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Anchors 1/4-20 Drop-In Ancr St-zn (Box 1000)
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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 DIA14M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size do Metallics DIA14M drop-in anchors take?
The DIA14M drop-in anchor is internally threaded 1/4-20, so it accepts a standard 1/4-20 bolt, threaded rod, or hanger rod. Because the thread is inside the anchor body, the bolt can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing the anchor, which is why these are common for hanging unistrut, conduit, and fixture supports off concrete decks.
2) Do I need a special tool to install a 1/4-20 drop-in anchor?
Yes. A drop-in anchor is not set by torquing the bolt. You drill the hole, blow it clean, drop the anchor in flush, then drive the internal expander plug with a matching setting punch for the 1/4-20 size. If the plug is not driven all the way down, the anchor will spin or pull out under load. The DIA14M box ships anchors only, no setting tool.
3) What finish are Metallics DIA14M anchors, and can they go outdoors?
These are steel with a zinc plating. Zinc plating is a dry-interior finish, fine for conditioned mechanical rooms, ceilings, and interior deck hanging. For exterior, wet, or corrosive locations, stainless anchors are the right call instead.
4) How many anchors come in a box of Metallics DIA14M?
They come 1,000 anchors to a box, packaged as a box pack. That quantity suits an electrical or mechanical contractor hanging a full deck of strut or conduit runs rather than a one-off repair, so plan on buying by the box.
5) Can I use drop-in anchors to hang threaded rod from a concrete ceiling?
That is the main use for them. The DIA14M sets flush in the concrete soffit and leaves a 1/4-20 female thread facing down, so you thread rod straight up into it for trapeze supports, strut, cable tray, or lighting. A wedge or sleeve anchor sticks a stud out of the slab and cannot be removed cleanly, which is why drop-ins are preferred overhead where the rod may need to be swapped.
6) What is the correct part number to order these 1/4-20 drop-in anchors?
Order Metallics part number DIA14M. That is the 1/4-20 zinc-plated steel drop-in anchor in the 1,000-piece box.
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Does the Metallics DIA14M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics DIA14M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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