ABS Approval 18-HS1755518-1-PDA for X-BT-GR. X-BT-MR, X-BT-ER fastening system in off-shore and shipbuilding application

a) Acceptable applications:

a1) The securing of grating panels

a2) The securing of checker plate

a3) The securing of electrical cable trays

a4) The securing of electrical cable clips

a5) The securing of joiner bulkhead tracks to plating in deck modules

a6) The securing of light duty fixtures and light hangers

a7) Securing of items (i-vi) above in fire rated divisions

a8) The securing of wall panel struts

a9) The securing of exterior and interior outfitting

a10) The securing of safety equipment

a11) Use as grounding and bonding equipment

b) Acceptable locations:

b1) On platform decks and flats

b2) On non-tight bulkheads

b3) On lower decks

b4) On transverse side frames

b5) In superstructures and deckhouse bulkheads

b6) On Topside Deck members and plating

b7) On Deck Modules

b8) On members and plating in non-tight bulkheads

b9) On members in longitudinal and traverse frames of hulls

b10) On fire rated bulkheads of superstructures with a minimum thickness of 6mm provided the

fasteners are installed from the side opposite to the insulated side. Fasteners are not to be installed

behind, or imbedded in, structural insulation and the insulation in no way is disturbed.

c) Applications or locations where special care is recommended (see d below):

c1) In members with significant thermal stresses

c2) In highly stressed portions of members

c3) In members subject to high, cyclic loads

c4) Hangers for pipe systems with high thermal stresses

c5) Hangers for sprinkler systems

d) The Hilti X-BT fasteners may be used for the applications where special care is recommended by

following the manufacturer's recommendation. ABS approvals are general based on the product test

reports furnished by recognized institutions and laboratories which may reflect specific local conditions. If

Certificate Number: 18-HS1755518-1-PDA