fischer has added to its DuoLine product range with the introduction of the DuoXpand plastic plug which has also won the Red Dot Award in 2022.
The different anchoring depths of the fischer DuoXpand guarantee secure and flexible uses in solid and perforated building materials. As such, the frame fixing offers a firm bite in any substrate. Installing the DuoXpand is simple. The fixture is positioned with the DuoXpand using push through installation before being fixed with the screw. The pre-mounted safety screw is perfectly suited to the plug and saves time during installation.
The special lamella geometry gently expands in the respective material. The intelligent design guarantees even load distribution in solid building materials. In perforated brick, the lamellae expand along the stone fillet and form an undercut in the cavities. 
Due to its gentle force, transmission even in porous construction materials, fractures are avoided and anchorages can be placed close to edges without issue. Made of high quality nylon, the grey main body offers a strong hold while the red material component ensures flexibility and optimal expansion. The European Technical Assessment (ETA) for multiple use for non-structural systems certifies its secure hold in all building material classes.
DuoXpand is available with a countersunk head screw and a conical shaped plug rim, variants which are particularly suitable for timber construction fastenings. The additional DuoXpand FUS versions with hexagon screws and moulded washers also allow a diverse range of metal construction applications, during which the wide plug rim avoids contact corrosion between the fixture and screw for a secure fixing. The respective version with a countersunk head or a hexagon screw can be used to carry out facade, ceiling and roof substructures made of wood and metal. The frame fixing’s range of applications also includes windows, gates and doors, wardrobes, kitchen cupboards, joists, beams, TV units, wall cladding, metal brackets and much more.
fischer DuoXpand joins fischer’s DuoLine product family, which currently consists of five plugs including DuoXpand. The intelligent DuoPower self-activates depending on the substrate by expanding or folding. The DuoTec toggle anchor is utilised for fastenings on board materials. DuoBlade for anchorages in gypsum plasterboard, and DuoSeal combines two processes in one during installation: fastening and sealing, which makes it ideal for use in wet areas.
The fischer Group of Companies has won the coveted Red Dot Award Product Design 2022 for its versatile DuoXpand plastic plug. The Red Dot Award joins a series of awards that fischer has already won for the DuoLine product range.
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