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Safe Steelwork Connections
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Safe Steelwork Connections

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides comprehensive information on Kee Safety's BeamClamp® and BoxBolt® products, designed for secure steelwork connections without on-site drilling or welding. These products are applicable across various industries, including infrastructure, steel construction, solar and wind energy, building services, facades, oil and gas, material handling, and stadiums.
Specifications and Features
  • BeamClamp® and BoxBolt® facilitate secure steel joining, eliminating the need for special tools or skilled labor.
  • Products are hot dip galvanized for corrosion resistance and have third-party approvals from Lloyds Register and Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt).
  • Technical support includes CAD blocks and a connection configurator for design assistance.
Benefits
  • Reduced installation time and costs due to the elimination of on-site drilling or welding.
  • Flexibility and safety are ensured, with a guaranteed factor of safety and no need for on-site verification if guidelines are followed.
Applications
  • Infrastructure: Used in civil sectors for rail, road, water treatment, and power generation.
  • Steel Construction: Suitable for both permanent and temporary structural steel connections.
  • Solar & Wind Energy: Used for securing solar panels and wind turbine components.
  • Building Services: Connects mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and fire protection services to steel structures.
  • Facades and Curtain Walling: Provides solutions for connecting curtain walling brackets to hollow sections.
  • Oil and Gas: Ideal for offshore applications where drilling and welding are not permitted.
  • Material Handling: Used for temporary and permanent solutions in material handling and conveyor systems.
  • Stadiums & Amphitheaters: Used for attaching brackets for floodlights, screens, and seating.
Technical Data
  • BoxBolt® is a blind fixing solution for hollow section steelwork, available in zinc plated, hot dip galvanized, and stainless steel finishes.
  • Technical data includes tensile and shear load capacities, with a factor of safety applied.
  • BoxBolt® is CE certified and approved by Lloyds Register and DIBt, complying with Eurocode 3 and DIN 18800 design methods.
Conclusion
The BeamClamp® and BoxBolt® products offer a versatile and efficient solution for steelwork connections across various industries, providing safety, flexibility, and cost savings.
Specifications
The document details specifications for BoxBolt and BeamClamp components, including dimensions, load capacities, and material standards. BoxBolt is available in sizes M06 to M20, and BeamClamp components are designed for steel-to-steel connections without drilling or welding.
Procedures
Installation instructions for BoxBolt include aligning holes, inserting the bolt, and tightening with a wrench. The BOXSOK tool speeds up installation by eliminating the need for two tools.
Norms and Standards
All components are hot-dip galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461 and manufactured from ductile iron to BS EN 1563, with a 5 to 1 factor of safety, approved by Lloyds Register and DIBt.
Recommendations
The document recommends using the BeamClamp system where drilling or welding is not feasible, emphasizing not exceeding the specified Safe Working Load (SWL).
Technical Information
Includes technical load information for each component, specifying tensile and frictional SWL per bolt, torque requirements, and dimensions for various BeamClamp types.
Tools and Applications
The BOXSOK rapid assembly tool is designed for efficient BoxBolt installation. The BeamClamp Connection Designer tool assists in designing connections and generating engineering drawings.
Key Features and Benefits
The BeamClamp system offers ease of installation, flexibility, and cost savings, maintaining structural integrity and providing excellent corrosion resistance.
Product Details
Various BeamClamp products are listed with dimensions, tightening torque, and load capacities. For example, the BLG08A model has a tensile load in line with the rod of 1.0 kN and a lateral load of 0.25 kN.
BeamClamp Packing Pieces
Packing pieces support clamps at the correct angle, with short packers for types BA, BB, BT, and BW, and long packers for types BE1, BE2, and BK1.
Location Plates & Spacers
Location plates support the rear of BeamClamp fixings, ensuring proper clamping on steel, with dimensions provided for different bolt diameters.
Adjustable Rigging Clamps
These clamps are self-adjusting, accommodating flange widths from 100 mm to 600 mm and thicknesses from 3 mm to 60 mm, supporting loads up to 22.2 kN.
Component Types
The BB Long Nose and Type BY clamps are highlighted for specific applications, both hot-dip galvanized and independently tested.
Product Selection Tables
Tables guide the selection of BeamClamp products based on flange thickness and slope.
Specifying the Correct BeamClamp® Product
Specifying the correct BeamClamp® product involves stating the type, size, and tail length along with packing piece combinations, considering the diameter of fixings or required SWL.
FastFit® System
The FastFit® system connects steel sections without drilling or welding, saving time and cost, and is safe for use in hazardous conditions.
Installation Instructions
The FastFit® system can be installed in under 5 minutes, ensuring a secure connection without specialist skills or equipment.
FloorFix HT
FloorFix HT allows for fixing floor plates to steelwork from the topside only, accommodating construction tolerances and tested for vibration conditions.
Specifications
Detailed specifications for fixing products like FloorFix, Gratefix, Grating Clip, BeamClamp, and Uni-Wedge are provided, including material composition and dimensions.
Procedures
Installation procedures emphasize ease of installation from the topside only, with step-by-step instructions for products like Gratefix and Uni-Wedge.
Testing and Standards
Products are tested under vibration conditions and galvanized to meet ASTM and BS standards for durability and resistance.
Recommendations
Recommendations include using the correct tightening torque and avoiding exceeding the specified SWL.
Data and Tables
Tables list product codes, material specifications, dimensions, and load capacities, such as the BeamClamp BL Flange Clamp table.
Critical Information
Key information includes adhering to specified torque values and load limits to maintain safety and performance.
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Safe Steelwork Connections-1

