Lindapter International
Technical Innovation in Steelwork Connections
Established in 1934, Lindapter is the world’s innovator of steelwork clamping systems, eliminating the requirement to drill or weld steel. In comparison to traditional connection methods, Lindapter solutions allow rapid installation, significantly reduced costs whilst preserving the integrity of the steelwork.
Why Should YOU Use Lindapter?
Regardless of the specific application or size of project, all products are fully tested and designed to meet Lindapter’s exacting standards, ensuring that they are safe, quick, and easy to install - making use of Lindapter’s vast experience, strong technical and engineering skill base, and the latest methods/technologies. Lindapter continues to be a leader in the promotion of environmentally sustainable construction in an industry where sustainability is becoming ever more important. Typically, benefits include:
- No on-site drilling or welding necessary: No damage steelwork and most other protective coatings
- Ability to deconstruct and multi-cycle rather than demolish: Infinitely reusable
- ''Hot Working'' not required: Minimised fire risk
- Only hand tools required to install: Energy efficiency & lower equipment costs
- Reduces design time: Quicker turnarounds
- Site adjustable: Easier & speedier re-alignment
- Power not required: No inaccessible areas
- Guaranteed load bearing capabilities, approvals, & Factor of Safety: Peace of mind
- Less work at height: Safe and time saving
- Safe in hazardous environments: Peace of mind
Research and Development
To meet the needs of a fast changing world Lindapter's Research and Development Department works to develop new generic products. The team is supported by the latest computer aided design (CAD) techniques such as remodelling, rapid prototyping and finite element analysis; all new products are tested in house on Lindapter's own 1000kN hydraulic test machine.
This unique technical expertise is supported by Lindapter’s collaboration with respected companies and organisations such as Corus, Mannesmann, The Steel Construction Institute, CIDECT as well as many leading universities and approval bodies.
Engineered Solutions
Developing products that meet the needs of particular project is another Lindapter strength available to customers of Grampian Fasteners. The service offered includes:
- Design and development of custom products for unique projects
- Individual test runs and reports
- Detailed drawings and/or solid models
- Full strength and performance analysis
- Trial runs and on site consultation
Customer Technical Support
For Lindapter's existing product range, Lindapter's Technical Sales and Support Department offers customers full support for any project, large or small; this free of charge service includes:
- Assembly solutions optimised for cost and performance
- Load analysis on Lindapter connections
- 2D AutoCAD & 3D SolidWorks
- Bills of materials
- Coating and corrosion recommendations
- On-site technical advice and support
- Contractor Training and CPD Certified Group Presentations / Seminars
Sample Projects / Case Studies
Product Quality
Product quality is one of the main life lines of the Lindapter philosophy, the entire company is particularly dedicated to this aspect. Lindapter has been accredited to BS EN ISO 9001 since 1986.
Approvals
Lindapter has been trading internationally for many years respecting the market differences around the world. The relevant international authorities have granted many product approvals over time. The catalogue refers to them product by product.
- Deutsches Institut fur Bautechnik
- Lloyds Register Type Approved
- TUV
- Det Norske Veritas
- American Insurance Association, Factory Mutual
- Verband der Schadenversicherer e.V.
These approvals serve to reinforce Lindapter's extensive in-house testing procedures. All Lindapter products are fully tested in all relevant applications so that the user can be confident whether specifying or using that Lindapter products will perform as per the information detailed in the catalogue. Loads published are the product safe working loads, taking into account a factor of safety.
Corrosion Protection
Lindapter products are delivered as standard wither bright zinc plated or hot dip galvanised. Various other coatings and alternative materials are upon request for most products including:
- Sheradising
- Mechanical galvanising
- Plastic coating
- Special paint coating
- Delta seal
- Delta tone
- Sheraplex
- Stainless steel
Lindapter is a member of the following organisations:
- British Constructural Steelwork Association
- The Steel Construction Institute
- The Building Services Research and Information Association
Products
By Group
Steelwork fixings offer a unique method to securely grip the flanges of most standard steel sections without the need to drill or weld. Primarily for secondary steelwork, the fixings enable beam-to-beam connections to be made quickly and easily on site. Lindapter also offers a range of rail fixings to suit standard and bespoke low speed applications. The Type HD family of rail clips, for example, all facilitate precise alignment of rails by allowing a high degree of stepless lateral adjustability.
Cavity fixings offer a revolutionary method of fixing to hollow section steel, or to steelwork where access is available from one side only. These simple and cost-effective solutions are ideal to use with any steel structures and eliminate the requirement for unsightly welding or strapping.
Support fixings range covers all aspects of fixing to or suspending from structural steelwork, providing ideal solutions for the suspension of building services equipment; offering a reduction in cost with ease and speed of installation.
Decking fixings range is specifically designed to suit a range of composite steel floor decking. The range is designed in conjunction with decking manufacturers such as Richard Lees Steel Decking, Corus Panels and Profiles, Structural Metal Decks, and Kingspan Structural Products. The fixings can be installed quickly without the risk of damaging or weakening the decking profile.
Floor fixings will connect steel flooring to supporting steelwork without the need for site drilling or welding. The additional advantage of all work being carried out from above, as access to the underside of the flooring is not required, eliminates the need for expensive scaffolding or elevated floors and saves on installation time.
By Assembly
Use Lindapter's Assembly Selector tool to find the correct product.
Markets
The diversity of markets in which Lindapter is present, outlines the versatility of the Lindapter product range. Lindapter specialises in providing innovative solutions for steelwork connections for markets including:
- Structural Engineering: Construction and refurbishment projects; fixing of cladding, steel flooring and temporary access runway beams as well as secondary steelwork installation. View Structural Engineering Brochure here.
- Civil Engineering: Construction / repair of bridges (usually for road or rail), power stations, water treatment plants, and tunnelling projects. Download the Civil Engineering Market Brochure.
- Offshore / Oil & Gas: Multiple applications dependant on the particular project e.g. securing blast walls. Download the Oil & Gas Market Brochure.
- Rail / Transportation: Fixings for overhead catenary systems, track-work cable troughs, electrification bracketry, station monitors, and vehicle trailer side-guards. Download the Rail Market Brochure.
- Architectural: ...
- Materials Handling: Conveyor supports, monorail supports, header steelwork connections, and lift installations. Conveyor installations can be re-routed or removed without difficulty.
- Building Services: Installation of pipe-work, HVAC systems, sprinkler systems, electrical equipment & cable trays, ladder racking, suspended ceilings; and, any fixings to I beams, purlins, hollow sections, steel cavities or hollow concrete.
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