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The Leviat BIM Plugins simplify the selection, configuration and evaluation of Leviat BIM objects. The future of digital specification – Configure quickly, easily, using a single source of data. The advantages of native BIM elements of Revit and Allplan are combined with a uniform user interface. Convince yourself: video of Leviat BIM Plugin

HALFEN HIT Insulated connections are the first product to be implemented. This product sets the standard for all Leviat brands.

The following features distinguish the Leviat BIM Plugin:

• Always up-to-date, country-specific BIM object library thanks to cloud connection
• Information in BIM objects is adapted and translated country-specifically
• BIM objects with reduced level of detail (LOD)
• Integrated Excel export for building model evaluation
• Leviat brands have the same structured data sets for easy evaluation
• Excel export also works for Leviat BIM objects from other sources

Leviat has launched a BIM Plugin for its Halfen FPA-5 Panel Anchors for concrete façades. Available from the Tekla Warehouse, the BIM Plugin enables quick and easy placing of the FPA Anchor and reduces modelling time by 50% compared to other tools.

Used to anchor concrete façade panels to a concrete structure, the Halfen FPA-5 system is available in load groups 5.0 – 56 kN and offers installers excellent adjustability in all directions. The new plugin tool allows instant detailing of this system in the BIM environment using the geometry of Tekla. The position of anchors is easily adjusted, as are the anchor dimensions to suit different cavity widths and offsets.

Leviat’s digital engineering tools include plugins, BIM objects and design and calculation software. Leviat was formed in 2020 when CRH construction accessories companies came together as a single global organisation. It is the home of Ancon, Halfen, Plaka, Meadow Burke and other trusted product brands. For more information, visit Leviat.com.

Download the smart BIM Plugin for free at Tekla Warehouse and watch the movie at Halfen.com to see the additional benefits this plug-in offers, plus a demonstration of its functionality.

For decades, HALFEN serrated cast-in channels have been used in applications where 3D-load transfer needed to be verified. The previous design method was based on global resistance values according to general building authority approval. The reliable design of projects in the future according to current, state of the art calculation is guaranteed with the new ETA in combination with an up to date EN 1992-4 calculation, considering all boundary conditions relevant to the application. Further informationen can be found in the flyer here. You can view the new ETA here.

En oppdatert versjon av programmet for å beregne HALFEN HEK elementforankring er nå tilgjengelig for nedlastning. I tillegg til et brukervennlig grensesnittet, som lar brukeren raskt og effektivt beregne bolteforbindelser, inneholder den nye versjonen HEK 2.0 noen tekniske forbedringer og tillegg:

• Utvidet produktportefølje med et nytt lasttrinn
• Beregning i henhold til EN 1992-4
• Ulike forbedringer og feilrettinger

Benytt deg av våre gratis programmer og oppdag alle fordelene med HEK elementforankring til ditt prosjekt. La deg overbevise, klikk her for nedlasting

En ny versjon av kalkulasjonsprogrammet HALFEN HIT 9.40 er nå tilgjengelig for nedlasting. Kalkulasjonsprogrammet fungerer som et designhjelpemiddel for dimensjonering av kuldebrobrytere til balkongforbindelser og inkluderer omfattende, brukervennlige nyheter:

• De spesielle HIT-elementene HT1 til HT5 for horisontale laster langs og på tvers av isolasjonsfugen er integrert i kalkulasjonsprogrammet.
• Ny lenke til halfen.partcommunity.com med 3D-datamodeller i forskjellige filformater er integrert.
• For standard vegg- / balkonggeometri med ETICS, utføres en termisk beregning i henhold til ETA-18/0189. For alle HIT-elementene vises resultatene av λeq og ψ i henholdsvis graf og tabell.
• Språkendring i brukergrensesnittet og i utskriften er mulig.
• Bæreevnen til HIT-elementene og min.- og maks kreftene er grafisk tydelig presentert. Samtidig vises de numeriske verdiene for maksimal og minimal belastning i forbindelsen, samt bæreevne og prosentvis utnyttelse av de valgte HIT-elementene.

