Cast-In Anchor Channels — the NexCast® Range

Post-installed anchors mean drilling, dust, and guesswork on site. Cast-in anchor channels solve that before the pour: positioned in the formwork ahead of time, they give you a fixed, certified connection point with no secondary fixings, no on-site drilling, and no surprises during install.

NexCast® is Allfasteners' cast-in anchor channel and T-bolt range, engineered for façade support, precast panel connections, civil infrastructure, and seismic and service-bracket fixings, and independently certified so your specification holds up under review.

Certified Strength — Built for Australian Conditions

Certified strength, built for Australian conditions Every profile in the NexCast® range carries ETA (European Technical Assessment) certification and is AS 5216 ready — the standard Australian engineers and certifiers specify against for concrete fixings.

Dynamic load tested Rated for seismic, wind and vibration loads, with longer, high-strength pressed studs engineered for superior concrete bonding — not just static load capacity.

A profile and T-bolt for the application, not a one-size-fits-all channel The NexCast® range now spans cold-rolled, hot-rolled and powered profiles across multiple sizes, plus a dedicated NexCast® T-Bolt line engineered to match. Whatever the load path or fixing detail, there's a combination specified for it.

The NexCast® range at a glance

NexCast® covers the full cast-in anchor channel system:

• Cold-rolled and hot-rolled channel profiles, galvanised and stainless steel, sized for everything from lightweight façade brackets to heavy precast connections
• Powered profiles for higher-load applications
• NexCast® T-Bolts and hardware, matched to each channel profile for a certified, compatible connection every time

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FAQ

What is a cast-in anchor channel? A cast-in anchor channel is a steel channel profile embedded directly into concrete before it's poured, creating a fixed connection point for later fixings — brackets, façade panels, or structural connections — using a matching T-bolt, without drilling into the cured concrete.

How are anchor channels cast into concrete? The channel is positioned and fixed within the formwork before the pour, typically fastened to reinforcement or formwork to hold it in place. Once the concrete cures, the channel is permanently embedded and ready to receive a T-bolt connection at any point along its length.

What's the difference between a cast-in anchor channel and a cast-in bolt? A cast-in bolt is a single fixed-position anchor point set into the concrete. A cast-in anchor channel allows connection anywhere along its length, giving installers flexibility to position fixings on site rather than needing exact anchor placement before the pour.

Are NexCast® anchor channels compliant with Australian standards? Yes — the NexCast® range is ETA certified and AS 5216 ready, the standard referenced for anchor design in Australian concrete construction.

What load types are NexCast® channels rated for? The range is dynamic load tested, including seismic, wind and vibration loading, in addition to standard static load ratings.

Download the NexCast® Cast-In Anchor Channel Guide

Get full specs, load data, and install diagrams in our free PDF. 

Ready to Build Smarter? Whether you’re engineering a curtain wall or producing precast elements, our channel systems are ready to deliver strength, flexibility, and speed — all with verified code compliance.

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