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HA
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Introduction
Halfen channels are a range of rolled steel Halfen cast-in channels – typical installations and some possible applications
profiles designed to provide secure fixings into
concrete. The channels are rectangular in
section and bonded to the concrete by
anchors. Each channel is complemented by
matching T-head bolts.
Size range
This guide includes the full selection of Halfen
channel sizes, shown in load ranges on
separate page spreads. T-head bolts are
available in a choice of diameters and lengths
for each channel size.
Range of types/sizes
A wide choice of channel sizes is available in
both hot rolled and cold formed material to
suit a variety of load conditions, for example:
single point loads from 3.5 kN (using M10
bolts) to 32 kN (using M30 T-head bolts).
Channel anchor Cold formed Halfen
positioned in channel filled with
Channels are also manufactured with toothed reinforcement cage polystyrene to exclude
concrete during casting
lips for M16 and M12 T-head bolts and
longitudinal loads of up to 12 kN.
Applications
Halfen channels are suitable for all types of
construction fixing applications, such as the
flexible positioning of mechanical services,
lift guides or structural fixings for major
components such as pre-cast panels and
curtain walling.
Metal deck
Halfen channels are also ideal for use in
conjunction with metal decks, where slabs are
thin and perimeter fixings are required.
Allowable
longitudinal
load
Pull-out load Transverse shear load Resultant load Typical section through
longitudinal application.
individual channel pages.) threaded rod, is preferred, back nuts or M30 400 –
locking plates sized to suit every channel are M27 300 500
Concrete grade/reinforcement M 24 200 500
available.
The load data tables in this guide assume M20 120 300
channel cast in reinforced concrete Grade C35 Locking plates are also face-entered into the M16 60 150
or better. Channel anchors must always be channel after the concrete has set. M12 25 70
positioned within the reinforcement cage, not M10 15 30
The torque data for Grade 4.6 or stainless steel
in the concrete cover. (The cage could be two M8 8 –
bolts, as shown alongside, should be used.
layers of mesh. For details, please consult M6 3 –
Halfen Limited.) Washers M16 toothed 70 70
M12 toothed 25 70
T-head bolts If nuts are clamped tight to the lips of the
channel, then plate washers are required to * Grade 8.8 bolts should normally only be used in
Normally, fixings to Halfen channels are by
bridge the slot. Plate washers are also hot rolled channels.
drop forged T-head bolts, face-entered into For Grade 8.8 bolts in circular holes use hardened
required, if the component is slotted.
the channel after the concrete has set. The washers.
For Grade 8.8 bolts in slots use plate washers plus
projecting bolt has a cross mark on the end of Standard stock washers are shown below. For hardened washers.
the shank so that the correct engagement of dimensions, please consult Halfen Limited.
the T-head in the channel lips can be clearly Fixing to formwork
seen. (For bolt details see product data pages.) Channels are manufactured with standard
Ordinary Halfen Spring washers, Square plate
washers, washers, plated, hdg or washers, plated, holes in the back and are normally fixed with
The allowable load capacity of a fixing plated, hdg plated or stainless hdg or stainless nails (see details on page 29).
depends on the channel and the anchor or stainless stainless
(Form A) (over-size)
spacing. The T-head bolt is rarely critical, as its
capacity normally exceeds that of the rolled
profile. Small diameter bolts in large channels
t t t t
should be checked using the following table.
D D D L
Halfen hot rolled channels for Halfen cold formed channels for Halfen channels with toothed lips for
dynamic loads static loads longitudinal loads
33
48
49 HTA 49/30
34
Page 12
52 HTA 52/34
Page 12 23
25
HTA 40/25 38 HZA 38/23
40
and 40/23 Page 18
30
Page 14
50 20
HTA 50/30 17
29
HZA 29/20
Page 12 38 HTA 38/17
Page 18
Page 16
22
22 15
41 HZA 41/22
40 HTA 40/22 28 HTA 28/15
Page 18
Page 14 Page 16
Hot rolled or cold formed Stainless steel bolts are available in Grade A2 Channel fabrications
Halfen channels are manufactured by both (304), which is suitable for most applications. 1) Spaced assemblies
processes. Hot rolled channels are better for They are also available in High Grade A4 Where double or multiple fixings are required
dynamic loads, because the material has no (316), if required for onerous conditions. at known centres, channels can be welded to
locked-in stress. Cold formed channels are Halfen manufacture two strength property spacer straps, as shown below. The straps
ideal for static loads and for economy. classes, 50 and 70. If details are required, keep the channels parallel and accurately
please contact Halfen Limited. spaced along their length.
Channels
Specifying stainless steel – general note
Channels are rolled from mild steel (i.e. carbon The spacer straps can be extended, as shown,
steel) Grade S 235 or S 275 and are finished If the grade of stainless steel is not specified to butt with an adjacent formwork face, and
hot dip galvanised (hdg) to BS EN ISO 1461. on the order, then Grade A2 (304) will act as a simple setting-out guide. The use of
Some channels for mechanical services are normally be supplied, where available. spaced assemblies offers a significant
normally pre-galvanised to BS EN 10142 reduction in setting-out time on site.
