joints
Generally, natural stone panels are
fixed at four points. Before drilling
the fixing hole, the thermal insula-
tion should be cut out.
Setting anchors in vertical joints
It is usual to start the installation of the
panels on the left-hand corner of the
building. Direction of installation: from
left to right and from the bottom up.
Use suitable anchors for dowel-fixing or
mortar-fixing and fit the anchors. Place
the first natural stone panel onto the first
support anchor and support the right-
hand side from the temporary support.
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Support anchors
Drill the holes for the dowels in the first
and second panel row. Fix the lower row
of support anchors. Put the thermal insu-
lation back into its correct place.
Starting the installation at the left-hand
Restraint Anchor
Temporary support
may be necessary
Support for UMA Anchors
anchors
Fix the Support Anchor and the Restraint
Anchor for the first vertical joint and
carry out the fine adjustment for the
panel. Put the thermal insulation back
into place so that no gaps are left. Push
the anchor pin through the hole in the
spade bolt and into the sliding sleeve. Fill
the pin holes of the second natural stone
panel with mortar. Then push the second
panel against the first one. Allow a gap
of at least 2 mm on one side (on the
side of the sliding sleeve).
Grout in the fixing holes with mortar and
place the first row of panels onto the
support anchors.
Fix the Support Anchors for the second
row of panels and make any fine adjust-
ments to the first row of panels. Allow
a gap of at least 2 mm between the top
edge of the lower row and the bottom
edge of the support anchor for the sec-
ond row of panels.
Push the anchor pin through the hole in
the spade bolt and into the sliding sleeve
underneath. Then install the second row
of panels and proceed as before.
For further details refer to
DIN 18516, part 3 and our
installation instructions.
Fix the Support Anchors and Restraint
Anchor, do the fine adjustment and
proceed in the same way with the next
anchors.
Installation from the right-hand side of
the building
The panel before the last one is anchored
on the right-hand edge to the vertical
joint, using one-sided pins.
Support anchors
Place the last natural stone panel at
the right-hand edge onto two Support
Anchors in the horizontal joint.
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HALFEN Sub Structure Systems
All HALFEN Sub Structure Systems are
designed to transfer the load of the
external cladding to the structural frame
of the building. HALFEN Sub Structures
typically consist of a series of vertical
rails spanning floor to floor which only
require restraint at quite wide vertical
spacings. This minimizes the number
of connections to the inner skin and
consequently the frequency with which
the insulation / waterproofing is breached.
For this reason they are typically used
as backing structure for rainscreen and
thin stone cladding panels with open or
mastic-pointed joints.
Applications
mima - Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art/ England
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Fewer connections to the inner skin
reduces thermal bridging thus assisting
in the achievement of the new European
energy saving requirements.
The advance erection of the frame
ensures rapid installation of the stone
cladding.
HALFEN offers primarily two product
lines for sub structures to accommodate
different situations and life cycle
requirements:
• SUK Stainless Steel Structures
• UKB / UKH Aluminium Structures
The HALFEN SUK Stainless Steel Struc-
ture is suitable for durable constructions
in difficult environmental conditions and
for high load requirements.
The HALFEN UKB System is suitable for
refurbishments because of its light weight
and easy post fix installation.
The HALFEN UKH System supports the
use of undercut fixing technology which
can enable a reduction in the stone panel
thickness (subject to calculation) and
easy replacement of damaged panels.
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HALFEN Stainless Steel Sub Structure
HALFEN SUK: Stainless Steel Sub Structure
For smaller cavities and specific
details please contact
HALFEN International
CompetenceCenter Technology
Phone: +49 (0) 2173 - 970 90 36
SUK Channel Sub Structure
SUK - F Façade anchor for screwing to
HALFEN channels or for posterior
dowelling
SUK A Bar spacer for horizontal support
of toothed channel
SUK - Z Toothed channel
SUK - Z - 41 oder SUK - Z - 21
HALFEN T-head bolt M10 (in case of
fixing to HALFEN channels) resp. dowels
16
The HALFEN SUK System is an adjustable
suspended channel system with support
and restraint anchors that are continuous-
ly variable in height, for cavity ≥ 160 mm.
