Concrete Fasteners – Types and Uses

Construction and mechanical hardware essentially includes
all the construction tools and mechanical accessories that are
involved in various construction engineering applications.
Besides knowing about all the me
chanical and construction products like transmission chains,
bearings and couplings it is also important to have an idea
about their applications and use. In this article lets throw
some light on an important aspect of construction hardware, that
is anchor concrete fasteners.

To begin concrete fasteners are used to join wood and metal to
concrete. A variety of options of concrete fasteners that are
designed for specific use are available. Following is the guide
that will tell you all about the fasteners and will also extend
help in making you find the perfect concrete fasteners for your
next home improvement.

Plastic Type Fasteners

A plastic fastener is perhaps the most commonly used fasteners
in the construction and mechanical industry. They are ideal for
holding weight less than 50 pounds and show best results when
accomplice with concrete, mortar, brick, and stone. However, one
should be cautious while using these fastener in too soft
concrete, as the plastic anchors might break free while turning
the screw with great force.

Metal Shield Fastener

This is also a popular choice for mechanical and construction
applications that uses soft materials like mortar and brick.
Also referred as soft metal shield anchors, these fasteners have
a shortcoming of being subject to easy stripping in case when
too much force is applied on the wench.

Hammer Set Fastener

The hammer set segment of concrete fasteners are easy to install
and are also hassle free as no washers and nuts are required to
place it. Drilling the hole a little deeper and hammering the
fastener is all one needs to indulge in. This is becoming a
popular choice for construction and mechanical hardware among
manufactures, suppliers as well as buyers. The only disadvantage
of this fastener is that while removing the fastener, the wall
gets damaged.

Sleeve Type Fastener

Known as sleeve anchors, these fasteners are best for holding a
weight up to 200 pounds. Availability of different sizes also
acts instrumental for this fastener in the construction hardware
market. To install this, one needs to just pinch the side of the
hole and screw it. However one needs to be cautious while
screwing it as over tightening these concrete fasteners can
break it around the hole.

Screws Type Fasteners

The fifth type in the segment of concrete fastener is screw
fastener that are commonly used to attach windows, doors and
even electrical boxes. The only requisite of installing these
fasteners is the screw driver. They are the most popular
fasteners as they can be removed and screwed back easily.

There are various options of mechanical fasteners available in the
hardware market. Some of the other popular version of concrete
fasteners are lag shields and screws that are best used in
masonry wall materials. The toggle bolts are suitable for light
and medium load and even hollow masonry. Choose from a wide
array of construction fasteners that will surely keep your
houses intact.



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