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Part 2: Always select a fixing suitable for the corrosion conditions

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Corrosion refers to the change and breakdown of metal due to the effects of the environment, and it has a significant impact on the durability of installations. The visible appearance of corrosion is rust, but corrosion often cannot be visually detected. Corrosion is particularly caused by climate conditions and changes in them as well as exposure to corrosion-accelerating substances, such as salt water, pollution or chemicals.

In addition to surface corrosion caused by conditions, combining different types of metals can lead to the quick corrosion of the more less noble metal (galvanic corrosion). Materials that endure corrosion well, such as stainless steel, are susceptible to stress corrosion caused by the joint effects of the internal and external stresses of the metal and surrounding corrosion conditions.

Fixings are protected from corrosion through zinc plating, various corrosion-retarding coatings and the use of stainless steel (A2, A4 and special acid-proof, or HCR). Sormat’s product range provides fixings for even the most demanding corrosion conditions.

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Part 1: Select a fixing suitable for the building material

The most important factor influencing the choice of the …

Part 2: Always select a fixing suitable for the corrosion conditions

Corrosion refers to the change and breakdown of metal …

Part 3: Always comply with the fixing-specific permissible loads

Two factors must be taken into consideration in specifying …

Part 4: Load types

Depending on the point of use, installations may be …

Part 5: Be careful when fixing close to the edge of the fixing base

The functioning of several fixing types is based on …

Part 6: Cracked or non-cracked concrete?

Concrete is used in construction both unreinforced and reinforced. …

Part 7: Fixing installation methods

1. Pre-installation Pre-installation is the most common installation method …

Part 8: Operating principles of fixings

  Through bolts, PFG-anchors Drop in anchors Screw anchors …

Part 9: A reliable fixing requires a drill hole of the right size!

THE BUILDING MATERIAL FUNCTIONING AS THE INSTALLATION BASE DETERMINES …

Part 10: Fixing installation depth

The basic rule is that the deeper you install …

Part 11: Tightening a fixing is a matter of technique

Depending on the type, fixings are tightened manually or …