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Safety critical
Conforms to
AS3850-2003
Tilt-Up Concrete and Precast Concrete
elements for use in buildings

FireTested
Ref.WFRA No.F91763
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Introduction

The Power-Bolt Anchor is a heavy duty sleeve style undercut anchor

which is vibration resistant and removable. This anchor bolt
assembly is available with a finished hex head or flat head with a
hex key insert and can be used in concrete, block, brick, or stone.

Product Description

The nominal diameter of the Power-Bolt anchor is the same as that for
the hole, which eliminates layout or hole-spotting. As the anchor is
driven into the hole, the slotted, over-sized annular ring on the bottom
of the cone is compressed until it mates perfectly with the hole. This
action prevents the anchor from spinning as it is being tightened.

For optimum performance, expansion occurs at two levels within the

drilled hole. First, the cone is pulled into the large triple-tined
expansion sleeve, developing a mid-level, compression force over a
large surface area. Further turning causes the threaded bolt to
advance into the threads at the compressed end on the cone, forcing
the four sections of the annular ring on the cone outward, driving
them into the base material. This action undercuts the base material
deep in the hole over a full 360 area, greatly increasing the holding
power of the anchor.

As the bolt enters the compressed threaded area of the cone,

tremendous lateral forces are created between the concrete and the
mating male and female threads. These forces keep the bolt and cone
locked together preventing loosening under even the most severe
vibratory conditions.

To further increase vibration resistance, the Power-Bolt is designed to

draw the fixture into full bearing against the base material through
the action of unique, flexible, compression ring. As the anchor is being
tightened, the nylon compression ring will crush if necessary to tightly
secure the fixture against the face of the base material.
 Installation Procedures
Using the proper diameter bit, drill a hole into the base material to a depth

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of at least 13mm or one anchor diameter deeper than the embedment
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of ISO/DIN Standard 8035.

Blow the hole clean of dust and other material. Remove the inspection tag
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from the anchor and position the fixture. Do not expand the anchor prior
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Drive the anchor through the fixture into the anchor hole until the bolt
head is firmly seated against the fixture. Be sure the anchor is driven to the

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required embedment depth.

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Tighten the anchor by turning the head 3 to 4 turns or by applying the
guide installation torque from the finger tight position.

Anchor Sizes and Styles

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The following tables list the sizes and styles of standard Power-Bolt anchors. The anchor
length published for the Hex Head Power-Bolt is measured from below the washer. On the
Flat Head style, the length is measured end to end. To select the proper length, determine the
embedment depth required to obtain the desired load capacity. Then add the thickness of the
fixture, including any spacers or shims, to the embedment depth. This will be the minimum
anchor length required.

Carbon Steel Hex Head Power-Bolt

Carbon steel Power-Bolt Anchors are manufactured using a Grade 5 bolt. They are plated with
a commercial bright zinc finish and have a supplementary chromate treatment in accordance
with ASTM Specification B 633.
Cat. Part Size Bolt Size Drill Clearance Hole Min. Std.
No. No. (mm) (inches) Dia. in Fixture Depth Box

1268 RBHM1057 10 x 57 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50

1226 RBHM1075 10 x 75 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50
1269 RBHM1089 10 x 89 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50
1227 RBHM10100 10 x 100 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50
1228 RBHM1370 13 x 70 3/8 13mm 15mm 65mm 50
1270 RBHM1395 13 x 95 3/8 13mm 15mm 65mm 25
1271 RBHM13121 13 x 121 3/8 13mm 15mm 65mm 25
1229 RBHM1675 16 x 75 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 20
01287 RBHM1685 16 x 85 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 15
1225 RBHM16100 16 x 100 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 20
1273 RBHM16125 16 x 125 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 15
1274 RBHM16150 16 x 150 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 15
1276 RBHM2083 20 x 83 5/8 20mm 22mm 75mm 15
1277 RBHM20108 20 x 108 5/8 20mm 22mm 75mm 10
1278 RBHM20133 20 x 133 5/8 20mm 22mm 75mm 10
1279 RBHM20184 20 x 184 5/8 20mm 22mm 75mm 10
1281 RBHM26150 26 x 150 3/4 26mm 30mm 110mm 10
1282 RBHM26175 26 x 175 3/4 26mm 30mm 110mm 10
1283 RBHM32175 32 x 175 1 32mm 35mm 150mm 5
1284 RBHM32225 32 x 225 1 32mm 35mm 150mm 5
The published length is measured from below the washer to the end of the anchor.

