Drop-in Achors

[tomcat]

Have just been looking through "NASC TG-4:11"(Achorage Systems For Scaffolds) which states that Drop-in Anchors are no longer acceptable in Brickwork, (Concrete Only) it goes on about using the 14mm Nylon/Plastic inserts and Screw-in Eyebolts and Hook-Fittings (as well as other stuff). Maybe its just me but, i cannot get my head around a plastic plug and eyebolt being as effective as the expanding M16 Drop-in's and Rings...
I've talked to people that have used the Plastic Inserts and they say the are fine and easier to work with..

Any Thoughts??

Regards to all...

 

[HatterScaff]

Hi Tomcat
loads of threads on here about types of ties

and I for one am converted to the plastic plugs

 

[jakdan]

plastic 100% better, easier and cheaper.
progress

 

[philliosmaximus]

Iam converted Tomcat , pull test up to 15KN , cheaper , no setting the anchors with whatever the lads have to hand.

 

[chosen one]

they are the way forward mate a lot less hassel and less damage to the property which you are working on. they do not blow the brickwork either unlike the drop in anchor. very fast when using layher system

 

[VancouverLeedsLondonBoy]

So i don't have to take the bolt out of a double anymore? :laugh:

 

[scaffy]

But they sure are expensive

 

[allan666]

is that your cat in the picture mate