What is MagiZinc®?

MagiZinc® is an innovative replacement for conventional galvanised steels. It provides superior corrosion protection even in harsh environments. MagiZinc® is an innovative replacement for conventional galvanised steels. It provides superior corrosion protection even in harsh environments.

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MagiZinc® provides superior protection, extending product life and offering excellent formability and weldability. It is a hot-dip zinc coating alloyed with magnesium and aluminum. A chromium-free passivating agent makes MagiZinc® compatible with common paint.

ComFlor® MZ - Our ComFlor® composite metal floor decking with a 140g/m² MagiZinc® coating weight.

ComFlor® MZ+  -  Our ComFlor® composite metal floor decking with a 310g/m² MagiZinc® coating weight. 

Why use MagiZinc® on our ComFlor® products?

The testing work undertaken on our roofing and floor decking products with the MagiZinc® coating shows an improved product performance over our standard galvanised coating.

Our ComFlor® MZ and MZ+ products have a lower whole life carbon performance when compared with standard Z275 galvanised coating. Our ComFlor® MZ products have lower coating embodied carbon when compared with standard Z275 galvanised coating.

We have built up a significant amount of test data on our Magizinc® products which provides evidence for improved product performance through the life of your project. ​

Our ComFlor® MZ products deliver a 37% reduction in coating CO₂ when compared with Z275 galvanised coating. ​The coating process for our MZ products requires fewer resources but delivers improved product performance. ​Our ComFlor® MZ+ is a premium product delivering enhanced durability over the whole life of your project. Our UK supply chain reduces risk and increases security of supply. Tata Steel has over 60 years experience of galvanising and coating steel.​

In the development of FibreFlor®, it was identified that many properties were required to provide both an optimum technical solution for the necessary fire rating, but also practically in providing a concrete solution that is easily handled, pumped and finished. The world leading brand of Fibermesh microsynthetic fibres are proven to inhibit both plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking. Additional benefits include increased impact and abrasion resistance together with reduced permeability of the concrete. Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres are also internationally proven to provide resistance to explosive spalling, in the event of fire. Novocon high performance steel fibres are proven to provide long term crack control. This allows the load carrying capability to replace traditional mesh reinforcement.

Testing approved by the Steel Construction Institute confirmed that FibreFlor® also provided longitudinal shear resistance in excess of that provided by A393 steel wire fabric. ComFlor® with FibreFlor® has been extensively tested in accordance with BS EN 1365-2:2000 standards at NAMAS certified fire test facilities, under the guidance of the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). Results, analysed and approved by the SCI, show that ComFlor® with FibreFlor® composite metal deck systems provide equivalent or superior performance to traditional wire mesh solutions with fire ratings of up to two hours.

Fire design
The capacity of the composite slab in fire may be calculated using two methods, either ‘Mesh and Deck Fire Method’ (mesh only and no trough bar reinforcement) or ‘Bar Fire Method’ (trough bottom bar reinforcement only with no contribution from the mesh and profile).

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ComFlor® 9.0.34 Software analyses each of the ComFlor® composite floor decks in construction stage, service stage and for fire resistance, under a wide range of loading configurations.

Design principles are in accordance with the appropriate parts of BS 5950 : Part 4 (1994), Part 6 (1995), Part 8 (1991) For design to the Eurocodes, the design principles are in accordance with EN 1994-1-1 and EN 1994-1-2:Eurocode 4. The design checks performed by the program cover the construction stage, the normal design stage and fire.

The slab may be propped or unpropped during construction and may also span over one or more permanent or temporary supports. In the double span case, the spans may be equal or unequal. At the normal design stage, however, the slab is always assumed to be simply supported between permanent supports. The slab is assumed to span only in the direction of spanning of the decking i.e. two-way spanning floors are not covered.

How to download ComFlor® 9.0.34 Software

1) Download Version 9.0.34 here

2) Install Version 9.0.34

Terms and Conditions of Use

SELECTING "DOWNLOAD" BELOW CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

1. RIGHT TO USE

Subject to your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions as set forth on this page, you are hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use this Program for the sole purpose of assisting in the selection or specification of products described in the program. This Program, and all related rights and patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property, are and shall remain the sole property of Tata Steel UK Limited ["Tata Steel"] or The Steel Construction Institute ["SCI"] . You agree not to copy, reverse compile or engineer, disassemble, or otherwise use this program, or permit others to do so, other than as specifically authorised in these Terms and Conditions.

