Construction Fixings

In the construction and manufacturing sectors, safety, reliability and high-quality are paramount, particularly when it comes to fixings – with European Technical Assessments (ETAs) playing a critical role in ensuring these standards are met. As a leading specialist construction fixings supplier, JCP Fixings deems ETAs vital – irrespective of how complex, time-consuming and costly the process may be.

Issued by independent technical assessment bodies, an ETA demonstrates that a fixing has been rigorously tested, confirms its quality, and provides reassurance that it will meet or surpass the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance, which are commonly expected by the market. 

It will also help to provide grounds when deciding whether the product is used on construction projects, both big and small. Engineers, contractors and distributors can rely on ETA certified products, confident they will perform as required in demanding environments. 

Products with an ETA can obtain a CE Marking, which signifies the product meets safety, health and environmental protection requirements. For these products, third parties continuously inspect the manufacturing process. This will guarantee every product batch or series produced is identical in quality and performance to the one that was originally tested and certified.

As a leading specialist construction fixings supplier, JCP Fixings has committed to obtaining and maintaining ETAs for over twenty-five of its structural ranges and supplies a wide variety of approved products from chemical anchors to mechanical metal fixings.

The technical information included within the ETA covers aspects such as mechanical properties and performance of products, durability, installation instructions and safety measures. With recent changes in regulations, and an increased awareness concerning the importance of fixings to safety, an ETA can also assist in determining the correct fixings selection. The Anchor Calculation Program (ACP) that is provided for free on JCP’s website has gathered all technical information of ETA approvals within the JCP range, which helps specifiers to easily carry out calculations based on the design standards under static, quasi-static and seismic actions, as well as fire exposure, and finally select the most suitable anchor for applications.  

Mehrdad Mirshokraei, technical manager at JCP, explains: “European Technical Assessments play a vital role in the construction industry, offering all stakeholders significant advantages. As a supplier, JCP will continue to have products tested to achieve ETA certification, which will ensure we remain at the forefront of the construction fixings industry. Currently, we have our throughbolts, ankerbolts, drop-in anchors, heavy-duty anchors, injection resins and nylon frame fixings with ETAs that serve as a mark of distinction, helping products stand out in a competitive market for their quality and reliability.” 

In conclusion, an ETA signals that a product has undergone a thorough assessment to meet and maintain consistently high standards of quality and performance. JCP products are available for free next day delivery, with low minimum order levels, across the majority of the UK mainland.