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Installing Blind Rivets

Installing Blind Rivets   Installing blind rivets is a simple procedure. Prior installing rivets the following things must be taken into consideration.   Materials: The determination of the type of blind rivet is dependent on the material.  The softness or hardness of the material can change the rivet type.  …

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When a Wedge Anchor is Used?

When a Wedge Anchor is Used The Base Material Wedge Anchor can only be used in solid concrete. It cannot be used in hollow or porous base materials like brick, block or mortar joints. Stone and Granite   may be solid but they are inconsistent and their holding values are not…

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Determining Wedge Anchor Length

Length of a Wedge Anchor Determining wedge anchor length is crucial prior installing. Wedge anchors come in various diameters and various respective lengths to the diameters. Wedge anchor of a certain diameter must be embedded into the base at a minimum depth. The below table maps the diameter of a…

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Wedge Anchor Installation

WEDGE ANCHOR INSTALLATION How Wedge Anchor works? Wedge Anchors are called "expansion anchors" - as it literally expands while installing. The wedge end of the  anchor is inserted into the pre-drilled hole (The size of the hole should be same as the size of the wedge anchor) in the concrete…

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GAUGE WEDGE ANCHORS

GAUGE WEDGE ANCHORS What are Wedge Anchors? Wedge Anchors also know as stud anchors or expansion anchors are used for heavy built fastening into solid concrete or stone. They cannot be used into the soft, hollow or porous base like brick or wood. It consists of two separate pieces but they…

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