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Type FF FloorFast™

An innovative floor connector for securing steel checker plate flooring to the supporting steel without the need for drilling or welding in the field.

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Overview

The Type FF FloorFast connector eliminates the need for costly scaffolding or elevated floors as access to the underside of the flooring is not required. Installation is carried out quickly and safely from above, often by one person, significantly reducing costs. The cast body along with the unique stepped clamping face, which locks under the steel, provides outstanding clamping force and a secure connection.

Features & Benefits

  • Superior clamping force from the cast body.
  • Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for resistance to shock and vibration.
  • Zero protrusion above the surface of the floor plate.
  • Designed for pedestrian walkways only.
  • Easy to remove for maintenance access.
  • Not suitable for tapered flanges.

Approvals

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Properties

  • Manufactured from malleable iron to BS EN 1562 or stainless steel grade 316.
  • Available with zinc plated or hot dip galvanized finish.
  • Reaction to fire: A1 (Steel)

Durability and corrosion protection:

Corrosivity Class Galvanized Steel Electroplated Steel Stainless Steel
C1 More than 50 years More than 20 years More than 50 years
C2 More than 50 years More than 5 years More than 50 years
C3 More than 20 years Not suitable More than 50 years

For C4 and C5 corrosion categories contact us.

Technical Specification

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Flange Thickness Dimensions
Product Code Bolt min 4.61) Floorplate Thickness Standard With Ferrule2) Hole Ø Countersunk Ø for Bolt Countersunk Depth for Bolt Tightening Torque Hexagon Key
BZP HDG BZP HDG
Z t - 10 20 30 d D D t1 t1
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Nm mm
LFF031 M8 4.5 - 12 3 - 15 13 - 25 23 - 35 33 - 45 9 17 - 4 - 11 5
LFF037 M10 5 - 12 3 - 15 13 - 25 23 - 35 33 - 45 11 21 19 5 4 22 6
LFF050 M12 6 - 12 3 - 15 13 - 25 23 - 35 33 - 45 13.5 25 23 5.8 4.8 22 8

1) Hot dip galvanised M10 and M12 versions are supplied with a slotted countersunk screw.

2) To order FloorFast with a ferrule, simply add ferrule size to product code.

Safe Working Loads (LFF031/LFF037/LFF050): Tensile = 2kN/bolt (4:1 FoS) Slip = 0.5kN/4 bolts (4:1 FoS)

  For Characteristic Resistances when designing a connection to Eurocode 3, please refer to DoP No.013

Flange Thickness Dimensions
Product Code Bolt1) Floorplate Thickness FloorFast FloorFast with Ferrule2) Hole Ø Countersunk Ø for Bolt Countersunk Depth for Bolt Tightening Torque Hexagon Key
10mm 20mm 30mm BZP HDG BZP HDG
Z t (38") (1316") (1316") d D D t1 t1 ft lb mm
LFF031 M8 (516") 316" - 12" 18" - 58" 12" - 1" 78" - 138" 1516" - 11316" 38" 1116" - 316 - 8 5 (316")
LFF037 M10 (38") 316" - 12" 18" - 58" 12" - 1" 78" - 138" 1516" - 11316" 716" 1316" 34" 316" 316" 16 6 (732")
LFF050 M12 (12") 14" - 12" 18" - 58" 12" - 1" 78" - 138" 1516" - 11316" 916" 1" 1516" 14" 316" 16 8 (516")

1) Hot dip galvanized M10 and M12 versions are supplied with a slotted countersunk screw.
2) To order FloorFast with a ferrule, simply add ferrule size to product code (eg. LFF050 with 10mm (3/8”) ferrule).

Safe Working Loads (LFF031/LFF037/LFF050): Tensile = 450lbs/bolt (4:1 FoS) Slip = 112lbs/4 bolts (4:1 FoS)

Faster to Install

No drilling or welding!

Independently Approved

Reasons to choose Lindapter

  • Save time and money

    Save time and money

    Clamping two steel sections together avoids time-consuming welding or conventional drilling and bolting.

  • Safer connections

    Safer connections

    Drilling and welding in the field is avoided, removing the need for hot work permits and encouraging safer site conditions.

  • High strength

    High strength

    Lindapter clamps are manufactured from high strength materials to resist high load requirements and harsh environments.

  • Industry leading approvals

    Industry leading approvals

    Lindapter has earned a reputation synonymous with safety and reliability, gaining multiple independent approvals.

  • Adjustable

    Adjustable

    Quickly align steel sections by sliding the section into the correct position before tightening the Girder Clamp to complete the installation.

  • Free connection detailing

    Free connection detailing

    Lindapter’s experienced Engineers can detail a custom connection based on your specific requirements free of charge.

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