How do I choose Tapcon screws?
The type of base material, the diameter of tap con being used and the depth of embedment determine the holding value of the tap con concrete screw. The rule of thumb is the larger the diameter the better the holding values that are likely to be obtained.
How deep should Tapcon screws go into concrete?
The minimum depth of embedment for the Tapcon screw is 1 inch, and the maximum embedment is 1-3/4 inch. The depth of the hole should be drilled to allow a minimum space at the bottom of the hole of 1/2 inch. The minimum depth of the hole equals 1 inch plus 1/2 inch or 1-1/2” inches.
What size Tapcon screw do I need?
The Tapcon® screw requires the correct diameter of hole to be drilled for the diameter of the Tapcon® screw being installed. The 1/4” requires a 3/16” hole, and the 3/16” requires a 5/32” hole to be drilled into the base material.
Can Tapcon screws hold weight?
*A safety factor of 4:1 or 25% of ultimate pullout/shear value is generally accepted as a safe working load. 340 lbs.
How much weight can a 1/4 Tapcon hold?
Technical Specifications for Tapcon Concrete Screws
| Size | Minimum Embedment | Shear (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16” | 1” | 400 |
| 1/4” | 1” | 620 |
How much weight can a 3/16 Tapcon screw hold?
Technical Specifications for Tapcon Concrete Screws
| Size | Minimum Embedment | Shear (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16” | 1” | 730 |
| 1/4” | 1” | 1000 |
Are Tapcon screws strong?
Stainless Steel Tapcons are reliable, strong, and have outstanding corrosion resistance. These screws are ideal for using to attach fixtures and lumbers to all types of masonry bases, including concrete, brick, and block.
Can you use epoxy with Tapcon?
Tapcons. I’ve never had any luck with lead anchors. Tapcons work great and epoxy works great.
What are the technical specifications for Tapcon screws?
There are numerous technical specifications that must be considered when using Tapcon® screws. Determinations must be made on the diameter of the screw – standard or large diameter, length of the screw – ranging from 1-1/4″ to 6″, head style – hex slotted or flat phillips,…
How big does a Tapcon concrete anchor get?
Lengths of Tapcon Anchors range from 1-1/4” to 4” in 3/16” and up to 6” in 1/4” diameters. Nail-Type Point guides the anchor into the pre-drilled hole. Excellent for wood to concrete applications Tapcon® is a registered trademark of Buildex, a divison of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
How big are Tapcon concrete drill bit screws?
Technical Specifications for Tapcon® Concrete Screws Size Minimum Embedment Drill Bit Pull-Out (lbs.) Shear (lbs.) 3/16” 1” 5/32” 340 730 1/4” 1” 3/16” 500 1000
How big is a Tapcon stainless steel washer head?
The threads are Advanced Threadform Technology™ with a nail point at the point of the screw, and blue Climaseal™ finish. The stainless steel Tapcon comes in a 3/16” diameter in the flat countersunk head and in a 1/4” diameter with the hex washer head and the flat Phillips countersunk.