Wedge-All
Published by Robert Carlisle on Apr 26th 2012
Wedge-All® is the brand name given to their wedge anchor by Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® . Wedge-All® wedge anchors are a non-bottom bearing wedge type anchor that can be used in solid concrete or in grout-filled masonry block. The Wedge-All® brand wedge anchors can be found at:
https://www.strongtie.com/mechanicalanchors_mechanicalanchoringproducts/wa_anchor/p/wedge-all
Wedge anchors that do not carry the brand name Wedge-All® can be purchased at:
The technical information for these wedge anchors can be found at:
/wedge-anchor-technical-specifications
Wedge-All Configurations
Wedge-All® wedge anchors come in eight different diameters ranging from 1/4” to 1-1/4”. Each diameter is available in different lengths depending on the thickness of the material being fastened. The different configurations of the wedge-all are based on the type of material, plating, and design.
Wedge-All – standard zinc plated
- One-piece clip that wraps around working end of anchor body – ensures uniform holding capacity
- Chamfered threaded end for ease of starting nut
- Most diameters are fully threaded
- Hole diameter equals anchor diameter
- Available diameters: 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, and 1-1/4”
- Not available in 5/16” diameter, wedge anchors available in 5/16” can be found at /confast-anchor-wedge
- Applications – Interior environments with low level of corrosion resistance
- Packaged with correct number and size of zinc plated nut and washer
Wedge-All – Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Clip is a one-piece carbon steel with 360-degree wrap around
- Nut and washer hot-dipped galvanized
- Threaded end is chamfered
- Most diameters are fully threaded
- Hole size equals anchor size
- Available diameters: 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, and 1-1/4”
- Applications – exterior unpolluted environments, well suited or humid environments, provides medium level of corrosion resistance
- Packaged with correct number and size of hot-dipped galvanized nut and washer
Wedge-All 303/304 Stainless Steel
- Clip is manufactured from either 304 stainless steel
- Nut and washer manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel
- Threaded end is chamfered for easier starting of the nut
- Most diameters are fully threaded
- Anchor diameter equals hole size
- Available diameters: 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, and 1-1/4”
- Applications – high level of corrosion resistance, used in exterior environments, resistant to many inorganic chemicals and organic chemicals, mild atmospheric pollution and mild marine environments but not in direct contact with salt water
- Packaged with correct number and size of 303/304 stainless steel nut and washer
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Wedge-All 316 Stainless Steel
- Clip is manufactured from either 316 stainless steel
- Nut and washer manufactured from 316 stainless steel
- Threaded end is chamfered for easier starting of the nut
- Most diameters are fully threaded
- Anchor diameter equals hole size
- Available diameters: 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, and 1-1/
- Applications – Exterior environments in direct contact with salt water, high level of corrosion resistance, resistant to chlorides, sulfuric acid.
- Packaged with correct number and size of 316 stainless nuts and washer
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Wedge-All – Tie Wire
- Made from carbon steel and zinc plated
- One diameter of 1/4”
- Hole depth 1-1/2”
- Drive anchor until head is seated against concrete
- Anchor is set using claw hammer to pull/pry the head of the anchor
Wedge-All Advantages
Simpson Strong-Tie, a worldwide leader in wood-to-wood connectors, manufacturers wedge-all wedge anchors. Wedge-all wedge anchors are sold through authorized Simpson Strong-Tie distributors and have technical engineers available to work in the field on specific applications.
Wedge-All Disadvantages
A disadvantage of Wedge-All is the distribution channel of sell through distributors. Purchase wedge anchors direct to save time and money at: /confast-anchor-wedge