- #Hilti anchors vs the rest cracked#
- #Hilti anchors vs the rest full#
- #Hilti anchors vs the rest free#
Perhaps a waste of some money, but a potentially longer lifespan. Shopping eBay and Craigslist turns up some huge savings. Hilti has ridiculously high retail prices. Mostly 3/8", with 1/2" for crux bolts and belay/rappel anchors. I have switched over to Hilti KB3, 304 and 316. Bolts placed in the early 1990s still look like new. I was using Redhead "TruBolts" 304 SS in semi-arid mountain granite. Perhaps ask the question, "Is the additional expense of 316 necessary or cost-effective for my climbing area?" Once that is answered the choice is KB3 or KB-TZ, since both are available in 304 and 316. I've been holding off purchasing any more wedges until I hear more opinions. The KB3's are cheaper and more available in 304, and I wonder if the TZ's are really worth the extra price for 316. Thanks Kenny for making me look at this again. The specs for KB3 and TZ are reported in slightly different tables, and I don't see any tables that fully align to actually compare Stainless KB3/TZ. HOWEVER, on page 287 it gives minimum bolt fracture loads as 6,519lb (28.9kn) tension and 5,058 (22.5) shear. On pg 296 Table 17 "Steel Strength." it gives values of 4,475lb (19.9kn) tensile and 3,070lb (13.7kn) shear. I have a slight preferenece for the KB3, but use them interchangeablyĮDIT: The specifications for KB-TZ give two different values for the strength of the anchor itself. If you look at the specs, TZ are rated as being slightly weaker.
The TZ seems to have a slightly longer collar, that is a little tighter on the cone.
#Hilti anchors vs the rest cracked#
TZ is rated for seismic and cracked concrete, 3 is rated for untracked concrete. I feel like the KB3 are slightly easier to tap into the hole, but that could just be in my head. In terms of use, I haven't found any meaningful difference. However I was curious if anyone had some more in-depth insight regarding the pros-cons of the KB3 vs the KB-TZ? We do not anticipate any change to our current product prices as a result of the Brexit agreement, although of course our pricing will be kept under review and adjusted if necessary.Wrote: There are some tid-bits scattered around the site about the KB-TZ, and lots of positive reviews on the KB3. We do however expect there will be an increase to our operating costs in handling new customs processes for products imported into the UK and import duties for some products.
#Hilti anchors vs the rest free#
The Free Trade Agreement between the UK and the EU has clarified that no tariffs will be imposed on products which are manufactured in and sourced from the EU, and vice versa. Will there be an impact on pricing due to new customs processes and import duties?
#Hilti anchors vs the rest full#
We have initiated work towards obtaining the UKCA marking and the corresponding product conformity requirements to ensure full product compliance as soon as the new regulations apply. The CE marking, as well as the EU product conformity requirements, will continue to be accepted by the UK authorities until 1st January 2023. Hilti is closely monitoring guidelines regarding the new United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking. With CE marking being superseded by UKCA marking, please advise when will UKCA marking be in place for your products? Our product prices will be kept under review and adjusted only if necessary. We are not anticipating any general price increase following the agreement reached between the EU and UK. Will any of your products increase in price as a result of Brexit? No, there will be no changes to product range as a result of Brexit. Will your product range change as a result of Brexit? Yes, and we previously increased the capacity of this arrangement as a security measure. Have you put in place a Duty Deferment Account to deal with any duty or VAT payable on imports? Yes, we had been building stock in our GB warehouse throughout November and December 2020 on our most popular product ranges in order to mitigate any potential import delays at UK borders. Has the level of your stock holding changed for Brexit? The Group operates through 29,000 employees in over 120 countries and we are assured that our production lines are not affected by Britain’s exit from the EU. Further to this, the Hilti Group is global and already manages the supply of goods to many other Hilti operations based in countries outside of the EU. What proportion of your supplies are obtained from Europe?Īlmost all Hilti products sold in the UK are sourced by Hilti GB from Europe. Yes, our supply chain remains suitable and effective. Has your company evaluated its own supply chain to ensure a smooth transition? We continue to work closely with colleagues in our European headquarters to ensure a seamless transition on both sides for Brexit. Hilti GB is supplied via Hilti Group who manufacture and source our products. Are your EU suppliers offering assistance for Brexit and in what way?