Information and

Design Manual
Contents

1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Dimensions 3

3.0 Identification & Load Rating Markings 3

4.0 Installation 3
4.1 Edge Distances 3
4.2 Minimum Spacing 3
4.3 Hanger Bar 3
4.3.1 Option 1 4
4.3.2 Option 2 4
4.4 Shear Bar Reinforcement Detail 4
4.4.1 Shear Bar Details 4
4.4.2 Hanger Bar Details 4
4.5 Capacity of Altas Ringlift 9.0T Edge Lift 4

5.0 Clutch Hardware 5

5.1 9.0T Altas Ringlift Clutch 5
5.2 Clutch Installation 5

6.0 Accessories 5
6.1 Rubber Void Former 5
6.2 Fixing Plate 5

7.1 Test Certificate 6

7.2 Test Certificate 7

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1.0 Introduction
All ALTAS RINGLIFT 9T Edge Lifters are manufactured
from high tensile steel plate (350 Grade) and are hot dip
galvanised for protection from exposure. ALTAS LIFTFIX
RINGLIFT 9T Edge Lifters are capable of being used for
transporting concrete elements when they are installed
correctly according to this technical manual.
Made and Tested to AS3850

2.0 Dimensions 3.0 Identification & Load Rating Markings

Load Rating and Actech Icon remains visible

after casting in concrete.
4.0 Installation
Failure to install the units correctly may result in non-performance. Please read the following information and
if in doubt contact the manufacturer or other technical representatives.
The important factors when using the ALTAS RINGLIFT 9T Edge Lifter are:
• Correct Edge Distance
• Correct Minimum spacing
• Correct hanger bar
• Correct shear bar
• It is critical that the ALTAS RINGLIFT 9T Edge Lifters, are located to balance the centre of gravity of the panel.

4.1 Edge Distances

Minimum Edge Distance: 750 mm

4.2 Minimum Spacing

Minimum spacing to be 1500 mm

4.3 Hanger Bar

LIFTFIX Hairpin Anchors will develop their own
tensile pullout capacity via their shape and
configuration. A Shear cone is developed as seen is
the diagram.
The pullout capacity of the Shear Cone is also a
function of the concrete strength at lifting.
However, this shear cone can be increased by the
use of tensile reinforcement through the lifting
aperture.

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4.3.1 Option 1 4.3.2 Option 2
(With V bar) (With straight bar)

4.4 Shear Bar Reinforcement Detail

All ALTAS RINGLIFT edge lifters, must be fitted with a shear bar in order to avoid pull out of the anchor from the
concrete when used for edge lifting applications.

4.5.1 Shear Bar Details 4.5.2 Hanger Bar Details

For 9T Edge Lifters, use N16 Shear Bar N20 x 1000 mm long hanger bar

4.6 Capacity of Altas Ringlift 9.0T Edge Lift Anchor at varying concrete strength

Panel Thickness Load Test Results Limit State Capacity 1.7 Working Load F of Safety
1 Day 7 Day 1 Day 7 Day 1 Day 7 Day
150 mm 17.23 21.95 10.14 12.91 1.91 2.44
175 mm 18.95 25.35 11.15 14.91 2.11 2.82

200 mm 20.50 22.95 12.06 13.50 2.28 2.55

Average 18.70 23.20 11.00 13.64 2.10 2.60

Concrete Strength to be 18 MPa prior to any lift. Mix design should be S40 with 80/85 slump

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5.0 Clutch Hardware

5.1 9.0T Altas Ringlift Clutch 5.2 Clutch Installation

1. Strip Formwork 2. Remove Void Former

3. Align the clutch head 4. Rotate the Locking Arm

Clutches must be
regularly tested to AS3850

6.0 Accessories

6.1 Rubber Void Former 6.2 Fixing Plate

Void to be coated in vaseline prior

to use and locked using fixing plate
to eliminate concrete entry.

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7.1 TEST CERTIFICATE

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7.2 TEST CERTIFICATE

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