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    Anchors for Drywall

    The traditional, economical choice for mounting lightweight switches, security cameras, and clocks into drywall. All of these anchors expand against your hole’s walls to reinforce your mounting hole and resist pullout.
    To install, drill a hole slightly deeper than the anchor is long. Next, insert the anchor until it's flush with the surface. Then, thread a tapping screw through your component into the anchor and tighten. Remove your component by unfastening the screw, but the anchor itself cannot be removed.
    Anchors
    Conical—Ridges on the body prevent spinning during installation, making it easy to tighten down the screw.
    Finned—For a secure hold, two large fins grip holes to prevent twisting better than ridges on the conical anchors. The fins also add tension before tightening the screw, so these anchors won't fall out of overhead holes.
    Ultimate
    Strength
    For Screw Size
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
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    Pkg.
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    Conical
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Anchors for Drywall, Conical.
    No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8
    3/4"3/16"
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10097068A11000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10
    7/8"3/16"
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10097068A1200000
    No. 10, No. 12
    1"1/4"
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10097068A1300000
    No. 14, No. 16
    1 3/8"5/16"
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10097068A1400000
     
    Finned
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Anchors for Drywall, Finned.
    No. 8
    1 3/8"1/4"
    NylonNot RatedNot Rated5093370A40000000
    No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    2"5/16"
    NylonNot RatedNot Rated5093370A50000000
    No. 14
    2 3/8"3/8"
    NylonNot RatedNot Rated2593370A60000000
     
    Anchors with Screw
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Anchors for Drywall, Screw.
    Conical—Ridges on the body prevent spinning during installation, making it easy to tighten down the screw.
    Screw
    Ultimate
    Strength
    Size
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Fastener
    Head Type
    Drive Style
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Conical
    No. 6
    1"3/4"3/16"
    Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A110000000
    No. 6
    1"3/4"3/16"
    Rounded
    Phillips/Slotted
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A12100000
    No. 6
    1"7/8"3/16"
    Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A11200000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"
    Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A11400000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"
    Rounded
    Slotted
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A11900000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"
    Hex
    Slotted
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10098547A11800000
    No. 14
    1.25"1 3/8"5/16"
    Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated5098547A11600000
     

    Light Duty Anchors for Block and Brick

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Light Duty Anchors for Block and Brick, Ribbed.

    Ribbed

    These anchors grip the sides of your hole to resist twisting and pullout in block and brick. They’re an economical choice for mounting lightweight switches, security cameras, and clocks. All are the easiest anchors to install in block and brick but have the lowest strength.
    To install, drill a hole slightly deeper than the anchor is long. Next, insert the anchor until it's flush with the surface. Then, thread a tapping screw through your component into the anchor and tighten. Remove your component by unfastening the screw, but the anchor itself cannot be removed.
    Ribbed—Soft enough to conform to irregular, out-of-round holes, yet hard enough to hold securely. These anchors expand and distort to fit your hole while ribs add gripping force to prevent twisting. Removing and reinstalling your screw will not lessen the strength.
    Ultimate
    Strength
    For Screw Size
    Lg.
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    Pull-Out,
    lbf
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Ribbed
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8
    3/4"1/4"
    Lead80Not Rated3,000 psi Concrete2597026A01600000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8
    1"1/4"
    Lead80Not Rated3,000 psi Concrete2597026A01100000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8
    1 1/2"1/4"
    Lead100Not Rated3,000 psi Concrete2597026A01200000
    No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    1"5/16"
    Lead160Not Rated3,000 psi Concrete2597026A01300000
    No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    1 1/2"5/16"
    Lead540Not Rated3,000 psi Concrete1097026A01400000
    No. 16, No. 17, No. 18
    1 1/2"3/8"
    Lead1,000Not Rated4,000 psi Concrete1097026A04500000
     

    Toggle Anchors for Drywall

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Toggle Anchors for Drywall.
    The toggle locks in place behind your wall to prevent pullout, while fins stop twisting during installation. Unlike traditional toggle bolt anchors, these require a smaller hole and have a flange that covers the hole once installed. Since the gripping force is spread over the length of the toggle, these anchors create a stronger hold than our plug anchors.
    To install, fold the anchor in the middle so the toggle wings touch each other. Insert the anchor into a drilled hole and tap it until it's flush with your drywall. Then, use the included tool to pop the anchor open. Next, thread a tapping screw through your component and tighten for a secure hold. You can repeatedly remove your screw without losing strength or the toggle behind the wall. However, the anchor itself cannot be removed.
    Ultimate
    Strength
    For Screw Size
    For Wall
    Thk.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Material
    Pull-Out,
    lbf
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    3/8" to 1/2"1 1/4"5/16"
    Polypropylene140Not Rated1/2" Drywall2092392A23000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    5/8" to 3/4"1 3/8"5/16"
    Polypropylene150Not Rated3/4" Drywall2092392A2400000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14
    1"1 3/4"5/16"
    Polypropylene170Not Rated1" Drywall2592392A25000000
    No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12
    1/8" to 1/4"3/4"5/16"
    Polypropylene120Not Rated1/4" Drywall2092392A2200000

