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Anchors 5/8 X 4-1/4 Slv Ancr &Nt SS (Jar 10)
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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 J6242SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the J6242SS anchor stainless steel, and can I use it outdoors or in a wet location?
Stainless steel, which is why it gets specified for exterior pads, rooftop equipment supports, washdown areas and coastal work where a plated carbon steel sleeve anchor would rust at the collar. The nut comes with it.
2) What size hole do I drill for a 5/8 inch sleeve anchor like the J6242SS?
A sleeve anchor is drilled with a bit matching its nominal diameter, so a 5/8 inch anchor takes a 5/8 inch carbide hole in concrete, block or brick. Drill deeper than the embedment you need so dust can settle below the anchor, then set the sleeve through the fixture and tighten the nut to expand it.
3) How thick a fixture will a 4-1/4 inch sleeve anchor hold down?
The 4-1/4 inch overall length is split between what goes into the concrete and what sticks out through your fixture, so the thicker the item being fastened the less embedment is left. On a 5/8 inch sleeve anchor that length suits strut channel, equipment feet, base plates and angle brackets rather than thick timber or grout beds. Measure your fixture thickness, add the embedment you want, and if it exceeds 4-1/4 inches step up to a longer anchor or switch to a wedge anchor or threaded rod in adhesive.
4) Should I use a sleeve anchor or a wedge anchor for mounting electrical equipment to concrete block?
Sleeve anchors like the J6242SS expand along a longer sleeve, so they work in hollow block and brick as well as solid concrete, which is where a wedge anchor struggles. A wedge anchor is the choice for solid poured concrete only. For panel racks, strut and transformer bases on masonry walls the sleeve anchor is the safer pick.
5) Does the Metallics J6242SS come with the nut and washer, or do I buy those separately?
The nut ships with the anchor, so each of the 10 pieces in the jar is a complete assembly ready to set. You only need the drill bit and a hammer to seat it.
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Does the Metallics J6242SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics J6242SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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