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Purchase Anchors Types for Brand Names Concrete Fastening Systems chooses to use the generic name of the anchor as its designated name.   For the sake of clarity, the wedge anchor is called the wedge anchor, a sleeve anchor is named a sleeve anchor and a hammer drive is referred to as a hammer drive.   Other manufacturers may complicate and create communication problems for customers by using their special brand name for their products.  Customer confusion in the purc …

Purchase Drop In Anchors Concrete Fastening Systems manufactures drop-in anchors in the United States and uses steel melted in America. Our domestic drop-in anchors meet ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) requirements and can be made from carbon steel, 304 or 316 stainless steel. Ordering Our online drop-in anchors are not domestic. To order the domestic drop-in anchors please call Mike at 216-357-7431.  All paperwork, including material certification and manuf …

Purchase Wedge AnchorsApplications The Fastenal Trubolt wedge anchor is designed for use in solid concrete and should not be used in brick, block or any hollow base material.Features The expansion clip on the Trubolt wedge anchor is made from stainless steel, which prevents rust and ensures its holding values.   Each box of anchors comes packaged with the correct number and type of nuts and washers. The exposed end of the anchor is stamped with a letter designating anchor le …

Purchase Tapcons Video of Tapcon masonry fasteners used to fasten and alarm bell to a block wall, where to purchase, product information and different considerations. …

Purchase 316 Stainless Steel Wedge Anchors Base Material All wedge anchors should be used only in solid concrete. They should not be used in hollow materials such as brick or block. Holding Values The holding values of wedge anchors are the same regardless of the material they are manufactured from.  Zinc plated carbon steel, hot-dipped galvanized, 303/304 and 316 stainless steel wedge anchors have the same pull-out strength and shear capacity. Pull Out – each diamete …