Anchors
Z275.
Halfen channels are rectangular profiles with 2) Corners
Channels are also rolled in austenitic stainless anchors to provide bond to the concrete. Channels can be easily fabricated to suit
steel, and most are available in two grades, A2 Halfen design and supply the anchors fixed to corners, see below. (Smaller channels may be
and A4. the backs of the channels. Channel profiles are folded; larger channels are welded.)
kept in stock with anchors ready fitted and
Grade A2 (1.4301) approximates to UK 3) Curves
finished.
Standard 304: it has good resistance to Channels can be easily curved to an internal or
corrosion in all but the most aggressive Anchor spacing
external radius (lips inward or lips outward).
atmospheres, and is the industry standard for Anchors on standard stock long lengths are
building fixings and assemblies. attached at 250 mm maximum centres. On Curves on elevation, such as brick arch details,
standard stock short lengths the anchors are require special care. Please consult Halfen
For some applications the higher grade fixed at the centres shown on page 7. On Limited.
stainless steel may be required: Grade A4 special stock short lengths the anchors can be
(1.4571/1.4401) approximates to UK set out by Halfen to dimensions agreed with
Standard 316. It contains molybdenum which the customer. Note: the normal maximum
gives the surface greater resistance to surface spacing between anchors is 250 mm.
pitting/staining and is therefore more suitable
for use where components are to be polished Anchor design/variations
or used in an aggressive atmosphere. In most cases the anchors supplied are the
However, a marine environment may require ‘bolt’ type, which is fixed to the channel
special consideration. during manufacture by an automated process.
For full details of steel grades, if required, Channel pair (4-bolt connection) fabricated by Halfen to order.
For some purpose-made lengths or
please contact Halfen Limited. fabrications, where ‘bolt’ anchors cannot be
used, ‘I’ anchors or ‘wave’ anchors can be
T-head bolts
supplied, see illustrations below.
Halfen bolts are drop-forged so that the
T-head and the shank are formed in one. They (Where V-shaped or low profile anchors are
are made in either carbon steel or stainless required, see examples on page 28.)
steel. Carbon steel bolts are normally finished
bright zinc plated (bzp) to provide a 12 micron
zinc coating to BS 3382: Part 2: 1961. Some
Corner fabricated unit
bolts are available in a higher grade special
coating, please consult Halfen Limited. Bolts
available hot dip spun galvanised (hdg) to
BS EN ISO 1461 are shown in the tables, but
the whole range can be hot dip spun ‘I’ anchor and ‘wave’ anchor
galvanised to order, subject to shank diameter.
Carbon steel grades are either 4.6 or 8.8.
In addition to two standard rolled stock Short cut lengths are particularly useful for Where required, short lengths are also
lengths, Halfen supply standard cut long bolt pairs, near edges and for fixings such as available up to 550 mm as standard specials,
lengths from 1050 mm, in (multiples of pre-cast panels and curtain walling. with additional anchors as shown below. For
250 mm) plus 50 mm (for both mild steel and further information, please contact Halfen
stainless steel). Short lengths are available up to 800 mm as Limited.
standard stock (with anchor numbers and
centres as shown below). Note: any mention of standard lengths is for guidance
only, channels can be manufactured to fit any detail,
please ask.
Standard rolled stock Anchor No of Standard stock Anchor No of Standard special Anchor No of
lengths (mm) centres* (mm) anchors lengths (mm) centres (mm) anchors lengths (mm) centres (mm) anchors
3) Purpose-made lengths
Other short lengths are available to order (with anchor positioning to suit the job requirements).
Please consult Halfen Limited.
This summary chart shows the allowable loads For the purposes of this guide a long length of A pair of channels can be designed close
for the main channel types in a basic, channel is taken to be any length over together, see illustration opposite. Halfen will
at-a-glance format. Details are given for the 550 mm. Channels are assumed to have single fabricate the assembly as a pair, if required.
most common bolt sizes, M12 to M24. For a T-head bolts at nominal 250 mm centres.
Four-bolt connection
full material description of both channels and
Short lengths of channel/channel with two anchors Because channels can be fixed close together,
bolts, see page 6. Full data for all channel and
A typical channel 150 mm long is assumed to they are ideal for four-bolt fixing, i.e. two
bolt sizes are given on pages 10 to 19.
have two anchors and a single T-head bolt pairs of bolts. These can be safely fixed close
Edge distance working at the allowable load. If required, this together, see illustration opposite.
This chart gives the most advantageous load can also be spread over two bolts.
Dynamic loads
situation for designers, i.e. channel cast in at a
Channels with 3 or 4 anchors Halfen hot-rolled cast-in channels are suitable
minimal edge distance, in reinforced concrete.
A typical channel 350 to 450 mm long is for supporting high dynamic loads. The chart
Optimum selections
assumed to have 3 or 4 anchors and two below gives examples of the stress cycles (N)
In this and the following charts the optimum bolts, in which case each bolt can be worked and loads that can be achieved. For further
combinations of channel and bolt are up to the allowable loads shown. details, please consult Halfen Limited.
highlighted in red for quick selection of
preferred specifications.