2. UPDATES

The latest version of this program is available via the above Download button.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY

THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS OR CONDITIONS. In no event shall Tata Steel be liable for any direct or indirect, consequential, special, financial or economic losses, damages, costs claims or expenses (including any loss of profits) howsoever arising whether due to negligence or otherwise associated with the use, or inability to use, this Program. Risk in the use of this Program lies solely with the user. Tata Steel standard "Terms and Conditions of Sale" apply to all products sold by Tata Steel.

To download ComFlor® 9.0.34 software for the Middle East only

A version of this software, using customary dimensions for the Middle East market, is available and can be downloaded here.

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We maintain a friendly technical help desk which is freely available to all Consulting Engineers, and Contractors to assist with all aspects of ComFlor® composite floor design. The services we offer include:

Design calculations
To assist the specifier, the team are able to provide design calculations, generally dictated by the construction stage condition, the load and span required for service and the fire resistance required for the slab. Our team can also help with specialised design issues such as point loads, requirements for anti crack mesh, openings, etc.

Vibration
ComFlor® composite floor decks can meet the most stringent vibration applications, such as those required for National Health Service operating theatres.

Software tools
Comprehensive ComFlor® Software is free to download here. The ComFlor® Software provides quick and easy calculations for different building categories, loads, fire performance, spans, vibration, point loads and line loads. Regular updates are sent to all registered users.

Supporting beam width
For all ComFlor® 46 load/span tables, the width of the support beam used is assumed to be 152mm.

Fire design
The capacity of the composite slab in fire may be calculated using two methods, either ‘Mesh and Deck Fire Method’ (mesh only and no trough bar reinforcement) or ‘Bar Fire Method’ (trough bottom bar reinforcement only with no contribution from the mesh and profile).

Specification service
Our ComFlor® team are able to provide a comprehensive specification guidance to ensure the correct composite floor specification goes into the contract documents.

In-house CPD seminars
Primarily aimed at Engineers and Architects, these free seminars last around 50 minutes, ending with a question & answer session and are delivered by our experienced regional teams. Topics include:

• Composite floor decking in construction.
• Structural roof decking in construction.
• Steel building envelope systems for non-domestic buildings.
• Factory tour – Insulated Panel Line at Shotton works.

To request a CPD seminar please click here.

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The launch of Optemis Carbon Lite is an important step in our ongoing decarbonisation journey. It demonstrates our progress and represents a unique solution for customers in the form of a flexible, lower CO₂ steel offering.

Optemis Carbon Lite is a fully certified in-setting scheme with CO₂ savings achieved from implemented projects, verified by a 3rd party auditor, DNV, and credited to our CO2 bank.  Our continued commitment to decarbonisation means reductions in CO₂ emissions can now be passed on to our customers, enabling them to achieve immediate Scope 3 emission savings.

Revenues generated from the sale of Optemis Carbon Lite declarations are used to fund additional decarbonisation projects, generating further CO₂ savings to be verified by DNV and speeding up our decarbonisation efforts.

By buying Optemis Carbon Lite from Tata Steel UK we, and our customers, will be actively contributing to a reduction in atmospheric CO₂.

Find out more about Optemis Carbon Lite

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We offer a range of face to face and online CPDs aimed at Engineers and Architects

These free seminars can be booked at any time between 9am and 5pm. Our online webinars can all be delivered via Skype for Business and Teams, but we can consider other platforms if this will not work for your practice.

Below outline the CPDs we have available - Book yours today

• Decarbonising your structural hollow section designs
• Essentials of Structural Hollow Sections
• Welded Joints in Tubular Steelwork - Eurocode 3 Part 1-8
• Concrete Filled Hollow Sections - Composite Design – Eurocode 4
• Composite Floor Deck in Construction
• Structural Roof Deck in Construction
• Specifying metal clad envelope systems in accordance with ADB2 of the building regulations and the value of large scale system testing
• RIBA 2030 climate challenge: How steel building envelope solutions contribute
• Pre-finished steel standing seam systems for roof & wall cladding
• CDM regulations 2015 and their impact on steel building envelope specification.
• Steel building envelope systems for non-domestic buildings
• Steel for roof and wall cladding

Book your CPD today