Balcony connectors

Planners, architects and building contractors all acknowledge that cantilevered building elements and balconies, which penetrate a building's thermal envelope, must also consider the insulation parameters of a project. Balcony connectors have to meet a wide range of criteria:

Certified impact sound insulation properties
Effective thermal separation of the balcony slab to ensure a high-level of comfort in the building
Maximum fire protection requirements
Quick and easy installation to ensure construction deadlines are met

Additional Information

HIT Steel to concrete connections

cantilevered steel balconies with HIT-SDV | HIT-SMV elements
not illustrated – supported balconies with HIT-SZV elements

HIT Concrete to concrete connections

Cantilevered corner balconies with HIT-MVX | MVXL and HIT-FK COR corner elements and optionally HIT-HT supplementary elements
Cantilevered balconies with HIT-MVX | MVXL | DVL elements resp. HIT-MVX OU | OD connections at height offset
Supported balconies with HIT-ZVX | ZDX shear force connections and HIT-HT supplementary elements
Loggia with HIT-DD | DVL | DDL connections for continuous slabs and HIT-ZVX shear force connections
Roof parapet with HIT-AT connecting elements
Wall parapet with HIT-FT connecting elements
Cantilever with HIT-OTX connecting elements
Wall with HIT-WT connecting elements

not illustrated – beam connections with HIT-ST elements

Cantilevered steel balcony

Cantilevered balcony

Corner balcony

Base

HIT STEEL TO CONCRETE CONNECTIONS:

HIT-HP SDV and HIT-SP SDV

For freely cantilevered steel elements
Transfers positive and negative bending moments and positive shear loads
Insulation thickness for HIT-[PF2] HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP SMV and HIT-SP SMV

For freely cantilevered steel elements
Element panels possible as interior ceiling
Transfers negative bending moments and positive shear loads
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP SZV and HIT-SP SZV

For simply supported elements to reinforced concrete slabs
Transfers positive shear loads
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP SDV and HIT-SP SDV

HIT-HP SMV and HIT-SP SMV

HIT-HP SZV and HIT-SP SZV

HIT CONCRETE TO CONCRETE CONNECTIONS:

HIT-HP MVX and HIT-SP MVX

Symmetrical connection of cantilevered balcony slabs or corner balconies
Transfers negative bending moments and positive and negative shear loads
HIT-HP MVX-ES and HIT-SP MVX-ES as product type for element slabs
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP MVXL and HIT-SP MVXL

Balcony connection for high loads in a cantilevered balcony slab
Transfers bending moments and high positive as well as negative shear forces
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP MVX-OU / OD and HIT-SP MVX-OU / OD

OU for height offset, balcony higher than main slab; upward wall connection.
OD for height offset, balcony lower than main slab; downward wall connection.
HIT-HP MVX-OU/OD and HIT-SP MVX-OU/OD – ES as product type for element slabs
Available as custom design also for balcony side
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP ZVX and HIT-SP ZVX

For simply-supported balcony slabs
Transfers positive shear forces
With straight or bent shear bars
Also without CSB for unrestraint connections
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP ZDX und HIT-SP ZDX

Symmetrical connections for simply-supported balcony slabs on columns
Transfers positive and negative shear forces
With straight or bent bars
Also with no CSB for unrestraint connections
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP DD and HIT-SP DD

Symmetrical connections for continuous ceiling panels or loggia
Transfers positive and negative bending moments and shear forces.
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP DVL and HIT-HP DDL

For cantilevered balcony slabs or corner balconies with high loads
HIT-DVL for transfer of positive and negative bending moments as well as high positive shear forces
HIT-DDL for transfer of positive and negative bending moments as well as high positive and negative shear forces
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm

HIT-HP AT and HIT-SP AT

Forms a thermal barrier between parapet and main slab
For selective use
Transfer of normal forces as well as positive and negative shear forces and bending moments
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP FT and HIT-SP FT

Insulated connections to form a thermal barrier between the main slab and a parapet or a corbelled parapet
Transfer of normal forces as well as positive and negative shear forces and bending moments
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP OTX and HIT-SP OTX

Thermal insulated connections for application between the main slab and a corbel
Transfer of normal forces and also of shear forces
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP ST and HIT-SP ST

Insulates cantilevered beams
Transfers high bending moments and shear forces in selected areas
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP WT and HIT-SP WT

Insulates storey-high, cantilevered shear walls
Transfers bending moments and shear forces in selected areas
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP HT1-3 and HIT-SP HT1-3

For transfer of planned horizontal loads and lifting moments perpendicular to the insulation line
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP HT4-5 and HIT-SP HT4-5

For transfer of planned horizontal loads and lifting moments perpendicular to the insulation line and lifting moments, if applicable
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP FK and HIT SP-FK

Thermal insulation element with fire protection function as filling element without transmission forces
Fillers for insulation of the joint between balcony and main slab
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT-HP FK-COR and HIT-SP FK-COR

For cantilevered outside corner balconies
Corner version consisting of standard elements and a corner panel FK-COR
Insulation thickness for HIT-HP 80 mm and for HIT-SP 120 mm

HIT STEEL TO CONCRETE CONNECTIONS

The standard HIT Elements fulfil the requirements for the highest fire protection classification REI 120
Building Authority Approval including determination of the equivalent thermal conductivity (λeq)
Type tested
Corrosion protection - The stainless steels used correspond to corrosion resistance class III/medium

Versatile flexibility

Stepless vertical adjustment of the steel construction with inclined perforated plate
Robust box - weather resistance, reliable protection of the insulation material
Pre-fitted installation aid - as an aid for installation and adjustment on the formwork
HIT-SMV and HIT-SZV with intelligent bar layout, ideal for use with semi-precast filigree slabs

HIT CONNECTIONS CONCRETE TO CONCRETE

Excellent impact sound reduction

With outstandingly high impact sound insulation values, the HALFEN HIT balcony connectors significantly reduce impact sound transmission into adjacent rooms.

Testing according to the new EAD 050001-01-0301 (adopted) European Assessment Document
Values of the weighted impact sound level reduction ΔLw specified for all types of balcony connectors

Reliable installation

The distinct shape of the CSB-bearing means the HIT Insulated connections for balconies (HIT-HP/SP MVX, ZDX, DD, HT) are symmetrical. Installation is therefore independent of the main slab or balcony direction.

no confusion of installation direction
very robust, adapted to transport and installation conditions
element lengths for time-saving assembly

Fire protection

The standard HIT Elements fulfil the requirements for the highest fire protection classification REI 120

fire resistant thermal heat insulation material; A1 building material classification — non-flammable insulation
suitable for use as a fire-break in ETICS facades (Expanded polystyrene)
no mix-ups of elements with or without demands on fire protection

Reliable planning with international approvals

Europe: European Technical Assessment ETA-18/0189
CE marking
NL: KOMO Certificaat K 65049
U.S.: ICC-ES approval ESR 3799

Approved Environmental Performance

The Environmental Product Declaration EPD provides transparent and comparable ecological data for ecological building assessment according to EN 15978. It ensures that the high demands on the ecological performance of the building are also met. With the EPD for the HALFEN HIT Insulated connection the necessary data for the sustainability certification of the building are available.

EnEV conformity with building authority approved Ψ-Values

DIBt approved Ψ-values are available to calculate the total energy balance.

available for all platforms — no installation required!

Passive House Institute certified

highest category certified “Certified Passive house component” for the HIT-SP ZVX Element with up to 24 cm slab thickness
certified as energy saving components starting with an insulation thickness of 80 mm for application in canti levered and simply supported balcony slabs