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Type AF
A heavy duty clamp offering the highest load capacities
of all Lindapter’s High Slip Resistance clamps.
Hot dip galvanised corrosion protection.

Recess
Type AF + AFW
Type AFW (page 16)
GIRDER CLAMPS

converts the recess to

a flat top (also required
for pre-loadable bolts
Nose to BS EN 14399).

Skirt Tail (short or medium)

HIGH SLIP
RESISTANCE
RAIL FIXINGS

V1 V2

Y X
LIFTING POINTS

• High slip resistance for tensile, frictional and combined load applications.
• 70kN static slip resistance or 250kN tensile (AF24 with 4 x property
class 10.9 fasteners.
• Recess holds the bolt head captive (property class 8.8).
HOLLO-BOLT

• Suitable for parallel and tapered flanges up to 10°.

• The tail spans slotted clearance holes.

Packings are available to increase the clamping range, see page 16. Location plate / end plate details can be found on page 17.
Lindapter recommends the use of DTI Washers conforming to EN14399-9 with the Type AF.
For further information please refer to page 70.
USA Seismic Approval
See ESR-3976
FLOOR FIXINGS

Material: SG iron, hot dip galvanised.

Bolt Safe Working Loads Dimensions

Product Size Property Tensile / 1 Bolt Slip 1) / 2 Bolts Tightening Tail Y X T T Width
Code Z Class4) (FOS 5:1) (FOS 2:1) Torque* Length
Painted Galvanised short medium Type Type AF
Steelwork2) Steelwork V1 V2 AF with AFW
kN kN kN Nm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
SUPPORT FIXINGS

AF12 M12 8.8 8.5 3.4 3.9 90 5 12.5 27 27 17 22 39

AF16 M16 8.8 16.0 8.0 10.0 240 8 15 35 37 22 27 49
AF20 M20 8.8 26.3 13.0 16.0 470 10 18 40 39 25 31 56
AF24 M24 8.8 40.0 24.0 30.0 800 15 30 48 60 32 42 82
AF12 M12 10.9 10.0 4.0 5.2 130 5 12.5 27 27 17 22 39
AF16 M16 10.9 19.5 11.0 12.0 300 8 15 35 37 22 27 49
AF20 M20 10.9 30.0 20.0 25.0 647 10 18 40 39 25 31 56
DECKING FIXINGS

AF24 M24 10.9 62.5 3) 28.0 35.0 1000 15 30 48 60 32 42 82

1) Slip resistant values calculated against movement exceeding 0.1mm. * Torque figures based on bolts / setscrews
2) Shot blast and painted steelwork. in an unlubricated condition. For further
3) 3.2:1 Factor of Safety. information on lubricated fasteners see
4) For ease of installation when using 10.9 bolts Lindapter recommends using fastener assemblies to EN 14399-1. page 70.

For Characteristic Resistances when designing a connection to Eurocode 3, please refer to DoP No.004 on the website www.Lindapter.com/About/CE

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Packing Pieces for Types AF and AAF

Packing pieces are used to increase the clamping range to suit a range of flange thicknesses.
The Type AF is available with two different tail lengths (short and medium) and the correct
combination of packing pieces should be used, see the table at the bottom of the page.

Packing Pieces Also Available

Type AFCW Type AFP1 / Type AFW
GIRDER CLAMPS

AFP2 / AAFP3 T

T T

Z Z Z

Mild steel, hot dip galvanised. Mild steel, hot dip galvanised. SG iron, mild steel, hot dip galvanised.
RAIL FIXINGS

Product Bolt Size Dimension Product Bolt Size Dimension Product Bolt Size Dimension
Code Z T (mm) Code Z T (mm) Code Z T (mm)

AF12CW* M12 2 AF12P1* M12 5 AFW12 M12 5

AF16CW* M16 2 AF16P1* M16 5 AFW16 M16 5
AF20CW M20 2 AF20P1 M20 5 AFW20 M20 6

* Also compatible with Type AAF clamp. AF24P1 M24 5 AFW24 M24 10

Note: The AFCW has a slight bend along its centre AF12P2* M12 10 Note: The Type AFW is used to fill the recess in the
LIFTING POINTS

line which flattens out during installation. Type AF to convert it into a flat top clamp to enable
AF16P2* M16 10 the bolt head or nut to be rotated on a hardened
AF20P2 M20 10 washer. The Type AFW is also required when using
pre-loadable bolts to BS EN 14399 due to their
AF24P2 M24 10 larger hexagon heads.

AAF20P3* M20 20
* Also compatible with Type AAF clamp.
HOLLO-BOLT

Tail Length / Packing Piece Combinations for Type AF

Choose the correct combination for your configuration using the table below. Please note
these calculations are for parallel flanges and beams up to 10O slopes only. For example, Type AF
a M20 Type AF on a 40mm flange requires 1 x Type AF medium tail (M), 1 x Type AFCW
and 2 x Type AFP2.

