Anchors and adhesives, fasteners and drill bits: these only are a small cross-section of the consumables and precision tools that are used in every heavy duty construction project throughout the country.
But make no mistake, though: the construction and building trades aren’t exclusive users of these materials. Prestressed steel manufacturers, mining companies, and even public utilities also use them every day to cut, seal, and join everything from walls and water culverts, to bridges and highways.
Not surprisingly, there’s no shortage of one-off suppliers for these materials in Australia. There is, however, one Australian wholesale supplier that has effectively brought dozens of the top global tool and consumable manufacturers together and united them under a single brand dedicated to product excellence. And with one of the broadest ranges of construction supplies and accessories in the country, it’s only fitting that they be considered industry icons.
Confidence with ICCONS™
Since 2014, the list of businesses that have come to know and trust ICCONS brand fasteners, coatings, and tool systems has grown even more rapidly than their product selection. What distinguishes ICCONS™ from other tool and consumables providers is the manner with which they approach every item they offer.
Their background in engineering allows them to understand that no matter how large or small a fastener or a fixative is, that it’s never just a standalone item. It’s part of a much larger assembly; and every successful contractor knows that their company’s reputation stands firmly in the balance if even one item fails to perform exactly like it’s expected to.
Even a single instance of material failure can have disastrous results, and that’s the level of awareness that’s engineered into every ICCONS product. It’s also why builders know they can count on every item of ICCONS™ hardware being:
- In compliance with NCC (National Construction Code) direction for post-installed, and cast-in solid and liquid fastenings for concrete;
- Australian Standard AS5216 compliant for categories C1 and C2 regulations for seismic performance; and
- Approved for AEFAC (Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council) certified installations.
In short, if you’re a contractor or builder, you can feel confident that every item and tool, from concrete anchoring ICCONS screws to rig-mounted ICCONS™ diamond coring drills, are all manufactured and supplied with the same objective in mind. And that is to bring only the best heavy duty construction products to Australia.
ICCONS™ fasteners in a league of their own
Although ICCONS™ represents some of the highest quality tools in the world, it’s their extensive range of anchoring and fastening hardware that they’re most renowned for. They’re durable, they’re precise, and they’re built to withstand Australia’s environmental extremes. You only need to look at a few of their most popular fasteners to recognize the quality.
Anchor hardware
Metal and plastic anchors are used to fasten a range of structural and non-structural elements to aggregate-based construction materials like concrete and brick, or Gyprock and plasterboard. ICCONS™ has a full line of anchors and fastening hardware that can be used with all kinds of substrates and loads, or combined with chemical adhesives, including:
- Concrete screw anchors (for fixing screws into concrete);
- Expansion anchors (fasteners that expand when inserted into predrilled holes);
- Anchor bolts (for attaching structural elements to embedded threads);
- Sleeve anchors (for attaching non-structural elements); and,
- Suspension anchors (for fixing suspended elements like ceilings and spanning wires).
These are just a few of their permanent and semi-permanent fixings for cracked and non-cracked materials, and all are fire-rated and CE certified, in addition to being NCC, and C1 and C2 approved.
Adhesive anchors, foams, and sealants
Most fastener suppliers prefer to shy away from chemical-based adhesives because they don’t understand them. However, ICCONS™ knows that these superior fixing solutions are an essential part of any construction project that involves concrete or structural steel; and they offer a top-quality assortment of chemical fixatives made from:
- Pure epoxy;
- Hybrid injection; and,
- Vinylester and polyester.
These are the high quality chemical anchors you want for permanently fixing rebar, studs, and other steel hardware into cracked and non-cracked materials. And like ICCONS™ array of solid anchor hardware, they’re also fire-rated, CE certified, and NCC, and C1 and C2 approved.
Nails and brads
This company also supplies a complete selection of nails and brads for all types of projects and substrates, including:
- Sharp point nails (for securing steel and timber to high tensile steel frames);
- Ballistic point nails (for securing steel and timber to thicker steel or aluminium); and,
- Brad strips (for securing thin metals to steel frames or concrete).
Nails and brads are sold in coils and strips that are fully compatible with ICCONS’ pneumatic and gas-powered nail guns, making them a complete worksite solution when it comes to heavy contact fasteners.
Screws and rivets
Screws and rivets are probably the most widely used of all fasteners, and the company offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of both in Australia for every kind of undertaking. With an immense array of materials, sizes and strength ratings to choose from, these product lines are also fully compatible with their application systems solutions, including:
- Manual and battery-powered rivet tools;
- Electric and battery-powered screw guns; and,
- Collated screw guns and automatic screw feeds.
These ICCONS™ tools make short work of screw and rivet tasks. They enable less time and energy to be lost drilling tap holes, switching tools, and chasing dropped fasteners, which means more resources are being directed toward productivity.
Drill bits and cutting tools
With ICCONS™ heavy duty drill bits and accessories, builders and contractors know that they have the right equipment in hand to lay the groundwork for using other fasteners. Their bits are designed especially for working with stone, concrete, and other heavy construction materials, and include a comprehensive range of boring and carving tools like:
- Drill bits and masonry cutters;
- Chisels; and,
- Rotary coring tools.
These bits and cutting tools are available either in individual pieces or complete sets, giving builders the flexibility to scale their tool complements to precisely the way they work.
The next level of ICCONS™ fasteners
The ICCONS™ name may be synonymous with tools and hardware, but they pride themselves on being truly comprehensive. The ICCON® DesignPRO software program, however, takes their anchor and fastener knowledgebase a new level, with a downloadable solution that makes it possible for building professionals to ensure that the projects they’re working on are designed around AS5216-compliant fastening solutions.
This free program was developed entirely by ICCONS Pty Ltd engineers to put all the modelling and calculations involved with intricate structural systems at the fingertips of project engineers. It gives them the ability to visualise their anchoring concepts in 3D, as well as to:
- View non-structural, as well as structural system design;
- Define custom and complex anchor and baseplate design geometries;
- Confirm combined loading and displacement calculations;
- Instantly check the failure modes of their anchor and fastener selections; and,
- Verify a project’s compliance with AS5216, and other relevant material standard profiles.
The ICCON® DesignPRO illustrates just how committed ICCONS™ is to ensuring that every engineering project is capable of being seen through successfully, from design concept to project acceptance. After all, there’s no room for second guesses, or opportunities for second chances when you’re working on heavy duty construction. From the beginning, DesignPRO makes sure that you’re on the correct path.
The final word
At the end of the day, regardless of the size of the project you’re working on, you always want to start with the best building materials. And although your anchor, fasteners and fixatives may not seem like much, it pays to remember that they’re the elements that are holding your project together.
When it’s time to start your next project, it’s ICCONS™ brand fasteners, coatings, and tool systems that you want to use. They’re not just the best because they’re built to exceed Australian specs: they’re the best because they truly are the best.
