A Review Of Considerations For Wedge Anchors For Omaha Construction Projects

by | Aug 21, 2017 | Industrial Goods & Services

While often called simply a wedge anchor, the correct term for these fasteners is a concrete wedge anchor. They are a streamlined, simple fastener that is designed to provide a long-lasting, durable and reliable fastener to attach any type of material to a concrete surface for a construction project in Omaha.

The use of these types of anchors includes in retail outlets and businesses for shelving, signage as well as railings, inventory racking systems, duct work, light fixtures and even for running conduit.

The size and the diameter of a wedge anchor are important in assessing the amount of weight the anchor can support. The diameter is not as important as the length the bolt, as the further into the concrete it is placed, the more weight it will be able to bear. The diameter also plays a factor as well.

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To determine the correct length for concrete wedge anchors for Omaha projects, it is important to know the depth or thickness of the material that will be attached to the concrete. The different diameter of concrete wedge anchors will list a specific embedding depth as recommended by the manufacturer and the building code.

By adding the thickness of the material and the embedding recommendations, you have the minimum length of the anchor. Remember, there will also need to thread exposed to not only apply the washer and nut but to also to allow for enough additional space to secure the nut to the bolt and snug it down.

No matter what length or diameter of wedge anchor is selected for the job, it will be important to have the correct sized bit, which will be equal to the diameter of the anchor. It is important not to use a larger or smaller bit as this will make it impossible to correctly seat and secure the anchor in the hole.

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