Some resellers sell fake or tampered Fischer anchors and chemicals. On site, these can cause serious damage and put lives at risk, because an anchor holding a railing, a façade bracket or an MEP support is a safety item. The good news is that a buyer can protect themselves with five simple checks before paying.
Why fake anchors and chemicals are dangerous
- They can look like the original, but the steel grade, coating or resin may be completely different
- The loads in Fischer’s data sheets apply only to genuine products, installed correctly
- Failures show up later: loose railings, sagging pipe supports, falling cladding
- The cost of repairs, and the risk to people, is far greater than any saving on price
5 checks before you buy Fischer products
1. Ask for the authorised dealership certificate
Authorised Fischer channel partners hold a Certificate of Dealership from Fischer Building Materials India Pvt Ltd. Ask the seller to show it, and check that the company name, city and validity period match the seller you are buying from.
2. Always take a GST invoice
A proper GST tax invoice, with the seller’s GSTIN and the exact product names, is your proof of where the material came from. A seller who avoids giving a GST invoice is a clear warning sign.
3. Ask for the MTC if you have any doubt
For anchors, threaded rods and bolts, ask for the material test certificate (MTC). It shows the steel grade and properties of the batch you are buying. Read which threaded rod to use with chemical anchors to know what grade to expect.
4. Ask for a pull-out test
If you are still unsure, ask the seller to arrange a pull-out test on site. It shows that the installed anchor actually carries the load your design needs. Our anchor pull-out test guide explains how it is done.
5. For chemicals, check the expiry date and the seal
Every Fischer cartridge has an expiry date printed on it. Expired mortar may not mix or cure properly, so the anchor never reaches its strength. Also check that the cartridge and its packaging have not been tampered with: no broken seals, re-taped cartons, stickers over the label or reprinted dates.
Other warning signs
- A price far below the normal market rate
- No technical data sheet or installation instructions available
- Damaged, re-packed or relabelled cartons
- Blurred, faded or misspelt printing on the pack
- The seller cannot tell you where the stock came from
What to do if you suspect a fake
- Do not install it.
- Keep the packaging, cartridge and invoice.
- Ask Fischer India or an authorised channel partner to check the product.
Genuine product, correct installation
Buying genuine Fischer is the first half of a safe fixing. The second half is choosing and installing it correctly. Read how to choose the right Fischer chemical anchor, why FIS V Plus 360 S is called a universal mortar and the most common Fischer anchor mistakes on site.
Buy genuine Fischer from India’s No. 1 channel partner
Fasteners King has supplied anchors and fixings since 1979. We are India’s No. 1 Fischer channel partner (5 years in a row) and an Authorised Hilti Channel Partner, with branches in Delhi and Guwahati. Every order comes with a GST invoice, and we share our dealership certificate and MTCs on request. Learn more about buying from an authorised Hilti and Fischer channel partner, or WhatsApp us your requirement.
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