Product Portfolio
Wall Fixings and Anchors
Rawlplug's wall fixings and anchors encompass a broad range of products designed for secure fastening in various substrates, including solid concrete, masonry, plasterboard, and hollow walls. These solutions prioritize ease of installation, high load capacities, and compliance with European standards to ensure reliability in construction, renovation, and DIY applications. The portfolio emphasizes versatility, with options for light-duty household fixings to heavy structural anchoring, developed over decades of innovation in fastening technology.[20]
Plastic Wall Plugs
Plastic wall plugs form the foundational element of Rawlplug's fixings lineup, primarily made from durable nylon to provide expansion-based anchoring in solid and hollow substrates. The UNO® universal plug, for instance, features a unique geometry with anti-rotation lugs and maximum expansion, making it suitable for all substrates such as timber, plasterboard, door frames, and shelves, while eco-friendly variants like Timber UNO cater to sustainable applications. Rawlplug offers the UNO-Set (R-T3-UNO-SET1), a 144-piece assortment kit containing universal plastic plugs in sizes 5×24 mm, 6×28 mm, and 8×32 mm, along with matching screws and hooks, organized in a compartmented plastic box for easy sorting and access. This set is suitable for substrates including concrete, solid brick, aerated concrete, and plasterboard.[21] Similar assortment sets are available from competitors, such as Fischer's DuoPower series packaged in sorting boxes or cases.[22] Similarly, the 4ALL universal nylon plug offers four-way expansion and anti-rotational features, ideal for plasterboard, timber, and ventilated facades, with ETA-12/0398 approval ensuring performance across diverse materials. Frame fixings like R-FF1 and R-FFS provide multi-axis expansion for door/window frames and ventilated facades, supporting two anchoring depths (40 mm or 50 mm) for flush installations in solid or hollow walls, certified under ETA-12/0398 and ETAG 020. For lighter duties in drywall or aerated concrete, the R-FX-N plug incorporates fiberglass reinforcement, anti-rotation lugs, and a collar for instant grip, suitable for shelves and lighting fixtures, as verified by ITB-KOT-2022-2086. These plugs typically accommodate screw sizes from 4 mm to 10 mm and drill holes of 5 mm to 12 mm, emphasizing quick hammer-in installation without specialized tools.[20]
Mechanical Anchors
Mechanical anchors from Rawlplug utilize steel constructions—often zinc-plated, stainless (A2/A4), or zinc-flake coated—for high-load applications in solid walls, cracked or non-cracked concrete, and structural steel. Throughbolts such as the R-HPTIIIA4 (stainless steel) and R-XPTIIIZP (zinc-plated) deliver high load capacities with variable anchoring depths and reduced embedment options, applied in concrete for heavy fixtures like safety barriers, holding ETA approvals dating back to 1998. Screw-in anchors like R-HLX and R-LX feature self-tapping threads and corrosion resistance, enabling adjustable installations up to 10 mm for balustrading and racking in concrete, with R-HLX certified under ETA-23/0707 and R-LX under ETA-17/0783. Shield anchors, including the original Rawlbolt (R-RBL) patented in 1934, excel in weak substrates like cracked concrete or hollow slabs, using a long expansion zone for versatile fastening of structural elements, approved via ETA-11/0479. Sleeve anchors support piping and ventilation systems with metric bolts or threaded rods, while frame anchors like R-O offer easy hammer-set installation for concrete and plasterboard, per ETA-12/0457. Installation typically involves drilling, cleaning the hole, and torque-tightening, providing advantages like reusability and edge proximity over traditional methods. For hollow walls, steel options such as R-SM Interset anchors ensure high pull-out resistance in cavity constructions for shelves and radiators. Load capacities vary by size, with M8 to M20 diameters supporting tensions from 5 kN to over 50 kN in C20/25 concrete, prioritizing safety in seismic zones where applicable.[20][23]
Chemical Anchors
