The brand name used by Simpson Anchor Systems for their concrete & masonry screw is the Titen®. The Titen® concrete screw
is manufactured to fasten a wide variety of items to concrete, brick or
block base material. The Titen® concrete screw should be used in dry,
non-corrosive environments. Studies have shown that hardened fasteners
can have performance problems if they are used in applications where the
environment is corrosive and/or wet.
Titen® Material and Finish
This masonry and concrete screw is made from a heat-treated carbon steel that is zinc plated with a baked on ceramic coating.
Diameter of Screw
Titen® screws are available in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4”.
Large diameter Titen® concrete screws called the Titen® HD are
available. The Titen® HD comes in diameters ranging from 3/8” to 3/4”.
Length of Screw
The 3/16” Titen® is available in seven different lengths ranging
from 1-1/4” to 4”. The 1/4” Titen® screw comes in nine different
lengths from 1-1/4” to 6”. The 1/4” is available in the 5” and 6”
length.
Head Style
The Titen® concrete screw comes in two different head styles of
the hex slotted washer head and the flat phillips countersunk. The
3/16” diameter Titen® has a 1/4” hex slotted washer head and the 1/4”
Titen® has a 5/16” hex slotted washer head. The phillips drive on a
3/16” Titen® has a #2 phillips drive and the 1/4” has a 3# phillips
drive.
Colors Available
The flat headed phillips Titen® screw is available in the standard blue color as well as in white and silver.
Hole Diameter
Both diameters of Titen® screws require a specific size hole to
be drilled into the base material. Hole size is critical because a hole
drilled too large in the base material will reduce or eliminate the
load capacity of the Titen® concrete and masonry screw. The 3/16”
diameter Titen® requires a 5/32” hole and the 1/4” Titen® requires a
3/16” diameter hole in the base material. The correctly sized bit for
each Titen® concrete and masonry screw is provided in each box of 100
screws. To meet hole tolerance specifications, the carbide bit must
meet ANSI standards for the designated diameter.
Hole Depth
The hole that is drilled in the base material must be a minimum
of 1/2” deeper into the base material than the Titen® screw will
penetrate. This extra 1/2” allows space for any dust to collect during
the installation process in order to prevent the screw from bottoming
out in the hole and creating problems.
Length of Screw
The minimum length of the Titen® concrete and masonry screw can
be determined by adding the thickness of the material being fastened
plus 1”. The maximum length of the Titen® that can be used is equal to
1-1/2” plus the thickness of the material being fastened. The hex
headed Titen® length is measured from under the head and the flat headed
Titen® length is measured including the head.
Critical Spacing and Critical Edge Distance
For the Titen® masonry screw to achieve adequate holding values
in the base material, the screws need to be spaced a minimum distance
from each other and also a minimum distance from an unsupported edge of
the concrete. The minimum distance is a factor of the diameter of
Titen® being used in the particular application. A 3/16” Titen®
concrete screw must not be placed closer than 2-1/4” from each other and
no closer than 1-1/8” from an unsupported edge of concrete. The 1/4”
Titen® needs to be spaced 3” from each other and no closer than 1-1/2”
from an unsupported edge of concrete.
Thickness of Base Material
The base material that the Titen® concrete and masonry screw is
placed must be 1.5 times thicker than the embedment depth of the Titen®
screw.
Titen® Usage in Treated Lumber
The Titen® screw is suitable for use in non-ammonia formulations
of CCA, ACQ-C, ACQ-D, CA-B SBX/DOT and zinc borate. The Titen® screw
should be used in dry, interior environments only. Caution should be
taken not to damage the ceramic coating during installation.
Installation Instructions
1. With the correct diameter carbide tipped bit and a hammer
drill, drill hole in the base material 1/2” deeper than the screw will
penetrate.
2. Clean hole with compressed air.
3. Insert Titen® concrete screw through hole in fixture and into
hole in base material. Turn Titen® slowly until head of screw is tight
against fixture.
Product Information
“H” in part number designates hex head and “PH” designates phillips flat head.
“W” stands for white color and “S” stands for silver color.
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Size (in)
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Blue Titen®
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White Titen®
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Silver Titen®
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3/16 x 1-1/4
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TTN18114H
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3/16 x 1-3/4
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TTN18134H
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3/16 x 2-1/4
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TTN18214H
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3/16 x 2-3/4
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TTN18234H
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3/16 x 3-1/4
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TTN18314H
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3/16 x 3-3/4
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TTN18334H
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3/16 x 4
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TTN18400H
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TTNW18400H
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TTNS18400H
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3/16 x 1-1/4
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TTN18114PF
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TTNW18114PF
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TTNS18114PF
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3/16 x 1-3/4
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TTN18134PF
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TTNW18134PF
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TTNS18134PF
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3/16 x 2-1/4
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TTN18214PF
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TTNW18214PF
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TTNS18214PF
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3/16 x 2-3/4
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TTN18234PF
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TTNW18234PF
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TTNS18234PF
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3/16 x 3-1/4
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TTN18314PF
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TTNW18314PF
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TTNS18314PF
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3/16 x 3-3/4
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TTN18334PF
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TTNW18334PF
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TTNS18334PF
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3/16 x 4
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TTN18400PF
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TTNW18400PF
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TTNS18400PF
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1/4 x 1-1/4
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TTN25114H
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1/4 x 1-3/4
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TTN25134H
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1/4 x 2-1/4
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TTN25214H
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1/4 x 2-3/4
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TTN25234H
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1/4 x 3-1/4
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TTN25314H
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1/4 x 3-3/4
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TTN25334H
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1/4 x 4
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TTN25400H
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1/4 x 5
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TTN25500H
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1/4 x 6
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TTN251600H
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1/4 x 1-1/4
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TTN25114PH
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TTNW25114PH
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TTNS25114PH
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1/4 x 1-3/4
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TTN25134PH
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TTNW25134PH
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TTNS25134PH
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1/4 x 2-1/4
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TTN25214PH
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TTNW25214PH
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TTNS25214PH
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1/4 x 2-3/4
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TTN25234PH
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TTNW25234PH
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TTNS25234PH
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1/4 x 3-1/4
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TTN25314PH
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TTNW25314PH
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TTNS25314PH
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1/4 x 3-3/4
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TTN25334PH
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TTNW25334PH
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TTNS25334PH
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1/4 x 4
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TTN25400PH
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TTNW25400PH
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TTNS25400PH
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1/4 x 5
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TTN25500PH
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TTNW25500PH
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TTNS25500PH
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1/4 x 6
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TTN251600PH
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TTNW251600PH
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TTNS251600PH
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As with any anchoring project, it is important to keep safety in mind and follow instructions carefully. Always remember to wear safety goggles, handle all tools with extra care and follow all technical specifications. This article is meant to serve only as a basic explanation of concrete fasteners. Always refer to manufacturer's instructions or consult a contracting expert during any anchoring project.
Article Written By:
Bob Carlisle, President of Concrete Fasteners
Concrete Fasteners, Inc. has over 40 years of experience selling concrete fasteners. We can ship out one box or a whole pallet of concrete anchors. Our products are of the highest quality... "your satisfaction is guaranteed". We ship all orders the same day the order is received.