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Wedge, drive, hook, and female anchors for concrete

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Sleeve, drive, and female anchors for block and brick

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Drive Rivet Anchors for Concrete

Our strongest drive anchors are best for securing objects such as safety railings and warning signs. All have a rounded head that offers a finished look, won’t snag on objects, and is hard to grip, preventing unwanted removal. Often used for permanent installations, you can't remove your object without yanking the anchor out. These one-piece anchors compress when hammered in and expand inside a drilled hole, creating a powerful grip. No tightening is needed, making them quicker to install than wedge anchors.

To install, hammer the anchor through your object into a drilled hole until the head is flush with the surface. The installation force stresses your base material, so avoid using the anchor near edges, corners, or in cracked surfaces.

Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.

Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these anchors won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.

		Head				Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Certification	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 1/4"	1/2"	1/8"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,680	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	25	000000000	000000
				1 1/2"	1/2"	1/8"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,680	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	25	000000000	00000
				2"	1/2"	1/8"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,680	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	25	000000000	00000
				2 1/2"	1/2"	1/8"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,680	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	10	000000000	00000



						3/8" Diameter
						2"	3/4"	3/16"	1 7/8"	3/8"	4,000	6,800	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	10	000000000	00000
						2 1/2"	3/4"	3/16"	1 7/8"	3/8"	4,000	6,800	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	10	000000000	00000
						3 1/2"	3/4"	3/16"	1 7/8"	3/8"	4,000	6,800	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	5	000000000	00000



								1/2" Diameter
								3"	1"	1/4"	2 5/8"	1/2"	4,800	10,000	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved, UL Listed	5	000000000	00000

								Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel





												3/16" Diameter
												1"	7/16"	7/64"	7/8"	3/16"	840	1,200	4,000 psi Concrete	—	10	000000000	00000
												1 1/2"	7/16"	7/64"	7/8"	3/16"	840	1,200	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	0000
												2"	7/16"	7/64"	7/8"	3/16"	840	1,200	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	0000



														1/4" Diameter
														1 1/4"	1/2"	7/64"	7/8"	1/4"	840	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	0000
														1 1/2"	1/2"	7/64"	7/8"	1/4"	840	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	0000
														2"	1/2"	7/64"	7/8"	1/4"	840	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	00000
														2 1/2"	1/2"	7/64"	7/8"	1/4"	840	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	00000
														3"	1/2"	7/64"	7/8"	1/4"	840	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	—	5	000000000	00000

Light Duty Drive Rivet Anchors for Concrete

More secure than masonry nails but not as strong as other anchors for concrete, these are often used to mount lightweight signs and control panels. Also known as tap-in rivets, they’re barbed to resist pullout after being hammered into a hole. All have a rounded head for a finished look that won’t snag on objects.

To install, hammer the anchor through your component into a drilled hole that’s slightly longer than the anchor until the head is flush with the surface. The anchor will compress and then expand inside the hole. To remove, pry out the anchor.

Nylon—Strong, durable, and economical. Best for dry environments, these anchors will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture.

		Head				Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nylon





				9/32" Diameter
				1"	5/8"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	140	220	4,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	000000
				1 5/8"	5/8"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	140	220	4,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
				2 1/8"	5/8"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	140	220	4,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
				2 5/8"	5/8"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	140	220	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000
				3 1/8"	5/8"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	140	220	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000

Sleeve Anchors for Block and Brick

Mount machinery, railings, and framing in walls and floors. These anchors have a sleeve that expands inside your hole to create a strong grip. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of the anchor, it won’t crack soft materials like block and brick. You can use these anchors as an alternative to wedge anchors in concrete near edges, corners, or other weak points, but they are not as strong.

To install, drive the anchor through your machinery into a drilled hole until the head meets the surface. Then, tighten the nut or flat head to expand the anchor sleeve. Remove your machinery by unfastening the nut or flat head, but the anchor itself cannot be removed.

