BL-507

Cavity Wall Anchoring System

for Masonry Construction
from Blok-Lok, Ltd.

A CAVITY WALL

ANCHORING SOLUTION

TO MAINTAIN AIR

BARRIER INTEGRITY

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 BL-507
Cavity Wall Anchor System
for Masonry Construction

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The BL-507 consists of a one-piece 16 gauge base plate embedded
in the masonry back up. It utilizes a 3/16” diameter FLEX-O-LOK® 11
tie as a veneer connector. The BL-507 has a 2” vertical slot for alignment 1
possibilities, which can occur between veneer and backup, or holes for the
BL-507S shear connector. This system installs much easier than traditional eye and
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pintle style anchors. The BL-507 strength is developed via the integral mortar bonding of
the plate assembly in the masonry, while the veneer wind loads are transferred via the 3/16” 10
diameter tie. The adjustable system has stiffness performance characteristics that exceed any
conventional eye and pintles. As a result, the anchor can be spaced greater than traditional
eye and pintle systems. This lessens the risk of moisture infiltration by having less ties that
breach the back up and stronger, stiffer ties that minimize veneer deflection. The use of this tie in
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reinforced masonry or seismic applications can preclude the use of joint reinforcement OK®
in the masonry for shrinkage control by adjusting repair size accordingly.

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1 Installation Guide Stop – Individual anchor placed in mortar is dependable, unlike the

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cluster of eye and pintle ties that are subject to questionable installation inaccuracies.

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2 Corrugated Mortar Bedding – Beds effectively in the mortar joint which eliminates
pockets of steel build up caused by weld overlaps commonly found with eyes and pintles.

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3 Mortar Keys – Enhances mortar bonding by providing a key way for mortar engagement.

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4 Plate Square to Back-Up – Maintains a perpendicular tie arrangement for thorough
load transferal.

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5 3.75 mm (0.015 in) Free Play – Less slop in the wall connection and enhances stiffness.

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6 Flex-O-Lok® Tie – Standard 4.8 mm (3/16 in) diameter tie provides optimum tension

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and compression performance by effectively fitting in the mortar joint. Available with
optional seismic tab for adding continuous wire in seismic zones.

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7 Vertical Edge – Mortar build up is essentially impossible thereby not creating a
moisture bridge between wythes.

8 Optional Bridge Lengths – Accommodates various insulation thickness’

and wall make ups.

9 50 mm (2 in) Vertical Adjustability – Assists the mason to build efficiently without 6 SEISMIC
worry of wythe alignment and provides 60% more adjustability than eye and pintle.
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10 Secure Tie Connection – Will not disengage from back plate, meets ACI and CSA
standards requirements.

11 Differential Movement – Eliminates in plane wall movement stress build up in the

wythes or tie system 13 mm (1/2”) movement.

12 Wedge-Lok® – Uses leverage to secure insulation to substrate with no adhesive or

screw punctures required, maintaining integrity of the air/vapor barrier and the insulation.

2| Blok-Lok recommends Type 304 / Type 316 Stainless Steel 1 (800) 561- 3026
for maximum protection against corrosion. W W W.BLOK- LOK.COM
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Cavity Wall Anchor System
for Masonry Construction

INSTA L L ATI O N O P T I O N S

Basic Applicatons Wide Cavity Applications

BL-507S Shear Anchor prevents
vertical movement of the
veneer tie.

• As a brick veneer anchor to masonry backup. • For use with wide cavity or high wind load conditions
• As a stone anchor for mortar set stone veneer and masonry backup. where shear transfer is an issue.

• As an insulated cavity wall brick veneer anchor in lieu of eye and pintles. • Has multiple holes for installing Flex-O-Lok Ties to
• As a composite wall anchor with grouted collar joints in lieu of allow for easy alignment with the veneer wall.
non-adjustable multiwythe reinforcement.
• BL-507S plates have been tested to meet code
• As a veneer anchor in lieu of non-adjustable double wythe reinforcement compliance up to 8 in. long.
• As a seismic veneer anchor for any of the above applications.
Recommended minimum spacing of one tie per 3.5 square feet of wall area, spaced not more than 32” horizontal, and 16”
vertical in the U.S.; 600 mm. (24 in.) horizontal x 800 mm. (32 in.) vertical per CSA.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Design Parameter Hollow 8” Block, Type N Mortar CSA A370-14 Specifications U.S. Standards*
Free play: mm (in) 0.610 mm maximum (0.024 in) Total Free Play 1.2 mm (0.048 in) 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
0.45 KN (101 lb) deflection: mm
Free play not included 0.610 mm (0.024 in) Sum of displacement 1.25 mm (0.05 in)
*Free play included 1.080 mm (0.0425 in) Free Play not to exceed 2.0 mm (0.08 in) 0.3 mm (0.118 in)
A) 25psf (1200Pa)x(spacing area) = 31 kg (68 lb)
Recommended design load: KN (lb) 1.00 KN (225 lb) OR
B) 2 x 0.35 (spacing area) = 31 kg (189 lb)
Recommended design load - tension A) 0.23 mm (0.009 in)
Deflection: mm (in) 0.700 mm (0.028 in) OR
Free play not included 0.84 mm (0.033 in) B) 0.61 mm (0.025 in)
For non-conventional ties: 600 mm (24 in) o.c. 800 mm (32 in) horizontally
Maximum recommended spacing 400 m (16 in) X 800 mm (32 in) vertically and 800 mm (32 in) o.c. horizontally 450 mm (18 in) vertically
except as permitted by CSA standard s304.1 one tie per 0.25 m2 (2.7 ft2)
In-plane differential momentum 1/2”

