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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics J3161R – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole do I drill for the Metallics J3161R hammer drive anchor?
The J3161R is a 3/16 inch diameter hammer drive anchor, so it sets in a 3/16 inch hole drilled with a carbide masonry bit. Its 1 inch length means the hole needs to be drilled at least that deep, and deeper is better so dust at the bottom doesn't stop the pin from driving all the way home. Drive the pin flush with the round head using a hammer; no torquing or setting tool is needed.
2) Can I use a 3/16 x 1 hammer drive anchor in drywall or hollow block webs?
No. A hammer drive anchor needs solid base material to grip, so it belongs in poured concrete, solid brick, or the solid web of masonry. In drywall or the hollow cell of a block it has nothing to expand against and will spin or pull out. Use a toggle or self drilling hollow wall anchor for those substrates.
3) Is the Metallics J3161R anchor good for fastening conduit straps and boxes to concrete block?
That is the normal use for it. A 3/16 x 1 inch round head hammer drive anchor is the fastener electricians use to hang one-hole straps, device boxes, and small brackets on concrete, block, and brick. The 1 inch length suits thin-material mounting where the fixture flange is only a fraction of an inch thick. For heavier loads or threaded removable fastening, use a sleeve or wedge anchor instead; a hammer drive pin is permanent and not meant to be backed out.
4) Are Metallics hammer drive anchors corrosion resistant enough for damp locations?
The J3161R is zinc plated steel. Zinc plating handles interior and normally dry conditions and incidental moisture, but it is not a stainless or hot dip galvanized finish, so exterior exposure, wet locations, or coastal and chemical environments call for a stainless fastener instead.
5) How many anchors come in the Metallics J3161R package?
It ships as a jar of 100 anchors, part number J3161R, all 3/16 x 1 inch round head in zinc plated steel. That is a single-size jar, so for a job mixing anchor lengths you would order the other lengths separately.
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Does the Metallics J3161R come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics J3161R is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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