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Purchase Wedge Anchors Wedge anchors are used for many different concrete applications, such as the following: Fence Post Sign Light Post Shelving Racking Electric Pipe Water Pipe Fire Sprinklers Exit Sign Railing Roof Flashing TV Antenna Windows Hose Real Television Elevator Steps Light Fixture …

Purchase Anchors Cement anchors come in a variety of types, sizes, and materials that are used in different applications requiring different solutions. Some cement anchors are female anchors while others are male type anchors. The female anchor requires a separate bolt and washer to be used and inserted into them, the male anchor protrudes above the surface of the concrete. Cement anchors are also made from different materials. The specific material to use in any particular application …

Purchase Wedge Anchors Concrete is the base material that the wedge anchor is designed and manufactured to be installed into. Concrete is solid and hard with its strength capable of being calculated so that the wedge anchor and holding values can be tested.  Concrete can be manufactured in different strengths with each batch of concrete at a given strength. This uniformity allows for consistent holding values as well as for straight-line interpolation based on embedment depth and d …

Purchase Wedge Anchors The threaded end of the wedge anchor protrudes from the surface of the concrete once it is installed, and is the area of the wedge anchor that is being struck with a hammer.  Care must be taken not to damage the threads during installation.  If proper care is not taken, the threads will be damaged and the nut will lose the ability to be put on or taken off. All threads on wedge anchors are national coarse threads for each diameter.  The larger the d …

Purchase Wedge Anchors Applications 303 and 304 stainless steel – for use in applications where moisture is present in the atmosphere or where the wedge anchor is submerged in water. 316 stainless steel – for use in applications submerged in water or in other chemicals such as chlorine. Sizes Diameters – 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1” and 1-1/4”. Lengths – range in length from 1-3/4” to 12” depending on the diameter. Hole Size The diameter of the hol …