On-Site Anchor Testing

Don't leave it to chance - verify your anchors with our on-site load testing service. Anchors and fixings may be a small portion of the project cost, but they’re among the most critical components in any build.

Quite often, it seems that certain anchor tests are seen as a 'box ticking' exercise, but they shouldn't be seen in that light. After all, carrying out compliant anchor tests can provide peace of mind in two areas. Firstly, it helps the specifier to identify a suitable anchor for a given substrate and secondly it can provide proof of a compliant installation.

Our on-site testing service gives you confidence that your anchors are compliant and built to last. Our dedicated field engineer applies a controlled pull load using one of our three testing machines to directly measure capacity and performance to deliver validated results that you can trust.

The below flowchart gives a clear overview of the selection, installation, and testing of anchors/fixings:

Anchor testing generically referred to as 'pull testing' plays an important role in the selection and post verification of an installation. In many refurbished buildings the design strength of the substrate is not known. In cases like these, an allowable load test (proof load test) must be carried out on-site to ensure that the appropriate design load can be verified and the correct anchor/fixing can be selected.

• To provide verification post installation
• Confirms installation quality and anchor capacity
• Ensures safety and compliance with regulations
• Provides traceable, professional reports
• Ideal for uncertain substrates or critical structures

• Proof and failure load testing on most fixing types
• High-load mechanical and chemical anchors
• Baseplate fixings
• Crash barrier and safety fence anchorage
• Stadium structures and crush barriers
• Rebar testing (up to 22 mm)
• Load ranges up to approx. 145 kN

On-site anchor testing can be used to determine resistance and verify the installation quality of anchors and fixings. Our technical field engineer can conduct three different types of testing dependng on your requirements. We can conduct the following tests using one of our three testing machines:

• Pull-out (Destructive) - provides a simplified or statistical evaluation in accordance to ETA/EOTA TR, British Standard (BS 8539) or local guidelines
• Proof-load (Non-Destructive) simplified evaluation - in accordance to ETA/EOTA TR, British Standard (BS 8539) or local guidelines
  Proof-load (Non-Destructive) assessment - in accordance to British Standard (BS 8539) or local guidelines

Used for testing up to 50KN

Used for testing up to 145kN

Used for testing up to 60kN

Our tests include a detailed report that covers:

• Administration details *date of test, reason for test, name of person requesting test, unique reference test, client's company name, site location, contact name, and position.
• Anchor/application details: name of the manufacturer, anchor type, size, and finish, proposed application of anchor, design resistance and manufacturer's recommended resistance in the base material concerned (for proof tests).
• Test objectives, test location, base material, installation details, test equipment details, test results, method statement, gauge calibration certificate.
• Additional information might be required depending on the specific circumstances of the test.

What we need to know: 

• Base material e.g. concrete, masonry, or natural stone
• Anchor type, size and embedment depth
• Location and accessibility

Contact

Blacks Fasteners Technical Engineer

E: engineering@blacksfasteners.co.nz  

M: 0276634525