Sliding Anchor Systems
What are Sliding Anchor Systems?
The Vista Sliding Anchor Systems are designed to secure cavity walls to overhead structures, whilst accommodating vertical movement. The system includes a range of heavy-duty (welded) and light-duty (bent and/or twisted) stems and should be used in conjunction with one or two way sliding ties. It comes in seven standard head options, with alternative further head sizes and hole configurations available on request. The standard fixing hole is 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. All components of the sliding anchor system are made from high quality 304 stainless steel.
Which Sliding Anchor system should I use?
Welded A Stem (WAS)
Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansions bolts or M10 head bolts. Heavy-duty.
Welded T Stem (WTS)
Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Heavy-duty.
Welded B Stem (WBS)
Offset head where there is no fixing directly above. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Heavy-duty.
Welded E Stem (WES)
Fixed to the side of a structure and offset to drop down the centre of the cavity. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Heavy-duty.
Bent C Stem (BCS)
Used as a soffit fixed head restraint. Fixed in line with the cavity below. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Light-duty.
Twisted D Stem (TDS)
Used as a soffit fixed head restraint with the twisted head allowing for fixing at a right angle of the cavity. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Light-duty.
Twisted F Stem (TFS)
Used as a side fixed head restraint and stepped to bring into the centre of the cavity. Hole size standard 12mm to suit M10 expansion bolts or M10 head bolts. Light-duty.
Which ties are used with Sliding Anchor Systems?
SOW Sliding One Way Tie
SOW is designed to be used with the Vista sliding anchor systems, allowing the ties to move up and down the stem. Ties are supplied with a 3-holed safety end for bonding into the mortar. One way ties are measured from the stem centre and range from 100-200mm in length. Vista recommend that the first tie is as close to the top of the sliding anchor as possible for best results, however, ideally no more than 75mm down.
STW Sliding Two Way Tie
STW is designed to be used in conjunction with the sliding anchor systems. This tie ‘catches’ both the inner or the outer wall. Sizes are measured as the overall length of the tie and are available in lengths of 200-300mm.
If you would like more information regarding the bespoke sliding anchor systems, please contact sales on 01633 736 700 or email us at marketing@vistaeng.co.uk.