Chemical anchors are ideally suited for high load applications, as the resulting load is almost always stronger than the base substrate material itself. Since the system is based on chemical and mechanical compounds, no pre-loading stress is imparted to the substrate as it is with expansive mechanical anchors. Therefore chemical anchors are ideal for fixing close to edges and for close group anchoring.
Free Sika AnchorFix® Design & Calculation Software
Sika AnchorFix® Calculation Software is a free, web-based design tool for chemical anchors, threaded rods and post-installed rebar connections. Developed with engineers in mind, it provides a fast and user-friendly way to complete anchor designs in accordance with European and North American standards.
Key features include:
- Real-time calculations and graphical feedback
- 3D visualization based on project inputs
- Support for Metric and Imperial units
- Available in 10 languages
- Professional report outputs for documentation and approvals
- Integrated ETA and ICC-ES product approvals
- Compatible with major web browsers and tablets
- Automatic updates, with no installation or manual software updates required
Simply open the software in your browser, log in and start designing.
Sika AnchorFix Volume Calculator App
Before installing chemical anchors, it is necessary to calculate the amount of material one needs for a job site. If you run out of cartridges during application of threaded rods or rebar, it is helpful to avoid losing time unnecessarily. Additionally, defining the required amounts beforehand can minimize material waste.
To support the calculation process, Sika has developed a volume calculator mobile application. Based on the below parameters, the app defines the required number of cartridges (in all available cartridges), and it also provides the required quantity per one anchor:
- Substrate in which the anchor will be installed (concrete or solid / hollow masonry)
- Anchor type (threaded rod or rebar)
- Hole diameter
- Embedment depth
- Number of anchors
The App is available in the following languages:
- English
- German
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Portuguese (Portugal)
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Greek
- Arabic
- Dutch
- Turkish
- Polish
- Romanian
- Czech
- Simplified Chinese
The App is available for free download in Apple Store and Google Play.
- Platform requirements: Android 6.0 (or higher), iOs 9.0 (or higher)
- Installed Size: Android (29 MB), iOS (59 MB)
Chemical Resin Anchors Offer Distinct Advantages over Mechanical Anchors
- Full resin embedding of the anchor
- Corrosion protection due to full embedding
- Improved cost performance
- Higher flexibility in terms of the bolt length, depending on the load
- No expansion – no cracking of substrate
- Keying effect – also holds in porous substrates
- Highly crosslinked duromer (a polymer which is crosslinked and will decompose when heated to a defined temperature) – which means it has outstanding load bearing capacity
Chemical Anchors Offer Flexibility. What is Possible?
- Anchors with close spacing
- Anchors with close edge distances
- Many anchor types available in different diameters and various drill hole depths
Application Examples