Disse nye funksjonene er alt, du vil oppdage flere forbedringer når du bruker programmet.

Den nye versjonen av kalkulasjonsprogrammet er et kraftig verktøy. Klikk her for gratis nedlasting!

Fra 9 november 2020, vil vi være Leviat.

Spennende endringer skjer hos oss som gjør at vi kan tilby deg et forbedret produkt- og tjenestetilbud, og styrker vår evne til å møte dine endrede behov i fremtiden.

Les videre for å finne ut mer.

Vi er Leviat
Leviat forener ekspertisen, ferdighetene og ressursene til CRHs selskaper innen konstruksjons- og armeringstilbehør i en samlet global organisasjon.
Ledende bransjenavn, som Ancon, HALFEN, Plaka, Aschwanden og Isedio har forent seg i Leviat, for bedre å kunne støtte våre kunder. Vi bygger videre på våre individuelle styrker, for å ruste oss til å bli enda mer smidige og lydhøre overfor våre kunders behov, ettersom de utvikler seg over tid.
Verden er i endring. Uansett fremtidens krav til vår bransje og verden rundt oss….Vi er Klar.


Våre varemerker & tekniske support
Leviat er hjemmet til Ancon, HALFEN, Plaka og mange flere pålitelige varemerker.

HALFEN har gått over til å bli varemerker i Leviat’s omfattende produktportefølje. Dette betyr at produktene du kjenner og stoler på, blant annet: HALFEN HIT kuldebrobrytere, HALFEN HK5 teglkonsoller, HALFEN TPA løfteanker er tilgjengelige fremdeles, og med utvidede ressurser bak seg, så vil vårt vareutvalg bli forbedret og ytterligere utvidet.

Videre vil vi som Leviat fortsette å tilby vår verdsatte førsteklasses tekniske støtte på hvert trinn i prosjektet, fra planlegging til installasjon.

Våre globale resurser & lokale tilstedeværelse
Leviat har nesten 3000 ansatte på 60 steder over hele verden.
Hvert løfte vi gir lokalt, gjenspeiler forpliktelsen og dedikasjonen til vårt globale team.

Dette er hva du kan forvente av Leviat:

• Utnyttelsen av våre globale ingeniørressurser og produksjonsressurser vil forbedre tjenestene våre lokalt ved å gjøre oss smidigere og raskere.
• Ved å kombinere vår omfattende tekniske ekspertise, vår markedskunnskap, samt koordinere alle våre forsknings- og utviklingsaktiviteter, vil tillate oss en raskere og mer effektiv innovasjonsprosess.
• Dedikerte digitale ingeniørressurser og investeringer vil framskynde design- og tjenestemulighetene våre, og hjelpe oss til å bedre kunne bistå dere og deres virksomhet.

Spørsmål?
Vi ser frem til å fortsette vårt med deg som Leviat, og støtte dere I årene som kommer.
Har du spørsmål om vår utvikling til Leviat, ikke nøl med å ta kontakt med noen i teamet eller besøk leviat.com

Imagine. Model. Make.

Leviat vil bli det nye navnet for CRHs selskaper for konstruksjon- og armeringstilbehør over hele verden, inkludert Halfen AS, fra mandag
9. november 2020.

Under merkevaren Leviat forener vi ekspertisen, ferdighetene og ressursene til Halfen AS og søsterselskapene for å skape en verdensledende leverandør innen feste-/ forankringsteknikk og armeringstilbehør.

Dette er en spennende utvikling. Vi tilpasser oss ytterligere for å møte kravene til en byggebransje som blir stadig mer globalisert, bærekraftig og teknologidrevet.

Ved å samle vår familie for konstruksjon- og armeringstilbehør som en global organisasjon, vil vi være mer komplette overfor kundenes behov og kravene til deres byggeprosjekter, i alle størrelser, hvor som helst i verden.

Som Leviat vil vi tilby et utvidet utvalg av spesialiserte produkter og tjenester, større teknisk kompetanse, en større og mer smidig forsyningskjede samt bedre og raskere innovasjon.

