Technical services · On-site pull tests
On-site pull tests
Our Technical Managers test your anchors on site, fully aligned with BS8539, and issue a detailed report for your records.
What you get
Proof that your anchors can take the load
Pull tests confirm that the anchors in your building services suspension systems can safely support the required loads. Without them, an anchor failure may cause equipment to fall, leading to property damage, injury or even fatal accidents.
Aligned with BS8539
We provide on-site pull testing across the UK, fully aligned with BS8539 standards, covering the fixings and anchors that connect Zip-Clip systems to concrete or masonry.
Tested by our Technical Managers
Our Technical Managers carry out every test themselves, to verify installation quality and give you peace of mind.
A detailed report
Afterwards, we issue a detailed report for your records, supporting the inspections and certifications that building codes and regulations often require.
How it works
From site visit to signed-off results
Contact your local Technical Manager to schedule a visit.
We apply force in the direction the anchor must resist.
We record the maximum load the anchor withstands before failure.
We compare the results against design specifications and issue a detailed report.
Why test?
Safety and compliance on every job
In many cases, building codes and regulations require pull testing of suspension system anchors as part of inspections and certifications. These tests play a key role in ensuring both safety and compliance.
“Proof tests are called for (by BS8539) on a sample of anchors on ALL jobs except those where anchors with European Technical Approval/assessment (ETA) have been installed by trained operators working under supervision.”
Construction Fixings Association (CFA)
Ready to book?
Arrange your on-site pull test
Contact your local Technical Manager to schedule a visit. We’ll test your anchors and provide a detailed report for your records.