T-head bolt Channel Details Dynamic range Channel material T-head bolt material
diameter size anchor process page no. ∆F (kN) carbon carbon stainless
Carbon steel only steel steel steel
N = 2 × 106 4.6 8.8
Fmax
∆F
Fmin
Notes:
Optimum channel/bolt combinations are highlighted in red.
hdg = hot dip galvanised
For longitudinal loads, see Halfen toothed channel, page 18. For metal deck details, see page 20.
aa
Single bolt – short length
Long length – with
typical bolt spacing
100 mm
ae
150 mm
Min. slab
ar
thickness CL
CL
aa
Bolt pair – three anchors –
with typical bolt spacing CL
100 mm
T-head bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Allowable spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter size (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) Channel spacing – min. dimensions Extreme bolt Min. slab
Long length Short channel with bolt pair Normal pair Parallel edge* End edge position thickness
or single bolt 3-anchor 4-anchor aa ar ae eb
250 150 150 125 125 125 eb
ar
ae
aa
250 250 150 100
Notes:
* Parallel edge – two dimensions are given: the first applies to pull-out loads, the second (in brackets) applies to transverse shear loads.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
Minimum slab thickness assumes standard anchor length. For short anchors, please consult Halfen Limited.
For 3 or 4 bolts on a short length of channel, please consult Halfen Limited.
M24 50, 75, 100, 150, 200 75, 100, 150 50, 100
Notes
Mild steel bolts are available in two finishes: bright zinc plated (bzp) and hot dip galvanised (hdg). In the above table availability is shown as follows:
bold = bright zinc plated or hot dip galvanised plain = bright zinc plated only italic = hot dip galvanised only
HS = standard head; HSR = nibbed head (grade 8.8 only)
All bolts are supplied with hexagonal nuts. T-head width: 58 mm.
For fixing applications using threaded rod or studding, locking plates are
Order code for carbon steel T-head bolts HA
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available in carbon steel bright zinc plated (bzp) only. The locking plates
HS 72/48 hdg 4.6 M24 100 are face-entered into the lips of the channel.
All stainless steel bolts in this group are strength grade 50.
Bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Minimum spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter profile (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) (longitudinal loads) Channel spacing Extreme bolt position/
(HTA) Long length Short channel with bolt pair Single bolt Normal pair Parallel edge* End edge min. cut edge distance
or single bolt 3-anchor 4-anchor 4.6 and 8.8 aa ar ae eb ec
250 150 150 125 125 125 stainless eb
ar ec
ae
aa
250 250 150 100
M27 72/48 32.0 54.0 64.0 6.25 12.5 200 150 (200) 90 40 30
M24 72/48 32.0 54.0 64.0 4.25 12.5 200 130 (200) 90 40 30
Notes:
* Parallel edge – two dimensions are given: the first applies to pull-out loads, the second (in brackets) applies to transverse shear loads.
Optimum channel/bolt combinations are highlighted in red.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
For applications using 3 or 4 bolts in a short length of HTA channel, please consult Halfen Limited.
The channels on this page have smooth lips. For toothed channels, see page 18. For suggested torque values, see page 4.
The group
Min. concrete thickness
All the channels shown on this page use the
Cover 119 34
same T-head bolt, which is available in
11.5 diameters M10 to M20 and in the range of
4
Bolt length
lengths shown opposite.
Materials
HTA 54/33
cold formed channel
The channels are available in carbon steel hot
Min. concrete thickness
dip galvanised (hdg) and stainless steel.
Cover 60 30
Edge distances and spacing
8
2.75 Channels are particularly efficient when fixed
Bolt length close to edges and close to each other, see the
dimensions in the table opposite.
Bolt length
M20 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300 45, 60, 80, 100, 150 45, 60, 75 45, 55, 75, 100, 125, 150
M16 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300 40, 60, 80, 100 40, 60 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 150
M12 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 45, 60, 80 30, 40, 50, 100
Notes
Mild steel bolts are available in two finishes: bright zinc plated (bzp) and hot dip galvanised (hdg). In the above table availability is shown as follows:
bold = bright zinc plated or hot dip galvanised plain = bright zinc plated only italic = hot dip galvanised only
HS = standard head; HSR = nibbed head (grade 8.8 only)
All bolts are supplied with hexagonal nuts. T-head width: 41 mm.
