Chemical anchors approved for fixing in seismic areas 22 January 2025

G&B Fissaggi is a manufacturer of nylon fixing systems, as well as steel and chemical anchors for a variety of industries including construction. Now, the Italian manufacturer is rapidly expanding its offering with certified performance (CE approved) high-quality products.

This expansion includes the GEBOFIX PRO SISMIK VE-SF CE OPT1, which is a styrene-free vinylester. The anchor is CE Option 1 certified for cracked concrete and seismic category C1 for M10 – M24 bars and has also obtained the seismic zone certification seismic category C2 for M12 – M20 threaded bars. This enables maximum safety for structural applications and very high performance even in critical areas. 

The GEBOFIX PRO SISMIK VE-SF CE OPT1 anchor is also approved for use in submerged holes; complies with LEED requirements; has a category A+ for low emission components (VOC); as well as being certified for fire resistance R120. Already available on the market, it is supplied in 410ml, 300ml and 345ml formats. 

Another anchor in G&B’s extensive range is the winter formulation Gebofix PRO SISMIK Nordic for applications in cracked concrete down to -20°C. This anchor is supplied in 410ml and 300ml cartridges. Both the GEBOFIX PRO SISMIK VE-SF CE OPT1 and Gebofix PRO SISMIK Nordic anchors have an ETA accreditation (ETA - 19/0699) and are approved for application in submerged holes.  

Also available from G&B Fissaggi Srl is the chemical anchor XTR Extreme Hybrid CE OPT 1, which is certified for cracked concrete and seismic category C1. The anchor is approved for M8 – M16 threaded rods, as well as seismic category C2 for M12 – M16 threaded rods. In addition, another widely used anchor is the SUPER HYBRID SH-PRO CE OPT 7 innovative hybrid formulation without styrene, which guarantees high performance on concrete and masonry. The anchor is CE certified for application for non-cracked concrete with M8 – M24 threaded rods. 

G&B Group has commercial offices in Germany, the UK – with a warehouse in Sheffield, Spain, Belgium, France, northern Europe and the Middle East. To add to this, since 2023, MAREFIX S.L – a Spanish-based company specialising in screws – has also been a part of G&B Group.  

Claire Aldridge Editor t: +44 (0) 1727 743 889

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