Chemical Anchor Resins and Accessories | Polyester, Vinylester & Epoxy

Overview

Injection resin cartridges and installation accessories for use with threaded anchor studs and resin-fixed reinforcement bars in concrete, brickwork, blockwork and other suitable substrates.

The information below is intended as general guidance only. Resin selection depends on factors including the substrate, fixing diameter, embedment depth, applied loads, environmental conditions and required approvals. A suitably qualified person should assess and approve the proposed fixing system before purchase and installation.

Resin Types in Brief

Polyester Resin

An economical general-purpose resin for threaded-rod fixings in non-cracked concrete, brickwork, blockwork and other suitable masonry.

Vinylester Resin

A high-performance all-round resin for structural steelwork, threaded rods and reinforcement bars in cracked or non-cracked concrete and a wide range of masonry substrates.

Pure Epoxy Resin

A premium resin for demanding structural anchoring, deep embedments, large-diameter fixings and installations requiring a longer working time.

 

Have You Been Specified an Expensive Hilti Resin?

Contact us with your project details and we can check whether a more cost-effective JCP resin may meet the required specification.

Common Hilti products customers ask us to compare include:

• HIT-RE 500 V4
• HIT-HY 200-A V3
• HIT-CT 100
• HIT-HY 270
• HIT-HY 170
• HIT-MM Plus

Where possible, please provide the specified resin, substrate, anchor or reinforcement bar size, embedment depth and design loads.

Any proposed alternative must be checked against the original specification and approved by the project designer or other suitably qualified person before use.

 

Which Resin Do I Need?

There are several resin types available, each with different approvals, curing times, load capacities and suitable substrates. The following sections provide a simple overview of the products we offer.

JCP Polyester 

Click here to view the JCP Polyester technical datasheet

JCP Polyester Resin is an economical general-purpose injection resin for fixing threaded rods into non-cracked concrete, brickwork, blockwork and other suitable masonry substrates.

It is a practical choice for many everyday anchoring applications where cracked-concrete approval, seismic performance or specialist structural approvals are not required.

Typical applications include handrails, staircases, brackets, gates, barriers and general steelwork connections, subject to suitable fixing design.

Well-known polyester resins include Rawlplug R-KEM II, Fischer FIS P Plus and Chemfix PESF TOP.

Features

• Cost-effective general-purpose resin
• Expansion-free anchoring
• Suitable for threaded rods
• Close anchor spacing and reduced edge distances may be achievable
• ETA Option 7 assessed for non-cracked concrete
• Suitable for dry, wet and flooded holes, subject to the datasheet
• Suitable for use in a range of solid and hollow masonry substrates
• Supplied with a mixing nozzle

Suitable Base Materials

• Non-cracked concrete from C20/25 to C50/60
• Solid brickwork
• Concrete block
• Hollow masonry
• Natural stone

JCP Vinylester

Click Here to view the JCP Vinylester technical datasheet

Vinylester resin is considered a step up from polyester.  

JCP Vinylester Resin is a high-performance injection resin suitable for structural steelwork, threaded anchor studs and reinforcement-bar connections.

It offers a broader range of approvals than polyester resin and can be used in cracked and non-cracked concrete, as well as a wide range of solid and hollow masonry substrates.

Vinylester provides a strong balance between performance, versatility, curing speed and cost, making it the preferred choice for many structural and general construction applications.

Typical uses include structural steel connections, reinforcement dowelling, column bases, machinery, barriers, façades, handrails and retrofit connections, subject to appropriate design.

Well-known vinylester resins include Rawlplug R-KER II, Fischer FIS V Plus and TIMCO VESF.

Features

• High-performance injection resin
• Expansion-free anchoring
• Suitable for threaded rods and reinforcement bars
• ETA Option 1 assessed for cracked and non-cracked concrete
• Separate approval for use in masonry
• Suitable for overhead installation
• Suitable for dry, wet and flooded holes, subject to the datasheet
• WRAS approved for contact with potable water
• C1 seismic performance approval for M10 to M24 anchors in concrete
• Close anchor spacing and reduced edge distances may be achievable
• Faster curing than pure epoxy resin
• Supplied with a mixing nozzle

Suitable Base Materials

• Concrete from C20/25 to C50/60
• Cracked and non-cracked concrete
• Solid brickwork
• Hollow brickwork
• Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks
• Solid and hollow calcium silicate bricks
• Concrete block
• Natural stone

JCP Pure Epoxy

Click Here to view the JCP Pure Epoxy technical datasheet

JCP Pure Epoxy is a premium two-part injection resin developed for high-performance structural anchoring.

It can be used with threaded rods, reinforcement bars and internally threaded sockets in cracked and non-cracked concrete, as well as selected solid masonry and natural stone substrates.

Pure epoxy is particularly suited to demanding structural fixings, large-diameter anchors and deep embedments. Its longer working time allows additional time to inject the resin and position the fixing, which can be beneficial for complex installations or deep holes.

Typical applications include structural steelwork, reinforcement-bar connections, column bases, machinery, barriers, façades and cantilever connections, subject to appropriate structural design.

Pure epoxy generally takes longer to cure than vinylester resin. This makes it useful where a long working time is beneficial, although vinylester may be more suitable where the connection needs to be loaded quickly.

The JCP Pure Epoxy cartridge uses a 3:1 mixing ratio and requires the compatible JCP epoxy applicator. It cannot be applied using a standard silicone gun or conventional 300 ml resin applicator.

Features

• Premium two-part pure epoxy formulation
• 3:1 mixing ratio
• High load capacities
• ETA Option 1 assessed for cracked and non-cracked concrete
• Suitable for threaded rods, reinforcement bars and internally threaded sockets
• Suitable for shallow, standard and deep embedments
• Long working time for deep or complex installations
• Expansion-free anchoring
• Close anchor spacing and reduced edge distances may be achievable
• Suitable for dry, wet and flooded holes, subject to the datasheet
• Approved for contact with potable water
• Suitable for demanding structural applications
• Stated working life of up to 100 years when installed in accordance with the applicable approval
• Supplied in a 385 ml cartridge with mixing nozzle
• Requires a compatible 3:1 epoxy applicator

Suitable Base Materials

• Concrete from C20/25 to C50/60
• Cracked and non-cracked concrete
• Solid brickwork
• Concrete block
• Natural stone

 

Resin Installation Accessories

We stock a range of accessories to help ensure resin anchors are installed correctly.

These include:

• Resin applicator guns
• 3:1 pure epoxy applicators
• Hole blow-out pumps
• Hole-cleaning brushes
• Nylon sleeves for hollow masonry
• Spare resin mixing nozzles

Correct hole cleaning is essential to achieving the published performance of a resin anchor. Installation should be carried out in accordance with the resin manufacturer’s instructions, including the specified drilling method, hole diameter, cleaning procedure, resin discard quantity, curing time and tightening torque.