Examples T-head bolt Locking plates
Bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Minimum spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter profile (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) (longitudinal loads) Channel spacing Extreme bolt position/
(HTA) Long length Short channel with bolt pair Single bolt Normal pair Parallel edge* End edge min. cut edge distance
or single bolt 3-anchor 4-anchor 4.6 and 8.8 aa ar ae eb ec
250 150 150 125 125 125 stainless eb
ar ec
ae
aa
250 250 150 100
M20 52/34 25.0 40.0 50.0 3.3 10.5 150 100 (150) 75 30 25
54/33 25.0 40.0 50.0 3.3 – 150 100 (150) 75 30 25
50/30 12.5 22.0 25.0 3.3 8.0 125 85 (110) 60 25 20
49/30 12.5 22.0 25.0 3.3 – 125 85 (110) 60 25 20
M16 52/34 17.3 34.6 34.6 2.5 8.0 130 100 (130) 60 30 25
54/33 17.3 34.6 34.6 2.5 – 130 100 (130) 60 30 25
50/30 12.5 22.0 25.0 2.5 6.0 125 85 (110) 60 25 20
49/30 12.5 22.0 25.0 2.5 – 125 85 (110) 60 25 20
Notes:
* Parallel edge – two dimensions are given: the first applies to pull-out loads, the second (in brackets) applies to transverse shear loads.
Optimum channel/bolt combinations are highlighted in red.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
For applications using 3 or 4 bolts in a short length of HTA channel, please consult Halfen Limited.
The channels on this page have smooth lips. For toothed channels, see page 18. For suggested torque values, see page 4.
The group
Longitudinal loads
M16 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300 60, 80 40, 60 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200
M12 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 45, 60, 80, 100 30, 40, 50, 80, 100, 150
M10 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100 30, 40, 50
Notes
Mild steel bolts are available in two finishes: bright zinc plated (bzp) and hot dip galvanised (hdg). In the above table availability is shown as follows:
bold = bright zinc plated or hot dip galvanised plain = bright zinc plated only italic = hot dip galvanised only
HS = standard head; HSR = nibbed head (grade 8.8 only)
All bolts are supplied with hexagonal nuts. T-head width: 32.5 mm.
Examples T-head bolt Locking plates
available in both carbon steel bzp and stainless steel. The locking plates
HS 40/22 bzp 4.6 M12 100 are face-entered into the lips of the channel.
All stainless steel bolts in this group are strength grade 50. * Not available in stainless steel.
Bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Minimum spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter profile (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) (longitudinal loads) Channel spacing Extreme bolt position/
(HTA) Long length Short channel with bolt pair Single bolt Normal pair Parallel edge* End edge min. cut edge distance
or single bolt 3-anchor 4-anchor 4.6 and 8.8 aa ar ae eb ec
250 150 150 125 125 125 stainless eb
ar ec
ae
aa
250 250 150 100
Notes:
* Parallel edge – two dimensions are given: the first applies to pull-out loads, the second (in brackets) applies to transverse shear loads.
Optimum channel/bolt combinations are highlighted in red.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
For applications using 3 or 4 bolts in a short length of HTA channel, please consult Halfen Limited.
The channels on this page have smooth lips. For toothed channels, see page 18.
For suggested torque values, see page 4.
Longitudinal loads
Order code for cast-in channels Standard stock Anchor No of The channels are available in two standard
short lengths (mm) centres (mm) anchors rolled lengths, 3050 and 6070 mm. Any
HTA 38/17 hdg 550 5 length formed of (multiples of 250 mm) +
100 60 2 50 mm can be cut to order. For common
type size material/ length Number of
(mm) finish (mm) anchors* 150 100 2 applications standard stock short lengths of
200 150 2 channel are available in the lengths shown in
Note
* Number of anchors need only be stated for standard 250 200 2 the adjacent table, left.
special short lengths, as required to achieve the load 300 250 2
data quoted in the table opposite. 350 150 3 Brick ties
38/17 M16 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 60 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200 30, 40, 50
M12 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 70 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200 30, 40, 50
M10 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150 30, 40, 50, 60
M10 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 40 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 20, 25, 30, 40, 50
M8 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150 30 30
Notes
Mild steel bolts are available in two finishes: bright zinc plated (bzp) and hot dip galvanised (hdg). In the above table availability is shown as follows:
bold = bright zinc plated or hot dip galvanised plain = bright zinc plated only italic = hot dip galvanised only
HS = standard head; HSR = nibbed head (grade 8.8 only)
All bolts are supplied with hexagonal nuts. T-head widths: 38/17 = 30.5 mm; 28/15 = 22.5 mm.
Examples T-head bolts Locking plates
Order code for carbon steel T-head bolts For fixing applications using threaded rod or studding, locking plates are
H
A
LF 4.
EN 6
available in both carbon steel bzp and stainless steel. The locking plates
HS 38/17 bzp 4.6 M12 100 are face-entered into the lips of the channel.
bolt size finish strength diameter length
prefix (mm) grade* (mm) Locking plates
Rod/stud Allowable loads (kN) for locking plates
38/17
* Strength grade 4.6 will be supplied unless stated diameter Light duty Light duty
otherwise. Type GWP 38/17 Type GWP 28/15
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Bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Minimum spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter profile (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) (longitudinal loads) Channel spacing Extreme bolt position/
(HTA) Long length Short channel with bolt pair Single bolt Normal pair Parallel edge* End edge min. cut edge distance
or single bolt 3-anchor 4-anchor 4.6 and 8.8 aa ar ae eb ec
250 150 150 125 125 125 stainless eb
ar ec
ae
aa
250 250 150 100
Notes:
* Parallel edge – two dimensions are given: the first applies to pull-out loads, the second (in brackets) applies to transverse shear loads.
