ACS 2300 Range Tie

The ACS 2300 Range Tie is available in grades 1.4301 (304) and 1.440 1 (316) austenitic stainless steel. According to BS EN 845-1, ties should be installed at a minimum density of 2.5 ties/m² at 900 mm horizontal and 450 mm vertical centres, staggered by 450 mm between courses, however project specific centres should be calculated by the facade or project structural engineer. ACS recommends that the ties are installed with a nominal embedment of 62.5 mm.

The ACS 2300 Range Tie is a stainless steel product which satisfies the requirements for an A1 classification without testing as the below details outline. Referring to document 96/603/EC, the ACS 2300 Range Tie is produced from stainless steel and shall on account of the material’s low level of combustibility, be classified in Class A ('No contribution to fire') without need for further testing. The document shows all categories considered as non-combustible. For any further information please refer to the aforementioned standard.

For use in any thermal models, the following information can be used. The 2300 Range Tie has a cross sectional area of 38 mm². Stainless steel has a thermal conductivity of 17W/mK. With these figures, the effect of wall ties upon the panel can be calculated.

The design resistance of shear ties conforming to BS EN 845-1 should be taken as the declared shear load capacity, relevant for the type of mortar and masonry units, divided by the partial factor for use with ancillary components. This factor is specified within Table NA.1 of the NA to BS EN 1996-1-1-2005, and is given as 3.0 for sites in the UK. Test results show that the ACS 2300 Range Tie has a declared shear load capacity of 2500 N.

Features and benefits:

• Collar joint tie.
• 2.5 kN shear capacity.
• 150 mm long.
• UKCA/ CE+UKNI marked.
• Grade 1.4301 (304) and 1.440 1 (316) stainless steel.
• Lucideon tested.
• A1 non-combustible.