What Is The Concrete Screw?
Product name: Concrete screws, also known as Masonry screws, Tapcon screws, Anchor screws, and Self-tapping concrete screws.
Material: Carbon steel 1022a
Head Type: Flathead
Finish: Zinc plated（white or yellow）
Driver Type: Torx
Features:
1.High-low threads design makes solid attachment.
2.High tensile and pressure strength.
3.Commonly with corrosion coating.
4.Tested for fire safety.
5.Easy and fast to install: drill, drive, done.
6.No plugs needed.
7.Removable and adjustable.
8.Suitable for concrete, brick, natural stone.
9.Different types of head designs and surface treatment for multiple applications.
10.Can be used close to the edges.
1.Concrete screws or masonry screws specification
- Packing
In bulk (25kg/ carton).
Small packing 100/200/500/1000pcs/box, then in carton.
According to the customer’s demand.
The customer’s design and requirements are welcome.
- Application
①Concrete Screws
Concrete screws are specially designed so their threads tap into a pre-drilled hole in masonry such as concrete, mortar joints, concrete block and brick. These screws have a double lead, with an alternating raised and lowered thread with notches cut into the raised threads, as well as a diamond-shaped nail-type point. The design is optimal for their intended purpose – for use in light or medium-duty applications, thus eliminating the need for an anchor preset in the substrate. The screws are case hardened to maximize thread strength without making the body of the screw so brittle that the head shears off when driving into hard masonry. These screws can be removed once installed. However, reusing the screw in the same hole is not advisable because of thread wear resulting in decreased grip strength or loss of grip strength all together.
②Concrete Screw Embedment
The maximum embedment into the substrate suggested for concrete screws should be no deeper than 1-3/4″ because the thread effectiveness to tap into the substrate deteriorates as the lead threads begin to wear. Concrete screws also have a minimum embedment of 1″ into the substrate in order to reach maximum effectiveness.
③Concrete Screw Length
The minimum length of the concrete screw is easily calculated. Add 1″ to the thickness of the material being fastened in order to achieve the minimum embedment of 1″. To determine the maximum length of the screw, add 1-3/4″ the thickness of the material to be fastened. Hex head concrete screws are measured from the surface under the head to the tip of the screw. Flat head screws are measured from the flat surface of the head to the tip of the screw.
④Drill Bits for Concrete Screws
Concrete screws require that a hole be drilled into the substrate before the screw can tap threads. Proper hole size is critical for the screw to sit properly and thus requiring the use of a proper drill bit so that specific tolerances are met. A carbide bit meeting ANSI standards is recommended and should be used in combination with a hammer drill so the proper size and shape hole is formed. The hammer motion breaks up the masonry material and the rotation removes the dust from the hole ensuring the hole meets proper tolerances for maximum grip strength.
⑤Depth of Hole for a Concrete Screw
The drilled hole in the substrate must be a minimum of 1/2″ deeper than the penetration depth of the screw. This will allow ample space for debris created during the tapping process to collect and will ensure that the screw will not bottom out in the hole.
⑥Concrete Screw Installation
Calculate the correct length of screw to use before installation. The minimum length screw to use is determined by adding the thickness of the material being fastened to the minimum embedment of 1 inch. The maximum length of screw to use is determined by adding 1-3/4 inches to the thickness of the material being fastened. Once you know the dimensions of the screw use a hammer drill and correct ANSI standard carbide drill bit. The hammer drill must be in the hammer and rotation mode before starting to drill..
Drill a hole to the proper depth. Drill a hole to a depth at least 1/2″ deeper than the screw will penetrate. Set the depth gauge provided with the hammer drill to the required depth. If a depth gauge is not available, wrap the tape around the bit at the correct embedment depth.
Prepare the hole for installation. Using a wire brush, compressed air, and/or a vacuum, clean the hole of all dust and debris.
Insert the concrete screw, first through the fixture then into the hole. Turn clockwise by hand or with a power tool using the correct driver.
The concrete screw is properly set once the head of the concrete screw is securely fixed against the fixture. Make sure that the screw is not allowed to strip the threads in the substrate by avoiding over-torquing. Turning the screw by hand the last couple of revolutions can help to prevent this. It also ensures that the screw is tight against the surface of the material being fastened.
To avoid head shearing and or stripping consider the following:
Drill the hole deep enough to avoid the screw from bottoming out in the hole.
Clean out and the debris from the hole.
Do not apply too much torque. Turn the screw by hand the last couple of revolutions.
If the substrate is too hard, the drilled hole may become tapered towards the end as the drill bit wears down. Try for a shallower embedment or use a different type of fastener such as a hammer drive anchor or split drive anchor.
The embedment depth is too deep for the substrate. Use a shorter screw.