GRC FIXINGS

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CONTENTS
Glass Fibre Reinforced
Concrete Fixings 03.1-03

Technical Data 03.1-04

Special Applicatons 03.1-05

GRC Cladding Panel Projects 03.1-07

GRC FIXINGS
GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED
CONCRETE FIXINGS
Glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GRC) is a lightweight, strong and durable material, which is widely used
for cladding panel, rain screen, tunnel wall covering manufacturing or other architectural structures.

GRC Product Ranges

CFS has considerable experience in supplying specialist lifting and fixing details for the GRC industry.
Products are available for lifting, fixing support and restraining GRC. CFS is the dedicated construction
partner for bigHead® who have the following dedicated range for GRC.

What are the benefits of bigHead® designs?

• The unique bigHead® design allows GRC panels to be as thin and light as possible with no additional
material required for fixing the bigHead® “anchors”
• bigHead®’s are inserted into the GRC material during the manufacturing process, removing secondary
fixing processes, saving assembly time and preventing on-site assembly mistakes
• bigHead®’s are discrete, being only visible from one side
• bigHead®’s are corrosion resistant, made of 316 grade stainless steel
• bigHead®’s withstand very high loads
• bigHead® design versatility maximises GRC design freedom without compromising strength or quality

GRC PRODUCTS

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Standard Size Range Technical Data Special Applications

Part No Thread Anchor depths Thickness Tension Shear

SL-FS-ZN-M12 or SL-FS-A4-M12 Cast In Channels
size available (mm)
15mm 0.25kN 0.4kN ETA Stud Anchor
CFS-BH-F2/B32-M6x10 (SS) M6 10
40mm 1.0kN 1.25kN
CFS-BH-F2/B32-M8x10 (SS) M8 10
80mm 1.0kN 1.25kN
CFS-BH-F2/B32-M10x20 (SS) M10 20
For single bigHead® fixings M6 x 10 loads derived with a 4.5:1
Other lengths available to order factor of safety. Users should check that fixing screws used Shallow
SS = available in stainless steel have adequate shear, tension and bending capacity. depth

50mm
150mm
50mm
For use in high load applications please consult CFS. Available with shallow anchors to suit GRC sections
50mm M12 and M16 sizes available
150mm 50mm 150mm

150mm
Flex Anchors Restraint Support Brackets
40mm & Framing Systems
15mm

GRC PRODUCTS
M6 / M8 / M10

Designed and
manufactured to
To accommodate thermal movement of GRC suit your applications

10mm:
Thin sections SL-FS-ZN-M12 or
SL-FS-A4-M12
ETA Stud Anchor

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 Toothed Channel insert for GRC Flat Panels
GRC CLADDING PANEL PROJECTS
12,3 +_ 0,1
1
12,3 +_ 0,1 De-bonding sleeve for
differential movement.

Ø 6 Ø 615 +_ 115 +_ 1
1
De-bonding sleeve for
differential movement.

23,4 +_ 0,5
100 28 100
23,4 +_ 0,5
228
100 28 100
228

Bolt Toothed Bolt

1 1. 28x15 GRC Toothed
Bolt Toothed Bolt
1 Cast in Channel or
28x15 GRC Cast in
2 Channel (without tooth)
2
2 2. De-bonding sleeve for
differential movement.
2 T- Bolts M10x50x60
1
T- Bolts M10x50x60
1

Toothed channel with

GRC PRODUCTS
bonding sleeves cast on
top of the precast panel.

Please consult CFS for loads for your particular application

Toothed channel with

bonding sleeves cast in
the precast panel.

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