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Plasterboard & Cavity Anchors & Fixings
Plasterboard, cavity anchors, and fixings are essential hardware components in construction and DIY projects. They play a crucial role in securely mounting objects to walls and ceilings, mainly when dealing with hollow or cavity walls, where traditional fasteners might need to provide stability.
Different Types of Plasterboard and Cavity Anchors & Fixings
There are various types of anchors and fixings designed to accommodate different needs and wall types:
- Expansion Anchors: These anchors expand when tightened, gripping the surrounding material tightly. They suit solid walls but may not work well in hollow or cavity walls.
- Toggle Bolts: Toggle bolts consist of a threaded bolt and a collapsible anchor. The anchor expands when inserted into a cavity wall, providing substantial support.
- Molly Bolts: Molly bolts are similar to toggle bolts but have a unique design that allows them to hold heavier loads securely. They are ideal for plasterboard and hollow walls.
- Plastic Anchors are suitable for lighter loads and are often used in drywall or plasterboard. Plastic anchors spread the load over a larger area, reducing the risk of damage.
Functions and Application Versatility of Plasterboard & Cavity Anchors & Fixings
Plasterboard and cavity anchors and fixings serve a multitude of purposes:
- Hanging Decor: Use these fixings to securely hang picture frames, mirrors, shelves, and other decorative items. The anchor choice relies on the object's weight and the wall type.
- Mounting Electronics: Wall-mounted TVs, speakers, and cable management systems often require anchors to keep them safely in place. Toggle bolts and Molly bolts are popular choices for such applications.
- Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures: Anchors are essential for securing cabinets, towel racks, and shower curtain rods, especially when attaching them to walls with limited structural support.
- Furniture Stabilisation: Anchors prevent furniture, such as bookshelves and dressers, from toppling over, enhancing safety in homes and offices.
Installation Tips
Proper installation is crucial to ensure the effectiveness of plasterboard and cavity anchors and fixings:
- Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for weight capacity and installation instructions.
- Pre-drill holes in plasterboard or cavity walls to prevent cracking or damage.
- Choose the appropriate anchor type based on the load-bearing requirements.
- Use a level to ensure that your fixtures are straight and well-aligned.
Safety Considerations
Safety is paramount when using anchors and fixings:
- Wear protective gear, including safety glasses, when drilling or working with anchors.
- Be cautious of electrical wires and pipes behind walls to avoid accidental damage.
- Regularly inspect fixtures and anchors to ensure they remain secure.
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SM-04038, Rawl Fixings
Interset™ High-Performance Cavity Wall Fixings
Interset™ high-performance cavity wall fixings, which may be installed using the supplied pan head screws or with fixing tool stock no. 528-362.
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SM-06037, Rawl Fixings
Interset™ High-Performance Cavity Wall Fixings
Interset™ high-performance cavity wall fixings, which may be installed using the supplied pan head screws or with fixing tool stock no. 528-362.
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519772, Fischer Fixings
Fischer HM Metal Cavity Fixings
The Fischer HM metal cavity wall fixings come with metric screws and are suitable for board building materials with a thickness of 3 mm to 50 mm. Having an expanding arm on the metal fixings gives you a large supporting surface allowing a higher load bearing capacity.
Features and Benefits
Can be removed and refitted several times because of the metric internal thread
Claws on the edge of the fixing penetrate the board material, preventing the fixing from rotating and thus ensuring a secure installation
Typical Applications
Pictures
Substructures
Lighting
Towel rails
Light shelves
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182-3025, GripIt Fixings
GripIt 18 mm Red Fixings
As seen on the UK BBCs Dragons Den television programme!
GripIt plasterboard fixings offer a revolutionary new design of universal fixing that are simple to use and install, can be removed and reused indefinitely and provide the most secure and effective fixing currently available.
GripIt Fixings are available in 4 diameter sizes: 15 mm (Yellow), 18 mm (Red), 20 mm (Brown), 25 mm (Blue); each supporting heavier maximum weight loads.
