Halfen HIT insulated connections are high performance, thermally broken connectors for concrete to concrete balcony and structural applications. The double symmetrical compression shear bearings CSB allow for simple and fast installation, both on site or in the precast plant. The product range includes the HIT-HP with an insulation thickness or 80mm and the HIT-SP with 120mm insulation thickness.

Features and benefits:

Shear load capability of up to 426 kN/m in corner balconies using the HIT-MVXL.
Possible shear loads up to 192 kN/m for slab thickness from 16 cm.
Easy load range allocation even with the individual elements in the modular system.
Effective thermal separation of the balcony slab to ensure a high-level of comfort in the building.
The standard HIT Elements fulfill the requirements for the highest fire protection classification REI 120.
Quick and easy installation to ensure construction deadlines are met.
Highest category certified “Certified Passivhaus component” for the HIT-SP ZVX Element with up to 240 mm slab thickness.
Certified as energy saving components starting with an insulation thickness of 80 mm for application in cantilevered and simply supported balcony slabs.
UKCA and CE marked with ETA European Technical Assessment.

Product Types:

HIT-HP MVX : for cantilever balconies, capable of transmitting bending moments and positive and negative shear forces

HIT-HP MVX-OU/OD = cantilever connections into walls and beams

HIT-HP ZVX = a shear only connection for propped balconies

HIT-HP ZDX = a shear only connection, capable of transmitting positive and negative shear forces

HIT-HP DD = units capable of transmitting both positive and negative bending moments and shear forces

HIT-HP AT = for parapet walls

HIT-HP FT = for corbel connections

HIT-HP ST = for beam connections

HIT-HP WT = for wall connections

All of these units are also available as HIT-SP with 120mm insulation

Halfen HIT Balcony Connector Environmental Product Declaration