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ULTIMATE RELIABILITY MKT’s VMZ is specifically designed to withstand extreme conditions, making it ideal for use in nuclear facilities
Safe anchoring in concrete is crucial to nuclear power plants (Credit: EDF at Hinkley Point C)
Bonded expansion anchors feature a conical anchor rod and special adhesive for solid load transfer
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or critical concrete applications, bonded expansion anchors represent the pinnacle of anchor technology, offering a highend solution for demanding conditions. Marrying the strengths of mechanical and chemical anchors, these bonded expansion anchors deliver exceptional load transfer capabilities, even under extreme conditions such as seismic activity, dynamic loading, and structural fatigue. Their unrivalled performance makes them the goto choice for crit ical infrastructure projects, including nuclear power facilities, where uncompromising safety is nonnegotiable. The MKT VMZ is a bonded expansion anchor that pushes the boundaries of performance and reliability. Assessed to EAD 330499 for both static and seismic loads—including C1 and C2 earthquake design categories (ETA04/0092)—the VMZ goes beyond the standard. It is also tested for dynamic applications under EAD 330250, meeting stringent fatigue design require ments (ETA17/0194). Additional test reports confirm its resis tance to fire and impact loads, ensuring confidence in the most demanding environments.
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