Allowable loads on M12 bolts in 28/15 channel are as for M10 bolts.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
For applications using 3 or 4 bolts in a short length of HTA channel, please consult Halfen Limited.
The channels on this page have smooth lips. For toothed channels, see page 18.
For suggested torque values, see page 4.
75 min 60 min
50 min
73 23 51 21
41
60 20
20 10 38 18 16 8 22
16 8 29 14
75 min
The longitudinal group Pull-out and transverse shear loads Available channel lengths
The channels shown on this page are a range The allowable single bolt loads in pull-out and The channels are available in two standard
of three different sizes, all with toothed lips transverse shear range from 8 to 12 kN, see rolled lengths, 3050 and 6070 mm. Any
and specially designed to take longitudinal the table opposite. Any resultant load must length formed of (multiples of 250 mm) +
loads. Channels HZA 38/23 and HZA 29/20 not exceed the allowable pull-out load. 50 mm can be cut to order. For standard stock
are manufactured from hot rolled carbon steel. short lengths of channel see page 7.
Materials
Channel HZA 41/22 is cold formed.
Channel 38/23 is hot rolled in both carbon
Longitudinal loads Order code for cast-in channels
steel and stainless steel.
The longitudinal loads allowable on the teeth Channel 29/20 is hot rolled in carbon steel
HZA 38/23 hdg 550 5
of the channels are shown in the table only.
type size material/ length Number of
opposite; they range from 5.5 to 12 kN. Two Channel 41/22 is cold formed in carbon steel (mm) finish (mm) anchors*
bolts may be fixed close together in the and stainless steel.
Note
channel to double the longitudinal load
Edge distances and spacing * Number of anchors need only be stated for standard
(provided the resultant does not exceed the special short lengths, as required to achieve the load
pull-out load). Channels are particularly efficient when fixed data quoted in the table opposite.
close to edges and close to each other, see the
dimensions in the table opposite.
38/23 M16 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300 60
M12 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300
29/20 M12 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300
Notes
Carbon steel bolts for channels 38/23 and 29/20 are finished bright zinc plated (bzp) with a special coating.
Carbon steel bolts for channel 41/22 are finished hot dip galvanised (hdg).
All bolts are supplied with hexagonal nuts.
HZS 38/23 hdg 8.8 M16 100 HZS 41/22 stainless A2 M12 50
bolt size finish strength diameter length bolt size material quality* diameter length
prefix (mm) grade (mm) prefix (mm) (mm)
Channel
* Quality A2 will be supplied unless stated otherwise. HZA 38/23 HZA 29/20 HZA 41/22 HZA 41/22
All stainless steel bolts in this group are strength grade 50. only
Bolt Channel Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (kN) Minimum spacing in reinforced concrete (mm)
diameter profile (pull-out, transverse shear or resultant loads) (longitudinal loads) Channel spacing
(HZA) Long length Short channel with bolt pair Long length Bolt pair Normal pair Parallel edge End edge
or single bolt 3-anchor or single bolt 2-anchor* 3-anchor* aa ar ae
250 150 150
150 aa ar
250 250
ae
Notes:
* Subject to check on resultant load.
Allowable loads quoted are after application of a Safety Factor of approximately 2.5 on test in reinforced concrete.
For extreme bolt positions and minimum cut edge distances, please consult Halfen Limited.
Two bolts on the same channel taking longitudinal loads can be as little as 50 mm apart; please consult Halfen Limited.
For suggested torque values, see page 4.
Concrete cast on metal decking is commonly A top of slab fixing normally consists of a
only 130 mm thick, and the mix is generally short length of channel, 350 mm long, for
lightweight (e.g. Lytag). two T-head bolts.
The channel has the same load capacity Ideally, the distance from the centre line of the To achieve high loads at the minimum
whether the deck is bearing on the beam or channel to the edge of the deck (dimension ‘c’ dimension from the edge of the slab to the
parallel to the beam, as shown below. below) will be not less than 100 mm (but centre of the channel (dimension ‘c’ below)
75 mm is possible, subject to discussion). The the Halfen channel must be positioned within
In deck-bearing applications, the deck may steel beam should be positioned so that the the reinforcement cage so that the anchors
stop at the beam or continue to the edge deck cantilever is kept to a minimum. cannot be pulled out of the concrete. Local
trim, i.e. the edge trim may be fixed either to bobs and links are normally sufficient to
the structure or to the deck. c achieve this.
Cantilever
kept to a
minimum
Propping
Setting-out
Concrete grade
Edge distance
The concrete density should be minimum
1900 kg and strength minimum C 35.
