How do I install Simpson Titen HD anchors?
Installation
- Drill a hole in the base material using a carbide drill bit the same diameter as the nominal diameter of the anchor to be installed.
- Insert the anchor through the fixture and into the hole.
- Tighten the anchor into the base material until the hex-washer head contacts the fixture.
What is a Simpson anchor?
Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems manufactures a full array of anchoring and fastening products for concrete and masonry – including adhesives for anchoring threaded rod and rebar, mechanical anchors, powder- and gas-actuated fastening systems and accessories.
What size anchor do I need for a 3/8 screw?
The hole in the fixture or material being fastened must be larger than the designated diameter of the anchor. The 3/8″ diameter anchor requires the hole in the fixture to be 7/8″.
What size bit do I need for a 3/4 anchor?
1”
The diameter of the bit used to drill a hole for the 3/4” drop-in anchor is 1”. The bit must be carbide tipped and meet ANSI standards to ensure proper hole tolerance.
What are concrete screws?
Concrete screws are a special threaded screw, with hardened notched threads and high-low threads. The notches and the high-low threads help to eliminate concrete shavings from the hole as the screw taps threads into the base material.
What is a strong drive screw?
The Strong-Drive SD Connector screw is specifically designed to replace nails in certain Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and is the only screw approved for that application. The load-rated SD screw has been tested and approved for use in many popular Simpson Strong-Tie products.
How much weight can a 3/8 drop in anchor hold?
Additional Information
Bit Size: | 1/2″ |
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2000 PSI Concrete – Pull-Out (lbs.) *: | 1170 |
Type: | Female |
Diameter: | 3/8″ |
Length: | 1-9/16″ |
What size anchor do I need for a 3/16 hole?
Plastic Conical Anchor Information
Diameter | Hole Size | Fits Screw Sizes |
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3/16″ x 3/4″ Only | 3/16″ | #4 – #8 |
3/16″ | 3/16″ | #6 – #10 |
1/4″ | 1/4″ | #10 – #12 |
5/16″ | 5/16″ | #14 – #16 |
How big of a hole should I drill for an anchor?
“You want a drill bit that’s big enough to drill a hole in the wall, and easy to push the anchor in with your thumb,” Donahue explains. “You don’t want to have to force it in there. The drill bit should be the same size as the body of the anchor you’re using.”