Anchors with Hex Nut

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Anchors. Sleeve Anchors for Block and Brick, Hex Nut.

Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.

Corrosion-Resistant 18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these anchors resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

		Thread				Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Size	Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Installation Torque, ft·lbf	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 1/8"	10-24	1/2"	1/2"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	2	25	000000000	000000
				1 5/8"	10-24	1 1/4"	1/2"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	2	10	000000000	00000
				2 5/8"	10-24	2"	1/2"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	2	10	000000000	0000



						5/16" Diameter
						1 7/8"	1/4"-20	1 1/4"	1"	5/16"	1,400	2,360	4,000 psi Concrete	12	25	000000000	00000
						2 3/4"	1/4"-20	2"	1"	5/16"	1,400	2,360	4,000 psi Concrete	12	25	000000000	00000



								3/8" Diameter
								2 1/4"	5/16"-18	1 1/2"	1 1/4"	3/8"	2,160	4,120	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	0000
								3 3/8"	5/16"-18	2 5/8"	1 1/4"	3/8"	2,160	4,120	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	0000
								4 3/8"	5/16"-18	3 5/8"	1 1/4"	3/8"	2,160	4,120	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	0000



										1/2" Diameter
										2 7/8"	3/8"-16	2"	1 1/2"	1/2"	2,580	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	26	10	000000000	00000
										3 3/8"	3/8"-16	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	1/2"	2,580	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	26	10	000000000	00000
										4 3/8"	3/8"-16	3 1/2"	1 1/2"	1/2"	2,580	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	26	5	000000000	0000
										5 3/4"	3/8"-16	4"	1 1/2"	1/2"	2,580	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	26	5	000000000	00000
										6 3/4"	3/8"-16	4 7/8"	1 1/2"	1/2"	2,580	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	26	5	000000000	00000



												5/8" Diameter
												3 1/4"	1/2"-13	2"	2"	5/8"	5,620	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	50	10	000000000	00000
												3 3/4"	1/2"-13	2 5/8"	2"	5/8"	5,620	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	50	10	000000000	00000
												5"	1/2"-13	4"	2"	5/8"	5,620	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	50	5	000000000	00000
												6 1/4"	1/2"-13	4"	2"	5/8"	5,620	4,860	4,000 psi Concrete	50	5	000000000	00000



														3/4" Diameter
														3 5/8"	5/8"-11	2 1/2"	2 1/4"	3/4"	5,820	11,040	4,000 psi Concrete	90	5	000000000	00000
														5 1/8"	5/8"-11	4"	2 1/4"	3/4"	5,820	11,040	4,000 psi Concrete	90	1	000000000	0000
														7 1/8"	5/8"-11	6"	2 1/4"	3/4"	5,820	11,040	4,000 psi Concrete	90	1	000000000	0000

														Corrosion-Resistant 18-8 Stainless Steel





																		5/16" Diameter
																		1 7/8"	1/4"-20	1"	1 1/8"	5/16"	1,880	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	22	5	000000000	00000
																		2 3/4"	1/4"-20	2"	1 1/8"	5/16"	1,880	1,680	4,000 psi Concrete	22	1	000000000	0000



																				3/8" Diameter
																				2 1/8"	5/16"-18	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/8"	3,000	2,080	4,000 psi Concrete	26	1	000000000	0000
																				3 1/4"	5/16"-18	2 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/8"	3,000	2,080	4,000 psi Concrete	26	1	000000000	0000



	1/2" Diameter
	2 5/8"																				3/8"-16	1 5/8"	1 1/2"	1/2"	4,800	6,000	4,000 psi Concrete	38	1	000000000	0000
	4 1/2"																				3/8"-16	3"	1 1/2"	1/2"	4,800	6,000	4,000 psi Concrete	38	1	000000000	00000



			5/8" Diameter
			5"																		1/2"-13	4 1/4"	2"	5/8"	6,000	8,400	4,000 psi Concrete	75	1	000000000	00000



				3/4" Diameter
				3 3/8"																		5/8"-11	2 1/4"	2"	3/4"	8,800	12,400	4,000 psi Concrete	110	1	000000000	00000
				5"	5/8"-11																	3 1/4"	2"	3/4"	8,800	12,400	4,000 psi Concrete	110	1	000000000	00000

Anchors with Flat Head

The flat head creates a flush finish in countersunk holes.

Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.

		Thread				Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Size	Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Installation Torque, ft·lbf	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 1/2"	10-24	5/8"	5/8"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	6	25	000000000	000000
				2 1/4"	10-24	1 1/4"	5/8"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	6	25	000000000	00000
				3"	10-24	2"	5/8"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	6	25	000000000	00000
				4"	10-24	2 1/2"	5/8"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	6	25	000000000	00000
				5 1/4"	10-24	2 1/2"	5/8"	1/4"	640	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	6	10	000000000	00000



						5/16" Diameter
						2 1/2"	1/4"-20	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	5/16"	1,480	2,280	4,000 psi Concrete	12	10	000000000	00000



								3/8" Diameter
								2 3/4"	5/16"-18	1 5/8"	1 5/8"	3/8"	2,280	4,000	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	00000
								4"	5/16"-18	2 5/8"	1 5/8"	3/8"	2,280	4,000	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	00000
								5"	5/16"-18	1 5/8"	1 5/8"	3/8"	2,280	4,000	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	00000
								6"	5/16"-18	1 5/8"	1 5/8"	3/8"	2,280	4,000	4,000 psi Concrete	18	10	000000000	00000

Bolt-Style Sleeve Anchors for Block and Brick

Remove the bolt so the anchor is flush with your walls and floors to slide components past these anchors, making it easier to install or make adjustments. They’re best for door frames that need to be pressed into place or machinery you service frequently. All have a sleeve that expands inside your hole to create a strong grip. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of the anchor, it won’t crack soft materials like block and brick. You can use these anchors as an alternative to wedge anchors in concrete near edges, corners, or other weak points, but they are not as strong.

To install, drive the anchor through your component into a drilled hole until the head meets the surface. Then, tighten the bolt to expand the anchor sleeve. As you tighten, the nylon ring compresses to secure the component against the surface. You can remove the bolt, but the anchor itself cannot be removed.

Anchors with Hex Head

Corrosion-Resistant 18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these anchors resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

		Thread				Ultimate Strength, lbf				Each		Package
	Lg.	Size	Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Installation Torque, ft·lbf		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Corrosion-Resistant 18-8 Stainless Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 3/4"	10-24	3/4"	1 1/4"	1/4"	1,480	2,080	4,000 psi Concrete	3	000000000	00000	4	000000000	000000
				3"	10-24	3/4"	1 1/4"	1/4"	1,480	2,080	4,000 psi Concrete	3	000000000	0000	4	000000000	00000



						3/8" Diameter
						2 1/4"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	12	000000000	0000	4	000000000	00000
						3 1/2"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	12	000000000	00000	4	000000000	00000
						4"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	12	000000000	00000	4	000000000	00000



								1/2" Diameter
								2 3/4"	3/8"-16	1"	2 1/2"	1/2"	6,400	8,000	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000	4	000000000	00000
								4 3/4"	3/8"-16	1"	2 1/2"	1/2"	6,400	8,000	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000	4	000000000	00000

Anchors with Flat Head

The flat head creates a flush finish in countersunk holes.

Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.