Deck-parallel
Alternative Skis
‘Ski’ assemblies are formed of standard Halfen deck specified. Halfen ‘Ski’ assemblies should be specified as
channel, and can be made to suit any project shown below:
Bedding level
dimensions. The light strap that forms the
Casting level
spreader is not structural, but ensures the
correct spacing of the channels and allows Order code for ‘Ski’ assemblies
Channels can be cast in close together or close For high loads two parallel
to columns without any loss of load capacity. channels can be used at close
Halfen are pleased to advise on project centres. It is possible to use
drawings. parallel channels at 100 mm
centres, and hence cleat
An example of a setting out plan around dimensions are kept to a
columns is shown below. minimum. Halfen will prepare
working drawings for channel
At the external corner two channels may be
pairs for individual jobs.
welded together, as shown, so that two bolts
can be fixed close to the corner. Channel can For pre-cast panel support,
also be set out at 45° across the corner. ideally the structure should be
Channels can be ordered with anchors in any positioned directly below the
position to suit the reinforcement cage. cleat, i.e. metal deck cantilevers
80 350 are best avoided.
Pre-cast panel support/restraint detail
25
25
Pre-cast panel restraint detail
Channel 350 long
with 3 anchors
Pourstop
Normally the smaller Halfen channels are used The edge trim material is pre-galvanised mild
for edge fixing. The typical maximum steel Z275. The cast-in channels may be either
Installing Halfen channel in the edge of the
allowable load per bolt at 200 mm nominal carbon steel hot dip galvanised or stainless
slab can be carried out by using the traditional
centres is 7 kN. The most common channel steel, depending on the application and the
steel edge trim manufactured by Halfen, with
sizes (Code HPS – K) are shown below. The environment. T-head bolts may be either
the channel already installed in the trim. This
anchors on the back of the channel are electro-plated, hot dip spun galvanised or
is called Pourstop. The Halfen channel is
normally fixed at 200 mm nominal centres for stainless steel. For material specifications, see
continuous in the edge trim, which is normally
this edge detail (e.g. a channel 3 m long page 6.
manufactured and supplied in 3 metre lengths
would have 15 anchors). Care should be taken
for butting together on site and fixing around How to specify
to ensure that the larger channels 50/30 and
the perimeter of the building. The last infill The vertical edge of the trim will be folded by
49/30 fit under the top reinforcement. These
piece in any bay can be easily cut to length on Halfen to suit the overall slab thickness. The
channels may only fit in deeper decks.
site. return leg can also be made to order to suit
the design dimension from the vertical edge of
Attaching the channel to the edge trim on site
Channel Bolt Allowable the trim to the edge of the deck: see Pourstop
is not recommended.
profile diameter loads (kN)* order code below:
Channel casting level
HPS 50/30 K M12 or M16 10.0
Order code for Pourstop assemblies
Channel can be fixed in the edge trim at any
HPS 49/30 K M12 or M16 10.0
level (dimension ‘d’), provided that the
HPS 40/22 K M12 or M16 8.0 HPS 40/25 hdg 3000 (53) 130 200
anchors are within the reinforcement cage,
HPS 40/25 K M12 or M16 8.0
but is normally set as high as possible so that type channel channel channel channel overall return
HPS 38/17 K M12 or M16 7.0 size material/ length* c/l from slab leg
any component bolted to the channel has
HPS 28/15 K M10 3.5 (mm) finish (mm) top of thick- (mm)
effective heel bearing. slab (mm) ness
*Allowable loads in reinforced concrete (pull-out, (dim. ‘d’) (mm)
transverse shear or resultant loads): continuous
channel with anchors at 200 mm centres (code K) * Normally only 3.0 metre lengths are manufactured.
bolts at minimum 225 mm centres. For other lengths please consult Halfen Limited.
The channel has the same load capacity Channel is normally cast as high as possible, When using Pourstop, the edge detail should
whether the deck is bearing on the beam or to achieve the maximum possible heel bearing be carefully designed. Halfen are always ready
parallel to the beam, as shown below. for any component bolted to it. Halfen will to discuss specific application details, but the
agree the dimension on a job basis, having main points to consider are as follows:
In deck-bearing applications, the deck may regard to the load applied and the production
stop at the beam or it may cantilever, but it method. Dimension ‘d’ = casting level of
must always stop short of the edge trim so channel from top of slab
that there is a solid concrete edge in all cases.
Ideally, the cantilever should be kept to a The return leg of the Pourstop can be any
minimum. If the cantilever is large, the dimension to suit the fixing conditions shown
Pourstop may need to be propped: above.
1) for the temporary wet condition
Applications for edge fixings
2) for the final load-bearing condition.
Normally, edge fixings are continuous
If propping is required, this is normally channels for bolts at regular centres around
designed by others. the building perimeter. Brick or masonry
support is the most common application, but
See also under ‘Cantilevers’.
channels are also ideal for fixing lift guides or
mechanical services in riser shafts.
Halfen channel anchors Typical details Normal Halfen Pourstop is adequate to take
All Halfen channels for casting into concrete Halfen channel the load of the wet concrete in the minimum
Halfen anchor cantilever condition. For advice on stiffness for
have anchors swaged or welded to the back.
