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Anchors 5/8 X 5 Cracked Concrete Wedge (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 SWA5850 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size drill bit do I need for the Metallics SWA5850 wedge anchor?
Use a 5/8 inch carbide hammer-drill bit. Wedge anchors are sized so the hole diameter matches the anchor diameter, so a 5/8 inch anchor goes into a 5/8 inch hole drilled with an ANSI-spec carbide bit. Drill the hole deeper than the planned embedment so dust has somewhere to go, then clean it before setting.
2) What does cracked concrete rated mean on a wedge anchor, and why does it matter for my inspection?
The SWA5850 is a cracked-concrete wedge anchor, meaning it is qualified for use in concrete that is assumed to be cracked under load, which is what structural and seismic design assumptions normally require. Standard (uncracked-only) wedge anchors cannot be used where the design calls for cracked-concrete values. If your drawings or an inspector call for a cracked-concrete anchor, this 5/8 inch anchor is the right category of fastener.
3) Can I use these 5/8 inch wedge anchors in concrete block or brick?
No. Wedge anchors are for solid, poured concrete only. They work by expanding a clip against the wall of the hole, and hollow block, brick, or grout-filled CMU will not develop that resistance, so the anchor spins or blows out the face. For block or brick, use a sleeve anchor, a screw anchor rated for masonry, or a toggle-type anchor in hollow cells.
4) Is a 5 inch long anchor the same as 5 inch embedment?
No. The 5 inch figure on the SWA5850 is the overall anchor length, not embedment depth. Part of that length sits above the concrete to carry the thickness of whatever you are fastening plus the nut and washer. Subtract your fixture thickness and the nut stack from the 5 inches to see what embedment you have left, and make sure it meets the minimum embedment your design calls for before you drill.
5) Do the Metallics 5/8 inch wedge anchors come with nuts and washers?
Yes, a wedge anchor of this type ships as an assembly: the threaded stud with expansion clip, plus a nut and washer on the threaded end. You drill, drive the anchor through the fixture hole, then tighten the nut to set the clip. No separate hardware to order, and no adhesive or screen tube like you would need with an epoxy anchor.
6) How many anchors come in the Metallics SWA5850 jar?
Ten anchors per jar, 5/8 by 5 inch. The jar pack is the ordering unit, so a job needing 40 anchors takes four jars.
7) What is the exact part number to order the 5/8 by 5 inch Metallics cracked concrete wedge anchor?
Order Metallics MPN SWA5850. That number covers the 5/8 by 5 inch cracked-concrete wedge anchor supplied 10 to a jar. There is a single configuration under that number, so there is no finish or length option to specify.
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Does the Metallics SWA5850 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SWA5850 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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