ANCON BUILDING PRODUCTS
PRESIDENT WAY
PRESIDENT PARK
SHEFFIELD
SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 7UR
Tel: 01142 755224
Fax: 01142 768543
Suppliers of: Masonry Support Stainless Steel Wall Ties Stainless Steel Lintels windposts
Ancon designs and manufactures a range of stainless steel building products for the support and restraint of masonry. The company advises on the most appropriate and cost-effective fixing solution and a free design service is available to all specifiers and users of Ancon products. The majority of Ancon products are manufactured from stainless steel. Stainless steel building products ensure a high degree of corrosion resistance without requiring additional protection.
Visit www.ancon.co.uk for easy-to-use product selectors for wall ties, lintels and tension bar systems. Our comprehensive range includes:
Masonry Support Systems
Masonry cladding on steel or concrete framed structures is normally supported by stainless steel masonry support systems. Frame type, differential movement, type of cladding, masonry load and cavity width all need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate fixing solution.
Windposts & Parapet Posts
Ancon Windposts are designed to span vertically between floors to provide lateral support for panels of brickwork. They are designed to suit specific applications and are supplied complete with end connections and ties.
Masonry Reinforcement
Ancon AMR is steel reinforcement that locates in a bed joint to strengthen masonry panels. The longitudinal wires are flattened to less than 3mm to ensure good mortar cover is maintained, even when the product is lapped or used in the same joint as a wall tie. AMR improves the structural performance of a wall by providing additional resistance to lateral load.
Stainless Steel Lintels
Ancon Lintels are manufactured from stainless steel and do not require any further corrosion protection.The standard range of Ancon Lintels is designed to suit the majority of loading conditions found in residential and commercial buildings. Special lintels can be manufactured to suit architectural features, heavy duty applications and wall constructions not covered by the standard range.
Stainless Steel Wall Ties & Restraint Fixings
Stainless Steel Wall ties and restraint fixings are an essential element in the stability of masonry panels. Ancon manufactures fixings in a variety of lengths and types for restraining brickwork, blockwork and stonework. The Staifix range of wall ties includes solutions for all types of masonry construction including traditional brick-to-block, thin-joint blockwork and timber frames.
Tension Systems
Tie bars are increasingly being used in structures and buildings as an architectural as well as a structural element. Ancon Tension Systems have been designed to meet the demanding aesthetic requirements of today’s applications. A high load tension system is available - the Ancon 500 System.
Balcony Connectors
Ancon Isolan connectors join external concrete balconies to internal concrete floor slabs. Used to minimise cold bridging, these connectors provide continuity to the thermal insulation in the wall. Standard systems, comprising rigid CFC-free polystyrene insulation and stainless steel shear reinforcement, suit most depths of cantilever and simply supported balconies.
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. You should check with before specifying or purchasing products.
Ancon AMR Masonry Reinforcement
Published [12/12/11]File size [4508 KB]
Ancon CCB Wall Ties for use with Cellular Clay Blocks
Published [06/06/11]File size [3831 KB]
Ancon Corner Guards
Stainless Steel Wall guards and Corner Protection
Published [08/04/08]File size [1412 KB]
Ancon E-HLD Shear Connectors (Sept 2009)
Published [11/09/09]File size [2036 KB]
Ancon Lockable Dowels
Published [24/05/11]File size [1263 KB]
Ancon Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Ties
Published [13/09/11]File size [3313 KB]
Ancon Tension and Compression Systems
Published [06/03/08]File size [3202 KB]
Ancon Thermal Breaks
Published [14/06/11]File size [4021 KB]
Channel & Bolt Fixings
Published [31/08/11]File size [5555 KB]
Isolan Insulated Balcony Connectors (Feb 2008)
Published [06/03/08]File size [1211 KB]
Masonry Panel Design Flyer (May 2010)
Published [20/05/10]File size [2085 KB]
Masonry Support Systems & Lintels
Published [30/11/11]File size [2871 KB]
Minimise Thermal Bridging: Product Introduction
Published [14/06/11]File size [2620 KB]
MultiJoint & Individual Plate Dowels
Published [08/12/10]File size [2471 KB]
Non-Drill Fixings (April 2006)
Published [20/05/08]File size [1038 KB]
Product Guide
Ancon Product Range Guide
Published [20/10/11]File size [5444 KB]
Punching Shear Reinforcement (July 2009)
Published [21/07/09]File size [1318 KB]
Putting Corporate Social Responsibility into Practice
Published [29/06/10]File size [894 KB]
Reinforcement Continuity Systems (March 2012).