Restraint strap
The deck bearing must be kept clear of the larger cantilevers, please consult Halfen Limited.
Void closer Shear stud
anchor zone, so that the anchors are
The Pourstop restraint straps are fixed back to
surrounded by concrete, and any bracket or
the ribs by self-tapping screws at
component subsequently fixed to the channel
approximately 600 mm centres.
will have effective heel bearing. See the
illustration and table below: With its high strength and adjustability in a
thin edge, the Halfen Pourstop System offers
many advantages to the concrete contractor
Pourstop
fixed to deck
and the following trades. Use over many years
1 has shown that the detail can be used
effectively following the guidance given
above, with minimal disruption to normal
2 trade practice.
Setting-out plan
Concrete grade
Deck-parallel
The concrete density should be minimum Standard
3.0 m
1900 kg and strength minimum C 35. For the above fixing details a minimum length
of Pourstop
cantilever is preferable. The detail should also
be designed to allow the most convenient use
of self-tapping screws. The self-tapping screws
holding the edge trim to the deck will
normally be at 300 mm centres. The fixing
contractor should note, when writing his
method statement, that the encapsulated
Halfen channel increases the weight of the
edge trim. (Also, the self-tapping screws fixing
the edge trim to the deck will be of a different Site-applied anchor
design from those fixing the edge trim to the Cut
structural beam.) length
of
Pourstop
The most common applications for Halfen For point fixing of curtain wall mullions a Halfen will design deep edge trim/Pourstop
Pourstop in the edge of metal deck are: short cut length of channel may be needed in details to suit specific conditions.
the edge trim. The normal detail is a 350 mm
1) brickwork support: Pourstop provides a length of Pourstop, which is set out on site to
fixing for brick support systems above butt up against traditional edge trim. For
horizontal soft joints. (An example of bracket details, please consult Halfen Limited.
type HMA is shown below; solid concrete
behind the edge trim is essential, as shown.)
Solid
concrete
Toothed channel
Variations
Wing anchors are available for low profile For an economical fixing similar to a socket All channels have bolt anchors as standard,
details, e.g. where a channel is located in the but giving ±15 mm adjustment on an M16 applied by an automated process.
concrete casing of a steel beam. The channel bolt, Halfen channel 49/30 is available in an
load capacity is reduced; please consult Halfen 80 mm length with a single anchor. For standard specials and channel fabrications
Limited for further information. the welded anchors may be either hot rolled
‘I’ or ‘wave’ anchors, as shown below.
72/48 125 50
52/34 125 40
Reinforcement anchor
slabs. Channel may be continuous or short a building. The last channel in any bay may
41/22 (HZA) ✓
lengths at node points. This anchor takes the have a cantilever, which can be finished with
full allowable load for each channel size up to a site-applied end anchor (type ANK-E), as 38/23 (HZA) ✓
40/22 ✓
38/17 ✓
28/15 ✓
For a typical four-bolt connection channels For large adjustments on threaded rod or for Halfen channels are normally fixed by nailing
can be welded in pairs at the factory prior to differential movement Halfen supply captive directly to the formwork.
galvanising, or supplied in stainless steel. locking plates, which are end-entered into the
channel and packed in polystyrene before Alternatively, the formwork may be drilled and
dispatch. Once the concrete is cast the captive the channel fixed using small diameter
locking plate cannot be removed. Thread threaded rod, typically M6, and a locking
diameters are normally M12 or M16 and plate. The use of locking plates may ease
channel sizes are normally 49/30, 40/25 or striking of the formwork.
38/17.
For steel formwork, magnets are available.
Pre-cast application
● channel allows for differential movement
● long studding simplifies in/out adjustment.
Nail fixing
Fabricated corner
Magnet fixing
T-head bolts
Refurbishment application Filler
The T-head bolts are inserted into the channel
at any point along the length after the ● channel allows for differential movement To keep laitance out of the channel during
concrete is cast. ● resin anchor inserted into existing wall casting a filler is required. Normally,
● captive locking plate in channel polystyrene is used, but Combi foam strip filler
Short anchors: bolt anchors is also available to order.
● cast-in channel in new concrete.
For thin concrete units bolt anchors are
available with shorter dimensions to suit the
following channels:
HTA–V 40/25
HTA–V 40/22
HTA–V 38/17
HZA–V 41/22
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33 8
Channel profiles – availability (shown thus: ●) (For load data see table opposite)
Channel Plain back (HM), Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Stainless steel
type slotted back (HL) black/ hot dip galv. pre-galv.
