CONCRETE,

BRICKWORK & STONE Rawlbolt ® Shield Anchor

Rawlbolt ® Shield Anchor
Bolt Projecting Design Data
Bolt Projecting

Concrete Edge and Spacing Distances (concrete only)

2 3
1 2
Loads shown are for 30N/mm (C20/25) concrete. For other
2
grades of concrete between 20 and 50N/mm where the anchor
4 5 is in tension the load can be calculated using the following
empirical formula:
The loads shown are applicable to characteristic edge and
spacing distances. For reduced edge and spacing distances,
reduction factors must be calculated from the appropriate tables
below.

√
1 2 3 4 5
Tensile SWL in
All steel assembly
for maximum
Provides a projecting
stud to support fixture
Ferrule marked with
hole diameter for
Pressed steel
segments ensure
Optimum taper nut
angle for maximum
2
30N/mm Concrete x Actual Concrete Strength
30
Combined Load (concrete only)
When selecting an anchor which will carry a combined load,
performance even in thicknesses during ease of installation consistent dimensional expansion in all
fire situations installation and accuracy and positive substrates and unique ensure that the bolt size selected satisfies the following
This calculation is not valid for shear.
removal up to 120mm expansion anit-rotation fins equation:
By using spacers the anchor can be set at increased depths which
will generally improve the tensile performance. This option should
Product Data Available in: Applied Tensile Load Applied Shear Load
+ Safe Static Shear Load ≤ 1.2
2
be considered for substrates of lower strength than 25N/mm .
The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is the world’s most popular, high Yellow passivated zinc-plated steel
quality torque controlled expanding anchor, combining ease of
Safe Static Tensile Load
Brickwork
installation with good load carrying capacity. Typical Applications: 2
Loads shown are for 20.5N/mm brick. The anchor should be
The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is the ideal general purpose Roller Shutter Doors Security Grills Steelwork
positioned a minimum of 300mm from the vertical edge of the
anchor bolt having higher degrees of expansion than other Fire Doors Machinery Barriers (Edge and spacing reduction factors, if applicable, should be
wall and four courses down from the top of an unrestrained wall.
types of expansion anchor and excellent tolerance to variations Wall Plates Signs Fencing applied to the safe tensile and safe shear loads).
Installing the anchor into mortar joints should be avoided.
in hole sizes. The collapsible ferrule ensures a positive
Approvals: Performance Data at Standard Embedment Depth
clamping force is transmitted to the fixture. Expansion shield is
The Rawlbolt® anchor is approved by major UK and International
available without the bolt. Where cracked concrete may exist an 2
CONCRETE 30N/mm (C20/25) BRICKWORK 20.5N/m
2

Independent approval bodies.

