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The KEIL undercut hole

A cylindrical hole is drilled and then conically undercut in one Drilling
step with only one tool.

Different levels of automation are possible depending on

machine type and material.
ANCHOR

The drilling time in ceramics is less than 10 seconds.

Panels of any size or weight are given an undercut of precise

and uniformly symmetrical shape.
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hole Ø 7 mm Undercutting
undercut Ø 9 mm
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To prepare for installation, an undercut anchor is inserted into Mounting

the hole and tightened to a positive fit using a screw.

Quick, simple and safe with normal tools, e.g. a cordless

screwdriver.
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Safety Information
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Safety and product liability require that the KEIL undercut attachment system is always
used as a unit. Correct functioning is ensured only if matching KEIL products (anchor with
screw or threaded pin, drill head and facade drill bits) are used together. Their use as a
system has also been stipulated in the approvals granted and applied for. The compo-
nents of the KEIL undercut attachment system are protected by patent.
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The KEIL undercut anchor
The KEIL undercut anchor, for invisible attachment of thin panels,
The principle
is manufactured from stainless steel.
Facade panel

Its geometry, matched to the KEIL undercut hole, applies

maximum loads to the panels in an optimum manner.

ANCHOR
KEIL
This geometry ensures stress-free attachment in all commonly Locking screw
used panel materials from 6 mm thickness.

Depending on panel thickness or carrying capacity required,

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different insertion depths (hS) are available. The KEIL undercut Undercut anchor
anchor is designed in such a way that it withstands a greater load
than just the weight of the panel.

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The KEIL undercut anchor offers major benefits due to the Panel bracket
high installation integrity. The anchor is placed quickly, easily
and safely at a controlled depth for all panel thicknesses Backing
in an optimum installation by using matching KEIL system
components: anchor, panel bracket and KEIL locking screw with
integral locking mechanism. Example of soffit panels with internal angle

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Only two parts (anchor sleeve and screw) are required for safe
attachment. Additional screw-in parts for the KEIL undercut
anchor provide individually tailored connection options, such as
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► Connection to a support structure
► Connection to a cassette structure
► Attachment of soffit panels with internal angles
Example of a support structure
► Direct attachment to a wall using fork anchors or plug-in
anchors
► Attachment of wash hand basins, countertops, furniture,
grave surrounds or natural stone radiators

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Types
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hS = 4,0mm hS = 5,5mm hS = 7,0mm hS = 8,5mm

hS = 10,0mm hS = 11,5mm hS = 13,0mm hS = 15,0mm

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The KEIL undercut drilling systems

1 2
KEIL system toolset
consisting of:

1 Facade drill bit

ANCHOR

2 Drill head

3 4
Undercutting drilling
machines can be supplied as:
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3 Portable drilling machines

4 Drilling tables with roller

conveyor
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5 Automatic drilling
machines
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The KEIL service

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Advice for your particular attachment problems from our service team.
Approvals for various materials and sizes with and without support structure are available. The KEIL undercut
attachment system is protected by patents.

Demonstration and training at the customer or in our works.

We can demonstrate the undercut system including drilling technology to you. Portable drills or machines with roller
tables can be demonstrated in your company. We should be pleased to demonstrate the automatic drilling machines
during your visit to our company or at selected distributors.
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Machine rental service without capital investment:

KEIL and various national and international distributors also rent the drilling machines for undercut holes with KEIL
facade drill bits. Use the possibilities of extending your existing machine range temporarily or to have the optimum
machine available for special jobs without having to tie down capital.

Drilling and undercutting service:

The drilling capacities are adapted to requirements and sufficient capacities are also available for large projects.
We have extensive experience in this area.
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The KEIL safety
Approvals of the KEIL KH undercut anchor (as at 1/2013)

Insertion depth Spacer

Approval hS=4 hS=5,5 hS=7 hS=8 hS=8,5 hS=10 hS=11,5 hS=13 hS=15

ETA-03/0055
Porcelain stoneware to EN

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ETA 09-0348
Porcelain stoneware Royal Mosa
ETA 12-0175
Porcelain stoneware Petraluxe
ETA-06/0220
Rieder glass fibre concrete
ETA-06/0253

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Natural stone
ETA-06/0247
Mineralit polymer concrete
ETA-11-0409
Eternit fibre cement
Z-21.9-1534
Eternit fibre cement

DRILLING TOOLS
Z-21.9-1822
Dansk Eternit fibre cement
Z-21.9-1544
HPL Trespa

Approvals can be provided on request.

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KEIL undercut anchors are monitored by third parties.
ETA
If required, a certificate of conformity may be requested.

The KEIL arguments

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► Highest safety due to many patents and approvals, for example the
European Technical Approval (ETA) for the attachment of facade panels
(see above).

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► A complete system – technically mature and proven innumerable times.
► Facade panels as thin as 6 mm – economic and saving resources.
► Installation independent of temperature and climate with a high
degree of pre-assembly in the factory or on site.
► Position of undercut anchor on the back of the panel can be selected
without constraints.
► Tolerances in panel thickness are simply compensated for by means of
WALL ANCHOR

spacers.
► Earthquake tested up to magnitude 9.4 on the open-ended Richter scale.
► Very high load capacity due to optimum load application, but without
stressing the facade panel by lateral bracing = positive fit.
► Breakage loads are up to seven times higher than for edge attachment
(e.g. bolt anchors).
► Subsequent replacement of individual or all facade panels.
► Non-flammable, mechanical and permanently safe attachment
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Design & aesthetics

► There are no limits to creativity. Whether elegant, traditional, modern, delicate or unconventional – even the
boldest facade designs can be implemented.
► A clean facade undisturbed by visible attachment points.
► More than 50 different panel materials are available: e.g. ceramics/fine stoneware, natural stone, plastics/HPL,
fibre cement, glass fibre reinforced concrete, ceramic glass, artificial stone, glass.
ANCHOR

► The combination and interaction of different materials, shapes and colours is possible and helps to achieve the
effects planned.
► Closed or open joints without visible anchors are characteristic for high-quality facades.
► No dirt or rust streaks as the attachment components are situated at the rear.
► Long life and low maintenance costs.
► Larger panels than for attachment at the edge for the same safety level.
► Increase in the value of the building with regard to acceptance and marketing.
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Photo: Shackerley
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Photo: Trespa
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