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Purchase Anchors Fasteners used for fastening items to a cinder block or to CMU come in many different types and configurations. The particular fastener used for an application depends on many things, including... Fastening to Cinder block Cinder block is an excellent building material and is used all over the world for many types of applications.  It is strong, fairly lightweight, adaptable to many building needs and is relatively inexpensive compared …

Purchase Sleeve Anchors The most versatile block anchor with the most consistent holding values is the sleeve anchor. Sleeve Anchors have many features and benefits that make them the best choice for fastening as a block anchor. Sleeve anchors can be used in indoor or outdoor applications because they are both available in both zinc plated carbon steel and 304 stainless steel. The wide range of diameters, lengths, and head styles allow for a wide range of different applications. …

Purchase Anchors Below is a listing as well as expansion shield info for the different expansion shields’ features and benefits, with links to both technical information and product information for various types of these ingenious anchors. Concrete Fastening Systems ™, Inc. naturally sells all these varieties, and more! Drop-In Anchor The drop-in anchor is the newest type of expansion shield and is designed for use in solid concrete only and cannot be used in brick or block …

Purchase Tapcons Diameters of Blue Screws The standard blue screw comes in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4” while large diameter Tapcons comes in of 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”. The diameter of the blue screw to use for any application is determined by the holding values required, by the diameter of the hole in the fixture or if an engineer has specified it. The blue screw - Tapcons or duplicates - are designed for use in solid concrete, brick or block (CMU) base materials. Lengths of …

Purchase Tapcons Diameters The standard Tapcom screw, or Tapcon, comes in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4”. The large diameter tapcon comes in diameters of 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”. The larger the diameter then the better the holding values will be of different base materials. The diameter of Tapcon to use for any application is determined by the required holding values, the diameter of the hole in the fixture or the specification given by an engineer. All diameters can be used in soli …