		Thread				Ultimate Strength, lbf					Each		Package
	Lg.	Size	Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Installation Torque, ft·lbf	Certification		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel





				3/8" Diameter
				3 3/4"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	25	UL Listed	000000000	00000	10	000000000	000000
				5"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	25	UL Listed	000000000	0000	10	000000000	00000
				6"	5/16"-18	7/8"	2"	3/8"	4,400	6,400	4,000 psi Concrete	25	UL Listed	000000000	0000	10	000000000	00000



						1/2" Diameter
						5"	3/8"-16	1"	2 1/2"	1/2"	6,400	8,000	4,000 psi Concrete	45	UL Listed	000000000	0000	10	000000000	00000



								5/8" Diameter
								5 1/2"	1/2"-13	1 1/8"	2 3/4"	5/8"	7,600	11,600	4,000 psi Concrete	100	UL Listed	000000000	00000	4	000000000	00000

Vibration-Resistant Drive Anchors for Block and Brick

Best for securing heavy machinery with constant motion, such as vibrating feeders and conveyors, to walls and floors, these anchors won’t shake loose. As you hammer in the pin, the anchor body expands while the ridges bite into your hole’s walls for a superior grip. These anchors require more force to install than sleeve anchors, so the block and brick you are installing them in should not be worn or cracked.

To install, position the nut and insert the anchor through your machinery into a drilled hole. Then, hammer the pin until it's flush with the top of the bolt, ensuring the anchor is fully set.

Pin Drive Anchors with Hex Nut

You can remove your machinery by unfastening the nut, but the anchor itself cannot be removed without prying out the pin.

Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.

		Thread				Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Size	Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 3/4"	1/4"-20	5/8"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,480	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
				2 3/8"	1/4"-20	3/4"	1 1/8"	1/4"	1,480	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	0000



						5/16" Diameter
						2"	5/16"-18	3/4"	1 1/2"	5/16"	3,080	1,280	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	0000
						2 3/4"	5/16"-18	1"	1 1/2"	5/16"	3,080	1,280	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	0000



								3/8" Diameter
								2 3/8"	3/8"-16	1"	1 7/8"	3/8"	3,280	3,480	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
								3 1/2"	3/8"-16	1 1/8"	1 7/8"	3/8"	3,280	3,480	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
								4 3/4"	3/8"-16	1 3/8"	1 7/8"	3/8"	3,280	3,480	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000



										1/2" Diameter
										2 3/4"	1/2"-13	1"	2 1/2"	1/2"	5,600	4,800	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
										3 1/2"	1/2"-13	1 1/8"	2 1/2"	1/2"	5,600	4,800	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
										4 3/4"	1/2"-13	1 3/8"	2 1/2"	1/2"	5,600	4,800	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
										6"	1/2"-13	1 1/2"	2 1/2"	1/2"	5,600	4,800	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000



												5/8" Diameter
												4"	5/8"-11	1 1/2"	2 3/4"	5/8"	7,600	9,200	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000
												6"	5/8"-11	1 1/2"	2 3/4"	5/8"	7,600	9,200	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	00000

Pin Drive Anchors with Tamper-Resistant Nut

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Anchors. Vibration-Resistant Drive Anchors for Block and Brick, Pin Drive Anchors with Tamper-Resistant Nut.

A tamper-resistant nut prevents the unwanted removal of machinery. Turn the nut round side up for a domed look or flat side up to create a flush finish in countersunk holes. Once set, the nut can’t be removed. The only way to remove the machinery is to pry out the pin and remove the entire anchor.

Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these anchors to rust.

					Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Thread Lg.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Steel





				1/4" Diameter
				1 3/4"	5/8"	1"	1/4"	1,280	1,600	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	000000
				2 3/8"	3/4"	1"	1/4"	1,280	1,600	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000



						3/8" Diameter
						2 3/8"	1"	1 1/2"	3/8"	3,400	3,400	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
						3 1/2"	1 1/8"	1 1/2"	3/8"	3,400	3,400	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	00000

Anchors for Block and Brick

Also known as double expansion anchors, these expand from both sides for full contact with your hole’s walls. They’re often used to mount handrails, shelving, and light fixtures. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of the anchor, it won’t crack soft materials like block and brick. You can use these anchors as an alternative to drop-in anchors in concrete near edges, corners, or other weak points, but they are not as strong.

To install, hammer into a drilled hole and position your component. Then, insert a screw or threaded rod and tighten. For maximum expansion, the anchor should protrude slightly above the surface before threading the screw. All create a permanent female-threaded connection that lets you remove and reinstall a screw or threaded rod. They cannot be used in overhead applications.