alternative The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is available. SAFE WORKING LOAD (kN) FAILURE LOAD (kN) CHARACTERISTIC EDGE DISTANCE CHARACTERISTIC SPACING DISTANCE SAFE WORKING LOAD
(mm) (mm) (kN)
SIZE Shear Shear Shear Tension & Shear
Tension Tension Tension Tension & Shear
5.8G 8.8G 5.8G 8.8G 5.8G 8.8G
PT 3054 3156/83 M6 3.3 4.4 6.8 12.2 9.7 14.9 80 80 100 120 1.8
® M8 4.8 5.6 8.7 15.4 12.4 19.0 100 100 120 150 2.3
Rawlbolt Shield Anchor: Bolt Projecting .M10 6.2 8.9 13.7 21.2 19.6 30.2 120 120 160 180 2.9
FIXTURE THICKNESS HOLE DIAMETER RECOMMENDED
M12 9.7 12.9 19.9 30.9 28.5 43.8 160 160 180 250 4.3
(mm) (mm) TORQUE (Nm)
REF BOLT BOLT SHIELD MINIMUM MINIMUM M16 21.3 24.1 36.9 73.1 53.0 81.3 190 190 260 290 Bolts above
SIZE LENGTH LENGTH HOLE SUBSTRATE 2 2
PRODUCT M12 are not
(mm)
30N/mm 20.5N/mm M20 31.2 37.5 60.0 100.5 82.6 132.0 250 250 300 330
(mm) DEPTH THICKNESS CODE recommended
MAX MIN IN STRUCTURE IN FIXTURE Concrete Concrete
(mm) (mm) M24 38.0 54.1 86.6 125.5 119.0 190.5 280 280 350 420 in brickwork
(mm) (mm) (Nm) (Nm)
(d) (l) (s) (Tfix ) (Tfix ) (df ) (df ) (ho ) (hmin ) (Tinst ) (Tinst )
Reduction Factors - Edge and Spacing Distances for Bolt Projecting and Loose Bolt in Concrete
M6 10P 65 10 44-505 The characteristic edge and spacing distances quoted in the table and read down the left hand column until actual edge or
M6 25P M6 80 45 25 0 12 6.5 50 70 6.5 5.0 44-510
115 60 44-515 above are the minimum allowable for the quoted safe loads to apply. spacing distance is found. Read off the reduction factor where
M6 60P
Where the design dictates reduced edge and spacing the two lines intersect (interpolate as required). Multiply this
M8 10P 75 10 44-555
distances, the appropriate reduction factor/s from the tables factor by the safe working load quoted in the table. On the
M8 25P M8 90 50 25 0 14 9.0 55 80 15 7.5 44-560 below must be applied to the safe working load. occasion that multiple close edge and/or spacing distances
M8 60P 125 60 44-565
Choose the required bolt diameter across the top of the table occur, the appropriate reduction factors must be applied.

M10 15P 90 15 44-605 Edge Distance for 5 . 8 Grade Bolts (Concrete) Spacing (Concrete)
M10 30P M10 105 60 30 0 16 11 65 100 27 13 44-610
M10 60P 135 60 44-615 TENSILE : EDGE REDUCTION FACTORS SHEAR : EDGE REDUCTION FACTORS TENSILE & SHEAR REDUCTION FACTORS
EDGE SPACING
(mm) (mm)
M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24
M12 15P 110 15 44-655
M12 30P M12 125 75 30 0 20 13 85 120 50 23 44-660 50
30 0.70 0.50 60 0.70
M12 75P 170 75 44-665 60 0.80 0.70 0.67 0.50 80 0.80 0.70
70 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.83 0.67 0.50 100 0.90 0.80 0.70
M16 15P 150 15 0 44-705 80 1.0 0.90 0.80 0.70 1.0 0.83 0.67 120 1.0 0.90 0.80 0.70
M16 35P M16 170 115 35 10 25 17 125 190 120 - 44-710
210 75 35 44-715 100 1.0 0.90 0.78 0.70 1.0 0.83 0.60 150 1.0 0.90 0.78 0.70
M16 75P
120 1.0 0.85 0.78 0.70 1.0 0.73 0.60 180 1.0 0.85 0.78 0.70

170 140 0.93 0.85 0.76 0.70 0.87 0.73 210 0.93 0.85 0.78 0.70
M20 15P 15 0 44-755
M20 30P M20 185 130 30 10 32 22 140 220 230 - 44-760 160 1.0 0.93 0.82 0.76 1.0 0.87 0.50 250 1.0 0.93 0.85 0.76
M20 100P 255 100 30 44-765
190 1.0 0.88 0.82 1.0 0.67 0.50 290 1.0 0.93 0.82
220 0.94 0.88 0.83 0.67 330 1.0 088

M24 75P 255 75 0 44-805 250 1.0 0.94 1.0 0.83 370 0.94
M24 150 38 26 160 240 400 -
M24 120P 300 120 75 44-810 280 1.0 1.0 420 1.0

For reduction factors for 8.8 grade bolts see page 3

For Installation see back cover

Technical Advisory Service & + 44 (0) 141 638 7961 E-mail: techadvice@rawlplug.co.uk Technical Advisory Service Fax: + 44 (0) 141 273 2335 E-mail: techadvice@rawlplug.co.uk
 CONCRETE,
BRICKWORK & STONE Rawlbolt ® Shield Anchor
Rawlbolt ® Shield Anchor
Bolt Projecting Design Data
Bolt Projecting

Concrete Edge and Spacing Distances (concrete only)

2 3
1 2
Loads shown are for 30N/mm (C20/25) concrete. For other
2
grades of concrete between 20 and 50N/mm where the anchor
4 5 is in tension the load can be calculated using the following
empirical formula:
The loads shown are applicable to characteristic edge and
spacing distances. For reduced edge and spacing distances,
reduction factors must be calculated from the appropriate tables
below.

