- Types
- FOC, FDTT, FFTC, FWTRC
- Fixing
- Surface
- Lengths
- Up to 3000 mm
Overview
This system joins newly built masonry to an existing vertical structure of steel or concrete and gives it lateral support.
The channel is fixed to the structure. The tie slides vertically in the channel and is embedded in the masonry, giving the necessary restraint. Ties can be supplied with or without rubber sleeves.
ApplicationTying masonry to steel or concrete columns and walls.
Specifications
| Reference | Fixing | Channel size (mm) | Length (mm) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOC | Surface fixing | 24 × 8 | 100/150/300/3000 | Galvanised steel |
| FDTT | Surface fixing | 30 × 25 | 100/150/250 | Galvanised steel |
| FFTC | Surface fixing | 35 × 14 | 100/150/300/3000 | Galvanised steel |
| FWTRC | Surface fixing | 34 × 14 | 100/150/300/3000 | Galvanised steel |
Other sizes available on request.
Source: Expanded Mesh & Metal Products catalogue, page 34 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Installation
Materials and standards
- Manufactured to
- BS EN 845-1:2003 (formerly BS 1243)
- Pre-galvanised steel
- BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991), ASTM A653/A653M
- Stainless steel
- BS EN 10088-2:2005, grades 304, 316, 316L; ASTM A240/A240M
- Standards for wall ties (sheet)Frame cramps, movement ties, strip cavity ties, restraints
- Standards for wall ties (wire)Wire cavity ties
Standards are shown as listed in the FERREX catalogues. Request current test and compliance documents for your specification.
Available variants
- FOC
- Omega channel
- FDTT
- Dove tail with triangular channel
- FFTC
- Fasttrack channel
- FWTRC
- Rectangular channel with tie
Downloads
Expanded Mesh & Metal Products
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Movement Ties
Wall ties with debonding sleeves that restrain masonry while allowing it to expand and contract.
Frame Cramps
Restraints between masonry and the structure, fixable to concrete, steelwork and masonry.
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