Throughbolt Expansion Anchors.: Sample Method Statement

Sample
Ensuring best fixings practice Method

Statement
Throughbolt Expansion
Anchors.
1 INTRODUCTION 2 BASE MATERIAL SUITABILITY
Throughbolts are intended for use in concrete. Some
CFA Sample Method Statements are the first stage of a
manufacturers allow use in hard natural stone in which case
programme of assistance provided by the CFA for
their recommendations on positioning within the stone units,
supervisors and installers to make sure anchors are
and other dimensional limitations, must be followed. They
installed correctly*. This is a guide only. The manufacturer’s
should not be used in brickwork or blockwork.
installation instructions should always be followed.
3 INSTALLATION
A typical installation procedure is outlined below. The manufacturer’s instructions must always be followed.
Drill hole through the

fixture to correct
diameter and depth
Clean hole thoroughly

by blowing AND brushing
Assemble washer and

nut with nut just below
protection nib, as shown.
Tap assembled
anchor through
fixture & into hole
until fully inserted
Tighten nut to
manufacturer’s
recommended torque
Other aspects
Anchor positioning
The manufacturer’s recommendations regarding close edged Tightening torques
distances and anchor spacing distances should always be Tightening the bolt to the manufacturer’s recommended
followed. torque will ensure the required clamping force is exerted
through the fixture and also protect the bolt and anchor shell
Hole diameter in concrete from being over stressed. A calibrated torque wrench should
Will usually be the same as the nominal anchor diameter. be used for safety critical applications. For less critical
applications tightening to four full turns should ensure full
Hole depths expansion.
Hole depths are often quoted for the maximum fixture
thickness. If thinner fixtures are used the hole depth must be
increased pro rata. Removal
Throughbolts are not easily removed. If at the time of
Clearance hole diameters in fixtures installation the hole is drilled about 10mm deeper than the
Clearance holes in metal brackets should be at least 1mm overall length of the anchor then, once the anchor no longer
larger than the drill hole diameter to allow it to pass through. required, the anchor body may be knocked to the base of the
hole and the top filled with a suitable grout.
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CFA Sample Method Statement:
Throughbolt Expansion Anchors
Information you will need:

Anchor specification Make …………………………
Type …………………………
Order code …………………
Finish ……………….………
Diameter M …………
Length …………….……………. mm
Fixture thickness ……………….…………. mm
Hole diameter ………………………….. mm
Embedment depth ……………….…………. mm
Hole depth ……………….…………. mm
Tightening torque ………………..…………. Nm
Equipment you will need:

Drilling machine SDS+
Drill bit Diameter ……………………mm
Working length …………… mm

Blow out pump
Cleaning brush
Club hammer
Torque wrench for installation torque above
Deep reach socket Width across flats ………… mm
Thread
M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24
diameter
Typical width of
nut/socket – across flats 13 17 19 24 30 36
mm
*This Sample Method Statement is one of a series available free of

charge from the Construction Fixings Association.
A more comprehensive Guidance Note: Throughbolt Expansion
Anchors is available from the CFA website at www.fixingscfa.co.uk.
A comprehensive presentation “Anchor installation” is available on
CD-Rom for a charge from the Secretary. Training courses are also
available for specialist contractors to a syllabus approved by the
CFA leading to certification as competent installers of anchor
systems.
For more details logon to www.fixingscfa.co.uk and go to
“Safer Installations” page.
Note: This guidance is given in good faith, however the
Construction Fixings Association can accept no liability for
adverse consequences arising from this guidance being followed.
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Drill hole through the

Clean hole thoroughly

Assemble washer and

SAMPLE METHOD STATEMENT - THROUGHBOLT EXPANSION ANCHORS (Issue 1. 06 06) 1

Information you will need:

Order code …………………

Fixture thickness ……………….…………. mm

Hole diameter ………………………….. mm

Embedment depth ……………….…………. mm

Hole depth ……………….…………. mm

Tightening torque ………………..…………. Nm

Equipment you will need:

Working length …………… mm

*This Sample Method Statement is one of a series available free of

SAMPLE METHOD STATEMENT - THROUGHBOLT EXPANSION ANCHORS (Issue 1. 06 06) 2

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