Carbon Steel Flat Head Power-Bolt

The flat head Power-Bolt has a hex key insert formed in the head of the bolt. Each box
contains an allen wrench which matches the insert size.
Cat. Part Size Bolt Size Drill Clearance Hole Min. Std.
No. No. (mm) (inches) Dia. in Fixture Depth Box

1230 RBCSKM1095 10 x 95 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50

1231 RBCSKM10125 10 x 125 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50
1285 RBCSKM10150 10 x 150 5/16 10mm 12mm 50mm 50
1232 RBCSKM13125 13 x 125 3/8 13mm 15mm 65mm 25
1233 RBCSKM16140 16 x 140 1/2 16mm 18mm 70mm 15
The published length is the overall length of the flat head anchor.
 Performance Data

WORKING STRESS DESIGN

Allowable Working Load Capacities for Carbon Steel Power-Bolt
Bolt Hole Embed. Guide 15 MPa Concrete 30 MPa Concrete 40 MPa Concrete
Size Size Depth Torque Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear
(inches) (mm) (mm) (Nm) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)

5/16 10 50 45 4.5 7.3 5.4 8.8 5.9 8.8

Power-Bolt

5/16 10 65 45 5.8 8.0 6.2 9.1 7.0 9.2

5/16 10 90 45 6.2 9.8 6.9 9.5 8.4 10.1
3/8 13 65 80 6.6 10.5 8.3 10.8 8.3 12.7
3/8 13 75 80 8.2 11.3 10.9 11.9 11.7 13.4
3/8 13 100 80 8.6 12.8 11.5 14.2 12.2 14.7
1/2 16 70 135 9.0 16.7 9.4 16.7 10.3 16.7
1/2 16 75 135 9.6 22.0 11.0 22.2 12.4 23.7
1/2 16 80 135 10.0 22.1 11.7 22.8 13.4 23.7
1/2 16 100 135 11.6 22.3 14.1 22.6 17.4 24.0
1/2 16 125 135 12.0 22.6 15.4 22.9 18.8 24.3
5/8 20 75 160 11.6 22.4 11.7 22.4 12.4 22.4
5/8 20 100 160 12.9 25.5 13.8 29.5 15.6 33.1
5/8 20 125 160 14.0 28.0 17.5 31.9 20.1 34.4
5/8 20 180 160 15.8 33.0 20.3 36.9 26.8 36.9
3/4 26 110 270 16.5 33.4 22.7 39.6 28.4 45.4
3/4 26 125 270 18.0 39.2 24.3 42.7 30.0 46.7
3/4 26 150 270 20.4 41.2 27.0 44.5 32.0 46.7
1 32 150 510 27.4 59.2 37.6 70.0 48.7 83.2
1 32 180 510 30.5 64.3 39.5 74.3 50.7 85.6
1 32 205 510 33.4 66.7 42.3 77.9 53.5 85.6

NOTE: The load capacities listed above are allowable loads based on laboratory testing in
accordance with ASTM E-488. Testing is based on un-reinforced concrete to simulate a worst
case scenario. The allaowable working load capacities above are based on applying a safety
factor of 4 to the ultimate (failure) load capacities.