					Ultimate Strength, lbf
Thread Size	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Min. Installation Dp.	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4"-20	1 3/8"	1/2"	1 1/4"	Zinc	880	1,080	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	1 5/8"	5/8"	1 1/2"	Zinc	1,480	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	0000
3/8"-16	2"	3/4"	1 3/4"	Zinc	2,000	3,000	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	00000
1/2"-13	2 1/2"	7/8"	2 1/4"	Zinc	3,480	4,000	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000
5/8"-11	2 3/4"	1"	2 1/2"	Zinc	6,000	10,000	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	0000
3/4"-10	3 15/16"	1 1/4"	3 1/2"	Zinc	8,000	13,200	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000

High-Strength Anchors for Block and Brick

Offering up to twice the strength of double expansion anchors, these US-made anchors expand in four directions for a superior grip in floors, walls, and ceilings. You can even use them to mount heavy machinery with constant motion, such as conveyors and vibrating feeders, because their ridges lock them in place to resist vibration. All of these anchors expand along their full length to distribute the gripping force, so they won’t crack soft materials. You can use them in concrete near edges, corners, or other weak points as an alternative to drop-in anchors.

To install, tap the anchor into a drilled hole. Insert a screw or threaded rod through your machinery and into the anchor. Then, tighten to expand the anchor. All create a permanent female-threaded connection that lets you remove and reinstall a screw or threaded rod.

					Ultimate Strength, lbf
Thread Size	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Min. Installation Dp.	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4"-20	1 1/4"	1/2"	1 1/4"	Zinc	2,320	2,080	3,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	000000
5/16"-18	1 1/2"	9/16"	1 1/2"	Zinc	2,600	3,280	3,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
3/8"-16	1 3/4"	11/16"	1 3/4"	Zinc	3,600	3,840	3,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
1/2"-13	2 1/4"	7/8"	2 1/4"	Zinc	4,800	8,000	3,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
5/8"-11	2 5/8"	1 1/8"	2 5/8"	Zinc	5,600	14,000	3,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000
3/4"-10	3 1/8"	1 1/4"	3 1/8"	Zinc	9,600	15,200	3,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	00000

Shallow-Install Anchors for Block and Brick

Installation Tools

Adjustable-Depth

Installation

Tools

Quick-Set

Installation

Tools

Secure window frames and doors in walls where your drilling depth is limited. These anchors have similar strengths to double expansion anchors but only need about 75% of the installation depth. All have a sleeve that expands inside your hole to create a strong grip. The sleeve, commonly called a caulking sleeve, also creates a seal to block out air and moisture. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of these anchors, they won’t crack soft materials like block and brick. They’re also known as caulk-in anchors.

To install, place the anchor into a drilled hole, cone end first. Insert an installation tool (sold separately) into the anchor to expand the sleeve over the cone. Then, position your component, insert a screw or threaded rod, and tighten. All create a permanent female-threaded connection that lets you remove and reinstall a screw or threaded rod. They cannot be used in overhead applications.

Adjustable-Depth Installation Tools—Use the adjustable stop to set anchors at consistent depths.

Quick-Set Installation Tools—For high volume tasks, turn with a power drill to speed up repetitive installations.

