Hilti Anchor Selection Guide

December 3rd, 2011
Hilti Anchor Selection Guide

Hilti Anchor Selection Guide

Having trouble selecting the proper Hilti Anchor for your application?  Do you need to anchor to cracked concrete or need compliance with Seismic Design Categories A-F?  Perhaps you are looking for anchor designed for for hollow block mason blocks, bricks, or grout filled block.  Regardless of your application, the Hilti anchor experts at Ohio Service Design can help you select the propering anchoring system to fit your needs.  To learn more about the wide range of anchors available from Hilti, consult our Hilti Anchor Selection Guide, or contact Ohio Service Supply for more information.

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Fastening Ductwork with HILTI S-MS HVAC Zip Screws

December 1st, 2011
Hilti HVAC Zip Screws

HILTI S-MS HVAC Zip Screws

Screws used for HVAC duct applications have gone largely unchanged for many years. Contractors have traditionally chosen between sharp and self-drilling screws for HVAC duct fabrication and installation.  Sharps are ideal for off-angle fastening but are only appropriate for use with light gauge metal.  Self-drilling HVAC screws are suited for heavier gauge duct materials but are prone to “walking” if not held perpendicular. Hilti’s S-MS HVAC Zip Screws combine the best features of both sharp and self-drilling HVAC screws. Read More…

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Selecting the Proper Hilti Anchor for Precast Concrete Decks

November 28th, 2011

Here is a picture that we recently took in the field. Another contractor tried to use a standard anchor to attach heavy x-ray imaging equipment overhead to a precast concrete (hollow core or flexacore) deck. The cone shaped hole is a sign that the anchor selected was not appropriate due to the weight of the equipment and the construction methods used to create the concrete deck.  This anchor failure and resulting accident could have, and should have been avoided.  Fortunately, no one was hurt.

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