Published [21/03/12]File size [3075 KB]
Reinforcing Bar Couplers (February 2009)
Published [28/01/09]File size [4629 KB]
Reinforcing Large Format Stack-Bonded Masonry
Published [29/06/10]File size [1677 KB]
Shear Load Connectors (Feb 2008)
Published [06/03/08]File size [1238 KB]
Special Fabrications
Published [11/05/09]File size [6044 KB]
Staifix Complete Guide to Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings (June 09)
Published [15/06/09]File size [4252 KB]
Staifix Helical Nails for Warm Roof Construction (Sep 2008)
Roofing nails roof fixings
Published [24/09/08]File size [764 KB]
Staifix Insofast ISF 18A Insulated Plasterboard Fixing
Published [15/02/12]File size [1388 KB]
Staifix Wall Ties (March 2009)
Published [06/03/09]File size [1852 KB]
Staifix Wire Balloons (November 2009)
Published [25/11/09]File size [1554 KB]
Staifix-Thor Helical Crack Stitching Kit
Published [12/10/11]File size [1846 KB]
Stainless Steel Sections & Flooring (March 2009)
Published [18/03/09]File size [1974 KB]
Starter Bar Systems (October 2007)
Published [20/05/08]File size [1438 KB]
The Use of Stainless Steel in Construction (Jan 2007)
Published [20/05/08]File size [1482 KB]
Tunnelling Industry Booklet.
Published [29/09/10]File size [6938 KB]
Wall Ties & Restraint Fixings
Published [04/11/11]File size [3036 KB]
Windposts (May 2010)
Stainless Steel Wind Posts
Published [28/05/10]File size [2289 KB]
Ancon Wins Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovat
April 2012
Ancon Wins Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation
On Saturday 21st April, The Queen’s birthday, Ancon was recognised by HM The Queen as one of the UK’s most successful businesses. Ancon was named winner of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation.
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are presented annually for outstanding achievements in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. Winning organisations must demonstrate the highest levels of corporate excellence – making a Queen’s Award the ultimate business accolade.
“We are absolutely delighted that our innovation and commercial success has been recognised with a Queen’s Award. We are especially proud to have been honoured in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year” said Stuart Maxwell, Managing Director.
Having impressed an advisory committee, Ancon was recommended for the award by the Prime Minister, David Cameron; a decision which was approved by HM The Queen and made public on Saturday.
Visit the Ancon website for full details.
Ancon Lockable Dowel wins Queen’s Award
April 2012
On Saturday 21st April, The Queen’s birthday, it was announced that Ancon Building Products had won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation for its ground-breaking lockable dowel system used in post-tensioned concrete buildings.
This innovative component accelerates the speed of construction, reduces build costs, simplifies concrete design, improves aesthetics and enhances on-site safety.
Ancon is being recognised as one of the UK’s most inventive and successful businesses. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are presented annually for outstanding achievements in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. Winning organisations must demonstrate the highest levels of corporate excellence combined with significant advances in performance and commercial success – making a Queen’s Award the ultimate business accolade.
Since Ancon developed the product in 2007, the lockable dowel has revolutionised post-tensioned concrete construction and achieved phenomenal sales across Europe, Australia and North America.
Ancon Marketing Manager, Annabelle Wilson, says: “Like all the best inventions, the lockable dowel is so simple and effective that you wonder why no-one ever thought of it before. The speed at which the product has been accepted on three continents is testament to the ingenuity and perfection of the design. The construction industry quickly recognised that the cost and time savings were substantial. Reducing a build programme by several months, combined with safety and sustainability benefits, makes for a compelling proposition.”
Post-tensioned concrete is used to create long column-free floor spans in multi-storey buildings. During construction, one-metre wide ‘pour strips’ were traditionally left between adjoining concrete slabs to allow for concrete shrinkage. Once the slabs had stabilised, the pour strips were filled with concrete to seal the gap – sometimes up to 12 weeks after the slabs were first poured. In the meantime, the gaping pour strips would present a trip hazard for workers and the two unconnected slabs must be supported from below, restricting further work on site.
The invention of the lockable dowel simply eliminated the need for pour strips overnight, eradicating sites of all associated delays and obstructions. The Ancon dowel is used to transfer load and accommodate concrete shrinkage at a temporary joint in the concrete floor. No additional supports are required, meaning the area is now safe, uncluttered and accessible to all construction trades. When the concrete movement has stabilised, the dowel bar is mechanically locked to prevent further movement, providing continuity in the structure without any construction delays.
Stuart Maxwell, Ancon Managing Director, says: “This is a fantastic innovation success story, originating in Sheffield and resonating worldwide. In the construction industry, new technologies usually take many years to be accepted, but the benefits of the lockable dowel are so evident, and so valuable to this recession-hit sector, that it has quickly become established both home and abroad. “
“We are absolutely delighted that our innovation and commercial success has been recognised with a Queen’s Award. We are especially honoured and proud to have been rewarded for our entrepreneurialism in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. ”
