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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics ZSA1B – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size screw does the Metallics ZSA1B self-drilling wall anchor take?
The ZSA1B is an 8 x 1-1/4 anchor, so it is sized for a #8 sheet metal or drywall screw at 1-1/4 inch length. Match the screw to that callout, since an oversized screw will split the anchor body and an undersized one will not bite the internal threads.
2) Do I need to drill a pilot hole for the Metallics ZSA1B drywall anchor?
No pilot hole. The ZSA1B is a self-drilling wall anchor, so the pointed tip cuts its own hole in hollow gypsum board and you drive it flush with a #2 Phillips bit or a manual driver, then run the screw. That is the main reason crews pick this style over a toggle or a plastic expansion anchor when they are hanging dozens of device boxes, conduit straps, or low-voltage plates in a day.
3) Will a Metallics ZSA1B anchor hold in a plaster or concrete wall?
Not in concrete, block, or brick. Self-drilling anchors like the ZSA1B are made for hollow drywall, where the threads bite the gypsum face and the flange bears on the surface. Hard or brittle substrates will either stop the point or crack out around it. For masonry you want a hammer-set or screw-type masonry anchor instead, and for old lath and plaster a toggle bolt is the safer call.
4) Is the Metallics ZSA1B anchor metal or plastic, and will it corrode?
It is a zinc anchor, which is why it takes more torque and carries more load than a molded nylon cone anchor of the same screw size. The zinc construction suits normal interior conditions. For damp or exposed locations, specify a corrosion-resistant fastener rated for that environment rather than relying on a standard interior wall anchor.
5) How many anchors come in a box of Metallics ZSA1B?
The ZSA1B is packed 1500 pieces, a bulk contractor quantity rather than a retail card. That is the right buy for an electrical or MRO stockroom running repeat drywall mounting work, and it is a single model with no size or finish options to choose from when ordering.
6) Are the screws included with Metallics self-drilling wall anchors?
Plan on sourcing screws separately. The ZSA1B is sold as an anchor-only bulk pack of 1500, so add #8 screws at whatever length your fixture thickness requires, keeping in mind the anchor itself accepts a 1-1/4 inch screw callout.
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Does the Metallics ZSA1B come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics ZSA1B is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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