FRÖWIS AG, based in Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, recently received a European Technical Assessment (ETA – 15/0305) for its Gecko U8 – a screw-in anchor combining an 8mm x 100mm dowel with a specially designed spiral.
FRÖWIS says that screwing the spiral into an insulation board and fixing it with the dowel makes the thickness of the insulation board irrelevant. Only one dowel length is necessary to cover the whole range of insulation thicknesses from 120mm up to 460mm. Gecko U8 is, therefore, a storage space saver and gives users the advantage of always having the right dowel on-site. The specially designed spiral is optimised to cut cleanly into the insulation and guarantees a strong hold of the insulation board on the façade.
The Gecko U8 is suitable for both new building and refurbishment projects and works with EPS, PUR and phenolic resin insulation boards. FRÖWIS says it is the first countersinking solution that requires no special tools.
FRÖWIS specialises in external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). “We cultivate lasting partnerships with suppliers of insulation systems, with whom we provide tailor-made, perfectly suited ETICS solutions. We enjoy a challenge and our love for technical innovation encourages the further development of our fastening systems.”
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