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30/07/2026

Not all fixing failures start with excessive load.

Some start with moisture.

In coastal environments, industrial facilities and exposed outdoor applications, corrosion can begin long before it's visible.

Over time, moisture can:
• Weaken fixing performance
• Damage protective coatings
• Reduce service life

That's why material selection matters.

Applications exposed to weather, coastal air or ongoing moisture often require corrosion-resistant fixing solutions rather than standard alternatives.

By the time you see rust, the process started months - or years - ago.

28/07/2026

Introducing EasyFix 5 – twenty years of experience and the most significant changes in the history of the software. Read all about it here:
https://rawlplug.com/global/en/blog/easyfix-5-twenty-years-of-experience-and-the-most-significant-changes-in-the-history-of-the-software

What started as a software tool to help engineers select anchors and perform calculations has evolved into a comprehensive design platform supporting modern construction requirements.

The latest version of EasyFix brings together decades of engineering expertise with today's digital capabilities, helping professionals:

• Select fixing solutions more efficiently
• Verify designs against real project requirements
• Reduce risk before installation begins
• Make informed decisions earlier in the project lifecycle

As projects become more complex, the need for reliable planning tools continues to grow.

27/07/2026

𝟲𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 #𝟮: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹?

A hammer drill is brilliant for concrete. Less brilliant for tile, fragile finishes and certain hollow materials.

Using the wrong drilling mode can damage the substrate before the fixing is even installed.

The lesson? Match the tool to the material — not the other way around

23/07/2026

Construction has changed dramatically over the last 20 years.

Projects are more complex.
Specifications are stricter.
Accountability is higher.

Yet one challenge remains the same:Choosing the right fixing for the job.

That's why Rawlplug continues investing in tools like EasyFix, helping engineers and contractors make informed decisions before installation begins.

Because every successful installation starts long before the fixing reaches site.

The best fixing decisions are made before anyone picks up a drill.

21/07/2026

Construction projects are facing increasing pressure. Material costs. Fuel prices. Labour shortages. Tighter deadlines.

The challenge isn't just building anymore — it's building efficiently.

That's why reducing waste, avoiding rework and choosing reliable systems has become more important than ever.

Margins are won and lost through small decisions made every day.

18/07/2026

Strong communities aren't built in a day. They're built through countless small contributions made consistently over time.

Today we celebrate the people helping build a stronger South Africa — on site, in communities and beyond.

Happy Mandela Day from the Rawlplug South Africa team.

14/07/2026

Most people never think about what keeps insulation attached to a building.

Yet those fixings can influence thermal performance, energy efficiency and long-term durability.

The 𝗥-𝗧𝗙𝗜𝗫-𝟴𝗠 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 is designed specifically for external insulation systems, helping maintain performance across changing weather conditions.

Sometimes the most important products are the ones nobody notices.

08/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹.

Standing at 829.8m, the Burj Khalifa is one of the most ambitious engineering projects ever completed.

What many people don't realise is that inside the tower, 57 elevators move people through the building at speeds of up to 10 metres per second.

To help stabilise these elevator systems, Rawlplug R-XPT Throughbolt Anchors were selected following extensive testing to verify their performance and reliability.

It's a reminder that behind every iconic structure are thousands of critical components doing their job every day.

The tallest building in the world doesn't just depend on bold design.

It depends on engineering details that perform exactly as expected.

07/07/2026

𝟲𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 #𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Many installers assume tighter equals stronger.

Not always.

Overtightening can damage threads, strip substrates, crack masonry and reduce holding performance.

Whether you're installing a frame fixing, wood screw or concrete screw, every product is designed to perform within a specific range.

Good installation is about control, not force.

02/07/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. It's one of the most common assumptions on site.

In reality, fixing performance depends on far more than anchor size: substrate quality, embedment depth, edge distance, spacing between fixings and load direction.

A smaller anchor installed correctly will often outperform a larger anchor installed poorly.

This is why products like the 𝗥-𝗛𝗟𝗫 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄 range are engineered around performance, not simply size.

The strongest fixing isn't always the biggest one.

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