Cintec fire-rated wall ties are being used as an alternative to adhesive wall ties in New York City construction projects according to NYC Buildings Bulletin 2012-007. Cintec ties are inserted into predrilled holes using water flushing which eliminates the need for air flushing and brushing required for adhesive anchors. Cintec ties are supplied with a cementitious grout and are placed wetted in predrilled holes for later grout injection. The installation of Cintec ties is faster than adhesive anchors with cleaner results and less waste.

1. ConSpec Associates, Inc.
CINTEC FIRE-RATED WALL TIES USED
AS ALTERNATE TO ADHESIVE WALL
TIES IN NEW YORK CITY
REF: NYC Buildings Bulletin 2012-007

2. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/bldgs_bulletins/bb_2012-007.pdf
NYC Buildings Bulletin 2012-007

3. Cintec ties are inserted in predrilled and water flushed holes which eliminates repetitive
air “flush and brush” process for adhesive anchors. Water rinse assures holes are
cleaned from the back of the hole not typical with hand held blowers.

4. Cintec wall ties are supplied to the project along with a cementitious grout compatible
with masonry construction.

5. Cintec wall ties are wetted and placed in the predrilled hole waiting for injection.

6. Wide shot of previous slide showing layout.

7. One trained installer showing his co-worker how easy the process is.

8. Co-worker learns quickly.

9. Cintec wall tie is placed in predrilled hole (see over hardhat) and is pushed into proper
position (recess) with injection nozzle.

10. Face of holes were wiped/rinsed with a yellow construction sponge for training purposed
when used on/in aesthetic stone surfaces since this application did not require.

11. Why Cintec Wall Ties
• Cementitious “fire resistant” alternative to
resin anchors
•Cintec anchors can be designed for
significant tensile and shear loading
• Hole preparation time reduced dramatically
with better and cleaner results for the
contractor and the engineer
• Complete training and installation of 60
anchors on project took 3 hours – with holes
predrilled, installation took just over 1 hour
on rope scaffolding
• Easy installation and cleanup
• No waste