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Cast-In Anchor Channel Product Guide, Edition 1 • 02/2019
1. Anchor
Channel Systems
2. HAC
Portfolio
3. HAC
Applications
4. Design
Introduction
5. Base material 6. Loading
7. Anchor Channel
Design Code
8. Reinforcing
Bar Anchorage
9. Special Anchor
Channel Design
10. Design
Software
11. Best
Practices
12. Instructions
for Use
13. Field Fixes
14. Design
Example
1.1 Anchor Channels Benets and Features 1.2 HAC Overview 1.3 HAC Componenets 1.4 HAC Selection
PLAN AHEAD
Anchor channels are installed before the concrete is poured.
Proper planning between different trades is required for a
successful project.
Project planning allows for feasible anchoring designs, proper
layout, proper fulfillment and execution, and successful
installation.
Proactivity goes a long way! By planning ahead, onsite
complexities can be minimized thus allowing to take control
of the project while it will leave more time to work on the
unexpected.
COMPLY
Traditionally, anchor channel systems have been designed
using manufacturer’s data and allowable stress design. Anchor
channel systems are now easier to show compliance with
the International Building Code (IBC) for design with strength
design provisions. Providing model Code Compliant designs
ensures the use of the product will be accepted by local
authorities, jurisdictions, engineer of records, inspectors, etc.
The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)
has developed the Acceptance Criteria for Anchor Channels in
Concrete Elements (AC232) to show compliance of the anchor
channel systems, and to assist in designing these systems
using the provisions given in AC232 and in the anchoring-to-
concrete provisions provided in the American Concrete Institute
(ACI) publication Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete (ACI 318).
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Adjustability without drilling or welding
‘NO WELDING’ ADVANTAGES
No certified welder needed
Faster installation
No toxic fumes (HDG)
No electricity needed on site
No welding sparks
Simpler inspections
‘NO DRILLING’ ADVANTAGES
Faster installation
No damage of slab’s reinforcement or concrete by
multiple drilling attempts
Anchors with reinforcing bars allowed for superior
performance
No scanning needed
No dust control requirements
Anchor channel in the slab prior to casting of the concrete.
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Fixture is positioned in the proper
position and the hexagonal nut is
tightened to the right setting torque.
All Hilti anchor channels come with end caps, tear-out strip, and low density
polyethylene (closed-cell) foam to prevent concrete from entering the channel
cavity.
Hilti Anchor
Channel
(HAC)
Hilti Channel
Bolts (T-bolts)
1
tear out band
HAC
The tear out band simplifies the foam
removal.
3
T-bolt
T-bolts can be installed along the
channel length (except outers 1"), thus
allowing for the so desired installation
tolerance.
2
closed-cell
foam
The closed-cell foam allows for
an easy tear out strip, allowing the
entire foam length to be continuously
removed.