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Anchors 3/4 x 4-1/4 Hex Nut Sleeve SS (Jar 5)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nuts
Metallics J7542SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is a stainless sleeve anchor worth it over zinc plated for outdoor or wet locations?
Yes, and that is the reason to pick the J7542SS over a plated version. Stainless holds up in exterior concrete, wash-down areas, pool decks, coastal work and anywhere the nut and washer will sit exposed. Plated carbon steel anchors will rust-stain the concrete and seize the nut in those conditions. If the anchor is buried indoors in dry concrete, plated is usually the cheaper call.
2) Can I use the Metallics J7542SS to mount electrical equipment and strut to a concrete wall?
That's exactly what this family of fasteners is for. It's a Metallics electrical-trade sleeve anchor used for fastening strut, panel backboards, cable tray supports, conduit standoffs and equipment feet into concrete, brick or block. The hex nut head means you tighten it with a wrench or impact socket rather than a driver bit.
3) Will a 3/4 x 4-1/4 sleeve anchor work in hollow block, or only solid concrete?
A sleeve anchor expands along a wide section of the shaft, which is why it is one of the few mechanical anchors commonly run in hollow block and brick as well as solid concrete. In hollow block, set it in the face shell or a mortar joint per your drawing, and keep in mind the 4-1/4 inch length may pass clean through a face shell, so the expansion zone needs to land in material, not in the void.
4) Does the J7542SS come with the nut and washer, or do I buy those separately?
The hex nut is part of the assembly, which is what "hex nut sleeve anchor" means: expansion sleeve, cone, threaded stud and nut ship together, so nothing extra is needed to set it beyond a 3/4 inch hammer drill bit and a wrench.
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Does the Metallics J7542SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics J7542SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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