LIMIT STATE DESIGN

Anchor Design Capacities for Carbon Steel Power-Bolt
Bolt Hole Embed. Guide 15 MPa Concrete 30 MPa Concrete 40 MPa Concrete
Size Size Depth Torque Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear
(inches) (mm) (mm) (Nm) | NA
(kN) O | VA
(kN) O | NA (kN) O| VA
(kN) O | NA (kN) O| VA
(kN) O

5/16 10 50 45 9.1 14.8 11.0 17.9 12.1 17.9

5/16 10 65 45 11.8 16.5 12.7 18.5 14.2 18.8
5/16 10 90 45 12.7 19.9 13.9 19.3 17.2 20.6
3/8 13 65 80 13.4 21.5 16.8 21.9 16.9 25.8
3/8 13 75 80 16.7 23.0 22.2 24.3 23.9 27.2
3/8 13 100 80 17.4 26.2 23.4 28.8 24.9 30.0
1/2 16 70 135 18.3 34.0 19.1 34.0 21.0 34.0
1/2 16 75 135 19.5 45.0 22.5 45.3 25.2 48.3
1/2 16 80 135 20.3 45.2 23.7 45.5 27.3 48.4
1/2 16 100 135 23.7 45.6 28.7 46.1 35.5 48.9
1/2 16 125 135 24.6 46.1 31.5 46.7 38.3 49.5
5/8 20 75 160 23.7 45.7 23.7 45.7 25.3 45.7
5/8 20 100 160 26.2 52.0 28.0 60.2 31.8 67.6
5/8 20 125 160 28.6 57.1 35.6 65.1 41.0 70.1
5/8 20 180 160 32.1 67.4 41.3 75.1 54.7 75.2
3/4 26 110 270 33.6 68.1 46.2 80.8 57.8 92.6
3/4 26 125 270 36.8 79.8 49.5 87.1 61.0 95.3
3/4 26 150 270 41.5 84.0 54.9 90.7 64.9 95.3
1 32 150 510 55.8 120.7 76.7 143.8 99.4 169.7
1 32 180 510 62.3 131.2 80.5 151.6 103.4 174.7
1 32 205 510 68.1 136.1 86.2 158.8 109.2 174.7

NOTE: O| = 0.6 [strength reduction factor - ref. AS 3600 table 2.3 (j)]
NA = Characteristics ultimate tension load.
VA = Characteristics ultimate shear load.
 Design Criteria
Base Material Thickness
The minimum recommended thickness of base material, BMT, when using the Power-Bolt is
125% of the embedment to be used. For example, when installing an anchor to a depth of
100mm, the base material thickness should be 125mm.

Spacing Between Anchors

To obtain the maximum load in tension or shear, a spacing, S, of 10 anchor diameters (10d)
Power-Bolt

should be used. The minimum recommended anchor spacing, S, is 5 anchor diameters (5d) at
which point the load should be reduced by 50%. The following table lists the load reduction
factor; Rs, for each anchor diameter, d, based on the centre to centre anchor spacing.
Anchor Hole Anchor Spacing, S (mm) Tension and Shear
Size d (mm) 10d 9d 8d 7d 6d 5d
10 100 90 80 70 60 50
13 130 117 104 91 78 65
16 160 144 128 112 96 80
20 200 180 160 140 120 100
26 260 234 208 182 156 130
32 320 288 256 224 192 160
Rs 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50

Edge Distance - Tension

An edge distance, E, of 12 anchor diameters (12d) should be used to obtain the maximum
tension load. The minimum recommended edge distance, E, is 5 anchor diameters (5d) at which
point the tension load should be reduced by 20%. The following table lists the load reduction
factor, Re, for each anchor diameter, d, based on the anchor centre to edge distance.
Anchor Hole Edge Distance, E (mm) Tension only
Size d (mm) 12d 11d 10d 9d 8d 7d 6d 5d
10 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50
13 156 143 130 117 104 91 78 65
16 192 176 160 144 128 112 96 80
20 240 220 200 180 160 140 120 100
26 312 286 260 234 208 182 156 130
32 384 352 320 288 256 224 192 160
Re 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.89 0.86 0.83 0.80