It is ideal for new builds and refurbish-
ments. Particularly suited for
natural stone façades with large and var-
ying distances to the load-bearing wall.
The system is easy to install with few,
simple components.
Material: Stainless steel 1.4571 /1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
Design example
SUK Anchor for horizontal joints
SUK - DH - 0,8 - 2
double Restraint Anchor with 2 x 1/2 pin,
pressed
SUK - DT - 1,2 - 1
double Support Anchor with 2 x 1/1 pin,
loose
SUK - DT - 1,2 - 2
double Support Anchor with 2 x 1/2 pin,
pressed
Fastening to slab edges, steel structures,
ceiling joists or concrete walls spaced
approx. 3.0 m apart (height between
floors), on HALFEN channels for maxi-
mum adjustment or with drilled bolts.
Widely spaced fixings facilitate a speedy
mounting of the stainless steel sub struc-
ture and thus also a quick installation of
the natural stone panels.
SUK Anchor for vertical and horizontal joints
SUK - HS - 1,6 - 2
Restraint Anchor
with 1/2 pin, pressed
SUK - TSG - 0,8 - 2 - M12
SUK - TSG - 1,5 - 2 - M16
Support Anchor
with 1/2 pin, pressed
SUK - HS - 1,6 - 1
Restraint Anchor
with 1/1 pin, loose
SUK - TSG - 0,8 - 1 - M12
SUK - TSG - 1,5 - 1 - M16
Support Anchor
with 1/1 pin, loose
SUK - SV - 0,8 - 8
Screw Connection
with countersunk
screw M12
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HALFEN Aluminium Sub Structure
HALFEN UKB: Aluminium Sub Structure with Body Anchor
The HALFEN UKB System is a continu-
ously variable aluminium sub structure,
with vertical aluminium channel sections
running in the ventilated cavity between
structure and natural stone rainscreen
or sealed cavity of thin stone claddings.
This type of construction reduces thermal
conductivity to a minimum.
The customer fastens the HALFEN Body
Anchors type BA 606 on the vertical
channels from the front using either bolts
self-drill and tap screws.
For smaller cavities and specific
details please contact
HALFEN International
CompetenceCenter Technology
Phone: +49 (0) 2173 - 970 90 36
Policebuilding Berlin Eberswalde/Germany
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The UKB Sub Structure accommodates
cavities between 200 and 320 mm and
adjustments of ±20 mm in all three direc-
tions. The Rail Support Brackets, made 1
of stainless steel 1.4571/AISI 316 (A4)
have been designed for dead loads of up
to 3.500 N. They are fastened to HALFEN
Channels or to the supporting structure 2
using site drilled bolts.
Depending on environmental conditions
protections against contact corrosion 5
have to be taken e.g. with separating
tape. 4
Material:
Aluminium (Al Mg Si 0,5 F22)
3
Stainless steel 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401
(AISI 316 / A4) or 1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2)
1 Fastening with bolts
2 Support bracket
3 Compression tension brace
4 Vertical aluminium channel
5 HALFEN Body Anchor type BA 606
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HALFEN Aluminium Sub Structure
HALFEN UKH: Aluminium Sub Structure for Undercut Bolts
With the HALFEN UKH it is possible to
accomodate cavities of up to 350 mm.
The vertical aluminium channel sections
and the crosswise running torsion-resist-
ant rectangular aluminium hollow sec-
tions are connected on site with joining
brackets using self-drill and tap screws.
As the horizontal rails slide freely within
the rail support bracket, temperature
stresses are avoided. The Stainless Steel
Support Brackets have been designed
for dead loads of up to 3.500 N. They
are fastened to HALFEN Channels or to
the supporting structure using site drilled
bolts.
5 Support hook
bracket
undercut bolt
4 Aluminium
channel
State Institue for Pharmaceutical Products,
Bonn / Germany
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The panels are attached to the UKH 3
1
using aluminium support and restraint 5
brackets that are fixed to the natural
stone slab using undercut bolts, without 2
the anchoring parts being visible. Should
any of the panels be damaged, they can
be easily replaced by raising the panels
above, allowing the damaged panel to 4
be removed. The sub structure is pro-
vided with an in and out adjustment of 7
±30 mm and the façade sub structure can
be installed at any position by means of
6
the fastenings. The support fastenings of 8
the slabs enable an additional fine adjust-
ment of the slabs.
Fastening to concrete
Support bracket
Material: Vertical aluminium channel
Horizontal aluminium channel
Aluminium (Al Mg Si 0,5 F22)
HALFEN Stone Support Hook Bracket
Stainless steel
with adjusting screw
1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
HALFEN Stone Restraint Hook Bracket
Rail restraint bracket
Rail support bracket
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H A L F E N H K 4 S u p p o r t B r a c ke t s

