Anchor Points - Roofsafe; Secret Fix

The design of the anchor is neat and unobtrusive, limiting any visual impact to the building. Anchors are constructed from high grade alloy and can be colour coated to match the roof finish.

Aluminium provides excellent future potential for recycling, uses sustainable resources in the production process and has a high level of corrosion resistance. In addition customers benefit from reduced freight charges as consignments of these anchors are lighter then other products and the anchors are easier to handle during installation works.

This anchor can be used on the following roof constructions:

Anchor Installation

The anchors are easily fitted from the top of the roof structure using minimal penetrations. A series of bulb-tite rivets secure a bearer (bespoke to each individual roof type) to the profile of the roof sheet and the anchor is secured to the bearer with discreet M8 stainless steel fasteners or rivets. The number and type of fasteners have been calculated to counter the overturning moment applied by the anchor in the first stage of activation and resist the shear load in the second stage of activation when the energy absorber deploys.

The fasteners and anchor are self-sealing having a waterproof washer beneath their head and butyl sealing tape between the bearer and the roof sheet, which provides a complete watertight seal. The butyl tape also acts to isolate the roof anchor from the roof sheet.

Structural Validation

Anchors can only be installed on roof systems that have been validated as capable of supporting the distributed loads applied in the event of a fall. Uniline offer alternative solutions for roofs which are not suitable.

This predictable distributed load can be used to validate the roof systems suitability for use as a structural anchor and is typically less than 1kN/sq.m.

Typical Installation detail

The anchors shown above are used for integrating Uniline’s cable fall protection systems into your building, thereby facilitating safe access.

Type A – End Anchors
Type B – Corner Anchors
Type C – Variable Anchors
Type D – Intermediate Anchors

The type D anchor may also be used as a single point anchor. (EN795 Class A2)

For further information, please contact Uniline’s Technical Department.