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ajbyesterday at 3:24 PM1 replyview on HN

Hmm that's impressive for a single plug fixing. The above for fix-v is from their load table at https://fiproductmedia.azureedge.net/media/Load%20Tables/Loa...

That's 0.43 kN which is 430N or ~43kgf. Comparing to the rigifix table they are using a heavier aircrete and a smaller safety factor, which would take fix-v up to 80kg but that's still a big difference. I wonder if there is a testing methodology difference, as usually resin fixings are considered stronger than plug fixings.


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IshKebabyesterday at 4:36 PM

If it's just a threaded rod held in with resin then I expect the difference is in the hole size. The actual wall plug for the M8 Rigifix is 16mm diameter. Also the M8 bolt is inserted into a larger metal sleeve so it's less likely to bend. I don't know if that affects things though.