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Anchors 3/4" Short Lag Screw Shield Zn-al (Jar 25)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics J1206 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a zinc alloy lag shield hold in hollow block, or do I need something else?
Zinc-alloy lag shields like the J1206 are intended for solid base material: concrete, solid brick, or the solid web of block. In a hollow cell the sleeve has nothing to expand against, so use a toggle or a sleeve anchor rated for hollow masonry instead. Drilling into the mortar joint is also not a substitute, since the joint is softer than the block.
2) What is the Metallics J1206 lag screw shield used for?
The J1206 is a short lag screw shield anchor, a zinc-alloy expansion sleeve you set into a drilled hole in masonry, concrete, brick, or block. Driving a lag screw into the shield expands it against the hole wall so the lag holds in material it could never thread into on its own. Common electrical uses are anchoring strut, conduit straps, panel backs, and equipment to concrete walls.
3) What is the difference between a short and a long lag screw shield?
Short and long describe the sleeve length, not the screw diameter. The J1206 is the short version in 3/4 inch, so it needs a shallower hole and works where embedment depth is limited, such as thinner block webs or a shallow pour. If you are anchoring into soft block or need more pull-out resistance, the long shield in the same diameter is the one to specify, because the longer sleeve engages more base material.
4) Are the Metallics J1206 anchors sold individually or in a pack?
They ship as a jar of 25 anchors, so one order gets you 25 shields. The lag screws themselves are not part of the anchor; order those separately in the 3/4 inch diameter and the length your fixture and embedment require.
5) Can I use the J1206 lag shield outdoors or in damp locations?
The shield is zinc-alloy, which gives it reasonable corrosion resistance for interior and sheltered work and is why these are standard for electrical rough-in in concrete. For directly exposed exterior or wet, chemically aggressive settings, stainless anchoring hardware is the better call, and pair the shield with a plated or coated lag so you are not mixing a bare steel screw with a damp hole.
6) What is the exact manufacturer part number to order for the Metallics short 3/4 inch lag shield?
Order Metallics part number J1206. That number covers the 3/4 inch short zinc-alloy lag screw shield in the 25-piece jar, and it is a single configuration, so there are no finish or length options to specify alongside it.
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Does the Metallics J1206 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics J1206 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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