Merkene du kjenner og stoler på, blir værende.

Halfen AS’s produkter vil være en integrert del av Leviats omfattende produktportefølje, støttet av det store selskapets ressurser. Sortimentet vil bli ytterligere forbedret og utvidet under Leviats forvaltning.

Spesifisering og levering av Halfen’s innstøpningsskinner, balkonginnfestninger/kuldebrobrytere og alle de andre Halfen-produktene fra områdene innen forankring, feste, fasade og industriell teknologi vil fortsette, støttet av det forbedrede tilbudet i Leviat.

Vær trygg på at mens vi fullfører utviklingen vår til Leviat, vil vårt fokus fortsatt være på å opprettholde de servicestandardene du forventer av oss. Grunnen til at du velger å jobbe med Halfen AS vil ikke endre seg, de vil ganske enkelt bli styrket under Leviat.

Vi blir Leviat mandag 9. november 2020. Ikke nøl med å kontakte oss hvis du har spørsmål, eller besøk www.leviat.com for mer informasjon.

Two new product groups are now available in our wide range of thermal connections: Beam and wall connections. These elements are used as a thermal break between two reinforced concrete components and complete the HIT product portfolio of concrete to concrete connections.

Benefits of the HIT-ST and HIT-WT:

• Highest fire resistance class REI 120 as standard
• Various dimensions with high load capacities
• Reduction of thermal bridges and minimization of energy losses
• Robust PVC box for reliable protection of the mineral wool against the influences of weather and mechanical damage

Steel structures, steel balconies, canopies or shading systems are often connected to reinforced concrete elements. Steel’s high thermal conductivity requires an efficient thermal separation in the connection to minimize thermal bridges, to reduce the higher energy consump-tion, and to prevent condensation damage to the structure.

HALFEN HIT Insulation connections for steel-to-concrete application reduce thermal bridges to a minimum with high loads transfer capability. They consist of an insulation material with a steel rebar system for reliable transfer of the loads.

Fields of application

• Steel balconies
• Steel canopies
• Shading systems
• Façade construction 

Benefits

• General technical approval no. Z-15.7-336
• Type tested according to EC2
• Reduction of thermal bridges in accordance with DIN 4108-2 and EnEV and minimization of energy losses
• Prevents condensation and mould formation
• High load capacity with corrosion resistance according to corrosion protection class III
• Time-saving installation with adjustment plate
• Freely adjustable to compensation for construction site tolerances

To product page HIT Steel to concrete connection

The new versatile HIT-MVXL elements allow you to enjoy the sun on the balcony for longer – even when it disappears around a corner. With their huge shear load capacities, it is now also possible to realize unusual shapes. Now the whole family can even sit on the balcony together; each on their own sun lounger. Also suitable for inspired architecture!


Thanks to the intelligent reinforcement layout, installation of the HIT-MVXL elements is both safe and quick.

• The main slab reinforcement can be laid quickly and safely, as there are no interfering pressure bars at the bottom of the HIT-MVXL elements. Our smart, red CSBearings assume this function.
• Also on the balcony side on-site reinforcement is quickly added. The HIT bars are arranged here in one layer.
• And finally, the new HALFEN HIT-MVXL is perfectly suited for reliable transfer of bending moments and shear forces with good thermal insulation.

Applications:

• Highly loaded or large cantilevered balcony slabs
• Large overhanging balconies at outer corners

Benefits:

• Fire protection REI 120 as standard – for fail-safe installation
• Can be used as a fire-break in ETICS facades (Expanded polystyrene)
• European Technical Assessment ETA 18/0189 
• Type tested according to EC2 
• Reduction of thermal bridges according to DIN 4108-2 and EnEV and minimization of energy losses 
• Prevention of condensation and mould 

Technical details:

• Insulation material thicknesses of 80mm (HIT-HP) and 120mm (HIT-SP) available
• Insulation material: Thermal-insulating fire protection material of building material class A1 – non-flammable insulating material
• Stainless steel in the joint

The new design software for HALFEN HEK precast connections is now available for download.

