What size do Tapcons come in?
What size do Tapcons come in?
3/16”
The stainless steel Tapcon comes in a 3/16” diameter in the flat countersunk head and in a 1/4” diameter with the hex washer head and the flat Phillips countersunk. Length – Both the 3/16” and the 1/4” Tapcon are available in the same lengths, with the 1/4” also available in lengths of 5” and 6”.
What is the longest Tapcon screw?
Lengths– Large Diameter Tapcons
| Diameter | Length |
|---|---|
| 1/2” | 4” |
| 1/2” | 5” |
| 1/2” | 6” |
| 5/8” | 3” |
What size is a Tapcon head?
Length of Hex Head Tapcon Screws Hex head tapcon comes in seven lengths in the 3/16” diameter: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4”, 3-3/4” and 4”. They are available in nine lengths in the 1/4” diameter: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4”, 3-3/4” and 4”, 5”, 6”.
How much can a Tapcon hold?
Technical Specifications for Tapcon Concrete Screws
| Size | Minimum Embedment | Shear (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16” | 1” | 730 |
| 1/4” | 1” | 1000 |
How much weight can a 3/8 drop in anchor hold?
Additional Information
| Bit Size: | 1/2″ |
|---|---|
| 2000 PSI Concrete – Pull-Out (lbs.) *: | 1170 |
| Type: | Female |
| Diameter: | 3/8″ |
| Length: | 1-9/16″ |
Why do my Tapcons keep stripping?
Over torquing may cause the tapped threads to strip out. To avoid over torquing, tighten with your hand for the last few turns. The threads will not tap into the base material properly when the masonry screw is installed in the hole too quickly.
What size are Tapcon screws?
Tapcon 3/8 in. x 4 in. Hex-Washer-Head Large Diameter Concrete Anchors (2-Pack) review: Tapcon concrete screws are THE definitive screw to turn to when you are installing objects into concrete, brick or stone.
What is Tapcon+ anchoring?
Tapcon+ is the heavy duty anchoring replacement to expansion anchors because it makes anchoring as simple as drill and drive while delivering superior holding power. Now available in 5/16”, 3/8” and ½” diameters.
What size hole do you drill for a 3/8 Tapcon?
The drilled hole for a 3/16″, 1/4″ and 5/16″ anchors requires a 1/4″ deeper hole, and the 3/8″ and 1/2″ anchors require a 1/2″ deeper hole. This will ensure that any dust that settles in the hole will not interfere with the Tapcon threads. What does ANSI stand for?
What kind of drill bits do you use for Tapcon anchors?
3/8″ and 1/2″ Tapcon anchors can use standard ANSI drill bits. 3/16″, 1/4″ and 5/16″ Tapcon anchors require specially engineered Tapcon drill bits, which are designed with tighter tolerances than standard ANSI drill bits for maximum holding power. What does ANSI stand for?
