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Anchors 5/8 X 3-1/2 Wdg SS (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:
- Anchors
Metallics JTS53120SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a 5/8 x 3-1/2 wedge anchor in block or brick, or is it concrete only?
Wedge anchors are for solid, poured concrete. The expansion clip needs a consistent hole wall to grip, so hollow block, brick, and mortar joints are not suitable, and neither is lightweight or cracked concrete at the anchor point. For masonry use a sleeve anchor or a screw anchor instead.
2) What drill bit do I need for a 5/8 inch wedge anchor like the JTS53120SS?
A 5/8 inch wedge anchor is installed with a 5/8 inch carbide hammer-drill bit. Wedge anchors are sized by hole diameter, so the bit matches the anchor diameter exactly. Drill the hole deeper than the embedment you need so the anchor can be set without bottoming out.
3) Why choose a stainless steel wedge anchor instead of a plain zinc one?
The JTS53120SS is stainless, which is what you want for exterior concrete, wash-down areas, pool decks, coastal work, or anywhere the fixture itself is stainless or aluminum and galvanic corrosion is a concern. For dry interior slabs a zinc-plated carbon steel wedge anchor of the same 5/8 x 3-1/2 size does the same mechanical job.
4) How much thickness can a 3-1/2 inch wedge anchor hold down?
Of the 3-1/2 inch overall length, part goes into the concrete as embedment and the rest covers the fixture plus nut and washer. With a 5/8 inch anchor that leaves room for a relatively thin base plate or channel bracket, not a thick shim stack. If you are fastening through a thick plate or a layer of grout, step up to a longer 5/8 inch anchor.
5) Is a 5/8 inch stainless wedge anchor suitable for mounting electrical equipment like strut, transformers, or panel racks to a concrete floor or wall?
That is exactly the use. The JTS53120SS is carried as an electrical fastener and a 5/8 inch wedge anchor is the common size for Unistrut bases, equipment pads, transformer frames, and cable tray supports anchored into concrete. Stainless makes it workable in damp mechanical rooms and outdoor pad locations.
6) Does the Metallics JTS53120SS anchor come with a nut and washer?
Wedge anchors of this style ship as a complete unit: threaded stud, expansion clip, nut and washer. You tighten the nut to set the clip, so no separate hardware is needed beyond a torque wrench or socket.
7) Can a wedge anchor be removed and reused once it is set?
No. Once the nut is torqued the clip expands permanently against the hole wall. You can back the nut off and remove the fixture, but the anchor stays in the concrete. Plan on cutting or driving it flush and drilling a fresh hole if the layout changes, and order the 25 count jar with a few spares in mind.
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Absolutely. The Metallics JTS53120SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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