or toothed (-Z-) plain oiled
140N/mm2. HL ● ● – ●
28/28 HM ● ● ● ●
Channels welded back-to-back HL ● ● ● ●
X X L (mm)
Section Maximum
Y
Mass area Ixx Zxx Iyy Zyy Load W
(kg/m) (cm2) (cm4) (cm3) (cm4) (cm3) L = <150 L= 250 L = 500 L = 750
72/48 HM 8.82 11.23 34.99 14.33 83.07 23.08 27.0 27.0 20.0 13.3
52/34 HM 4.96 6.32 9.42 5.49 24.13 9.19 20.0 15.37 7.69 5.12
50/30 HM 3.23 4.11 5.23 3.55 14.15 5.78 11.0 9.94 4.97 3.31
40/22 HM 2.12 2.70 2.02 1.65 5.85 2.96 7.0 4.62 2.31 1.54
49/30 HM 3.01 3.82 4.35 2.45 13.95 5.58 10.0 6.86 3.43 2.29
40/25 HM 2.08 2.65 2.05 1.39 6.15 3.07 7.0 3.89 1.95 1.30
38/17 HM 1.77 2.26 0.79 0.78 4.05 2.16 4.0 2.18 1.09 0.73
28/15 HM 1.07 1.37 0.38 0.43 1.42 1.02 2.5 1.20 0.60 0.40
50/40 HM 3.35 4.27 8.66 3.97 15.50 6.33 10.0 10.0 5.56 3.71
41/41 HM/HZM 2.62 3.25 6.91 2.91 9.10 4.41 8.0 8.0 4.07 2.72
41/22 HZM 1.79 2.22 1.16 0.92 5.21 2.52 5.5 2.58 1.29 0.86
36/36 HM 2.19 2.79 4.51 2.18 5.85 3.25 6.0 6.0 3.05 2.03
28/28 HM 1.36 1.73 1.70 1.08 2.01 1.49 3.5 3.0 1.51 1.01
For hot rolled toothed channels (code HZM), see page 18.
Section Y
Mass area Ixx Zxx Iyy Zyy W
(kg/m) (cm2) (cm4) (cm3) (cm4) (cm3) L = 500 L= 750 L = 1000 L = 1500
50/40 HL 3.15 3.73 7.14 3.65 15.36 6.27 5.11 3.41 2.51 1.70
41/41 HL/HZL 2.46 2.98 6.07 2.84 9.16 4.43 3.98 2.65 1.99 1.33
36/36 HL 2.00 2.42 3.65 1.97 5.78 3.21 2.76 1.84 1.38 0.92
28/28 HL 1.22 1.48 1.33 0.95 1.98 1.47 1.33 0.89 0.67 –
28/15 HL 0.86 1.16 0.32 0.40 1.35 0.98 0.56 0.37 – –
W W
W W W
L = 500 L = 1000 L = 1500 L = 500 L = 1000 L = 1500 L = 500 L = 1000 L = 1500
50/40 HL 4.09 2.04 1.36 2.45 1.23 0.82 8.18 4.09 2.73
41/41 HL 3.18 1.59 1.06 1.91 0.95 0.64 6.36 3.18 2.12
36/36 HL 2.21 1.10 0.74 1.32 0.66 0.44 4.41 2.21 1.47
28/28 HL 1.06 0.53 – 0.64 0.32 – 2.13 1.06 –
28/15 HL 0.45 – – 0.27 – – 0.90 – –
Applications
Heavy channel
Fixings for sun screen/walkway with levelling adjustment, and Adjustable fixing to steelwork for curtain wall mullion at column and
also for glazing system with fire stopping. cast-in channel in metal deck flooring for intermediate mullion fixings.
Applications
Pre-cast cladding
Cast-in channel and Halfen Panel Support Fixing type FPA–5, bolted to cast-in channel. Typical support and restraint details
(Pressure pad and reinforced dowel/socket also shown.) for pre-cast concrete pilaster.
Support and restraint details for pre-cast concrete Support and restraint details for reconstituted
spandrel or soffit panel. stone feature band course.
Applications
Curtain walling and windows
Typical cast-in channel support fixing for window mullion on top of spandrel panel,
with alternative fixing position shown on back of panel. (Spandrel panel shown
carried on Halfen parapet corbel type BRA-A, set out and adjusted on HTA channel.)
Typical cast-in channel support fixing for base of glazed unit, also showing stone support using
Halfen BODY-anchor BA and stone restraint using Halfen anchor type UHA.
Possible balcony detail using cast-in channel with HGB anchors for balustrade
and Halfen HIT insulation/reinforcement system at junction with floor slab.
Applications
Masonry fixings
Halfen channels welded to RHS to provide brick support, and channel cast into
insitu slab for brick ties.
Testing
Testing procedures have been developed using
channels cast into concrete, and all Halfen
channel systems have been fully tested. For
details, please consult Halfen Limited.
Quality/service
Halfen are committed to meeting the
requirements of EN ISO 9001: 2000 and
Heavy duty lifting eye operate procedures accordingly.
fixed to soffit with
Halfen cast-in channel
pair and four bolts. The products are also available as part of the
NBS Plus scheme.
The regulations define the minimum health Halfen has produced a ‘white paper’
and safety requirements regarding exposure of explaining in greater detail the issue and its
workers to vibration risk, and are aimed at effects, and also HSE guidance on reducing
minimising the effects of Hand Arm Vibration vibration risks. For copies, please contact
and in particular, Vibration White Finger - the Halfen.
most commonly prescribed disease within the
construction industry under the Industrial
Injuries scheme.
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