Not necessarily, but usually Option 1 anchors are seismic action tested. The seismic resistance values (C1 and/or C2) you will find in the ETA. We indicate this with a seismic symbol.

The product is suitable for use as an anchor subjected to seismic loading according to the European Technical Approval/Assessment.

Not necessarily. For anchors that can be used in cracked concrete, e.g. anchors with option 1, you will usually find fire resistance values in the ETA that are theoretically calculated on the basis of a technical rule. These values are rather conservative. However, practical tests can also be carried out in a special oven to determine fire resistance values for anchors. 

If theoretical or practically determined values are available, we mark this with a fire symbol. The number after the F stands for the duration in minutes during which the fixing retains its function under fire stress (with decreasing performance).

In addition to the ETA-approved fastening solutions, we have products with further approvals and tests. The ProtectFIX® window securing system, for example, has the burglary resistance class RC2 and is a tested mounting system for fall protection according to the ETB directive (components that secure against falling).

The BTS M concrete screw has a general building authority approval for building products issued by the DIBt Berlin, as the highest German building authority.

Many of our non-ETA-approved products are distinguished by further national tests (e.g. by the IFBT- Institute for Facade and Fastening Technology) or are suitable for special applications such as the attachment of sprinkler systems to concrete ceilings or fastening to hollow prestressed concrete ceilings. Chemical anchor systems have a classification for ecological, low-pollutant and low-emission construction. Other products are made of high-quality materials such as glass fibre-reinforced polyamide or A4 stainless steel.