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Purchase Anchors What is the base material? What is the difference between cement and concrete? The words "concrete" and "cement" are often erroneously used as interchangeable terms. Cement is an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mixture of water, aggregates (i.e. small stones), sand and portland cement. Portland cement is not a brand name but rather a generic term for the type of cement used in most concrete. The cement and water harden and bind the aggregates into a solid m …

Purchase Anchors In most cases, the best-known names for concrete fasteners are the original brand names. The other names used for specific concrete fasteners are those that competing companies created to label their versions of the fasteners. To simplify this confusion, it is important to consult the following list. The generic name of the anchor is followed by a brief description, a list of names that the product is commonly called and common brand names.Concrete Screws Concrete screws …

Purchase Wedge Anchors Wedge anchors will corrode and may lose some load carrying capacity if they are installed in corrosive areas or exposed to different types of corrosive materials. The areas and materials which may create a corrosive environment range from pressure treated wood (ACQ), salt water, ocean salt air, fertilizers and the exposure to two dissimilar metals or to other elements that are corrosive. There are numerous variables that make it impossible to predict if or w …

Purchase Anchors Not sure if the concrete anchor you want to use is suitable for use outdoors? Read on to find out before starting your project. Wedge Anchors Zinc plated wedge anchors are not suitable for use in outdoor structural applications. While they can be used for other applications, one should be aware that a zinc plated wedge anchor has a very low resistance to rust. The hot-dipped galvanized wedge anchor provides moderate resistance to rust. However, stainless steel we …

Purchase Spline Bits What is a Spline Bit? When a post-installed concrete anchor is being used to attach a fixture to cured concrete, a hole must be drilled in the concrete. The bit one chooses to use for this purpose is typically dependent upon the type of hammer drill being used. The spline hammer bit gets its name because it has a spline shank (meaning it has 12 "teeth") that fits into the spline drive of the hammer drill. How is a Spline Bit Made? Spline hammer bits are made …