√
1 2 3 4 5
Tensile SWL in
All steel assembly
for maximum
Provides a projecting
stud to support fixture
Ferrule marked with
hole diameter for
Pressed steel
segments ensure
Optimum taper nut
angle for maximum
2
30N/mm Concrete x Actual Concrete Strength
30
Combined Load (concrete only)
When selecting an anchor which will carry a combined load,
performance even in thicknesses during ease of installation consistent dimensional expansion in all
fire situations installation and accuracy and positive substrates and unique ensure that the bolt size selected satisfies the following
This calculation is not valid for shear.
removal up to 120mm expansion anit-rotation fins equation:
By using spacers the anchor can be set at increased depths which
will generally improve the tensile performance. This option should
Product Data Available in: Applied Tensile Load Applied Shear Load
+ Safe Static Shear Load ≤ 1.2
2
be considered for substrates of lower strength than 25N/mm .
The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is the world’s most popular, high Yellow passivated zinc-plated steel
quality torque controlled expanding anchor, combining ease of
Safe Static Tensile Load
Brickwork
installation with good load carrying capacity. Typical Applications: 2
Loads shown are for 20.5N/mm brick. The anchor should be
The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is the ideal general purpose Roller Shutter Doors Security Grills Steelwork
positioned a minimum of 300mm from the vertical edge of the
anchor bolt having higher degrees of expansion than other Fire Doors Machinery Barriers (Edge and spacing reduction factors, if applicable, should be
wall and four courses down from the top of an unrestrained wall.
types of expansion anchor and excellent tolerance to variations Wall Plates Signs Fencing applied to the safe tensile and safe shear loads).
Installing the anchor into mortar joints should be avoided.
in hole sizes. The collapsible ferrule ensures a positive
Approvals: Performance Data at Standard Embedment Depth
clamping force is transmitted to the fixture. Expansion shield is
The Rawlbolt® anchor is approved by major UK and International
available without the bolt. Where cracked concrete may exist an 2
CONCRETE 30N/mm (C20/25) BRICKWORK 20.5N/m
2

Independent approval bodies.