						Ultimate Strength, lbf						Installation Tools		Adjustable-Depth Installation Tools		Quick-Set Installation Tools
Thread Size	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Min. Installation Dp.	Sleeve Material	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each		Each
8-32	9/16"	5/16"	1/2"	Lead	Zinc	340	340	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	000000	000000000	00000	———	0	———	0
10-24	3/4"	3/8"	5/8"	Lead	Zinc	920	880	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000	000000000	0000	———	0	000000000	000000
1/4"-20	7/8"	1/2"	7/8"	Lead	Zinc	1,480	1,400	4,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	0000	000000000	0000	000000000	0000000	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	1"	5/8"	1"	Lead	Zinc	1,880	2,000	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000	000000000	0000	———	0	———	0
3/8"-16	1 1/4"	3/4"	1 1/4"	Lead	Zinc	2,400	3,280	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	0000	000000000	0000	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
1/2"-13	1 9/16"	7/8"	1 1/2"	Lead	Zinc	3,400	4,400	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	00000	000000000	00000	———	0	———	0
5/8"-11	1 7/8"	1 1/8"	2"	Lead	Zinc	3,880	6,000	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000	———	0	———	0	———	0
3/4"-10	2"	1 1/4"	2 1/2"	Lead	Zinc	5,600	7,600	4,000 psi Concrete	1	000000000	0000	000000000	00000	———	0	———	0

Light Duty Anchors for Block and Brick

These anchors grip the sides of your hole to resist twisting and pullout in block and brick. They’re an economical choice for mounting lightweight switches, security cameras, and clocks. All are the easiest anchors to install in block and brick but have the lowest strength.

To install, drill a hole slightly deeper than the anchor is long. Next, insert the anchor until it's flush with the surface. Then, thread a tapping screw through your component into the anchor and tighten. Remove your component by unfastening the screw, but the anchor itself cannot be removed.

Anchors

Alligator—Expand and fuse to hole walls for a secure hold. Projections on these anchors add gripping force to prevent twisting. Removing and reinstalling your screw will not lessen the strength.

Flanged Alligator—Best for installing in walls with hollow cavities, the flange keeps these anchors from being pushed through your hole. The anchors split in half inside the cavity for a secure hold. Projections on the anchors add gripping force to prevent twisting. Removing and reinstalling your screw will not lessen the strength.

Lobed—As the anchors expand, lobes running down the entire length of the anchor firmly grip your hole to create the highest pull-out strengths of all our light duty anchors. However, removing and reinstalling the screw will weaken the strength.

Finned—For a secure hold, two large fins grip holes in solid surfaces or expand in the cavity of hollow surfaces. The fins also add tension before tightening the screw, so these anchors won't fall out of overhead holes. Removing and reinstalling the screw will weaken the strength.

Ribbed—Soft enough to conform to irregular, out-of-round holes, yet hard enough to hold securely. These anchors expand and distort to fit your hole while ribs add gripping force to prevent twisting. Removing and reinstalling your screw will not lessen the strength.

					Ultimate Strength
	For Screw Size	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Material	Pull-Out, lbf	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Alligator


		No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9	15/16"	3/16"	Polypropylene	480	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
		No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12	1 1/8"	1/4"	Polypropylene	640	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
		No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, No. 14	1 9/16"	5/16"	Polypropylene	1,000	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	25	000000000	0000

		Flanged Alligator


				No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9	1"	3/16"	Polypropylene	480	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	50	000000000	0000
				No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12	1 3/16"	1/4"	Polypropylene	640	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
				No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, No. 14	1 5/8"	5/16"	Polypropylene	1,000	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	25	000000000	0000

				Lobed


						No. 6	1"	3/16"	PVC	720	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	0000
						No. 6	1 1/2"	3/16"	PVC	800	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	0000
						No. 8	1"	15/64"	PVC	880	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	0000
						No. 8	1 1/2"	15/64"	PVC	960	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	0000
						No. 10	1"	1/4"	PVC	1,000	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	0000
						No. 10	1 1/2"	1/4"	PVC	1,480	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 10	2"	1/4"	PVC	2,080	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 14, 1/4"	1"	5/16"	PVC	1,200	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 14, 1/4"	1 1/2"	5/16"	PVC	1,680	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 14, 1/4"	2"	5/16"	PVC	2,280	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 16, 5/16"	1 1/2"	3/8"	PVC	1,480	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 16, 5/16"	2 1/2"	3/8"	PVC	2,480	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
						No. 20, 3/8"	1 1/2"	7/16"	PVC	4,200	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
						No. 20, 3/8"	2"	7/16"	PVC	4,800	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000
						No. 20, 3/8"	3"	7/16"	PVC	6,400	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000