Conventional precast concrete connections with e.g. flexible loops or re-bent reinforcing bars must be grouted in the connection joint. They are therefore not fully load-bearing immediately after assembly.
The "dry" HALFEN HEK Precast concrete connections do not require mortaring of the connection joint and thus achieve a considerable reduction in assembly effort and time.

In order to be able to quickly and effectively calculate these approved bolted connections, HALFEN again provides one of its proven design programs.
After a minimum number of entries, the user receives either a detailed, verifiable calculation or a short printout, both with a detailed representation of the selected connection.

HALFEN Innovations and products
We at HALFEN are always busy – continuously moving forwards! Our product developers don’t just concentrate on improving and optimizing existing HALFEN products; they’re also involved in developing new products for the current market, and for the market of tomorrow. Current trends, impulses and customers’ feedback as well as new developments in the construction sector are all considered in this process. This is how we continue to develop as a company, allowing us to set new trends.

HALFEN also has to think outside of the box, to look beyond the obvious. As a major player in our field we have to continually ask ourselves: what is our current position in the market? What do we want to be? The intention of
this brochure is to provide an insight into our World of Innovations for 2019. Be part of our journey. We’ll be pleased to welcome you.

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Architects appreciate the modern look and the creative freedom that is possible with concrete curtain-wall façades. Now, thin, large-sized concrete façades with a thickness of only 30 mm can be securely fitted using the new HALFEN FPA-SL30 fixing system.

FEATURES:
• Complete system; Building Authority Approved (abZ)
• Versatile application
• Quick, simple installation
• The HALFEN Service team is available for technical and on-site support

more information

The new generation of the HALFEN HLX Lift-Box is now available.
Two new load steps and a new design complement the HALFEN
product range of attachment points for installation and maintenance
of lifts.

FEATURES:
• CE marking with European Technical Assessment
• Additional load steps: 2000 kg and 4000 kg
• Chain-link as attachement point: Automatic release and self-locking

more information

Using the newly developed HALFEN HDB-Z, foundations and foundation
slabs can now be reinforced even more efficiently to prevent
punching shear failure. Due to its shape, which has been specially
designed and adapted for typical load paths in foundations, and
the multiple, low-slip anchorages, the HDB-Z achieves a significant
increase in load-bearing capacity in comparison to conventional
punching shear reinforcement: 100 % higher load capacity or 40 %
less foundation height!

FEATURES:
• DIBt (German Centre of Competence for Construction) General
building approval no. Z-15.1-330
• For foundation slabs and single foundations with a thickness
from 230 mm in concrete strength class C12/15 and higher
• The shape of the HDB ensures it remains firmly upright and
stable between the reinforcement layers

more information

The HALFEN HTU Channels are ideal for simple fixing of all types of profiled metal sheets or sandwich panels – using self-tapping screws. Thanks to its innovative shape and profiling, the new, optimized generation of channels are self-anchoring and are cast completely into the concrete cover.
(Available from June 2019)

The versatile fixing system
Whether in exhibition halls, train stations and airports or other large indoor venues with fluctuating public traffic, suspension systems must be designed for maximum flexibility and adaptability. Roof and ceiling elements — beams, girders, existing building services or unevenness in the main building structure — often make installation difficult when large display screens or panels, loudspeakers or spotlights or other objects and paraphernalia need to be installed.

HALFEN VERSOGRID provides an innovative solution: The installation grid creates a level plane below concrete roofs and steel girder structures —
requires minimal time and installation work.

The individual components with a weight of only 5.5 kg/m are connected and secured without requiring any tools. The double slot profile allows load-bearing elements to be fixed under the grid using suspension ring bolts, and cable ducts or other media supply components to be fixed on top of the grid structure. Individual profile elements are easily and quickly removed and replaced. This allows necessary repairs, e.g. to media supply lines to be carried out quickly and efficiently. The large selection of RAL colours for the powder coating also ensures a unique and overall very aesthetic design.


