Eliminating exposure to harmful Silica Dust

Lindapter Decking Fixings can create safer and more efficient workplaces for construction workers 

Silica dust is generated during tasks such as drilling, cutting, and grinding materials like concrete and other construction materials. The dust particles are so small that they can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing serious damage.

According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) who commissioned the research, exposure to silica dust can cause serious health problems, including silicosis, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases. Workers in the construction industry are at the highest risk of exposure to silica dust. Read more information here: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg463.htm 

Key Benefits

Decking Fixings from Lindapter offer several advantages over traditional methods for securing building services to composite decking profiles. This innovative method offers the contractor real efficiency gains because it can be installed on-site in a matter of seconds without the need for specialised labour, costly equipment, or power. 

• Quick and easy to install.
• Adjustable for precise alignment.
• Zero-impact installation.
• No damage to the decking.
• No drilling so no exposure to silica dust.
• No specialist labour or tools required.
• CE and UKCA Marked.
• Independently fire tested to BS EN 1991-1-2.
• Safe working loads with independent approvals for technical submission.
• Batch traceability.

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In contrast to drilling or shot-firing, Lindapter’s fixing method offers multiple safety benefits including, eliminating silica dust exposure for the operative and preserving the fire integrity and strength of the decking profile, avoiding delamination (separating the steel from the concrete).

Another advantage of Lindapter's Decking Fixings is their versatility. The type of fixing used in construction projects can vary depending on the specific application and requirements. One commonly used component is the wedge, which is available in different materials and finishes to suit different needs.

Malleable iron, bright zinc plated, and cold-formed steel are three types of materials commonly used to manufacture Lindapter’s wedges. Malleable iron is a durable and flexible option that is ideal for heavy-duty applications. Bright zinc plated wedges are coated with a layer of zinc to provide added protection against corrosion, making them suitable for outdoor use. Cold-formed steel wedges are created by bending and shaping steel sheets into the desired shape, providing a cost-effective option for less

demanding applications.

Another important component of Lindapter’s fixings is the locking plate, which is used to keep the wedge securely in place. To keep the wedge from rotating after installation, the locking plate is designed to fit over the wedge. Locking plates can be manufactured from pre-galvanised strips or pressed steel with a Bright Zinc Plated (BZP) finish. Pre-galvanised strips are made by coating steel strips with zinc before they are formed into locking plates. Zinc and Bright Zinc Plating provide a layer of protection against rust, corrosion, and oxidation.

Lindapter's high-quality, cost-effective fixings for securing building services are designed to fit inside the dovetail re-entrant channels of the composite decking profile completely removing the need to drill through the concrete above which can be hazardous. This not only eliminates the health risk associated with silica dust exposure, but also makes installation quicker and easier, saving time and reducing costs.

With a reassuring safety factor of 3:1, Lindapter's Decking Fixings have a capacity between 1kN and 2.1kN depending on the type of fixing and hold building services securely thanks to Lindapter's independently approved safe working loads and stringent quality procedures.

Lindapter’s products are both CE and UKCA Marked, verifying that the product performance has been independently evaluated and certified to satisfy internationally and domestically recognised standards. This adds another layer of reassurance for Engineers, Specifiers, and Contractors.

Lindapter Decking Fixings are an excellent example of how innovative engineering solutions can improve workplace safety while maintaining high levels of performance and efficiency. By incorporating innovative solutions like Lindapter Decking Fixings, we can create safer and more efficient workplaces for construction workers, ensuring that they can carry out their work safely and effectively.

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