Chemical anchor-mass for cold weather, TRUTEK TCM 300A

The TRUTEK TCM 300A is a 300 mL cold weather chemical anchor mass for bonding threaded rods and anchor bolts into concrete, masonry, and stone substrates at surface temperatures down to -20 °C. The cartridge is supplied with two mixing tubes for consistent resin-hardener blending during application.

The cold weather capability is the defining feature of this product – it allows chemical anchoring to proceed in winter conditions when standard chemical anchors cannot be used. Surface temperatures at and below freezing prevent standard resins from curing properly, resulting in unreliable bonds. The TRUTEK TCM 300A is formulated to cure at temperatures as low as -20 °C, enabling year-round installation of railing posts, glass canopy brackets, and other structural components. The application method is the same as standard chemical anchors: inject into a pre-drilled, cleaned hole, insert the threaded rod, and allow the resin to cure. The 300 mL cartridge capacity serves multiple anchor points.

Use cases:

• Winter installation of railing post base plates when surface temperature is below 0 °C
• Cold weather anchoring down to -20 °C surface temperature
• Year-round construction projects that cannot wait for warm weather
• Glass canopy bracket fixing in winter conditions
• Any chemical anchoring application on frozen or near-frozen concrete and masonry surfaces

FAQ:

What is the minimum application temperature?

The TRUTEK TCM 300A can be used at surface temperatures down to -20 °C.

What volume is the cartridge?

The cartridge contains 300 mL of chemical anchor resin. Two mixing tubes are included.

How does this compare to the other cold weather anchor (Essve ONE-ICE)?

Both the TRUTEK TCM 300A and the Essve ONE-ICE are winter-rated chemical anchors. The TRUTEK specifies a -20 °C minimum surface temperature. Compare the technical data sheets for both products to determine which meets the specific project certification and performance requirements.

How does this compare to the standard-temperature anchors?

The standard-temperature anchors (Essve ONE and CONEXFIX CFM300PESF) are for use at positive surface temperatures only. This TRUTEK product extends the usable range to -20 °C. Use the standard-temperature anchors in warm weather; use this product in winter or sub-zero conditions.

What substrates can this be used on?

The chemical anchor is suitable for concrete, masonry (brick, block), and stone substrates.

How is the anchor installed?

Inject the resin into a pre-drilled, cleaned hole using a standard caulking gun with the supplied mixing tube. Insert the threaded rod or anchor bolt into the filled hole and allow the resin to cure. Follow the manufacturer's curing time guidelines for the specific substrate temperature.

About Chemistry & Adhesives

Chemical anchor mass bonds anchor rods, threaded rods and sleeves into drilled holes in concrete, masonry and stone; anaerobic glue bonds close-fitting stainless-steel parts such as end caps and connectors.

The range has four 300 mL chemical anchor cartridges – Essve ONE and CONEXFIX CFM300PESF for normal temperatures, Essve ONE-ICE and TRUTEK TCM 300A for cold weather – and a 50 g anaerobic glue for stainless steel.

Choose by task – anchoring into the substrate or bonding metal to metal – and by the temperature at installation.