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Frequently asked questions

Can an expansion anchor be retightened to its nominal torque once installed?

An expansion anchor must be installed using a calibrated torque wrench and by applying the installation torque stipulated in the applicable documentation.

After a few minutes, the preload between the expansion element and the base material will loosen. This effect can be checked by re-applying the nominal torque to the anchor, which will turn again. This effect does not mean that the anchor is incorrectly installed. However, if the anchor does not rotate when retightening at nominal torque, it is a symptom that the anchor was initially installed with too much torque.

In any case, the anchors do not have to be retightened after installation.

Furthermore, expansion anchors should only be installed with torque wrenches; the use of impact machines is only recommended for concrete screws provided it is specified in their applicable documentation and the power limit is observed where necessary.

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According to Data Protection legislation, you are strongly advised not to send high-level personal data, such as those relating to health, as they are not encoded or encrypted. Should these details be sent, it is done so under your sole responsibility.

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The data in our files are strictly confidential and shall be treated with the utmost confidentiality and shall comply with all the requirements provided for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016.

According to Data Protection legislation, you are strongly advised not to send high-level personal data, such as those relating to health, as they are not encoded or encrypted. Should these details be sent, it is done so under your sole responsibility.

The user may at any time exercise their rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition under the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016 by sending a letter together with a photocopy of your ID, to P.I. La Portalada II | c/ Segador 13, 26006 | Logroño (La Rioja).
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