Tension & Compression Systems
Tension & Compression Systems
Tie bars are increasingly being used in structures and buildings as an architectural as well as a structural element. Ancon Tension Systems have been designed to meet the demanding aesthetic requirements of today’s applications.
- CE marked
- High load capacity
- Carbon steel or stainless steel
- Bars from 8mm to 56mm diameter
- Choice of finishes
- Aesthetically designed forks
- Locking nut included as standard
- Full adjustment within fork connectors
- Visual check of correct installation
- Isolation supplied as standard with stainless steel systems
Tension and Compression Systems (PDF, 3.43 MB)
CE Marking
Ancon Tension and Compression Systems are manufactured in accordance with EN 1090-1: Execution of Steel Structures and Aluminium Structures: Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Structural Components, to Execution Class 2.
These products are supplied with CE marking to demonstrate compliance with this harmonised European Standard, which includes the initial inspection and on-going surveillance of Ancon’s factory production controls (FPC) by an authorised body.
Latest News
Ancon further extends its ST1 wall tie range for super-insulated high-rise buildings
Now available in lengths of 325mm and 350mm, the Ancon ST1 wall tie range has been extended to suit high-rise masonry buildings with insulated cavities up to 225mm wide.
New Tension System Cross Coupler combines High Performance with Architectural Design
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