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Welcome to Anchor Critical
Anchor Critical provides pull-out and proof load testing for anchor arrangements, reinforcing bar, and access eye bolts for contractors, engineers and architects Australia wide. Anchor Critical also provides installer training and custom engineering/design solutions. Anchor Critical is run by structural engineers, which means they can provide advice on design and installation for various applications and base materials and of course a full engineering report.Some of our clients…
For Engineers
Whilst the introduction of the new code is great for the transparency and quality of the industry, it has increased the responsibility of the design engineer within the design process. It is your responsibility to ensure 1. Your design, 2. Your anchor selection and 3. The contractors installation adequacy (and to prevent disaster). Anchor Critical provide a full report of all tested anchors by a qualified structural engineer. At the end of the day your peace-of-mind is the highest priority.
For Installers
The AS5216: 2021 covers the installation of anchors (post-installed fixings) as one of their key components. It states "The installer of the fastener should possess the necessary experience and competency in undertaking the installation of the fastener as per the manufacturer's installation instructions". Why not reduce your liability and file away the certified proof that your anchors achieve the required load and hence installed correctly. Anchor Critical provide a full report of all tested anchors by a qualified structural engineer.
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Anchor Testing
As a results of years of experience Anchor Critical are experts at onsite (and in-house) anchor testing.All of Anchor Critical’s tests include a full written test report by a structural engineer.Anchor Critical provides pull-out and proof load testing for Contractors, engineers and architects Australia wide.Below gives is some of (but not limited) the testing that we have done in the past and capable of doing:- Threaded Rod- Reinforcing Bar- Rock anchor- Soil anchors- Screws and Screw arrangents- Safety point anchors- Anchor arrangements in tension- Anchor arrangements in shear- Loads up to 600kN (60T)- Diameters up to M48Here at Anchor Critical we have the experience and qualification and are looking to help on whatever solution you may provide around your testing. Please contact us to chat with an engineer today.Anchor Critical's main goal is to assist in safe construction and provide peace-of-mind for all parties involved, we believe that anchor testing should be easily available and a part of EVERY Australian contractors quality control procedures.
Structural Engineering/Design Solutions
Anchor Critical have a team of qualified structural design engineers.As a result we can provide your structural/anchoring engineering and design solutions. The following are some examples of what we can provide:- Site Inspections- Engineering letters and certifications- Structural adequacy letters- Safety Point solutions of structure/anchor/fixing- Anchor Design/Solutions- Anchor testing recommendation consulting- Anchor prequalification consulting- On-site rectification solutionsHere at Anchor Critical we have the experience and qualification and are looking to help on whatever solution you may provide around your structure/anchors. Please contact us to chat with an engineer today.
Call us 1300 141 990Email us admin@anchorcritical.com.auIf you have any questions about any of our services, or wish to chat to one of our engineers for advice, just simply fill in the form below, and we will be in touch as soon as we can :)
Anchor Safety Point Installation training
Course ID: ACSPT01This course is presented by a fully qualified structural engineer (BE Civil & Structural) and anchor/fastening expert and provides practical and theoretical training to demonstrate participants have suitable knowledge (i.e. the training component as per building maintenance requirements) to install anchors which comply with AS1891.4:2009, AS4488.2:1997, AS5532:2013 and AS5216:2018.Competencies completed as part of this course:- Australian Standard Overview (including AS 1891.4 – 2009, AS4488.2 – 1997, AS 5216:2018, AS 5532: 2013)- Anchor theory basics- Overview of basic anchor Types (concrete anchors)- Overview of basic anchor Types (roof anchors)- Anchor Selection requirements- Installation specifics – concrete anchors- Installation specifics – roof anchors- Your responsibility as an installer- Practical installation overview and training (Chemical anchor)Upon completion attendees will have (and confirm) that they have a thorough understanding as their roles and responsibility as a safety point anchor installer.Note: Anchor Critical have a National Registration Database of participants that have completed this course. Please contact us directly on admin@anchorcritical.com.au or the contact us section for more details or confirmation of an attendee.