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Anchor 8 x 1-1/4 S-Dr Wall Ancr Zn (1000 pcs)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics ZSA1M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size screw and anchor is the Metallics ZSA1M wall anchor, and how many come in a box?
The Metallics ZSA1M is a #8 x 1-1/4 inch self-drilling wall anchor in zinc, packed 1000 pieces to the box. The #8 x 1-1/4 sizing refers to the anchor body and the screw it takes, so plan on #8 sheet metal or pan head screws to match.
2) Do I need to drill a pilot hole for the ZSA1M drywall anchor?
No pilot hole needed. The ZSA1M is a self-drilling type, so the pointed tip cuts its own hole in the drywall and the coarse thread pulls the body in. A #2 Phillips driver or a cordless driver on low torque sets it, then you drive the #8 screw into the anchor.
3) Can I use these self-drilling anchors in concrete, block, or plaster?
No. Self-drilling anchors like the ZSA1M are made for hollow drywall only, where the threads cut into the gypsum face. Concrete, block, brick, and hard plaster or lath will snap the tip or strip out. For masonry you want a drilled-in sleeve, wedge, or plastic expansion anchor instead.
4) Will a 1-1/4 inch self-drilling anchor work in 5/8 inch drywall?
Yes. At 1-1/4 inches the ZSA1M body has enough length to seat fully through both 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch gypsum board and still leave room for the screw behind the wall face. What matters is that the cavity behind is clear, so avoid spots directly over a stud or over firestopping.
5) What is the zinc finish on these anchors for, and are they OK in a damp area?
The zinc plating on the ZSA1M is a general corrosion coating for dry interior use, which is where a drywall anchor belongs anyway. It handles normal indoor humidity in offices, apartments, and corridors. For exterior or wet locations, a zinc plated drywall anchor is the wrong part entirely, since the substrate itself will not hold.
6) Is the 1000 piece box of Metallics ZSA1M anchors practical for a small job?
It is a bulk contractor pack. The ZSA1M comes 1000 pieces to the box, which suits electrical rough-in, low voltage device mounting, or a property maintenance crew hanging brackets and plates across a building. For a handful of fixings it is far more anchor than a single job needs.
7) What kind of loads should I hang on a #8 self-drilling drywall anchor?
Treat it as a light duty fixing: device plates, small raceway and low voltage brackets, cable clips, signage, and similar. Anything heavy, cantilevered, or subject to pull-out belongs on a stud, a toggle, or a blocking plate rather than on a #8 gypsum anchor like the ZSA1M.
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Does the Metallics ZSA1M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics ZSA1M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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