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Q: What other names are these type of anchors called?
A: Stud anchor, kwik-bolt, thunderstud, thunderstuds, wedge
anchors, DFS wedge anchor, sup-r-stud, kwik bolt 2 anchor, Hilti kwik
bolt, kwik bolt, concrete stud anchor, stud wedge anchor, stud anchor
system, power bolt, power stud, trubolt, redi bolt, wedge all and kingpin.
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Q: Can wedge anchors be used in other base material other than concrete?
A: No, the wedge anchor should only be used in solid concrete.
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Q: How do you keep from damaging the threads when you hammer the anchor
into the concrete?
A: Put the nut on the threaded end so that the top of the anchor and nut
are flat. This will protect the threads.
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Q: Why do wedge anchors come made from different materials?
A: The zinc plated is your standard anchor for indoor use or outside where
rust is not a factor. The hot-dipped galvanized is a coating that further
reduces the risk of rust. The stainless steel is used in moist, caustic
atmospheres where you do not want the anchor to rust at all.
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Q: How tight do I need to turn the nut to properly set the anchor?
A: Initially hand tighten the nut. Then with a wrench turn the nut 3 or
4 complete turns. If need torque to the torque values as listed.