Safe Steelwork Connections • S T EELWOR K CL A MPS , CAVIT Y FIXIN GS, ST EEL F LOO R FIXING S & BUIL D ING SERV I CES FI XI N GS • N O SPECIAL TOOL S OR SK IL L E D L ABO U R R EQ U I R ED • NO SIT E DRIL L ING OR WE L D ING RE Q U I R ED • T H IR D PART Y APPROVAL S

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The BeamClamp®and BoxBolt®range of fixings from Kee Safety is a series of products that provide a secure fixing method for structural steelwork. The fixings provide solutions for joining steel together without the need for on-site drilling or welding to give much more flexibility than traditional methods. The system provides a guaranteed connection every time without the need for on-site verification, providing the installation guidelines are correctly followed. Approvals The full range has been third party approved or tested by either Lloyds Register, Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt),...

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9 BoxBolt® Intro / Technical 14 BeamClamp® Intro/Technical 16 Individual Clamps 23 Location Plates & Bolt Lengths 25 High Friction Clamps 28 Specifying the Correct Product 31 FastFit® 34 Typical Connection Details ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD 2018 www.beamclamp.com 3

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Markets & Applications BEAMCLAMP and BOXBOLT products can be used across all industries where joining steel together is a requirement. The examples below present some of the most common applications and industries we are involved in. Infrastructure BEAMCLAMP products are used for a variety of applications within the civil sector for rail, road, water treatment plants and in power generation. These applications are usually for attaching secondary steelwork to existing infrastructure. Applications on bridges include the installation of strengthening steelwork, walkway systems and the suspension...

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Markets & Applications Building Services A range of BEAMCLAMP products is suitable for use within the building services industry. We have a variety of solutions for the connection of building services equipment to steel structures. Applications include the connection of mechanical services (pipe work), Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning systems, electrical services and fire protection services. Facades and Curtain Walling BOXBOLT and BEAMCLAMP are used in the facade and curtain walling sectors extensively. BOXBOLT provides a solution for the connection of curtain walling brackets to hollow...

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BoxBolt®Used on Splice Connection for Train Platform Structure Stainless Steel BOXBOLT fixings were used to create a splice detail (tube within tube) to create the neat looking steel structure that was then glazed to create a sheltered area for transit passengers. The BOXBOLT detail allowed for the neat tubular joint to be made without the need for expensive labour or equipment on site. 6 ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD 2018 www.beamclamp.com

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BeamClamp®Types BA and BB used to install a monorail system Our Types BA and BB Clamps were used in various configurations to install a monorail system to run the length of the building. The monorail was installed to allow for the old mechanical units to be removed and replaced. The monorail system may be left in situ for future work but by using our flexible system it can be removed if access above is required quickly. ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD 2018 www.beamclamp.com

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Suspension of LED display screen using BK Rigging Clamps Our BK Rigging clamps were used to provide a suspension point to the roof trusses in a shopping mall. The suspension points were used to hang heavy duty wire that suspended a large LED display screen for the shopping mall customers. The use of our BK rigging clamp assembly avoided the need to break the painted surface of the existing steel and also allowed for final adjustment on site. 8 ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD 2018 www.beamclamp.com

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Bnxlsoir | A KEE SAFETY PRODUCT BoxBolt®Guide - Eurocode 3 / DIN 18800 BOXBOLT is a fully tested and approved blind fixing solution for connecting to hollow section steelwork or where access is restricted to one side only. The BOXBOLT fixing is suitable for use with rectangular, square and even circular hollow sections. BOXBOLT features a hexagon head design to aid installation with a standard spanner but also allows it to be installed with our unique BOXSOK installation tool for when installation time needs to be kept to an absolute minimum. BOXBOLT is available in three finishes, these are:...

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BoxBolt® Hollow Section FixingsDiameter and positioning of holes Fixing range Core Bolt MATERIALS Mild steel to BS EN 10083 Grade 1.1151 Stainless steel to BS EN 10088 Grade 1.4401 FINISHES Zinc plated to BS EN 12329 : Class Fe//Zn8//A Hot Dip Spun Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 Select the type of finish you require on the BoxBolt by replacing the _ in the code with a Z for zinc plated, a G for Hot Dip Galvanised or an S for Stainless Steel. Example: BQ2G12 is a M12 BoxBolt size 2 in Hot Dip Galvanised Finish * BQ1Z06 is tested at an external test house but is not approved by LR type or DIBt. The...

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The BOXBOLT is often used on high profile projects where the aesthetics of the building are essential. It is for this reason the BOXBOLT can be adapted to suit the requirements of the Client and the Architect to make the connection pleasing to the eye. The most common versions we can offer are shown here. Should you require a different style then please contact our technical department. BOXSOK Rapid Assembly Tool The BOXSOK Installation Tool is a unique rapid assembly tool for the BOXBOLT fixing. This specially designed socket holds the hexagon shoulder on the body to stop it rotating whilst...

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BoxBolt® Installation Instructions STEP 1: Align the holes in the bracket to be secured with the pre-drilled hole in the structural tube. Insert the BOXBOLT through both pieces of steel until the underside of the shoulder is flush with the outside of the steel. STEP 2: Hold the hexagon shoulder of the BoxBolt with an open ended wrench. Use an impact wrench or ratchet to tighten the core bolt. ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD 2018 www.beamclamp.com STEP 3: Remove the open ended wrench and check to ensure that the core bolt is tightened to the recommended torque.

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.