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Anchors 3/8 x 2-1/4 Wdg SS (Jar 50)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics JTS3218SSD – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole do I drill for the Metallics JTS3218SSD 3/8 inch wedge anchor?
Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the concrete. Wedge anchors use a hole the same nominal diameter as the anchor body, so a 3/8 inch anchor goes into a 3/8 inch carbide bit hole. Drill deeper than the embedment you need so dust can settle below the anchor, clean the hole, then drive the anchor and tighten the nut to expand the wedge clip.
2) Can I use the JTS3218SSD wedge anchor in block, brick or drywall?
No. Wedge anchors are for solid, poured concrete only. In hollow block, brick or drywall the clip has nothing solid to expand against and the anchor will spin or pull out. For hollow block use a sleeve or toggle type anchor, and for drywall use a toggle.
3) How thick a fixture can a 3/8 x 2-1/4 wedge anchor hold down?
The 2-1/4 inch length is the overall anchor length, and it has to cover your fixture thickness plus the embedment into the concrete plus the nut and washer. On a 2-1/4 inch anchor that leaves room for thin material only, typically a strut clip, conduit strap or light bracket. If you are fastening through a thick base plate or a layer of grout, step up to a longer 3/8 inch anchor.
4) Are these stainless steel wedge anchors okay for outdoor and wet locations?
Yes. The JTS3218SSD is a stainless steel wedge anchor, so it suits exterior slabs, parking structures, pool and wash-down areas, and other damp or corrosive spots where a plated carbon steel anchor would rust and streak the concrete. Pair it with stainless nuts and washers so you are not mixing metals at the fastening point.
5) Can a wedge anchor be removed and reused once it is set?
No. Once the nut is tightened the wedge clip expands permanently against the hole wall, so the anchor is a one-time set. You can back the nut off and remove the fixture, but the anchor body stays in the concrete. If you need a removable fastening, use a threaded insert or a drop-in anchor with a machine bolt instead.
6) How many anchors come in a jar of the Metallics JTS3218SSD?
Fifty anchors per jar, supplied in Metallics' jar pack. That is a van-stock quantity for an electrician setting strut, conduit supports or equipment brackets on concrete, rather than a bulk contractor box.
7) What is the Metallics part number for the 3/8 x 2-1/4 stainless wedge anchor?
JTS3218SSD is the Metallics part number for the 3/8 x 2-1/4 inch stainless steel wedge anchor, sold 50 per jar. Use that number when matching existing stock on a job so you don't end up mixing stainless and plated anchors in the same run.
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