HAC-TU; Your New Cast-in Embed for Window Wall Façades

Hilti Cast-in Inverted Anchor Channel (HAC-TU) is ideal for fastening windows and door frames. HAC-TU channels are cast into the concrete slabs offering a cost effective, reliable, and faster fixing of windows or door frames without drilling into the concrete. HAC-TU complements the Hilti fastening portfolio for Window Wall façades.

Figure 1 - Hilti Inverted Cast-in Channel; HAC-TU

The HAC-TU is made of a 3 mm thick (0.118 in) “C” shaped steel profile with rounded head anchors welded at the front and back.

Advantages

• Two-dimensional adjustability (perpendicular and longitudinal)
• Easy installation in the existing reinforcement
• Load-bearing capacity in all three directions
• Increased foam thickness provides additional tolerance
• Polystyrene filler enables the use of self-tapping screws
• Design model based on principles of state-of-the-art standards
• The steel “C” shaped profile helps reduce clashes with the slab’s reinforcement and post-tensioned tendons

Figure 2 - HAC-TU dimensions and acceptable perpendicular screw tolerance

The HAC-TU Technical Data can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.hilti.com/content/dam/urgent-folder/w1/pdf/anchors/hac/HAC-TU Channel_Tech Data.pdf

Figure 3 - HAC-TU Channel brochure

For any inquires, please reach out to your local Hilti representative or US CA.HAC@Hilti.com