PFS Pre Formed Strap
The PFS is an engineered strap that has been designed to provide enhanced performance and greater flexibility while laterally restraining floors and roofs.
Applications can be found on pages 10, 12 and 13
Part of the Cullen Gable Restraint System – Pg13
Features & Benefits — Typically used for lateral restraint in floor and roof applications — Exceeds minimum performance of 8kN as per BS EN845-1 — 1 solution for floor and roof applications — Engineered strap with reduced thickness and weight compared to traditional straps — Installation videos available for all detailed applications
Material Specification — 35 x 1.5mm Galvanised mild steel – Z600 or Z275 (with edge protection) Approvals — CE/UKCA marked in accordance with EN845-1 — Meets NHBC Technical requirements — Meets Homebond technical requirements
Engineered bend for increased performance
Available Sizes
FLAT STRAP
Fixings — Dependant on application
Code
Description
Box Qty
F
547389 141185
3.4 x 35mm Square Twist Nails – LOOSE 3.4 x 35mm Square Twist Nails – COLLATED*
500
2,500
F
*For use with Paslode PPNXi
Dimensions (mm)
BENT STRAP
B
4mm Ø and 6mm Ø holes
35
1.5
50
Product Code PFS–1000–F PFS–1200–F PFS–1600–F PFS–2000–F
F (mm)
Product Code
F (mm)
B (mm)
1000 1200 1600 2000
PFS–900–100–B
900
100 100 100 100
50
PFS–1100–100–B 1100 PFS–1500–100–B 1500 PFS–1900–100–B 1900
Load Data
Fixings
Performance
Characteristic Tensile Capacity (kN)
(3.4 x 35mm)
Built into 3.5N/mm 2 block work & nailed to min C16 grade timber**
8No
8.80
Flat Strap
n/a
10.80
**Tested in accordance with the requirements of EN846-4 (with a vertical precompression of 0.4N/mm2 to the top of the masonry specimen – equivalent to storey height of blockwork)
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