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PRODUCT CODE: CGT1-B

Vertical Control Gap Tie

Description

Ensure the longevity of your masonry with this sliding tie. It establishes a crucial vertical control gap, enabling vertical expansion up to 40mm in brick and block walls. also allowing in-plane movement. This tie doesn't just allow for movement; it also secures masonry against lateral wind loads and features a de-bonding slide that effectively manages and absorbs differential movement, preventing internal stresses.

  • Clay brick / block work
  • Tested to a control gap of 40mm
  • Wall starter
  • Universal applications
  • Australian design & tested AS/NZS 2699.2:2020

Fixing requirements

  • Fixed with approved fasteners, contact us with your project requirements.

Corrosion Characteristics

  • R2 - Galvanised Z600
  • R3 - Hot dipped galvanising
  • R4 - Stainless steel 316L

Conforms to corrosion resistance set by AS/NZS 2699.2:2020 / AS 3700.

Test Information

Galvanised Z600 / HDG

AS/NZS 2669.1:2020 CGT 1B (40mm Gap)
Mean (range)
Preliminary Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.58 (0.40 – 0.74)
Serviceability Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.07 (0.76 – 1.39)
Peak Load (kN)
Mean Load 1.81 (1.66 – 2.04)
Characteristic Strength 1.49


Stainless steel 316L

AS/NZS 2669.1:2020 CGT 1B (40mm Cavity)
Mean (range)
Preliminary Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.16 (0.11 – 0.29)
Serviceability Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.32 (0.25 – 0.41)
Peak Load (kN)
Mean Load 3.18 (2.83 – 3.70)
Characteristic Strength 2.53

Ordering Information

When ordering please supply us with the part number and quantity you require

CGT1-B

PRODUCT CODE

- R2

MATERIAL
R2 - Galvanised Z600
R3 - Hot dipped galvanising
R4 - Stainless steel 316L