G&B Fissaggi is an Italian manufacturer of construction fixings that has been able to expand rapidly within the European market thanks to its commitment to supplying products of the highest quality with certified performance – with the company achieving Category C2 seismic certification for a selection of its chemical anchors.
During 2022 the company announced that its chemical anchor GEBOFIX PRO SISMIK VE-SF CE 1, which is one of its leading styrene-free vinylester anchors, had obtained the Category C2 seismic zone certification for M12 – M20 threaded bars. This is in addition to it already being CE Option 1 certified for cracked concrete and receiving Seismic Category C1 for M10 – M24 bars.
G&B Fissaggi highlights that the GEBOFIX PRO SISMIK VE-SF CE 1 provides maximum safety for structural applications and very high performance even in critical areas. The anchor is also approved for use in submerged holes, complies with LEED requirements, has a category A+ for low-emission components (VOC) and is certified for fire resistance R120.
Available in 300ml, 345ml and 410ml formats, the anchor is also available in a winter formulation, Gebofix PRO SISMIK Nordic, for application on cracked concrete till -20°C, which is supplied in 410ml and 300ml cartridges. Moreover, both anchors are ETA certified for masonry, use category c,w/d, and are approved for application in submerged holes.
Other products from G&B Fissaggi that have achieved seismic certification are the chemical anchor XTR Extreme Hybrid CE certified Option 1 for cracked concrete, which has achieved the seismic Category C1 certification for M8 – M16 threaded rods and the seismic Category C2 approval for M12 – M16 threaded rods. There is also the EPO PLUS RE 3:1 anchor, which is certified ETA Option 1 for structural fixings and received Seismic Category C2 approval for M12 – M20 threaded rods.
Alongside G&B Fissaggi’s commitment to the highest quality products, the company has also ensured it has a flexible production’s program, which has seen it become a leading manufacturer of nylon fixing systems, as well as steel and chemical anchors, for many fields, such as ironmongery, hardware, construction building, engineering industry, electric, thermo-hydraulic and self-service stores.
The company has also established commercial offices in Germany, the UK (with a warehouse in Sheffield), Spain, Belgium and France – guaranteeing it can supply its products and first class services to customers across Europe.
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