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In-house training
Powers Fasteners are dedicate to ensure people involved with the support and
distribution of Powers products can provide professional service and correct
advice; We achieve this by conducting certified ongoing training for our staff
and distribution at both state and national levels. This ensures when you are
dealing with Powers Fasteners you are dealing with highly trained professionals.
In-house testing
Powers Fasteners has an in-house testing facility in Melbourne enabling the
company to conduct tests in accordance with the current standards in concrete,
aerated concrete (Hebel), masonry, timber, structural steel, steel sheets and other
base materials that require fixings. The tests may also be conducted to simulate site
load conditions e.g. by applying load at a particular location / point on the fixture.
Both load (kN) and linear displacement (mm) can be measured and recorded simultaneously
using load cell and LVDT connected to a computer with software that plots
load-displacement charts during tests.
Concrete blocks of different strengths are cast at Powers Fasteners' premises by
ordering concrete from concrete delivering companies like Boral. Each concrete block
is marked. The compressive strength is also measured using SCHMIDT hammer equipment
when the anchors are tested in the block. Testing facility in Melbourne is equipped
with the testing equipment required to perform all standard tests as listed below and
these tests are conducted on almost daily basis:
- Static tension loads on anchors
- Static shear loads on anchors
- Minimum edge distance tests
- Static tension loads on screws in different thicknesses of steel, timber and
other base materials
- Static shear load on screws in different thicknesses of steel, timber and
other base materials
- Drilling speed tests for drilling capability of screws
- Torque tests on screws and anchors
In addition to testing facility in Melbourne, the tests are also conducted at
Powers Fasteners' in-house testing facility in USA and EUROPE. Some of Powers
Fasteners' products are also tested and certified by Independent organizations like
Branz (NZ), CSIRO (AU), EOTA (Europe), International Code Council, Evaluation Services
(ICC-ES), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM Global) and other
organizations.
In-house inspection and testing program is there to ensure supply of high-quality
products to our customers. Our technical personnel at the testing facilities are
experienced and technically knowledgeable in the quality control of anchoring
products.
On-site testing
Powers Fasteners employs a dedicated team of trained professionals that are
capable of conducting anchor performance tests on building sites. This ensures
accurate assessment of anchor performance in new and old construction. Testing
capabilities on site include anchor proof tests, working load tests and tests
to destruction. Please contact Powers Fasteners for further details regarding
on-site testing capabilities or if you would like to organize an on-site product
test. Note: Powers Fasteners only tests Powers product.
On-site training
Powers Fasteners employs a dedicated team of trained professionals who are
committed to visiting construction sites and are equipped to conduct product
training on the correct selection and use of Powers Fasteners products. Powers
staff will visit construction sites equipped with demonstration equipment and
training material ready to assist all users of Powers products. On-site training
ranges from hands on product installations to adhesive training and certification,
which forms a critical part in ensuring the correct installation of adhesive
products on construction sites. These are only a few of the on -site training
modules available. Please contact Powers Fasteners for further details.
