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Anchors 3/8 X 2-1/4 Wedge Ancr 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 JTS3218SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole do I drill for a 3/8 inch wedge anchor like the Metallics JTS3218SS?
Wedge anchors are drilled with a hole the same nominal diameter as the anchor, so a 3/8 inch wedge anchor needs a 3/8 inch carbide hammer-drill bit. The JTS3218SS is a 3/8 x 2-1/4 inch anchor, so drill the hole at least as deep as the embedment you need plus room for dust, and keep the total hole depth deeper than the anchor length so the bolt can be driven fully.
2) Will a stainless wedge anchor work in block or brick, or only poured concrete?
Wedge anchors are a solid-concrete fastener. They expand by wedging against the wall of the drilled hole, which needs the dense, continuous material of poured concrete. In hollow block, brick or grout-filled CMU the cell walls can blow out, so use a sleeve anchor or a screw-type masonry anchor rated for hollow base material instead of the 3/8 x 2-1/4 wedge.
3) How many anchors come in a jar of Metallics JTS3218SS?
Each jar holds 50 of the 3/8 x 2-1/4 inch stainless wedge anchors, packed in Metallics' jar pack. That is a shop or truck-stock quantity rather than a bulk box, which suits strut, conduit rack and equipment-mount work where you set a handful per job.
4) What is the difference between a stainless wedge anchor and the zinc-plated version of the same size?
Dimensionally nothing, a 3/8 x 2-1/4 anchor drills the same hole and sets the same way in either material. The difference is corrosion life and galvanic pairing: stainless like the JTS3218SS is what you specify outdoors, in wet or chemical environments, and when the item being fastened is stainless or aluminum. Zinc-plated carbon steel is the interior, dry-location choice.
5) Do Metallics wedge anchors come with the nut and washer, or do I order those separately?
A wedge anchor is supplied as a complete assembly, the threaded stud with the expansion clip, nut and washer already on it. You set it in the hole and tighten the nut to expand the clip, so nothing else is needed to make the anchor itself work. All you add is the drill bit, a hammer drill and a way to blow the hole clean.
6) Is this anchor suitable for mounting electrical strut, panels and conduit racks to concrete?
That is its usual use. The JTS3218SS is catalogued by Metallics as an electrical fastener, and a 3/8 inch wedge anchor is the common size for Unistrut, panelboard backs, disconnect frames and trapeze conduit hangers on concrete walls and decks. The stainless version is the one to pull for exterior or damp mechanical rooms.
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Absolutely. The Metallics JTS3218SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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