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ACS Apollo Masonry Reinforcement
ACS Apollo Masonry Reinforcement
ACS Apollo Masonry Reinforcement

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ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd

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ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd

Verified 1 day ago

ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd
Summary
Masonry bed-joint reinforcement used to strengthen masonry walls and partitions.
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Application

Suitable for use as bed-joint reinforcement to enhance the structural integrity of walls and partitions.

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Description

The ACS Apollo Masonry Reinforcement, also known as Ladder Reinforcement or Bed-Joint Reinforcement, is manufactured from stainless steel and is used to strengthen masonry walls and partitions, helping to reduce cracking and provide general structural support.

The product is a standard-shaped wire suitable for various combinations of brick or block widths by utilising differing widths of ladder

Features and benefits:

  • Effectively reinforces masonry walls, providing robust structural support.
  • Minimizes the risk of cracks within walls and structures.
  • Available in a standard length of 2.7 metres and a range of wire diameters to accommodate various brick and block widths.
  • Made from stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance.
  • Offered in four wire diameters: 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm.
  • The 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm variants are manufactured with a flattened wire profile for ease of integration into mortar joints.
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Color
Silver
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Finish
Natural
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Material
Stainless steel
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Shape
Other
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Length
2700 mm
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Width
60 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm
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Height
3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm
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SKU Code
ALR30W060
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Specification

Classification data
Standard
To BS EN 845-3.
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Configuration of bed joint reinforcement
Welded wire ladder.
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Dimensions
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Wire size
3 mm.
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Ladder or truss width (overall)
60 mm.
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Corrosion protection
To BS EN 845-3, material coating reference R3.
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Fire performance
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Reaction to fire
Class A1.
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Additional properties

Minimum wall thickness
102 mm brick/ 100 mm block.
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Length
2700 mm.
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Yield strength
500 N/mm².
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Bond strength
5990 N.
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Shear load (maximum)
3426 N.
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Mortar designation
Minimum: General purpose ≥ M4.
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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
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Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
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Material
Stainless steel
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Recyclability
Fully recyclable
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