If you think that fischer fixings cannot be improved any more, the North Black Forest based innovation leader proves the opposite. The newly developed two-component fixing DUOPOWER consists of two synthetic materials: nylon and polypropylene. This varying materiality is mirrored in the optical design by the colours red and grey. The new, exceptional and attractice design makes for a strong recognition value and strengthens the brand position.

The new fischer fixing does not, however, just excel at good looks, it is, in addition, strong and smart. Depending on the construction material the DUOPOWER activates the function principle best suited for the task thus guaranteeing the best bearing capacity in solid and perforated masonry as well as in board materials. With its two components and three func-tion principles (expanding, folding, knotting) the fixing – in comparison to usual plugs – widens the range of applications coping with additional building materials and maximum loads.

Depending on the building material the grey component, consisting of high-quality nylon, autonomously activates the best function principle thus ensuring the maximum load-bearing capacity. The red expansion wings support the safe wedging in solid materials and, in addition to the grey main body, offer extra safety. The DUOPOWER therefore displays a considerably higher load-bearing capacity.

The fischer DUOPOWER expands in concrete and solid brick, it folds in perforated brick and it folds or knots in board  materials. These features make the new DUOPOWER the most-talented all-rounder among the general fixings and o-pen the door for users to a completely new performance class. In concrete, for example, the DUOPOWER is capable of bearing loads up to 2.0 kN (200 kg) and up to 1,85 kN (185 kg) in solid sandlime bricks.

The combination of the red soft and the grey hard compo-nents ensures optimally tuned, easy screwing and tightening torques. The diameter of the screw can vary without the plug losing its high load-bearing capacity. Thus the user is given the best possible response by the anchor (feel-good-factor) in order to ensure the best fixing. He feels the moment when the plug fits perfectly and thus safely. The screw ist easy to work with, does not overwind and tightens powerfully at the end of the installation.

High load-bearing capacity, simple installation

The pronounced anti-rotation locks expand into the building material and prevent the plug from rotating in the drill hole during the installation. Thus misapplication is avoided, refinishing unnecessary. A small rim prevents the plug from slip-ping into the drill hole and provides for both pre-positioned and push-through installations. The short length of the fixing guarantees a quick and efficient installation, since the small depth of the drill hole makes long drilling superflous and shorter screws can be used. Thus substantial time is saved by the user while preparing and executing the installation.

The positioning, guidance and fixing of the screw in the screw channel is made easy by the conical opening section of the plug and the spacious plug neck. The closed fixing geometry prevents the drill dust from getting into the interior of the plug. This provides for a better fixing function of the screw.

Wood- and chipboard screws as well as hanger bolts are best suited for the installation of the extraordinary fixing. In order to calculate the required screw length a simple formula is applied: plug length + fixture thickness + 1 x screw diame-ter. If board materials are used the threadless part of the screw must not be longer than the fixture.

Indispensable for all users

With the intelligent and self-activating fixing DUOPOWER, which is able to react to the construction material and to de-cide autonomously whether to expand, fold or knot, fischer's great innovation power is once again impressively proved. The fixing's power, flexibility, and the certainty to always choose the right function in every situation make the plug an indispensable helper for professionals and Do-It-Yourselfers.

The DUOPOWER was launched in October 2015, available diameters are 5,6,8 and 10.