						Finned


								No. 4, No. 5, No. 6	1"	3/16"	Nylon	240	Not Rated	Solid Brick	100	000000000	0000
								No. 8, No. 9, No. 10	1 3/16"	7/32"	Nylon	400	Not Rated	Solid Brick	100	000000000	0000
								No. 10, No. 11, No. 12	1 1/2"	5/16"	Nylon	680	Not Rated	Solid Brick	100	000000000	00000
								1/4", 5/16"	2"	3/8"	Nylon	840	Not Rated	Solid Brick	50	000000000	00000

								Ribbed


										No. 6, No. 7, No. 8	3/4"	1/4"	Lead	80	Not Rated	3,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	0000
										No. 6, No. 7, No. 8	1"	1/4"	Lead	80	Not Rated	3,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000
										No. 6, No. 7, No. 8	1 1/2"	1/4"	Lead	100	Not Rated	3,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000
										No. 10, No. 12, No. 14	1"	5/16"	Lead	160	Not Rated	3,000 psi Concrete	25	000000000	00000
										No. 10, No. 12, No. 14	1 1/2"	5/16"	Lead	540	Not Rated	3,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
										No. 16, No. 17, No. 18	1 1/2"	3/8"	Lead	1,000	Not Rated	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000

Anchors with Screw

Flanged

Alligator

Lobed

	Screw							Ultimate Strength
	Size	Lg.	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Fastener Head Type	Drive Style	Material	Pull-Out, lbf	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Flanged Alligator


		No. 10	1 1/2"	1 1/8"	1/4"	Rounded	Phillips/Slotted	Polypropylene	640	Not Rated	3,500 psi Concrete	50	000000000	000000

		Lobed


				No. 6	1"	1"	3/16"	Rounded	Phillips/Slotted	PVC	720	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
				No. 8	1"	1"	15/64"	Rounded	Phillips/Slotted	PVC	1,080	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
				No. 10	1"	1"	1/4"	Rounded	Phillips/Slotted	PVC	1,000	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	100	000000000	00000
				No. 14	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	5/16"	Rounded	Phillips/Slotted	PVC	1,680	Not Rated	2,000 psi Concrete	50	000000000	00000

Lag Anchors for Block and Brick

Pair with large-diameter wood screws, often called lag screws, to secure heavy wood structures like beams and joists to block, brick, and concrete. As you tighten your screw, these anchors expand while their lobes grip the hole’s walls for a strong hold.

To install, tap the anchor into a drilled hole until it’s flush or slightly below the surface. Then, position your structure, insert a lag screw, and tighten. You can remove your lag screw to disassemble or adjust the structure. However, frequently removing the screw will weaken the strength. The anchor itself cannot be removed.

					Ultimate Strength, lbf
For Screw Size	Lg.	Drill Bit Size	Min. Installation Dp.	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4"	1"	1/2"	1"	Zinc	240	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
1/4"	1 1/2"	1/2"	1 1/2"	Zinc	300	1,000	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	0000
5/16"	1 1/4"	1/2"	1 1/4"	Zinc	480	1,080	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	0000
5/16"	1 3/4"	1/2"	1 3/4"	Zinc	520	1,080	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	0000
3/8"	1 3/4"	5/8"	1 3/4"	Zinc	840	1,400	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
3/8"	2 1/2"	5/8"	2 1/2"	Zinc	1,000	1,400	4,000 psi Concrete	10	000000000	00000
1/2"	2"	3/4"	2"	Zinc	1,080	1,600	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	0000
1/2"	3"	3/4"	3"	Zinc	2,080	1,600	4,000 psi Concrete	5	000000000	00000
5/8"	2"	7/8"	2"	Zinc	1,200	2,200	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	0000
5/8"	3 1/2"	7/8"	3 1/2"	Zinc	2,600	2,200	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000
3/4"	3 1/2"	1"	3 1/2"	Zinc	2,800	2,400	4,000 psi Concrete	4	000000000	00000

Drive Rivet Anchors for Block and Brick

Fasten signs, security cameras, and motion detectors. All of these anchors have a rivet head that creates a secure connection with a finished look. Easier to install than other types of anchors for block and brick, the anchors expand as you hammer in the pin or screw. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of the anchor, it won’t crack soft materials. These anchors can be used in concrete near edges, corners, or other weak points, but they are not as strong as other drive rivet anchors for concrete.

