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CFA Sample Method Statement:

Resin Injection Anchors – in concrete
1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAMPLE METHOD STATEMENT
All anchors must be selected, designed and installed correctly. CFA Sample Method Statements are the first stage of a
When this does not happen, the consequences can be serious in programme of assistance provided by the CFA for supervisors and
terms of damage to structures and human injury or even death. installers to make sure anchors are installed correctly*. This is a
To achieve safe anchorages, best practice should be followed at guide only. The manufacturer’s installation instructions should
all times. BS8539:2012 “Code of Practice for the selection and always be followed.
installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry”
sets out to achieve this best practice through identifying the roles
and responsibilities for all in the process. Complying fully with the
Code and using only ETA approved anchors will provide a safe
installation.

3. INSTALLATION
Drill to correct
diameter and depth.
If rebar is struck either drill a new hole (move away
by least 2 x depth of aborted hole) or drill through
the bar ONLY with permission. Diamond drilled holes
should be roughened. Fill the aborted hole with
strong non-shrink grout.
Never cut the anchor rod short.

Clean hole thoroughly by: Blowing and brushing

Insert cartridge in dispenser & attach mixer nozzle.

Pump first two trigger pulls to waste to ensure even
mixing.

Pump resin to base of hole withdrawing nozzle

slowly to avoid entrapping air.
Fill to 1/3 to 1/2 full.
Some excess resin after inserting
the rod shows the hole is full.

Insert anchor rod by hand immediately

using twisting motion to coat threads
thoroughly.
Gel time = time after injection during which
the anchor rod must be inserted.

Adjust position within Curing time = time after injection during

“Gel time”. which the anchor must be left undisturbed
Allow “Curing time” before it is tightened or loaded.
- depends on In damp substrates increase curing time.
temperature.

Apply fixture carefully over studs.

Tighten to recommended torque.

SMS: Resin Injection Anchors – in concrete 1 June 2020

CFA Sample Method Statement:
Resin Injection Anchors – in concrete

Before installation check

a) that all safety equipment is to hand
b) that the anchor to be used is as specified. [Only
substitute another make or type if approved by the
responsible engineer.]
c) that the resin cartridge is in date as shown on the
packaging and
d) that ambient temperature is within useable range.

Information you will need:

ANCHOR INFORMATION
Manufacturer
Designation
Description
Finish Embedment length mm
Fixture thickness mm Fixture clearance hole mm
Installation Equipment Installation Data
SDS Drilling machine Hole Diameter mm
Drill bit mm Hole depth mm
Torque Wrench Tightening Torque Nm
Anchor rod adaptor
Deep reach socket mm A/F
Blow out pump
Hole cleaning brush

This Sample Method Statement is one of a series published by the Construction Fixings Association and may be downloaded
free of charge, along with Guidance Notes, designed to assist installers and supervisors with correct installation, form the CFA
website www.the-cfa.co.uk . For details of the CFA, members and activities, use the contact page on the website, e mail us at
info@the-cfa.co.uk or call on 0116 274 7358

SMS: Resin Injection Anchors – in concrete 2 June 2020