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Tapcon now gives the professional even more choice...
for medium to heavy-duty applications.
Comparative Mechanical Anchor Testing
Induction hardened tip
cuts into harder concrete,
increases pullout
CRACKED
AND SEISMIC
APPROVED
Advanced Threadform
Technology™ for easier,
faster installation
Blue ClimaSeal
®
adds corrosion
resistance
To install Small or Medium Diameter Tapcons
®
use the color-coded Tapcon Drill Bit. Tapcon
System Drill Bits are manufactured to tighter
tolerances than standard ANSI bits for maximum
anchor performance.
To install Large Diameter Tapcons
®
choose a
concrete drill bit of equal diameter.
3/16" Anchor Use Tapcon
®
5/32" Drill Bit
1/4" Anchor Use Tapcon
®
3/16" Drill Bit
5/16" Anchor Use Tapcon
®
1/4" Drill Bit
3/8" Anchor Use 3/8" ANSI Drill Bit
1/2" Anchor Use 1/2" ANSI Drill Bit
Tapcon
vs. Wedge
Tapcon
vs. Sleeve
+10% +26%
3/8" x 2-1/2" embedment @ 3000 psi concrete
+46%
Ultimate Tension
Ultimate Shear +129%
Ultimate Tension
Ultimate Shear
Tapcon
vs. Wedge
Tapcon
vs. Sleeve
Equal +22%
1/2" x 3" embedment @ 3000 psi concrete
Testing laboratory, TL-440, accredited by the International Accreditation Service, a subsidiary of ICC
+53% +89%
Features of
Tapcon
®
Anchors
Tapcon is the #1 brand recognized and used
by professionals for attachment to masonry.
Tapcon invented the original “blue concrete
screw” and with 30 years of experience
continues to lead in innovation.
Tapcons are now available in a full range
of sizes and diameters with the latest
code approvals. Offering the only 5/16"
seismic approved anchor available.
Finished head
for a low profile–
anchor can be
removed if
needed.
Advanced Threadform
Technology
TM
,
• 30% lower
installation
torque
• 20% more
holding power
Than wedge and
sleeve anchors.
Drill. Drive.
2X
FASTER!
Trusted Quality.
5/16
"
Dia
5/16
"
Dia
3/8
"
Dia
3/8
"
Dia
1/2
"
Dia
1/2
"
Dia
Available in
the following
sizes:
1/2" x 6"
3/8" x 3"
3/8" x 4"
5/16" x 2"
5/16" x 3"
The Tapcon Advantage
• Secure attachment to concrete,
block and brick
• One piece design requires no
assembly and speeds up installation
•Does not require anchor torque-down
•Easy to remove by simply
unscrewing the anchor
•Reduced installation torque
•Close-to-edge placement