Edge Distance - Shear

For shear loads, an edge distance, E, of 12 anchor diameters (12d) should be used to obtain the
maximum load. The minimum recommended edge distance, E, is 5 anchor diameters (5d) at
which point the shear load should be reduced by 50%. The following table lists the load
reduction factor, Re, for each anchor diameter, d, based on the anchor centre to edge distance.
Anchor Hole Edge Distance, E (mm) Shear only
Size d (mm) 12d 11d 10d 9d 8d 7d 6d 5d
10 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50
13 156 143 130 117 104 91 78 65
16 192 176 160 144 128 112 96 80
20 240 220 200 180 160 140 120 100
26 312 286 260 234 208 182 156 130
32 384 352 320 288 256 224 192 160
Re 1.00 0.93 0.86 0.79 0.71 0.64 0.57 0.50

Fire Resistance
The fire resistance of elements in building construction Furnace Temperature
900
including drilled-in fixings is of significant importance post
800
to the overall structural adequacy of a building. Steel 700
test
drilled-in fixings generally preserve more of their
Temperature (C)

600
strength than other unprotected elements of a 500
structure under fire. For example: In the event of a 400
large scale fire in a single storey steel framed building 300 800C Fire
consisting of external precast concrete panels, venting 200 Resistance Test
available through the roof structure would prevent 100
pre
test
maximum temperature from reaching both steel 0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180
connections and drilled-in fixings. As part of a drilled- Time (minutes)
in fixing is always embedded in concrete, the heat sink
effect of both concrete and steel connection ensures that drilled-in fixings are never
exposed to the maximum temperature generated in a fire. The Power-Bolt anchor has been fire
tested whilst loaded to service limits and achieved the following results.
DRILL BOLT EMBED. SERVICE TEST FIRE FURNACE
SIZE SIZE DEPTH LOAD DURATION RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE MODE OF
(mm) (inches) (mm) (kN) (minutes) (minutes) C FAILURE
16 1/2 75 13.4 120 84 800 Bolt head deformation
20 5/8 100 15.6 120 120 800 No failure
NOTE: Anchors were installed in 150mm thick precast concrete panel

Fire Resistance Test Report

Details on the Power-Bolt anchor fire resistance test available upon request (Ref. WFRA No.
F91763).
 Power-Bolt Material Specifications HEAD OFFICE: (FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2004)
ANCHOR COMPONENTS CARBON STEEL STAINLESS STEEL
Internal Bolt (SAE Grade 5)* U.T.S =827 MPA / Y.S =634 MPa U.T.S = 550 MPA / Y.S. = 450 MPa
Factory 3/205 Abbotts Road
Washer AISI 1040 Type 18-8 S/S Dandenong South Victoria 3175
Expansion Sleeve AISI 1010 Type 304 S/S
Extension Sleeve AISI 1010 Type 304 S/S
P: (61) 3 8787 5888
Expansion Cone AISI 12L14 Type 303 S/S F: (61) 3 8787 5899
Compression Ring Nylon Nylon
HEAD OFFICE: (CURRENT)
Dust Cap Nylon Nylon
Power-Bolt