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The latest version of the proven HDB dimensioning software is now available. The current software version now includes new features:
 NEW: The angle of inclination of the slab edges can be varied so that complex slab geometries can be recalculated
 NEW: Alternative design of foundation slabs and single foundations with HDB anchor rails or with the new HDB-Z possible

Click here for the free software download!

HDB-Z - The new punching shear reinforcement for the economic design of floor slabs and single foundations according to DIBt approval Z-15.1-330
Already with the proven HDB anchor rail a higher resistance to puncture failure can be achieved. With the new HDB-Z, an even higher increase in load capacity for foundation slabs and foundations can be achieved. The up to 100 % higher load capacity compared to a foundation without punching shear reinforcement can also be used to reduce the thickness of the foundations significantly. This in turn saves excavation, concrete and construction time.

The HALFEN PARTcommunity, the CAD portal for HALFEN components (free for the end user), has been significantly expanded. Over 100 different 2D and 3D CAD formats are available, including of course BIM-compatible formats such as Revit and Allplan, as well as the BIM exchange format IFC.

In the section “Fixing systems”, HTU Cast-in channels and HGB Balustrade fixings can now also be selected. The “Lifting anchor systems” have been complemented by the Frimeda Ring anchors. HCC Column shoes, HUC Universal connections and HSC Stud connectors are now also available under “Reinforcement systems”.

The HALFEN element drawings can be configured using convenient configurators. The components can be sent per email, downloaded or, when using specific CAD programs, be pasted using the cross-hair cursor directly into the CAD workspace.

Click here for the free-of-charge component drawings.

Corbels, subsequently casted corbels and rebar anchorings at end bearings

The new design software for the HALFEN HSC Stud Connector is available now. It supports the design of concrete corbels, subsequently casted corbels and the anchoring of rebars at end bearings of beams and slabs. The design calculation is based on DIN EN 1992-1-1, DIN EN 1992-1-1 / NA and the DIBt approval Z-21.8-1973. This software is a useful planning and dimensioning tool for the application of HSC anchors and includes information about the reinforcement layout of the connection. The modular design and the graphics in 2D and 3D allow a safe and professional construction of reinforced concrete structures with HSC anchors.

New - Various improvements compared to the previous version.

Up to date - With the automatic or manual "Search update" feature your software is always up to date.

Modular - The separate modules for corbels, beams and slabs provide a clear, systematic and flexible user experience.

Interactive - The interactive user guidance detects incorrect input and provides helpful hints. This reduces the processing time to a minimum.

Clear - HSC anchors and stirrups are drawn to scale. The 3D graphics can easily be zoomed, swiveled, tilted and rotated by 360°. In addition, loads and dimensions are shown in 2D-graphics. The current status of the static proofs and the geometric boundary conditions considering the de-sign rules is constantly adapted to the input. The result print out shows each calculation step.

International - Free selection of German and English language versions.

With the new version of the design software you have a powerful tool at your disposal. Click here for a free software download!

Halfen AS tar miljøansvar ved å delta i en returordning for brukt emballasje.
Til sammen sørger medlemsbedriftene i Grønt Punkt Norge for at Norges CO2-utslipp reduseres med 350 000 tonn hvert år.

Du kan gjøre ditt ved å levere brukt emballasje til gjenvinning.

Gjør som Halfen AS, tenk miljø!

Den 17 til 18 Oktober arrangeres messen «Building Green» for første gang i Oslo etter å ha eksistert i Danmark gjennom flere år. Building Green er stedet å være hvis du er interessert i bærekraftige produkter, tanker og løsninger innen arkitektur og bygg. Arrangementet er både en utstilling av bærekraftige produkter og løsninger, samt en plattform for kunnskapsdeling med internasjonale foredragsholdere, relevante debatter, idemyldring og mye mer.

Halfen AS er med som utstiller. Vi vil vise publikum de løsninger vi har som kan være med å skape fremtidens og nåtidens bærekraftige bygg.