HALFEN HK4 Support Brackets for thicker brick cladding

It is usual to fix natural stone panels at HALFEN Support Brackets are used to

4 points to the backing structure, using
2 Support Anchors and 2 Restraint
Anchors. Natural stone façades with
a thickness of more than 90 mm are
constructed like facing brickwork, laying
stone on stone; this type of natural stone
cladding only requires structural support
at the base. Only higher façades require
intermediate fixings. In addition, natural
stone cladding is anchored with Cavity
Wall Ties.
support normal masonry cladding at the
base and over large openings. The Sup-
port Brackets take up the load from the
masonry cladding and transfer it to the
load-bearing reinforced concrete structure
(as an example). The HK4 Support Brack-
ets allow continuous adjustment, thus
making installation easy and safe.
For detailed information please
refer to our Section through wall with standard
"HALFEN Support Bracket HK4-U bracket
Product Information Technics FM"

Individual Support Brackets for continuous wall areas

Numerous different types are available to

suit different applications. All types can
be supplied in different variants in
accordance with customer requirements.

HK4-U-bracket HK4-UV-bracket HK4-UT-bracket

HK4-F-bracket

HK4-P-bracket HK4-PV-bracket

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H A L F E N C av i t y Wa l l T i e s a n d B r i c k T i e S y s t e m s

HALFEN Cavity Wall Ties

HALFEN Cavity Wall Ties are used for LSA-W Cavity Wall Ties for placing into brickwork as it goes up

d
anchoring masonry cladding horizon-
tally; they comply with DIN 1053 and

c
are approved under building regulations.
Cavity Wall Ties are either inserted as
the backing wall goes up or, where the HEA Cavity Wall Ties for driving into a concrete wall
backing wall consists of solid blocks or L

concrete, are fitted with drilling and

4 (5)
7 40
plugs.
6 (7)

LSA-DW Cavity Wall Ties for dowel-fixing into concrete or solid brickwork

Material: 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)

HALFEN Brick Tie Systems

Brick Tie Systems consist of brick tie

channels and the brick ties themselves.
Brick tie systems are used for anchoring HMS 25/156 D
brickwork cladding horizontally and for
ML
cladding civil engineering structures such
l
as bridge abutments.

Anchor tabs are folded out manually every

For detailed information please 250 mm by the operatives on site,
refer to our thus providing safe anchoring in the concrete.
“HALFEN Support Bracket Product
Information Technics FM”

HL 28/15
welded to steel column.
Can also be dowel-fixed HTA 28/15
HTA 28/15
to concrete
MLQ
ML ML

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Natural Stone Anchor Accessories

HALFEN LW Reveal Angle

The Support and Restraint Angles for LW-T Soffit Support Anchor Reveal of parapet/lintel
reveals provide a significant improvement

Support slab
LW-T soffit achor LW-T
of the joint between support and reveal
panels, especially when using natural UMA
Grout-in anchor
stone. The time-consuming and structu-
rally problematic bonding and pinning Support slab
process can be omitted. Façade panels
Reveal
can be installed quickly, simply and slab
efficiently at the works or on site.
Reveal of pillar
The Reveal Angles can be adjusted up to LW-H Soffit-Restraint Anchor
± 5 mm; besides, the support and reveal
panels can be installed with open joints. LW-T
The panels are fixed with Support and
Restraint Anchors in order to avoid
stresses inside the panels.
Support slab

Support angle Threaded bolt

Restraint angle Washer LW-H
Washer
Pin Nut
Seal LW-T Soffit Support Anchor
Drilled hole Ø 8 mm UMA Grout-in Anchor
Support slab
Pin Ø 5 x 70 mm For further information please contact
HALFEN International
CompetenceCenter Technology
Threaded bolt M 8 Phone: + 49 (0) 2173 - 970 90 36
Reveal
slab