To install, insert the anchor through your component and into a drilled hole. Then, hammer the pin or screw until it's flush with the anchor's head, which expands the anchor body.

Pin Drive Anchors

To remove, pry out the pin and then pull out the anchor.

		Head						Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pin Material	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Certification	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3/16" Diameter


		7/8"	7/16"	7/64"	3/4"	3/16"	Steel	Zinc	400	560	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	100	000000000	00000

		1/4" Diameter


				3/4"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	50	000000000	0000
				1"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				1"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	18-8 Stainless Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				1 1/4"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				1 1/4"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	18-8 Stainless Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				1 1/2"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				1 1/2"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	18-8 Stainless Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	10	000000000	0000
				2"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
				2"	9/16"	9/64"	5/8"	1/4"	18-8 Stainless Steel	Zinc	580	655	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	10	000000000	0000
				3"	9/16"	9/64"	1 1/4"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	990	970	4,000 psi Concrete	—	10	000000000	0000

Easy-Release Screw Drive Anchors

To remove, unthread the screw to release the anchor's grip and then pull out the anchor.

		Head						Ultimate Strength, lbf
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Screw Material	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Conditions Tested In	Certification	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4" Diameter


		3/4"	9/16"	5/32"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	850	880	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	50	000000000	000000
		1"	9/16"	5/32"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	850	880	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	50	000000000	00000
		1 1/4"	9/16"	5/32"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	850	880	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	0000
		1 1/2"	9/16"	5/32"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	850	880	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	00000
		2"	9/16"	5/32"	5/8"	1/4"	Steel	Zinc	850	880	4,000 psi Concrete	FM Approved	25	000000000	00000

Light Duty Drive Rivet Anchors for Block and Brick

A step up from a nail, the rivet head creates a secure connection with a finished look for mounting lightweight signs, screens, and panels. Easier to install than other types of anchors for block and brick, the anchors expand as you hammer in the pin or screw. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of the anchor, it won’t crack soft materials.

To install, insert the anchor through your component and into a drilled hole. Then, hammer the pin or screw until it's flush with the anchor's head, which expands the anchor body.

Pin Drive Anchors

To remove, pry out the pin and then pull out the anchor.

		Head						Ultimate Strength
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Pin Material	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3/16" Diameter


		3/4"	9/16"	1/8"	3/4"	3/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	000000
		1"	9/16"	1/8"	1"	3/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000

		1/4" Diameter


				3/4"	9/16"	7/64"	3/4"	1/4"	Acetal	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				3/4"	9/16"	1/8"	3/4"	1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				1"	9/16"	7/64"	1"	1/4"	Acetal	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				1"	9/16"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				1 1/2"	9/16"	7/64"	1 1/2"	1/4"	Acetal	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				1 1/2"	9/16"	1/8"	1 1/2"	1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000

Easy-Release Screw Drive Anchors

To remove, unthread the screw to release the anchor's grip and then pull out the anchor.

		Head						Ultimate Strength
	Lg.	Dia.	Ht.	Min. Installation Dp.	Drill Bit Size	Screw Material	Material	Pull-Out	Shear	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3/16" Diameter


		1"	7/16"	1/8"	1"	3/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	000000

		1/4" Diameter


				1"	7/16"	1/8"	1"	1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000
				1 1/2"	7/16"	1/8"	1 1/2"	1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Nylon	Not Rated	Not Rated	100	000000000	00000