Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings
Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings
Table of
CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Frame Cramps 5
Movement Ties 6
Overhead Restraints 9
Channels 11
Technical Specifications 15
Storage Conditions 15
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Introduction
TMI has been in the business of manufacturing and TMI is well equipped for manufacturing wall ties
supplying a wide range of building accessories for the and meeting any challenge in the construction
construction industry since 1997. With continued industry. TMI manufactures a wide range of wall
process improvement and new innovative product ties in galvanized steel and stainless steel of grades
development, TMI is proud to deliver any quantity S304 and S316.
of its high quality and great valued products, with
excellent service and punctuality to its customers.
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Frame Cramps Movement Ties
Frame cramps are designed to restrain the masonry with the new or existing vertical structure. Movement ties are designed to restrain masonry against lateral wind loads, allowing a horizontal
expansion or contraction. Movement ties are used where masonry restrained to steel work and in long
span masonry where movement joints are required.
The 06mm hole (as in LPS) or 6mmx18mm slot (as in LPT) in the standard 30mm upstand (other upstand
height available upon request) is provided for attaching the frame cramp to the vertical structure and the
other end is embedded to the masonry. Movement ties are held in the brick or block work. The debonding sleeve provided on plain end of the
tie will serve to allow the movement. TMI recommends the debonding sleeve to be installed with a
Length Width Thickness Qty./Box
mm mm mm Piece gap of 10mm at the end to allow for expansion or contraction.
75 20 up to 50 1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 250
100 20 up to 50 1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 250
Length Width Thickness Qty./Box
125 20 up to 50 1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 250 mm mm mm Piece
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Cavity Wall Ties
Wire
These products are designed to secure two masonry of a cavity wall, allowing them to act as one structure.
Reference Length Diameter Qty./Box
mm mm Piece
WTB ZWT
Butterfly wire tie
Z-Wire Tie
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Overhead Restraints
Anchor Plates
Overhead restraints are designed for restraining the free standing wall with the overhead structure. Different anchor plates are also available as a simple and economical head restraint system. Anchor
The sliding tie is fixed to the overhead structure to arrest side movements. The shrinkage or thermal Plates are used to attach structural members to concrete structure. Anchor plates and angles can be
movement of the wall can be absorbed by the vertical movement of the sliding tie. used to frame openings in concrete walls or as shelf angles.
Thickness
The sliding tie is provided with a 06mm hole (as in VM1, VHM-ST1) or 6mmx18mm slot (as in VM2,
VHM-ST2) as a standard for fixture to the overhead structure. The other end is held between the brick Height
or block work.
* Table Shows details about sleeve. Tie will * Custom designs are available upon request.
---be supplied accordingly to sleeve design. * Material - Galvanized, Stainless steel, mild steel.
* Custom designs are available upon request. * Finish - Hotdip galvanized, Powder coated
* Material - Galvanized, Stainless steel, mild steel.
* Finish - Hotdip galvanized, Powder coated AWS ASP2 AH-2ST
Anchor with support 2 Side screwed 2 Side slot
punched anchor. anchor
VM1 VHM-ST1 WTCW horizontal
Vertical movement Vertical horizontal Ceiling wall strap tie
tie bolt screw-on movement tie slot
AP ABS1 AH-1ST
Plain anchor 1 Side bolt 1 Side slot
anchor anchor
horizontal
VM2 VHM-ST2
Vertical movement Vertical horizontal AV-2ST AV-1ST ASB
tie bolt screw on movement tie slot 2 Side slot 1 Side slot anchor Bolt / slotted
anchor - vertical Vertical anchor
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Channels Dove Tail Anchor channels
The dove tail Anchor channel is cast-in to the concrete during construction and after setting, the
This system is designed to join and provide lateral support to the newly formed masonry with the wire or strip tie is mated and embded to the masonry which provides a support to the structure. The
existing vertical structure, that is steel section or concrete. dove tail anchor channel to be furnished with form filler inserts to protect channel from filling with
concrete during installation.
The system consist of channel that is fixed to the vertical structure (steel work or a concrete structure) and Reference Fixing Channel Size Available Length
mm mm
the tie which slides vertically in the channel embeded to masonry which provides the necessary restraint. DTCV-W Cast-in 25.4x25.4 3000
DTCV-S Cast-in 25.4x25.4 3000
The tie can be supplied with or without rubber sleeves.
DTCH-W Cast-in 25.4x25.4 3000
DTCV-S
Dovetail anchor channel
vertical with strip Tie
Reference Fixing Channel Size Available Length
mm mm
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Sliding Anchor Systems Wall Ties Guide
Different combinations is available from the listed head, body and tail options to suit your
Sliding anchor system is designed to restrain cavity wall to the overhead structure. practical applications.
Tail Options Body Options Head Options
The system has a stem fixed to the overhead structure. It accepts ties which slide to accommodate
TPE HUH
vertical movement.
Plain end Upstand with hole
Stem Specification
TC Plain
* Other length are available upon request. HP
Corrugated
* Material - Galvanized, Stainless steel, mild steel. Perforated
BD
* Finish - Hotdip galvanized, Powder coated
Drip
HOP
TBE Obround profile
Bend end
HOP
THE Rectangular
Hole end
profile
SAT-TW SAT-OW
Slidding Anchor Tie - Two Way Slidding Anchor Tie - One Way TSE
HSE
Safety end
Safety end
* For placing an order, please provide relevant information to the inquiries below.
Head Option Body Option Tail Option Size Material Qty
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Technical Specifications
1 - Sheet
Manufactured BS EN 845-1:2003 (formerly BS 1243)
2 - Wire
Manufactured BS EN 845-1:2003 (formerly BS 1243)
Storage Conditions
Please follow the below recommendations for storage Conditions:
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