Just one of these 18 mm Red GripIt Fixings will hold up to 120 kg, making it the ideal choice for putting up angle or large shelf brackets, hanging curtain and towel rails, or putting up wall mounted bins or ashtrays.
GripIt Fixings have been designed for use with all types of plasterboard installation:
Dot and dab
Cavity wall
Double-thickness plasterboard
Insulated plasterboard
Plasterboard laminates
Foam-backed plasterboard laminates
GripIt Fixings feature uniquely-designed, slim gripping wings which fold out in the gap behind the board to produce a highly-effective and secure fixing.
Quick and easy to install (or remove), simply drill, tap and turn to extend the wings, securing the fixing onto the plasterboard in three easy steps.
Features & Benefits:
Fits 9.5-15 mm plasterboard
Cannot be over-screwed
Fixings only protrude 2.5 mm into cavity
Easy to fit with no cutting down required
Fixings cause no damage to the vapour barrier linings
Heavier loads supported
Fixings can be fitted into ceilings without timber blocking
Easy to fit into dry lining wall constructions
Automatically adjusts to lining thickness
Overview of GripIt Fixings Products:
15 mm YELLOW GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:
8697810
x 4 pack;
8697839
x 8 pack;
8697851
x 25 pack)
Ideal for hanging mirrors, picture frames, smaller shelves or signs, soap dispensers, notice boards and wall planners.
18 mm RED GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:...
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SM-06052, Rawl Fixings
Interset™ High-Performance Cavity Wall Fixings
Interset™ high-performance cavity wall fixings, which may be installed using the supplied pan head screws or with fixing tool stock no. 528-362.
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252-308, GripIt Fixings
GripIt 25 mm Blue Fixings
As seen on the UK BBCs Dragons Den television programme!
GripIt plasterboard fixings offer a revolutionary new design of universal fixing that are simple to use and install, can be removed and reused indefinitely and provide the most secure and effective fixing currently available.
GripIt Fixings are available in 4 diameter sizes: 15 mm (Yellow), 18 mm (Red), 20 mm (Brown), 25 mm (Blue); each supporting heavier maximum weight loads.
Just one of these 25 mm Blue GripIt Fixings will hold up to 180 kg, making it the ideal choice for putting up cupboards or water heaters, mounting televisions on the wall or putting up wall and rack panels.
GripIt Fixings have been designed for use with all types of plasterboard installation:
Dot and dab
Cavity wall
Double-thickness plasterboard
Insulated plasterboard
Plasterboard laminates
Foam-backed plasterboard laminates
GripIt Fixings feature uniquely-designed, slim gripping wings which fold out in the gap behind the board to produce a highly-effective and secure fixing.
Quick and easy to install (or remove), simply drill, tap and turn to extend the wings, securing the fixing onto the plasterboard in three easy steps.
Features & Benefits:
Fits 9.5-15 mm plasterboard
Cannot be over-screwed
Fixings only protrude 2.5 mm into cavity
Easy to fit with no cutting down required
Fixings cause no damage to the vapour barrier linings
Heavier loads supported
Fixings can be fitted into ceilings without timber blocking
Easy to fit into dry lining wall constructions
Automatically adjusts to lining thickness
Overview of GripIt Fixings Products:
15 mm YELLOW GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:
8697810
x 4 pack;
8697839
x 8 pack;
8697851
x 25 pack)
Ideal for hanging mirrors, picture frames, smaller shelves or signs, soap dispensers, notice boards and wall planners.
18 mm RED GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:
8697813
x 4 pack;
8697823
x 8 pack;
8697848
x 25 pack)
Ideal for angle brackets, large shelf brack...
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202-304, GripIt Fixings
GripIt 20 mm Brown Fixings
As seen on the UK BBCs Dragons Den television programme!