Notes
1. The tie system recommended design load values were formulated following the procedures of CSA Standard A370-14 “Connectors for Masonry”. A safety
factor of 2.0 was used to determine the working load as per clause 8.4.3.1.
2. The above design values are based on test results utilizing a 16 G. T304 ST. Slotted Bracket, and a T304 ST. ST. Flex-O-Lok tie measuring 4.76 mm (3/16”) in
diameter, 80 mm (3 in.) long with 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) long imbedment. A 3” cavity base plate was installed in 8” CMU, Type N Mortar.
3. *Codes and Standards Compliance: Meets or exceeds relevant veneered masonry construction sections and recommendations of the following Building Code
Requirements and Building Standards:
• CSA Standard A370-14, Connectors for Masonry
• ACI 530-11/ASCE 5-11/TMS 402-11 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
• International Building Code 2012

3| Blok-Lok recommends Type 304 / Type 316 Stainless Steel 1 (800) 561- 3026
for maximum protection against corrosion. W W W.BLOK- LOK.COM
 BL-507
Cavity Wall Anchor System
for Masonry Construction

O R D ER I NG IN F O R M AT I O N

Specifications
• BL-507 Base Plate
Carbon Steel - 16 guage (1.46 mm) thick carbon steel per BASE PLATE ORDERING CHART
ASTM A 366; Hot Dip Galvanized (H.D.G.) per ASTM A153, Wall Cavity Conditions Product Selection
C1 B2; or Stainless Steel - 16 guage (1.8 mm) thick Type Minimum Air Space Insulation H.D.G. with 4” S.S. with 4”
304 Stainless Steel (S.S.) Plate per ASTM 167. Block Back-Up Block Back-Up
A B
• Flex-O-Lok® Tie and Seismic Tie 3/4” 0” 5072404 5075404
4.76mm (3/16”) Diametr Wire, Carbon Steel per ASTM A 82, 1-1/2” 1” 50724114 50754114
Hot Dipped Galvanized (H.D.G.) per ASTM A153, C1 B2 or 2” 1-1/2” 507241514 507541514
Stainless Steel (S.S.) Type 304 per ASTM A580
2-1/2” 2” 50724214 50754214
3” 2-1/2” 507242514 507542514
3-1/2” 3” 50724314 50754314
A 4” 3-1/2” 507243514 507543514
CMU OR BRICK MINIMUM 4-1/2” 4” 50724414 —
BACK-UP AIR SPACE
FLEX-O-LOK® ORDERING CHART
Length Standard Seismic
SEISMIC TIE
C H.D.G. S.S. H.D.G. S.S.

B C 3” T9F 332 T9F 335 T9F 332S T9F 335S

ANCHOR PLATE FLEX-O-LOK 4” T9F 432 T9F 435 T9F 432S T9F 435S
INSULATION/
CAVITY 5” T9F 532 T9F 535 T9F 532S T9F 535S
MINIMUM BACK-UP 6” T9F 632 T9F 635 T9F 632S T9F 635S
DEPTH 3-5/8” 7” T9F 732 T9F 735 T9F 732S T9F 735S

Warranty
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Seller makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, except
that the goods sold under this agreement shall be of the standard
quality of the seller, and buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting
from the use of the goods, whether used singly or in combination
with other goods. Seller neither assumes nor authorizes any person
to assume for seller any other liability in conjunction with the sale or
use of the goods sold, and there is no oral agreement or warranty
collateral to or affecting this transaction.

Warning
The information contained in this publication does not constitute
any professional opinion or judgement and should not be used as a

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substitute for competent professional determinations. Each construction
project is unique and the appropriate use of this product is the
responsibility of the engineers, architects, and other professionals
who are familiar with the specific requirements of the project.

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