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Anchors 3/8-16 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 DIA38M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size do the Metallics DIA38M drop-in anchors take?
The DIA38M drop-in anchor is threaded 3/8-16, so it accepts a 3/8 inch diameter bolt or threaded rod with 16 threads per inch (standard UNC for 3/8). Internally threaded anchors like this one take the bolt separately, so order your 3/8-16 bolts or rod to the length your fixture needs.
2) Can I hang strut, conduit, or light fixtures from a concrete deck with the Metallics DIA38M anchor?
That is what a 3/8-16 drop-in anchor is for. It sets flush into a drilled hole in solid concrete and leaves a female 3/8-16 thread, so you thread rod or bolts up into it to hang trapeze strut, conduit racks, cable tray, or fixture supports. Because the anchor sits flush, the rod can be removed and reinstalled later without disturbing the anchor.
3) Do I need a setting tool to install the DIA38M drop-in anchor?
Yes. A drop-in anchor is set by driving an internal expander plug with a matching setting tool after the anchor is dropped into the cleaned hole, so you need the setting tool sized for a 3/8-16 drop-in. The tool is not included with the anchors, so order it separately with the box.
4) Will a drop-in anchor work in hollow block or drywall?
No. The DIA38M is a solid concrete anchor. It works by expanding against the sides of a drilled hole, so it needs solid base material. In hollow CMU, brick, or drywall use a toggle, a sleeve anchor rated for hollow base material, or a screw anchor suited to that substrate.
5) Is the Metallics DIA38M anchor plated or bare steel?
Steel with zinc plating. Zinc plated steel is intended for dry interior work. For exterior decks, parking structures, or wet or corrosive areas, specify a stainless or hot dip galvanized anchor instead.
6) How many anchors come in a box of Metallics DIA38M?
They ship 1000 pieces to a box, in box pack. That is a bulk quantity sized for electrical and mechanical contractors running overhead hanger layouts across a whole floor or building, not a small repair count.
7) What is the difference between a drop-in anchor and a wedge anchor for overhead hanging?
A wedge anchor is a stud that stays sticking out of the concrete and takes a nut; a drop-in like the DIA38M sets flush and leaves a 3/8-16 female thread. For overhead work the flush drop-in is usually preferred because nothing protrudes before the rod goes up, rod length can be changed on site, and the hanger can be taken down and reinstalled in the same anchor. Choose a wedge anchor instead when you want a lower cost one-piece fastener and a projecting stud is acceptable.
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Does the Metallics DIA38M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics DIA38M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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