VSL Anchors can be divided into two main categories - strand and bar anchors. The type of anchors used depends on whether it is for rock or soil, for temporary or permanent use, whether or not it is to be tensioned, and whether or not permanent corrosion protection is required.

VSL offers all of these alternatives and can support a full anchor material supply service (anchors and accessories) with back-up including design services, advice, consultancy, testing, installation, tensioning and site supervision.

The construction of the VSL strand anchor depends on the type of application (rock or soil), the design, the corrosiveness of the environment, the presence of stray electrical currents and the intended service life.

While temporary ground anchors require limited or no corrosion protection, permanent ground anchors (with a service life exceeding two or three years) need to have a comprehensive permanent corrosion protection system.