Chemical anchors employ resin-based systems for expansion-free bonding in challenging substrates, offering superior chemical resistance and load distribution compared to mechanical options. The R-KEX II pure epoxy resin provides uncompromising safety for solid walls and concrete, used in safety barriers, formwork, and rebar connections, with seismic C1/C2 approvals and a projected 100-year working life under ETA-21/0244. Hybrid resin variants like R-KER-II handle cracked and non-cracked concrete for high-strength applications such as formwork, featuring rapid curing and seismic certification via ETA-21/0242. Styrene-free polyester resins in the R-KEM-II series suit non-cracked concrete, masonry, and water-filled holes for medium loads, reusable with R-PLS sleeves and approved for 15 substrates under ETA guidelines, reducing material waste in installations. These systems use injection cartridges (300-600 ml) or spin-in capsules like R-CAS-V (polyester), applied via manual dispensers for precise filling, with curing times from 20 minutes to several hours depending on temperature. They excel in overhead or wet environments, providing bond strengths up to 20 N/mm² in concrete, essential for structural integrity in bridges and curtain walling.[20]
Hollow Wall and Plasterboard Fixings
For hollow and drywall applications, Rawlplug offers specialized fixings to prevent substrate damage while maintaining secure holds. Self-drilling options like R-DRA and R-DRAM (nylon with metal tips) provide instant grip for bathroom fittings in plasterboard, certified under ETA-12/0457, eliminating the need for pre-drilling. TAP-IT hammer-in fixings and spring toggles (R-SPO, zinc-plated steel) deliver quick installations for shelves and radiators in drywall, with long wings for enhanced spread. Universal plugs such as 4ALL and UNO adapt to hollow masonry or perforated bricks via split designs, ensuring 100% anchoring assurance. For expanded polystyrene insulation, spiral-shaped EPS plugs (50-80 mm) integrate flush with plaster to minimize heat loss. These products support loads from 5 kg to 50 kg per fixing, focusing on aesthetic, tool-free setups for interior renovations. Selection depends on substrate: hammer fixings for solid brick/concrete, and toggles or intersets for cavities, as guided by substrate-specific performance data.[20][24]
Power Tools and Accessories
Rawlplug's power tools division focuses on professional-grade cordless and pneumatic equipment designed for efficient anchoring and fastening in construction applications, emphasizing reliability, ergonomics, and compatibility with the company's fixing systems. The core of this portfolio is the 18V cordless platform, which utilizes high-performance lithium-ion batteries with capacities of 2.0 Ah and 5.0 Ah, offering features such as brushless motors, LED work lights, variable speed controls, and electronic overload protection to enhance user safety and productivity. These tools support up to 8,000 fixings per charge in demanding tasks like drilling into concrete or driving anchors, with fast chargers achieving full capacity in 40-60 minutes. Recent additions to the 18V platform include the RawlWRENCH compact impact driver introduced in 2024 and new SDS Max demolition hammers launched in 2025.[25][26][27]
Key cordless tools include impact drill drivers like the R-PDD18-XL2, which delivers 60 Nm torque and drills up to 36 mm in wood or 13 mm in metal, ideal for installing wall anchors in masonry and timber substrates. Angle grinders, such as the R-PAG18-XL2, operate at 8,500 rpm with 125 mm discs for cutting and grinding ceramics, metal, and concrete, while impact wrenches like the R-PIW18-XL2 provide 1,000 Nm for tightening large bolts in structural steelwork. Direct fastening nailers, including the gas-powered R-SC40II for steel and concrete (accommodating 15-38 mm pins) and the R-WW90II framing nailer with a no-mark nose for clean finishes, enable rapid installation of safety barriers, formwork, and cladding without pre-drilling. Pneumatic options, such as the PN-70 drum nailer for 45-70 mm nails, complement these for high-volume framing in timber and roofing.[25][28]
Accessories are tailored to optimize these tools for precise anchoring, featuring a range of drill bits certified under Sicher Safe standards for durability and performance. SDS Plus bits like the RT-SDSA series (diameters 4-30 mm) with carbide tips and 160° flute geometry excel in reinforced concrete and brick, reducing dust and heat buildup during prolonged use. Screwdriver bit sets, including RT-BIT-SET1 with S2 steel construction (60 HRC hardness) in Phillips, TORX, and hex formats, ensure secure driving of concrete screws and drywall fixings. Additional items such as diamond discs (RT-DDA, 115-230 mm) for grinders and impact sockets (RT-IS, 6-22 mm) support versatile applications in façade insulation, pipe fixing, and rebar connections, all ETA-approved for compliance in structural installations.[25][29]