alternative The Rawlbolt® Shield Anchor is available. SAFE WORKING LOAD (kN) FAILURE LOAD (kN) CHARACTERISTIC EDGE DISTANCE CHARACTERISTIC SPACING DISTANCE SAFE WORKING LOAD
(mm) (mm) (kN)
SIZE Shear Shear Shear Tension & Shear
Tension Tension Tension Tension & Shear
5.8G 8.8G 5.8G 8.8G 5.8G 8.8G
PT 3054 3156/83 M6 3.3 4.4 6.8 12.2 9.7 14.9 80 80 100 120 1.8
® M8 4.8 5.6 8.7 15.4 12.4 19.0 100 100 120 150 2.3
Rawlbolt Shield Anchor: Bolt Projecting .M10 6.2 8.9 13.7 21.2 19.6 30.2 120 120 160 180 2.9
FIXTURE THICKNESS HOLE DIAMETER RECOMMENDED
M12 9.7 12.9 19.9 30.9 28.5 43.8 160 160 180 250 4.3
(mm) (mm) TORQUE (Nm)
REF BOLT BOLT SHIELD MINIMUM MINIMUM M16 21.3 24.1 36.9 73.1 53.0 81.3 190 190 260 290 Bolts above
SIZE LENGTH LENGTH HOLE SUBSTRATE 2 2
PRODUCT M12 are not
(mm)
30N/mm 20.5N/mm M20 31.2 37.5 60.0 100.5 82.6 132.0 250 250 300 330
(mm) DEPTH THICKNESS CODE recommended
MAX MIN IN STRUCTURE IN FIXTURE Concrete Concrete
(mm) (mm) M24 38.0 54.1 86.6 125.5 119.0 190.5 280 280 350 420 in brickwork
(mm) (mm) (Nm) (Nm)
(d) (l) (s) (Tfix ) (Tfix ) (df ) (df ) (ho ) (hmin ) (Tinst ) (Tinst )
Reduction Factors - Edge and Spacing Distances for Bolt Projecting and Loose Bolt in Concrete
M6 10P 65 10 44-505 The characteristic edge and spacing distances quoted in the table and read down the left hand column until actual edge or
M6 25P M6 80 45 25 0 12 6.5 50 70 6.5 5.0 44-510
115 60 44-515 above are the minimum allowable for the quoted safe loads to apply. spacing distance is found. Read off the reduction factor where
M6 60P
Where the design dictates reduced edge and spacing the two lines intersect (interpolate as required). Multiply this
M8 10P 75 10 44-555
distances, the appropriate reduction factor/s from the tables factor by the safe working load quoted in the table. On the
M8 25P M8 90 50 25 0 14 9.0 55 80 15 7.5 44-560 below must be applied to the safe working load. occasion that multiple close edge and/or spacing distances
M8 60P 125 60 44-565
Choose the required bolt diameter across the top of the table occur, the appropriate reduction factors must be applied.

M10 15P 90 15 44-605 Edge Distance for 5 . 8 Grade Bolts (Concrete) Spacing (Concrete)
M10 30P M10 105 60 30 0 16 11 65 100 27 13 44-610
M10 60P 135 60 44-615 TENSILE : EDGE REDUCTION FACTORS SHEAR : EDGE REDUCTION FACTORS TENSILE & SHEAR REDUCTION FACTORS
EDGE SPACING
(mm) (mm)
M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24
M12 15P 110 15 44-655
M12 30P M12 125 75 30 0 20 13 85 120 50 23 44-660 50
30 0.70 0.50 60 0.70
M12 75P 170 75 44-665 60 0.80 0.70 0.67 0.50 80 0.80 0.70
70 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.83 0.67 0.50 100 0.90 0.80 0.70
M16 15P 150 15 0 44-705 80 1.0 0.90 0.80 0.70 1.0 0.83 0.67 120 1.0 0.90 0.80 0.70
M16 35P M16 170 115 35 10 25 17 125 190 120 - 44-710
210 75 35 44-715 100 1.0 0.90 0.78 0.70 1.0 0.83 0.60 150 1.0 0.90 0.78 0.70
M16 75P
120 1.0 0.85 0.78 0.70 1.0 0.73 0.60 180 1.0 0.85 0.78 0.70

170 140 0.93 0.85 0.76 0.70 0.87 0.73 210 0.93 0.85 0.78 0.70
M20 15P 15 0 44-755
M20 30P M20 185 130 30 10 32 22 140 220 230 - 44-760 160 1.0 0.93 0.82 0.76 1.0 0.87 0.50 250 1.0 0.93 0.85 0.76
M20 100P 255 100 30 44-765
190 1.0 0.88 0.82 1.0 0.67 0.50 290 1.0 0.93 0.82
220 0.94 0.88 0.83 0.67 330 1.0 088

M24 75P 255 75 0 44-805 250 1.0 0.94 1.0 0.83 370 0.94
M24 150 38 26 160 240 400 -
M24 120P 300 120 75 44-810 280 1.0 1.0 420 1.0

For reduction factors for 8.8 grade bolts see page 3

For Installation see back cover

Technical Advisory Service & + 44 (0) 141 638 7961 E-mail: techadvice@rawlplug.co.uk Technical Advisory Service Fax: + 44 (0) 141 273 2335 E-mail: techadvice@rawlplug.co.uk