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Purchase Tapcon Anchors Holding Value Holding values of the Tapcon masonry screws are dependent on three factors: diameter of the screw, depth of embedment and the strength and type of material into which they are installed.   Diameter of Screw – Tapcon comes in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4”. Tension and shear for the 1/4” Tapcon is higher than the 3/16” diameter in all masonry material. Depth of Embedment – the deeper the screw is embedded in any masonry material than t …

Purchase Tapcon Anchors Tapcon screws work in most masonry material, such as concrete, brick, block and mortar joints.  Tapcon screws must be inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the base material. The threads of the tapcon screw tap the threads.  The word tapcon is a brand name for masonry screws and is used in the industry to describe any kind of screw that is designed to tap threads into concrete, brick or block base material.  The original tapcon brand concrete screw c …

Purchase Wedge AnchorsGeneral Information on Stainless Steel Wedge Anchors Stainless steel wedge anchors are designed for use in moist, wet environments. When the application is indoors or in a dry environment, use the standard zinc plated carbon steel wedge anchors. "Wedge anchor" is the generic name for a specific type of anchor used to fasten an item to solid concrete.  A stainless steel wedge anchor is manufactured from two different types of stainless steel.Types Grade 303/3 …

Purchase Wedge Anchors Types of Concrete Wedge Anchors Different types of concrete wedge anchors are manufactured for use in different applications. The only differences between the types of concrete wedge anchors are the material that they are made from and the plating or coating that is used for improving the corrosive resistance of the steel. Carbon Steel – the carbon steel concrete wedge anchor comes with either zinc plating for indoor applications where moisture is not prese …

Purchase Tapcons Info on Tapcon Masonry Screws There are two types of tapcons: the standard blue Tapcons and the large diameter Tapcons. Tapcons are specially designed screws that tap threads into concrete, brick or block. The Tapcons threads not only tap into concrete but also allow for removal of the dust that is created during the tapping process. The threads of the Tapcons are hardened to allow the threads to cut into hard, dense masonry materials without causing brittleness in the …