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Anchors 1/2 x 8-1/2 Wdg St-zn (Box 25)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics TS12812D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What hole size do I drill for a 1/2 inch wedge anchor like the Metallics TS12812D?
Wedge anchors are drilled with a hammer-drill bit matching the anchor's nominal diameter, so a 1/2 inch anchor takes a 1/2 inch carbide bit. Drill deeper than your intended embedment so dust can settle below the anchor, then drive the anchor through the fixture hole and tighten the nut to expand the clip.
2) Is a zinc plated wedge anchor like the TS12812D OK for outdoor or wet locations?
Zinc plating on the TS12812D is a mild corrosion coating meant for dry interior concrete work. For exterior exposure, wet locations, or anything in contact with treated lumber, use a stainless or hot dip galvanized anchor instead.
3) Can I use the Metallics TS12812D wedge anchor in block or brick?
Wedge anchors are for solid, cured concrete. In hollow block, brick, or grout-filled masonry the expansion clip has nothing consistent to bite into, so use a sleeve anchor or a screw anchor rated for masonry instead. The TS12812D's 8-1/2 inch length also puts it well past the face shell of a typical block.
4) Does the Metallics TS12812D anchor come with a nut and washer?
Wedge anchors ship as a complete assembly: the threaded stud with the expansion clip, plus the nut and washer used to set it. No separate hardware is needed to install it, though you do need a hammer drill with a 1/2 inch carbide bit and a wrench to torque the nut.
5) What are these long 1/2 inch wedge anchors typically used for on electrical work?
Metallics catalogues the TS12812D with its electrical fasteners, and that is where the long 1/2 inch size earns its place: anchoring transformer and switchgear pads, generator and rooftop equipment bases, strut and trapeze supports carrying heavy conduit racks, and any base plate thick enough that a short anchor would run out of thread.
6) Can a wedge anchor be removed or reused once it's set?
No. Once the nut is torqued, the clip on a wedge anchor expands permanently against the hole wall. You can back the nut off and drive the stud below the surface, or cut it flush, but the anchor stays in the concrete and cannot be reused. Plan hole locations before setting any of the 25 in the box.
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