Simpson Strong Bolt 2 Wedge Anchor Installation

In this video one of our resident fastener specialists talks about wedge anchors the materials they are available in and their uses.

Simpson strong bolt 2 wedge anchor installation. Drill the hole to the specified embedment depth and blow it clean using compressed air. The product installer s guide allows you to view installation instructions for our most common products. Place the anchor in the fixture and drive it into the hole until the washer and nut are tight against the fixture. Simpson strong tie anchor designer software accurately analyzes existing design or suggests anchor solutions based on user defined design elements in cracked and uncracked concrete conditions.

Before inserting the wedge anchor it is important to clean any debris from the hole using a wire brush vacuum or compressed air. Download now anchoring systems submittal generator. Additional installation information can also be found in the simpson strong tie wood construction connectors catalog. The 3 8 inch 1.

Drawing details for anchoring fastening systems. Assemble the anchor with nut and washer so the top of the nut is flush with the top of the anchor. Strong bolt 2 wedge anchor product info carbon steel click to view models included dwg dxf pdf. The 1 4 diameter 6 4mm anchor may be installed in top of uncracked normal weight and sand lightweight concrete over.

Posted 4 19 11 stainless steel click to. The simpson strong tie strong bolt 2 wedge anchor is used to resist static wind and seismic tension and shear loads in cracked and uncracked normal weight concrete and lightweight concrete having a specified compressive strength f c of 2 500 psi to 8 500 psi 17 2 mpa to 58 6 mpa. The tabulated value of β for 1 4 diameter carbon steel strong bolt 2 anchor is for installations in uncracked concrete only. Design requirements dimensional data and installation information published in the c a 2016 simpson strong tie anchoring and fastening systems catalog for the type 316 stainless steel strong bolt 2 wedge anchor applies to the type 304 stainless steel strong bolt 2 wedge anchor for all diameters with the exception that the installation torque for the 1 2 stainless steel strong bolt 2 wedge anchor is 65 ft lb.

Simpson strong tie wedge all installation drill a hole in the base material using a carbide drill bit the same diameter as the nominal diameter of the anchor to be installed. Select the model from a dropdown list by product category below. This step is taken to ensure that the hole is clean of any debris.