HALFEN NAS Reveal Angle

NAS-LW J Corner Reveal angle, adjustable NAS-W Corner Reveal angle
FV1
Pins glued in
NAS-LW J-2 Example showing corner angle
Support anchor e.g.
UMA

mm 10
h 3 ate
t wit ion pl
50

Cu arat
Reveal slab

sep
Sliding sleeve
Support slab

NAS-LW J-1 Material:

Pin 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4) or
glued in m 10 1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2)
3m late
50

ith
u t w tion p
C ara NAS-W Reveal angle
sep

NAS-LW J-1
NAS-LW-2 Pins glued in FV2

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Natural Stone Anchor Accessories

HALFEN SOF Ceiling Anchor

X
The HALFEN Ceiling Anchors are in- Material:
T
tended for fixing natural stone panels as 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
suspended ceilings. or 1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2)
Maximum loading FV = 800 N
L

k
LL 9 x 20

Fv

SOF Ceiling Anchor

Projection Body Bolt M10

Type
k min k max k X T L I
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
SOF 805 47,5 45 50 115 82 15 55

SOF 806 54,5 49 60 120 87 25 55

SOF 807 68 59 77 120 87 25 72

SOF 808 78 64 92 127 94 40 72

SOF 810 99 86 112 136 105 60 72

SOF 813 128 114 142 150 117 90 72

SOF 816 158 144 172 164 131 120 72

SOF 819 188 174 202 178 141 150 72

HALFEN Scaffolding Anchor type GE-HB / VB and HGA-F

Scaffolding Anchors should be designed
and installed in such a way that it is pos-
sible to put up and take down a work
scaffolding, without problems, immedi-
ately or at a later date.
The position of the Scaffolding Anchors
should be considered as part of the de-
sign in accordance with DIN 4420. The
position depends on the type of scaffold-
ing, the anchoring grid of the scaffolding
and, in the case of natural stone façades,
on the joint pattern of the façade panels.
HALFEN Scaffolding Anchor type Scaffolding Anchor referring to the centre
GE-HB/VB and HGA-F consist of the base of the hole in the strap.
body in stainless steel A4 and the galva-
nised steel straps which can be inserted The Scaffolding Anchors transfer tensile
and removed. The base body is anchored and compression forces (Fh = horizontal
permanently to the backing structure and at right angles to the backing structure)
is behind the façade panel. and horizontal shear forces (Fs = horizon-
tal parallel to the backing structure).
The anchors should be positioned where
the straps can be inserted from the front
through the horizontal or vertical panel
joints into the base body. The straps con-
sist of two parts with one strap with a
hook being held in position by the other
strap.

The scaffolding is fixed to the hole in

the strap. The anchor forces from the
scaffolding are transferred through the
strap with the transferable forces of the

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Natural Stone Anchor Accessories

GE-HB Scaffolding Anchor GE-VB Scaffolding Anchor Scaffolding Anchor HGA-F

for mortar fixing for mortar fixing for dowel fixing

GE-HB Anchors are placed into the
horizontal joints of the natural stone
panels and are used for anchoring per-
manent and temporary work scaffold-
ings in accordance with DIN 4420.
Fh = 3300 N
Fs = 1200 N
GE-VB Anchors are intended for inser-
tion in the vertical joints of the natural
stone panels. The Scaffolding Anchors
are for fixing with mortar into a drilled
hole.
Fh = 3300 N
Fs = 1200 N
HGA-F Anchors can be placed into
the horizontal or vertical joints of the
natural stone panels.
These anchors are fixed via site drilled
anchor bolts into the backing structure.
Fh = 5000 N
Fs = 1700 N