For thicker flanges contact Lindapter. Flange Packing Piece

FLOOR FIXINGS

Flange M12 M16 M20 M24 Flange M12 M16 M20 M24
Thickness Thickness
mm AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFP1 AFP2 mm AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFP1 AFP2

5 S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 M - 1 1 S - - 2 M - - 1 M - -
6 S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 M 1 1 1 M - 1 1 M - - 1 M - -
7 S 1 - - S - - - - - - - - - - 30 S - 1 2 M - 1 1 M 1 - 1 M - -
8 S 1 - - S - - - - - - - - - - 31 S - 1 2 M - 1 1 M 1 - 1 M - -
9 S 2 - - S - - - S - - - - - - 32 M - - 2 M 1 1 1 M - 1 1 M 1 -
10 S - 1 - S 1 - - S - - - - - - 33 M - - 2 M 1 1 1 M - 1 1 M 1 -
11 S 3 - - S 1 - - S - - - - - - 34 M 1 - 2 M - - 2 M - 1 1 M 1 -
SUPPORT FIXINGS

12 S 1 1 - S 2 - - S 1 - - S - - 35 S - - 3 M - - 2 S - 1 2 M 1 -
13 M - - - S - 1 - S 1 - - S - - 36 S - - 3 M - - 2 M 1 1 1 M 1 -
14 M 1 - - S 3 - - S 2 - - S - - 37 M - 1 2 M 1 - 2 M - - 2 M 1 -
15 S - - 1 M - - - S - 1 - S - - 38 M - 1 2 S - - 3 M - - 2 M - 1
16 M 2 - - M - - - S 3 - - S - - 39 M 1 1 2 M - 1 2 M - - 2 M - 1
17 M - 1 - M 1 - - M - - - S - - 40 S - 1 3 M - 1 2 M 1 - 2 M - 1
18 M - 1 - S - - 1 M - - - S 1 - 41 S - 1 3 M - 1 2 M 1 - 2 M - 1
19 M 1 1 - M - 1 - M - - - S 1 - 42 M - - 3 M 1 1 2 M - 1 2 M - 1
20 S - 1 1 M - 1 - M 1 - - S 1 - 43 M - - 3 S - 1 3 M - 1 2 M 1 1
21 M 2 1 - M - 1 - M 1 - - S 1 - 44 M 1 - 3 M - - 3 M - 1 2 M 1 1
22 M 2 1 - M 1 1 - M 2 - - S 1 - 45 S - - 4 M - - 3 M 1 1 2 M 1 1
DECKING FIXINGS

23 M - - 1 M 1 1 - M - 1 - S - 1 46 S - - 4 M - - 3 M 1 1 2 M 1 1
24 M 1 - 1 M - - 1 M 1 1 - S - 1 47 M - 1 3 M 1 - 3 M - - 3 M 1 1
25 S - - 2 M - - 1 M 1 1 - S - 1 48 M - 1 3 S - - 4 M - - 3 M - 2
26 M 2 - 1 M - - 1 S 1 1 1 S - 1 49 S - 1 4 M - 1 3 M - - 3 M - 2
27 M 2 - 1 M 1 - 1 S 1 1 1 M - - 50 S - 1 4 M - 1 3 M 1 - 3 M - 2

AF = Type AF | AFCW = Type AFCW | AFP1 = Type AFP1 | AFP2 = Type AFP2 | S = AF short | M = AF medium

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Location and End Plates for Types AF, AAF and CF

These plates ensure the clamps and bolts are located in the correct position relative
to the supporting steelwork. If you would like help choosing a suitable plate, please
contact Lindapter.

Location Plate

GIRDER CLAMPS
What is it?
Location plates are simple fabricated PLATE DIMENSIONS
items designed to sit between the L1 = Plate Length, L2 = Plate Width,
B1, B2 = Flange Width, C1, C2 = Hole Centres, d = Hole Ø
two sections to be clamped together
to ensure the bolts are fixed at the
L1
correct centres.
C1

RAIL FIXINGS
Material: Structural steel grade S355 JR, JO or J2.
For other grades contact Lindapter.

Bolt Hole Plate Hole Length Hole Width

Size Ø Thickness Centres Centres
B2 C2 L2
d 8.8 10.9 C1 min L1 C2 min L2
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm

LIFTING POINTS
M12 14 10 12 B1 + 14 B1 + 90 B2 + 14 B2 + 90
M16 18 15 15 B1 + 18 B1 + 110 B2 + 18 B2 + 110 d
M20 22 20 20 B1 + 22 B1 + 150* B2 + 22 B2 + 150*
M24 26 25 25 B1 + 26 B1 + 180 B2 + 26 B2 + 180 B1
* Plate length / width for Type AF size M20 can be reduced to 130mm if required.

HOLLO-BOLT
End Plate
What is it?
End plates are simple fabricated PLATE DIMENSIONS
items that are pre-welded to support L1 = Plate Length, L2 = Plate Width,
B = Flange Width, C1, C2 = Hole Centres, d = Hole Ø
frames, bracket or sections, allowing
connection to the supporting structure
L1

FLOOR FIXINGS
with standard Lindapter clamps.
C1

Material: Structural steel grade S355 JR, JO or J2.

For other grades contact Lindapter.

Bolt Hole Plate Hole Length Hole Width

Size Ø Thickness1) Centres Centres
SUPPORT FIXINGS

C2 L2
d 8.8 10.9 C1 min L1 min C2 min L2
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
d
M12 14 15 20 B + 14 B + 90 80 C2 + 80
M16 18 20 25 B + 18 B + 110 100 C2 + 100
M20 22 25 25 B + 22 B + 150* 180 C2 + 180
M24 26 30 30 B + 26 B + 180 200 C2 + 200 B
DECKING FIXINGS

* Plate length for Type AF size M20 can be reduced to 130 if required.
1) Depending on the type of connection and associated end plate use, the thickness may need to be modified to comply with accepted local design codes.

To calculate the bolt length, add up the total distance that the bolt will pass through, plus half of the bolt diameter.
Then round up the total to the nearest available bolt length. An example can be found on page 6.

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