Fixing Connectors

Connectors for composite floors bond the concrete slab to the structure beneath it, so that they work together under load. They are used in construction and refurbishment when a floor is being reinforced or rebuilt. The collection includes the Fischer CSC 45 composite floor connector. Sizing is the responsibility of the structural designer.

Anti-ceiling-collapse systems hold the blocks of a clay-block and concrete floor in place and reduce the risk of pieces of clay block coming away from the ceiling. They are used in refurbishments, when the floor shows cracking or detachment, and in checks on older buildings. The titles include the Kimia Kimitech ASF system. The work should be assessed by a professional who checks the condition of the floor.

Tassel-type connectors with steel fabrics are used to join different elements in existing structures, for example in strengthening work. The collection includes the Kimisteel systems, with polypropylene anchor plugs, stainless steel fixing plates and T-connectors. The correct type depends on the substrate and the strengthening design, to be checked with a professional.

The stainless steel helical bars are fixed into the substrate and anchored with the Kimisteel INOX X-CAP fixing plate. The AISI 304 stainless steel T-connector, the X-T model, is used to join the helical bars together, along with the tubular element from the same range. The components must be used as a system, that is, with the parts specified by the same manufacturer.

A tassel system generally needs several components: the anchor plug, the connector and the plate or tubular element, which must be compatible with each other. The collection includes the Kimisteel IC anchor plug and the Kimia polypropylene anchor plug for tassel systems. Before buying, compare the codes on the technical sheet and ask the supplier for confirmation.

Yes, sizing a connector or a strengthening system depends on loads, materials and geometry, and must be done by a designer in accordance with the Italian Technical Standards for Construction, NTC 2018. The retailer can help you choose the product family, but does not replace verification by a qualified professional. Do not choose a connector by size or appearance alone: the load capacity must be checked against the official documentation.

Designers, building contractors, strengthening specialists and craftsmen working on floors and existing structures use them. They are used in refurbishments, in reinforcing clay-block and concrete floors, in composite concrete pours and in anchoring work where connections between different materials are needed. The choice is always made on the basis of the design and the actual substrate.