GripIt plasterboard fixings offer a revolutionary new design of universal fixing that are simple to use and install, can be removed and reused indefinitely and provide the most secure and effective fixing currently available.
GripIt Fixings are available in 4 diameter sizes: 15 mm (Yellow), 18 mm (Red), 20 mm (Brown), 25 mm (Blue); each supporting heavier maximum weight loads.
Just one of these 20 mm Brown GripIt Fixings will hold up to 160 kg, making it the ideal choice for putting up radiators or water heaters, mounting enclosures and rack panels, or putting up cabinets or monitors
GripIt Fixings have been designed for use with all types of plasterboard installation:
Dot and dab
Cavity wall
Double-thickness plasterboard
Insulated plasterboard
Plasterboard laminates
Foam-backed plasterboard laminates
GripIt Fixings feature uniquely-designed, slim gripping wings which fold out in the gap behind the board to produce a highly-effective and secure fixing.
Quick and easy to install (or remove), simply drill, tap and turn to extend the wings, securing the fixing onto the plasterboard in three easy steps.
Features & Benefits:
Fits 9.5-15 mm plasterboard
Cannot be over-screwed
Fixings only protrude 2.5 mm into cavity
Easy to fit with no cutting down required
Fixings cause no damage to the vapour barrier linings
Heavier loads supported
Fixings can be fitted into ceilings without timber blocking
Easy to fit into dry lining wall constructions
Automatically adjusts to lining thickness
Overview of GripIt Fixings Products:
15 mm YELLOW GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:
8697810
x 4 pack;
8697839
x 8 pack;
8697851
x 25 pack)
Ideal for hanging mirrors, picture frames, smaller shelves or signs, soap dispensers, notice boards and wall planners.
18 mm RED GripIt Fixings
...
New items
41652, Rawl Fixings
Interset™ High-Performance Cavity Wall Fixings
Interset™ high-performance cavity wall fixings, which may be installed using the supplied pan head screws or with fixing tool stock no. 528-362.
New items
182-304, GripIt Fixings
GripIt 18 mm Red Fixings
As seen on the UK BBCs Dragons Den television programme!
GripIt plasterboard fixings offer a revolutionary new design of universal fixing that are simple to use and install, can be removed and reused indefinitely and provide the most secure and effective fixing currently available.
GripIt Fixings are available in 4 diameter sizes: 15 mm (Yellow), 18 mm (Red), 20 mm (Brown), 25 mm (Blue); each supporting heavier maximum weight loads.
Just one of these 18 mm Red GripIt Fixings will hold up to 120 kg, making it the ideal choice for putting up angle or large shelf brackets, hanging curtain and towel rails, or putting up wall mounted bins or ashtrays.
GripIt Fixings have been designed for use with all types of plasterboard installation:
Dot and dab
Cavity wall
Double-thickness plasterboard
Insulated plasterboard
Plasterboard laminates
Foam-backed plasterboard laminates
GripIt Fixings feature uniquely-designed, slim gripping wings which fold out in the gap behind the board to produce a highly-effective and secure fixing.
Quick and easy to install (or remove), simply drill, tap and turn to extend the wings, securing the fixing onto the plasterboard in three easy steps.
Features & Benefits:
Fits 9.5-15 mm plasterboard
Cannot be over-screwed
Fixings only protrude 2.5 mm into cavity
Easy to fit with no cutting down required
Fixings cause no damage to the vapour barrier linings
Heavier loads supported
Fixings can be fitted into ceilings without timber blocking
Easy to fit into dry lining wall constructions
Automatically adjusts to lining thickness
Overview of GripIt Fixings Products:
15 mm YELLOW GripIt Fixings
(RS stock numbers:
8697810
x 4 pack;
8697839
x 8 pack;
8697851
x 25 pack)
Ideal for hanging mirrors, picture frames, smaller shelves or signs, soap dispensers, notice boards and wall planners.
18 mm RED GripIt Fix...