What's New
Shear Connector Design Program
Free software is available from Ancon that simplifies the design of movement joints in reinforced concrete. For a given application, Ancon’s design program will calculate the size and quantity of shear load connectors required, the edge distance and spacings at which they should be installed, and details of the local reinforcement. Read more
Ancon recognised for innovative thinking
CONSTRUCT, an association of concrete specialists in the UK dedicated to improving the efficiency of building in-situ concrete frames and associated structures, highly commended Ancon for its pioneering Lockable Dowel system. Read more
KS Threaded Anchors
Use of the new Ancon KS Threaded Anchor with BT threaded reinforcing bar can simplify concrete design at construction joints, typically in wall-to-slab applications. Read more
Ancon awarded ASSDA Accredited Fabricator Status
Ancon has been awarded Accredited Fabricator status from the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association; a mark of knowledge, experience and quality in stainless steel fabrication. Read more
New CD to simplify punching shear reinforcement design
Shearfix consists of double-headed steel studs welded to flat rails. The optimum stud centres and rail layout can be determined by calculation or more easily with Ancon’s free design software, available on CD. Read more
CPA Celebrates Ancon’s Innovative ‘Lockable Dowel’
Ancon Building Products has been celebrated by the UK's Construction Products Association for the launch of its innovative ‘Lockable Dowel’, in the 2008 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA). Read more
‘Lockable Dowel’ for Temporary Movement Joints
The new ‘Lockable Dowel’ from Ancon allows initial shrinkage of the concrete to take place and is then locked in position with epoxy resin, inserted from the top of the slab. The locked dowel continues to transfer vertical load, but movement can no longer take place. Read more
New Isolation System
Ancon’s stainless steel tension system is now supplied with isolation materials as standard. Read more
Ancon product information listed on NATSPEC
Ancon’s product information is listed within NATSPEC, a comprehensive national specification system endorsed by government and professional bodies. Read more
Latest News
Catch up on the latest developments from Ancon
Ancon extends its range of reinforcing bar couplers
Ancon has extended its range of reinforcing bar couplers and accompanying technical information offered to the local concrete industry in Australia.
Ancon Sponsors International FIB Congress, Melbourne, 7th-11th October 2018
Ancon is a proud sponsor of the 5th International fib Congress taking place in Melbourne, Australia, from 7th to 11th October and expecting to attract 700 delegates from over 40 countries.
HALFEN AS5216-Compliant Anchor Channels from Ancon
Available exclusively in Australia from Ancon, HALFEN HTA Anchor Channels demonstrate compliance with Australian Standard AS5216 ‘Design of Post-installed and Cast-in Fastenings’ through a new European Technical Assessment (ETA).