Vertical sections

Horizontal sections

GE-HB Scaffolding Anchor GE-VB Scaffolding Anchor HGA-F Scaffolding Anchor

max. b a kv max. b a kv kv L
Designation Designation Ø Designation
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
GE-HB-135 135 70 90-100 GE-VB-200 200 80 160 24 HGA-F-110 130-230 110
GE-HB-150 150 70 105-115 GE-VB-220 220 80 180 24 HGA-F-140 160-260 140
GE-HB-165 165 70 120-130 GE-VB-240 240 90 200 24
GE-HB-180 180 70 135-145 GE-VB-260 260 100 220 24 Included in delivery:
GE-HB-195 195 70 150-160 GE-VB-280 280 110 240 30 Basic body and interchangeable straps.
GE-HB-210 210 80 165-175 GE-VB-300 300 120 260 30 Please order dowels and caps sepa-
GE-HB-225 225 100 180-190 GE-VB-320 320 120 280 30 rately.
GE-HB-240 240 110 195-205
GE-HB-255 255 110 210-220 Order Example
GE-HB-270 270 120 225-235 Plastic Caps for GE-HB and GE-VB
Scaffolding anchor
GE-HB-285 285 120 240-250 Designation Colour Type
GE-HB-300 300 125 255-265 GE-KAP-01 black Max. b [mm]
GE-HB-315 315 125 270-280 GE-KAP-02 transparent
GE-HB-330 330 125 285-295 GE-KAP-03 light grey
GE - HB - 150

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Fixings, Standards, Guidelines, Approvals

HALFEN Fixings

HALFEN HTA Channels HALFEN HCB Concrete Bolts HALFEN Dowel Anchors
for cracked and uncracked concrete for cracked and uncracked concrete
HTA 28/15-A4 stainless steel HCB-WH 10 x 95 - A4 HB - BZ
HTA 38/17-A4 stainless steel Material: in dimensions M8, M10, M12, M16
Stainless steel 1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (A4)
Conical bolt Expansion Washer
sleeve

Marking Hexagon nut

HALFEN Bolts for HTA Material:

1.4571/1.4404/1.4401 (AISI 316 / A4)
HS 28/15
HS 38/17
Further fixings can be
obtained on request

Standards, Guidelines, Approvals

DIN 1045 Concrete and reinforced concrete, design and construction

DIN 1053 Masonry, design and construction

DIN 1055 Design loads for buildings

DIN 4420, Part 1 + 2 Service and working scaffolds

DIN 18 516 External wall claddings with ventilated cavity

DIN 18 800, Part 1 Steel structures, design and construction

DIN 18 800, Part 7 Steel structures, Execution and constructors’ qualification

DIN 18 801 Steel construction buildings, design, construction, production

Source
Guidelines for the installation of natural stone
Publisher: Deutscher Naturwerksteinverband e.V. (DNV)

Notification of approval
“Components and fastenings in non-rusting steels” no. Z - 30.3-6, dated 5 December 2003, issued by
the German Institute for Building Technology, Berlin

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Design fundamentals

Construction details from DIN 18 516, part 3

Anchor pins Detail Backing structure in concrete

The anchor pins engage in the holes
drilled for the pins into the edge faces
of the panels. The holes are about
3 mm larger than the diameter.
Edge distance
The standard distance from the corner
of the panel to the centre of the hole is
2.5 times the thickness of the panel.
The distance to the face of the panel
Pin, fixing hole and joint Where the load-bearing structures are
dimensions [mm] heavily reinforced and highly stressed,
e.g. reinforced concrete columns or
Sliding sleeve Fixing hole
lintels, the type of anchoring should be
agreed with the structural engineer.
Pin

must not be less than 15 mm.

It follows that the minimum panel
thickness is ≥ 30 mm.

Anchor material
Anchors and pins have to consist of Anchors are connected to HALFEN
stainless steel W 1.4571/1.4401/1.4404 Channels cast in concrete in accordance
(AISI 316 / A4) or 1.4301 (AISI 304 / A2) with provisions included in the approval
in accordance with DIN 17 440 or, un- notice for HALFEN HTA Channels.
der approval no. Z-30.3-6, of steels of
resistance class III.
Standard distance from the corner of the
panel to the centre of the hole ≥ 2,5 d

Design and calculation

The design of natural stone anchor fix- b) Dimensions of natural stone panels d) Backing structure in concrete or masonry
ings is based on details shown in a) to e).
This allows fast and thorough processing width b
and an economic method for fixing the height h
natural stone panels. thickness d

a) Weights of natural stone panels

Material g [kN/m3]
c) Wall section
Ceramic, volcanic stone 20 d = thickness of natural stone panel
Limestone compositions, Travertine 24 c = width of cavity
Sandstone, gompholite, gray wacke 26 i = width of thermal insulation e) Locating natural stone anchors in
Limestone, dolomite, shell marl,
k = projection of natural stone anchor vertical or horizontal joints
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marble

