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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
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    Material
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    Shear
    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. 83/4"3/16"PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 107/8"3/16"PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated1000000000000000
    No. 10, No. 121"1/4"PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated1000000000000000
    No. 14, No. 161 3/8"5/16"PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated1000000000000000
     
    Finned
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Anchors for Drywall, Finned.
    No. 8
    1 3/8"1/4"NylonNot RatedNot Rated5000000000000000
    No. 10, No. 12, No. 142"5/16"NylonNot RatedNot Rated5000000000000000
    No. 14
    2 3/8"3/8"NylonNot RatedNot Rated2500000000000000
     
    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 Rated100000000000000000
    No. 6
    1"3/4"3/16"Rounded
    Phillips/SlottedPolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 6
    1"7/8"3/16"Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"Rounded
    Slotted
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 10
    1"1"1/4"Hex
    Slotted
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated10000000000000000
    No. 14
    1.25"1 3/8"5/16"Rounded
    Phillips
    PolyethyleneNot RatedNot Rated5000000000000000
     

    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" Drywall100000000000000
     

    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" Drywall1000000000000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 103/8" to 5/8"1 5/8"Nylon50Not Rated3/8" Drywall500000000000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 83/8" to 3/4"1 1/4"Zinc30Not Rated3/8" Drywall5000000000000
    No. 8
    3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Zinc40Not Rated3/8" Drywall50000000000000
    No. 8
    3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Nylon40Not Rated3/8" Drywall50000000000000
    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" Drywall250000000000000
    No. 6
    1"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/8"Nylon40403/8" Drywall50000000000000
    No. 8
    1"3/8" to 1"1 5/16"Zinc40603/8" Drywall25000000000000
    No. 8
    1"3/8" to 1"1 11/16"Nylon40603/8" Drywall2500000000000
    No. 8
    1 1/4"3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Zinc20Not Rated3/8" Drywall25000000000000
    No. 8
    1 1/4"3/8" to 3/4"1 5/8"Nylon20Not Rated3/8" Drywall25000000000000
    No. 8
    1 1/2"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/4"Nylon401003/8" Drywall500000000000000

    Reusable Anchors for Drywall

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Anchors. Reusable Anchors for Drywall.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Reusable Anchors for Drywall.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchor Installation Tools. For Drywall.

    Installation

    Tools

    Good for installing signs and other objects you’d like to swap out, these anchors have a bolt that you can repeatedly remove without affecting the anchor. The sleeve expands behind the wall, creating a mushroom-shape grip for a secure hold. Teeth on the flange bite the drywall surface, so the anchor won’t twist when you remove and reinstall the screw. While the bolt can be removed, the anchor itself cannot.
    To install, tap the anchor into a drilled hole until it's flush with your drywall. Then, thread a machine screw through your object and tighten to expand the anchor. For repetitive installations, use the optional installation tool. It inserts the screw and expands the anchor with a single squeeze of the handle, speeding up the setup time.
    Ultimate
    Strength, lbf
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread
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    Usable Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    6-32
    1 1/2"3/8" to 1/2"5/16"Zinc-Plated Steel801203/8" Drywall25000000000000000000000000000000
    10-24
    1 3/4"1/2" to 5/8"3/8"Zinc-Plated Steel1001403/8" Drywall100000000000000000000000000000
    10-24
    2 1/4"3/4" to 1 1/8"3/8"Zinc-Plated Steel1001403/8" Drywall10000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    2 1/8"1/2" to 5/8"7/16"Zinc-Plated Steel1001603/8" Drywall100000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    2 5/8"3/4" to 1 1/8"7/16"Zinc-Plated Steel1001603/8" Drywall10000000000000000000000000000

    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
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    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 143/8" to 1/2"1 1/4"5/16"Polypropylene140Not Rated1/2" Drywall2000000000000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 145/8" to 3/4"1 3/8"5/16"Polypropylene150Not Rated3/4" Drywall200000000000000
    No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 12, No. 141"1 3/4"5/16"Polypropylene170Not Rated1" Drywall2500000000000000
    No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 121/8" to 1/4"3/4"5/16"Polypropylene120Not Rated1/4" Drywall200000000000000

    Reusable Anchor Assortments for Drywall

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Reusable Anchor Assortments for Drywall.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchor Installation Tools. For Drywall.

    Installation

    Tools

    Keep a variety of reusable anchor sizes and lengths on hand for installing signs and other objects you’d like to swap out. All of these anchors have a bolt that you can repeatedly remove without affecting the anchor. The sleeve expands behind the wall, creating a mushroom-shape grip for a secure hold. Teeth on the flange bite the drywall surface, so the anchor won’t twist when you remove and reinstall the screw. While the bolt can be removed, the anchor itself cannot.
    To install, tap or drill the anchor into a drilled hole so it's flush with your drywall. Then, thread a machine screw through your object and tighten to expand the anchor. For repetitive installations, use the optional installation tool. It inserts the screw and expands the anchor with a single squeeze of the handle, speeding up the setup time.
    Drywall
    Anchors Included
    Installation
    Tools
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hammer In
    Drill In
    Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Each
    2306-32 × 1 5/16" (50 Pieces)
    6-32 × 1 11/16" (25 Pieces)
    6-32 × 2 1/4" (25 Pieces)
    6-32 × 1" (25 Pieces)
    6-32 × 1 1/2" (25 Pieces)
    6-32 × 2" (25 Pieces)
    6-32 × 2 1/2" (20 Pieces)
    10-24 × 2 1/4" (10 Pieces)
    10-24 × 2 3/4" (10 Pieces)
    1/4"-20 × 2 1/4" (10 Pieces)
    1/4"-20 × 2 3/4" (5 Pieces)
    SteelPlastic Box0000000000000000000000000000000
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