- All-in-one solution
- No moving parts
- No adjustments
- Heavier loads
- Discreet flush finish
- 20 second installation
The CE Mark is a European symbol that can sometimes be found on packaging. When correctly presented, it signifies that the necessary requirements of the intended use defined in a harmonised European standard (hEN) or a European Technical Assessment (ETA) have been fulfilled. It allows a product to be sold across the EU member countries (and those accepting EU standards).
The regulatory system supporting anchors is driven by the European bodies of CEN and EOTA.
Some customers believe the CE Mark applies to all fixings. However this is not the case.
From the 1st July 2013, manufacturers of fixings have been required to place the CE Mark on all products covered by a harmonised European standard (hEN).
Anchors do not have any harmonised standards so they follow the EOTA route, which requires an EAD (European Assessment Document) that lays down all the requirements for the test programme, which then needs to be followed by a TAB (Technical Assessment Body). The results from the TAB testing (against the requirements laid down in the EAD) are published in an ETA (European Technical Assessment) document, which details the technical and performance information achieved for the product.
Grapplefix products are NOT covered by a harmonised European standard (hEN) and there is currently no EAD that would cover our product family.
The list of EADs is available free on the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) website www.eota.eu
Further information can be sought on the Construction Fixings Association (CFA) website http://www.fixingscfa.co.uk
