Installation Guidance

for Halfen T-head bolts HS, HZS, HSR in Halfen channels HTA or HZA Identification

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Manufacturer sign Halfen

Markings on the bolt head

H 4.6

4.6

H 4.6

Alternative T-head shape

Strength or material grade

Teeth

Strength grade 4.6 (available in electroplated or hot-dip galvanised.)

Stainless steel, material grade A4-50

Stainless steel, material grade A4-70 Double slot* Marking slot to check the correct engagement of the bolt
*indicates 8.8 grade steel

Strength grade 8.8 (available in electroplated or hot-dip galvanised.)

Stainless steel, material grade A2-50

Stainless steel, material grade A2-70

Note: The T-head bolts used for Halfen channels must show the manufacturers marking H or HALFEN. The use of any other T-head bolt is not recommended.

Selection of Halfen T-head bolts to fit to the Halfen channel

Halfen channels HTA or HZA and the corresponding Halfen T-head bolts HS, HZS, HSR, profile dimensions in mm. Also applicable for Halfen framing channels HM and HL accordingly, see also catalogue MT.

HTA 72/48

HTA 55/42

HTA 52/34

HTA 50/30

HTA 40/22

HZA 38/23

HZA 29/20

HZA 41/22

72

55
48

52

50 34 30

40 22

38 23

29 20

41 21 22
HZS 41/22

33

26.5

42

22

22

Characteristic grooves

18

18

14

HZS 38/23 HS 72/48 HS 50/30 HS 40/22

HZS 29/20

HTA 72/49

HTA 54/33

HTA 49/30

HTA 40/25

HTA 38/17

HTA 28/15

Framing channel

72

54
49

Instead of type HS also Halfen bolts type HSR with nibs can be used. Toothed head

49

40 30 25

HM 20/12

38 17

28 15

33

20 12

33

22

22

18

18

12

10

Note: always use Halfen T-head bolts in combination with the hexagonal nuts, which are supplied together with the bolts.

HS 72/48

HS 50/30

HS 40/22

HS 38/17

HS 28/15

HS 20/12

Installation Guidance

for Halfen T-head bolts HS, HZS, HSR in Halfen channels HTA or HZA

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Removing the foam filler from the Halfen channel after striking the formwork
Fig. 1: Polystyrene bead filler: use an appropriate tool (e.g. carpenters hammer, hook with flat tip, screwdriver or similar). Fig 2: Easy strip (combi) filler: catch the strip at one end by hand and pull it out with the aid of a tool, e.g. a screw driver.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fixing the Halfen T-head bolt to the Halfen channel

Fig. 3: The Halfen T-head bolt can be inserted into the channel slot at any point along the channel length. After a 90 turn clockwise, the T-head of the bolt locks into position to enable the nut to be tightened. Halfen T-head bolts must not be positioned in the overhang beyond the last anchor at the channel ends. The channel overhang is min. 35 mm from the last anchor, and the positions of the anchors (when bolt anchors) can be clearly seen through the channel slot. After fixing: check the correct engagement of the T-head bolt: the slot on the shank end of the bolt must be perpendicular to the channel longitudinal axis. Fig. 4: If the face of the channel is recessed due to concrete vibration, then tightening the T-head bolts may bend the channel lips. If a problem occurs it may be necessary to pack the lips of the channel as shown in Fig. 4. In extreme cases it may also be necessary for the job engineer to check for bending in the bolt shank. Fig. 5: Washers should always be used under the nut, as described by the job engineer. For guidance: - over component with drilled hole - normal form A washer over component with punched slot - heavy plate washer. nut direct to channel lips (see fig. 5) - heavy plate washer.

Fig. 3

Insert the T-head bolt and turn clockwise by 90

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Shimming to a recessed Halfen channel

Washer between nut and channel face

Fig. 6: Tighten the hex nut. Torque is not normally checked as normal site workmanship is acceptable. If torque settings are required, please see Table 2.

Fig. 6

Table 2: Recommended torques for Halfen T-head bolts [Nm]

Strength/ material grade

Recommended tightening torque [Nm] for bolt diameter:

M 6 M 8 M10 M12 25 (40) 70 M16 60 (70) 110 M20 M24 120 300 200 400 M27 M30 300 300

4.6 A2-50/70 A4-50/70 8.8

3 -

8 -

15 48

Values in ( ) are for Halfen bolts HZS. On request

U - 102 - 11/03

Fixing the Halfen T-head bolt by tightening the hexagonal nut using a torque wrench

Halfen Limited Humphrys Road Woodside Estate Dunstable LU5 4TP Tel: 08705 316 300 Fax: 08705 316 304 Email: info@halfen.co.uk Web: www.halfen.co.uk