Environment
The Good Quality WEDGE ANCHOR is designed for use in a Wet environment.
Hole Diameter/Bit Diameter
The wedge anchor requires a 3/8" hole to be drilled in the base material (Concrete only). The hole should be drilled with carbide tipped bit that meets ANSI standards and used in a hammer drill.
Diameter of Anchor
The diameter of the anchor is 3/8".
Length Anchor
The length of the anchor is 3-3/4"
Thread Length
The length of the threads on the anchor is 2-1/4" in length.
Minimum Embedment
The minimum anchor embedment into the concrete is 1-1/2". Therefore, the anchor must be installed so that a minimum of 1-1/2" of the anchor is embedded into the concrete.
Maximum Fixture Thickness
The maximum fixture thickness or the maximum thickness of the material being fastened for a anchor is 1-7/8". This will ensure that the minimum embedment of 1-1/2" will be met.
Fixture Hole Diameter
The hole in the fixture or material being fastened must be larger than the designated diameter of the anchor. The 3/8" diameter anchor requires the hole in the fixture to be 1/2".
Torque Value
To be set properly in the concrete, the anchor must be torqued to between 25 - 30 ft./lbs.
Spacing between Anchors
Each anchor must be spaced a minimum distance of 3-3/4" from each other when measured center to center.
Edge Distance
It is very important not to install the anchor any closer than 1-7/8" from an unsupported edge of the concrete.