Granite, porphyry, syenite, slate 28

Basalt, diorite, gabbro, gneiss 30

Calculating the panel weight:

Panel weight:
FV = b [m] x h [m] x d [m] x g [kN/m3]

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Design loads

Wind loading for vertical façade panels in acc. with DIN 1055 - 4: 2005-03 and Corr. 1, issue March 2006

Example house 1:
rectangular layout, inland location, wind zone 3
elevation
h < b → even wind loading
h = 16,0 m on total height
d = 14,0 m h/d = 16/14 = 1,143
b = 20,0 m
Allocation of wall areas d ≤ e ≤ 5d
e = b = 20 m
width A = e/5 = 4,0 m
width B = d - 4,0 = 10,0 m
Selected load exposure area A ≤ 1,0 m² for
calculating anchor forces and backing con-
area C pe 1* W e (kN/m²)
struction
A - 1,411 - 1,34
q (18 m) = 0,95 kN/m² B - 1,100 - 1,05
as per DIN 1055-4 Tab. 2
D 1,000 0,95
We = Cpe1 x q (18 m)
E - 0,507 - 0,48
* interpolated with h/d = 1,143 as per DIN 1055-4, Tab. 2
The resulting windpressure should be determined as per DIN 1055-4:2005-03 section 12.1.10.
The internal pressure in the ventilated cavity may have to be considered in this context.

Example house 2:
rectangular layout, inland location, wind zone 2
elevation h < b → even wind loading on total height
h = 22,0 m h/d = 22/16 = 1,375
d = 16,0 m Allocation of wall areas d ≤ e ≤ 5d
b = 25,0 m e = b = 25 m
width A = e/5 = 5,0 m
width B = d - 5,0 = 11,0 m
Selected load exposure area A ≤ 1,0 m² for
calculating anchor forces and backing constr.
q (25 m) = 0,90 kN/m²
as per DIN 1055-4, section 10.2, Tab. 2 area C pe 1* W e (kN/m²)
(for building heights > 25 m calculation should A - 1,428 - 1,29
be as per DIN 1055-4, section 10.3)
B - 1,100 - 0,99
We = Cpe1 x q (25 m) D 1,000 0,90
E - 0,519 - 0,47
* interpolated with h/d = 1.375 as per DIN 1055-4, Tab. 2
The resulting windpressure should be determined as per DIN 1055-4:2005-03 section 12.1.10.
The internal pressure in the ventilated cavity may have to be considered in this context.

DIN 1055-4, Table 2: DIN 1055-4, Table 3:

Simplified wind speed pressures for buildings < 25 m high External pressure factors for vertical walls of rectangular buildings
wind speed pressure q in kN/m²
for a building height within the limits of area A B C D E
wind zone
h ≤ 10 m 10 m < h ≤ 18 m 18 m < h ≤ 25 m h/d Cpe10 Cpe1 Cpe10 Cpe1 Cpe10 Cpe1 Cpe10 Cpe1 Cpe10 Cpe1
1 inland 0,50 0,65 0,75
≥5 - 1,4 - 1,7 - 0,8 - 1,1 - 0,5 - 0,7 + 0,8 + 1,0 - 0,5 - 0,7
inland 0,65 0,80 0,90
2
coast and Baltic Sea islands 0,85 1,00 1,10 1 - 1,2 - 1,4 - 0,8 - 1,1 - 0,5 + 0,8 + 1,0 - 0,5
inland 0,80 0,95 1,10
3 ≤ 0,25
coast and Baltic Sea islands 1,05 1,20 1,30 - 1,2 - 1,4 - 0,8 - 1,1 - 0,5 + 0,7 + 1,0 - 0,3 - 0,5
inland 0,95 1,15 1,30 For individual buildings in open landscape the values for suction can also be greater.
North Sea and Baltic coast Intermediate values may be obtained by interpolation.
4 and Baltic Sea islands 1,25 1,40 1,55
For buildings with h/d > 5 the total wind load should be calculated based on the force
North Sea islands 1,40 - - factors from 12.4 to 12.6 and 12.7.1.

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