    Drilling Anchors for Drywall

    Skip having to drill a hole. These anchors save you time and effort by drilling their own holes. Their threads offer a stronger hold than our standard plug anchors to mount light fixtures, bulletin boards, and window blinds. They’re also easier to remove but leave a large hole behind.
    To install, screw the anchor into your drywall until it's flush with the surface. Then, thread a tapping screw through your component into the anchor and tighten. You can remove your component by unfastening the screw. However, frequently removing the screw will weaken the strength. To remove the anchor, easily back it out with a screwdriver.
    Anchors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Drilling Anchors for Drywall.
    Ultimate
    Strength, lbf
    For Screw Size
    For Wall
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 6
    3/8" to 5/8"1 3/8"Nylon40503/8" Drywall10066615A7000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10
    3/8" to 5/8"1 5/8"Nylon50Not Rated3/8" Drywall5066615A2500000
    No. 6, No. 7
    3/8" to 3/4"1 1/4"Zinc30Not Rated3/8" Drywall5066615A30000
    No. 8
    3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Zinc40Not Rated3/8" Drywall5066615A100000
    No. 8
    3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Nylon40Not Rated3/8" Drywall5066615A6700000
    Anchors with Screw
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Drilling Anchors for Drywall, Anchors with Screw.
    Screw
    Ultimate
    Strength, lbf
    Size
    Lg.
    For Wall
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 6
    1"3/8" to 5/8"1"Zinc40403/8" Drywall2566615A1900000
    No. 6
    1"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/8"Nylon40403/8" Drywall5066615A500000
    No. 8
    1"3/8" to 1"1 5/16"Zinc40603/8" Drywall2566615A210000
    No. 8
    1"3/8" to 1"1 11/16"Nylon40603/8" Drywall2566615A60000
    No. 8
    1 1/4"3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Zinc20Not Rated3/8" Drywall2566615A200000
    No. 8
    1 1/4"3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Nylon20Not Rated3/8" Drywall2566615A400000
    No. 8
    1 1/2"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/4"Nylon401003/8" Drywall5066615A2800000

    Hammer-In Anchors for Drywall

    Tap in like a nail—no need to drill a hole or clean up after installation like other anchors. These anchors have a leg that flips open to grab behind your wall like a talon, making them as strong as toggle bolt anchors. Unlike drilling and toggle bolt anchors, these leave a small slit behind for easier wall repairs.
    To install, tap the anchor into your drywall until it’s flush with the surface. Then, thread a tapping screw through your component into the anchor and tighten. You can remove your component by unfastening the screw. However, removing the screw will weaken the strength. To remove the anchor, unfasten the screw to release the leg’s grip. Then, partially reinsert the screw to use it as a handle and gently wiggle the anchor out.
    Anchors with Screw
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Hammer-In Anchors for Drywall.
    Screw
    Ultimate
    Strength
    Size
    Lg.
    Lg.
    For Wall
    Thk.
    Fastener
    Head Type
    Drive
    Style
    Material
    Pull-Out,
    lbf
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 8
    1 1/4"2"1/2" to 5/8"Rounded
    Phillips
    Nylon165Not Rated1/2" Drywall1066615A9200000
     

    Shallow-Install Anchors for Block and Brick

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Anchors. Shallow-Install Anchors for Block and Brick.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchor Installation Tools. For Block and Brick.

    Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchor Installation Tools. For Block and Brick, Adjustable-Depth Installation Tools.

    Adjustable-Depth

    Installation

    Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchor Installation Tools. For Block and Brick, Quick-Set Installation Tools.

    Quick-Set

    Installation

    Tools

    Secure window frames and doors in walls where your drilling depth is limited. These anchors have similar strengths to double expansion anchors but only need about 75% of the installation depth. All have a sleeve that expands inside your hole to create a strong grip. The sleeve, commonly called a caulking sleeve, also creates a seal to block out air and moisture. Since the gripping force is distributed along the entire length of these anchors, they won’t crack soft materials like block and brick. They’re also known as caulk-in anchors.
    To install, place the anchor into a drilled hole, cone end first. Insert an installation tool (sold separately) into the anchor to expand the sleeve over the cone. Then, position your component, insert a screw or threaded rod, and tighten. All create a permanent female-threaded connection that lets you remove and reinstall a screw or threaded rod. They cannot be used in overhead applications.
    Adjustable-Depth Installation Tools—Use the adjustable stop to set anchors at consistent depths.
    Quick-Set Installation Tools—For high volume tasks, turn with a power drill to speed up repetitive installations.
    Anchors
    Installation
    Tools
    Adjustable-Depth
    Installation Tools
    Quick-Set
    Installation Tools
    Ultimate
    Strength, lbf
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Min. Installation
    Dp.
    Sleeve
    Material
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    8-32
    9/16"5/16"
    1/2"LeadZinc3403404,000 psi Concrete2597041A61100000097020A11100000———0———0
    10-24
    3/4"3/8"
    5/8"LeadZinc9208804,000 psi Concrete2597041A6120000097020A1120000———097041A505000000
    1/4"-20
    7/8"1/2"
    7/8"LeadZinc1,4801,4004,000 psi Concrete2597041A028000097020A114000097105A040000000097041A52000000
    5/16"-18
    1"5/8"
    1"LeadZinc1,8802,0004,000 psi Concrete1097041A6130000097020A1150000———0———0
    3/8"-16
    1 1/4"3/4"
    1 1/4"LeadZinc2,4003,2804,000 psi Concrete597041A614000097020A121000097105A06000000097041A53500000
    1/2"-13
    1 9/16"7/8"
    1 1/2"LeadZinc3,4004,4004,000 psi Concrete597041A6150000097020A12200000———0———0
    5/8"-11
    1 7/8"1 1/8"
    2"LeadZinc3,8806,0004,000 psi Concrete197041A7170000———0———0———0
    3/4"-10
    2"1 1/4"
    2 1/2"LeadZinc5,6007,6004,000 psi Concrete197041A719000097020A12400000———0———0
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