TITAN

An ex-stock masonry support solution providing structural engineers with an ex-stock alternative to Welded Masonry Support.

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TITAN

TITAN is an ex-stock masonry support solution comprising a front-loaded shelf angle, brackets, lock washers, shims and bolts. This solution provides structural engineers with an ex-stock alternative to Welded Masonry Support.

There are six IG TITAN systems; TITAN 4, TITAN 6, TITAN 8, TITAN 10, TITAN 12, and TITAN 14. Suitable for concrete and steel framed structures, the design of these masonry support systems accommodate masonry loads of up to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14kN/m, respectively.

The front-fit loading of the masonry support shelf facilitates ease of installation, while the bracket system is designed to accommodate typical build tolerance onsite, ensuring accurate installations. Standard brackets are available for cavity widths ranging from 70 to 200mm (stocked in 10mm increments). Brackets are simply changed onsite to allow for cavity variations.

Each system is supplied with lock washers, shims and fixings to aid installation.

TITAN components

TITAN section view

Certification and Accreditations

IG’s TITAN systems are certified with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) mark, thereby guaranteeing information clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

TITAN System Specification

System Type	Designed Load (kN/m)	Angle Length (mm)*	Bracket Centres (mm)
Titan 4	4	1590	800
Titan 6	6	1390	700
Titan 8	8	1190	600
Titan 10	10	990	500
Titan 12	12	990	500
Titan 14	14	790	400

Bolt Specification

Bolt Type	Fixing to	Drill Hole Diameter (mm)	Torque (Nm)
FAZ II 12/20	Concrete	12	60
FAZ II 12/30	Concrete	12	60
FAZ II 12/50	Concrete	12	60
HD Bolt M12x60	Steel	12	30
Set Screw M12x60	Steel	14	73.5

Adjustability

TITAN provides adjustability across all three planes to ensure that building tolerances can be accommodated and contact with structural reinforcing bar can be avoided.

Vertical adjustment
Vertical adjustment is offered by means of a toothed Lock Washer which is inserted into the serrated slot in the support bracket. The Lock Washer can be adjusted vertically to move the bracket higher or lower. The serrated area at the back of the bracket allows up to 15mm of adjustment in either direction on the vertical plane.

Lateral Adjustment
TITAN is designed to have two brackets per shelf angle (except external corners where three brackets will be introduced). To achieve the correct bracket spacing, add 10mm to the shelf length and then space ¼-½-¼ along this measurement. The maximum adjustment from these positions is +/- 25mm. The Lock Washer also provides lateral adjustment via the oval-shaped hole in the washer. The anchor can be moved laterally to allow for fine adjustment.

Shimming
To accommodate a small increase in cavity width, Shims can be inserted between the support structure and the brackets. Thermal shims are provided as standard to reduce thermal bridging in a thickness of 2mm and stainless steel shims are available to order in a range of thicknesses (3, 4, 5 and 6mm).

Full information on adjustability can be found in our Technical Data Sheet.

(X) Shimming (Y) Vertical Adjustment (Z) Lateral Adjustment

Vertical adjustment is offered by means of a toothed Lock Washer (+/- 15mm)

Lateral adjustment is offered via the oval-shaped hole in the Lock Washer (+/- 2mm)

Shims can be used to accommodate small increases in cavity width.

Product Design and Testing

Masonry support falls within the scope of harmonised European Standard BS EN 1090-1:2009 +A1:2011 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures: requirements for conformity assessment of structural components. IG Masonry Support complies with all Construction Product Regulations (CPR), UKCA and CE marking requirements of this Standard, including designs to EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) and external certification of factory production controls by an approved body.

IG Masonry Support is certified by the British Board of Agrément and Eurofins to undertake welded fabrication work to Execution Class 2 according to BS EN 1090-2:2018.

All IG Masonry Support’s structural products are designed to meet the durability standard outlined in BS EN 1993-1-4: Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures.

A1 Non-combustible Materials

All IG Masonry Support’s masonry support systems are manufactured from 304/304L Austenitic Stainless Steel (1.4301/1.4307) or 316/316L (1.4401/1.4404) on request. Stainless steel is considered A1 fire-rated without the need for testing in accordance with the guidance of the European Commission Paper 96/603/EC as referenced in BS EN 13501-1:2018.

IG Masonry Support’s Thermal Shims are supplied as standard with every masonry support system and are A1 fire-rated having been tested and classified in reaction to fire in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018.

Thermal Conductivity

Approved Document L Volume 2 places specific emphasis on the performance of building details and the additional heat losses through linear thermal bridging. To support this requirement, all IG Masonry Support’s masonry support systems are manufactured from 304/304L Austenitic Stainless Steel (1.4301/1.4307) or 316/316L (1.4401/1.4404) on request. Stainless steel has among the lowest thermal conductivity of any metal at approximately 15 watts per kelvin per metre.

IG also supply a Thermal Shim as standard with every masonry support system, which must be located between the back of the bracket and the support structure.

Technical Data Sheet

Find out all technical data on IG Masonry Support’s TITAN system in our comprehensive Technical Data Sheet.

Download Technical Data Sheet

Installation of TITAN

Correct installation is essential for the success of your project. Therefore, we have made every effort to help you by creating an easy-to-use installation guide for TITAN.

TITAN Installation Guide (495kb)

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Should you have any technical questions prior to or during installation, please call 01283 200157 for friendly straightforward advice.

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Key Benefits of TITAN

Ex-stock product
Stainless steel - A1 fire-rated material
Quick specification using simple load/cavity charts
Fast installation facilitated by front-loaded shelf angle
Onsite adjustability
Unused components can be used on your next project or returned to stock

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TITAN

TITAN is an ex-stock masonry support solution comprising a front-loaded shelf angle, brackets, lock washers, shims and bolts. This solution provides structural engineers with an ex-stock alternative to Welded Masonry Support.

Certification and Accreditations

TITAN System Specification

Bolt Specification

Adjustability

Product Design and Testing

A1 Non-combustible Materials

Thermal Conductivity

Technical Data Sheet

Installation of TITAN

TITAN Installation Guide (495kb)

Specify TITAN

Discuss Your Project

Related Products

Welded Masonry Support

Folded Angle

Cast-in Channel

Shims

Projects using these products

Dawson Street

Dublin, Ireland

Projects using these products

Maynooth University NUI

Kildare, Ireland

Projects using these products

Liberty House, Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

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NUI Galway

Galway, Ireland

Key Benefits of TITAN

Request CPD Presentation