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    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" Drywall500000000000000
    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

    Stud-Style Drilling Anchors for Drywall

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Anchors. Stud-Style Drilling Anchors for Drywall.
    Create a threaded-stud connection without having to drill a hole. These anchors save you time and effort by drilling their own holes. Commonly used to install standoffs to mount signs or panels, their threads offer a stronger hold than our standard plug anchors. They’re also easier to remove but leave a large hole behind.
    To install, use a hex-drive L-key to screw the anchor into your drywall until it's flush with the surface. Then, position your component and thread on a nut to secure. You can remove your component by unfastening the nut. However, frequently removing the screw will weaken the strength. To remove the anchor, easily back it out with a hex-drive L-key.
    Thread
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    Strength
    Size
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    Lg.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Material
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Each
    5/16"-18
    5/16"1 15/16"1/2"Aluminum
    Not RatedNot Rated00000000000000

    Drilling Toggle Anchors for Drywall

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Anchors. Drilling Toggle Anchors for Drywall.
    A cross between a toggle bolt and drilling anchor, these anchors create a secure hold without having to drill a hole first. They’re twice as strong as drilling anchors but only about one-third as strong as toggle bolt anchors. All have a bolt that you can repeatedly remove without affecting the anchor, so they’re good for installing signs and other components you’d like to swap out. However, the anchor itself cannot be removed.
    To install, screw the anchor into your drywall until it's flush with the surface. Then, insert the bolt through your component and tighten to flip the toggle open and draw it firmly in place behind your wall.
    Screw
    Head
    Ultimate
    Strength, lbf
    Size
    Lg.
    Features
    For Wall
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wing
    Span
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Toggle
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    No. 6
    2"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/8"Nylon0.68"0.05"1 3/4"1001801/2" DrywallZinc6000000000000
    No. 6
    3"3/8" to 5/8"1 3/8"Nylon0.68"0.05"1 3/4"1001801/2" DrywallZinc6000000000000
    No. 8
    2 1/8"3/8" to 5/8"2 1/2"Zinc0.57"0.025"1 1/2"85Not Rated1/2" DrywallZinc100000000000000
    No. 8
    2 1/8"Flanged3/8" to 5/8"2 1/2"Zinc0.57"0.1"1 1/2"85Not Rated1/2" DrywallZinc1000000000000000
    No. 10
    2"3/8" to 5/8"1 5/8"Nylon3/4"0.05"2"1202001/2" DrywallZinc6000000000000
    1/4"
    3"3/8" to 5/8"1 7/8"Nylon0.81"0.05"2 5/16"1402201/2" DrywallZinc40000000000000
     
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