Plating ASTM B 833, SC1, Type 111 N/A 5 - 7 Henley Crt

Head Style Hex & Countersunk Hex
* NB: SAE Grade 5 is equivalent to class 8.8 (for Hexagonal Bolts) Moorabbin Victoria 3189
Anchor Preload P: 03-9553 3999
Anchor preload is developed by the setting action in a deformation controlled anchor (Wedge Anchor) or the F: 03-9553 4400
tightening of a bolt / nut in a torque controlled anchor (Power-Bolt). When a load is applied to an anchor,
significant displacement will not occur until the preload in the NEW SOUTH WALES:
Load
anchor has been exceeded. The amount of preload normally does
not have any effect on ultimate load capacities provided the anchor Ultimate
1 Preloaded Anchor 4 Alban Street
Load
is properly set. By tightening a torque controlled anchor a particular Lidcombe 2141
number of turns or a specific torque level, the anchor is initially
preloaded. This action will reduce the overall displacement of the P: 02-9748 7766
anchor and normally insures that elastic behaviour will occur in the 2 Non Preloaded Anchor
F: 02-9648 5977
working load range. A preload may also be applied to achieve a Working
clamping force between the fixture and the base material. The Load QUEENSLAND:
diagram (right) shows the effect of preload on the performance
characteristics of two anchors such as a Power-Bolt. Displacement
Unit 10, Lot 3, 70 Flanders St
In curve 1, the tightened anchor does not experience significant displacement until well above the Salisbury 4107
working load. Curve 2 shows the performance of the anchor not tightened which experiences marked
displacement in the working load range. P: 07-3216 7122
Preload Relaxation
F: 07-3216 7216
In concrete, anchors which have been preloaded by tightening or the application of an installation torque FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND:
will experience a phenomena called preload relaxation. This will occur in masonry base materials. In a typical
anchor installation, high bearing stresses against the concrete Preload P: 0439 083 646
base material are created around the expansion mechanism of the F: 07-4036 4166
100
anchor as it is preloaded.
Percent of Initial Value

These high bearing stresses cause the concrete in the area of 80 SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
expansion mechanism to creep which results in a slight movement
of the anchor. This slight movement causes a reduction of preload 60
Unit 15, 36-38 Tikalara St
and a corresponding reduction in the measured torque. Industry
experience has shown that a decrease in preload in the range of 40
40
Regency Park 5010
to 60 percent can be expected in normal weight concrete. This will 20
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vary depending upon the modulus of elasticity of the concrete.
Typical load relaxation is shown in the following diagram.
5 10
Time (Days)
15 20
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Relaxation begins immediately after tightening with most of the relaxation occurring during the first WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
few hours after installation. Laboratory testing has shown that Final Preload of the Power-Bolt Anchor
is typically 60% of the Initial Preload in normal weight concrete. This will vary depending upon the Unit 1/25 Denniup Way
modulus of elasticity of the concrete.
Malaga 6090
Slip Loading P: 08-9209 1211
Anchor slip will not occur, provided the applied load is less than the final preload. The applied load will F: 08-9209 1055
act as a reduction in the elastic performance of the fixing, if loaded below the final preload point.
Where the applied load exceeds the final preload, slippage of the anchor and separation of the fixture to NEW ZEALAND:
the base material, will occur.
Unit 1-12 Beatrice Tinsley Cres
Expansion Anchor-Design: Albany Auckland
Where it is necessary in fixing applications to design around a Permissible Slip Load Vs Working Load P: (64) 9 415 2425
slip load (0.1 mm displacement) it is critical that the 18

Recommended Assembly Torque be precisely applied, to 16

Slip Load
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ensure accurate performance characteristics from the fixing. 14
Applied Load (kN)

The Final Preload of an anchor is considered to be the point at 12

Working Load Range WEB SITE / INTERNET
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Embedment Example 16mm Power-Bolt
Permissible Slip Load = 65% Of Final Preload

Power-Bolt Slip Loading

ANCHOR HOLE ANCHOR BOLT BOLT PROOF REC. ASSEMBLY FINAL PRELOAD PERMISSIBLE SLIP
SIZE (MM) SIZE (INCHES) LOAD (kN) TORQUE (Nm) (kN) LOAD (kN)
10 5/16 19.8 45 7.7 5.0
13 3/8 29.4 80 11.5 7.4
16 1/2 53.8 135 21.0 13.7
20 5/8 85.4 160 33.3 21.6
26 3/4 126.0 270 49.1 31.9
32 1 229.0 510 89.3 58.1
NB: The Working Load Conditions of an anchor should never be exceeded.
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