What are Tapcons used for?

The standard blue Climaseal® Tapcon® screw are a light duty masonry anchor primarily used in dry indoor applications for attaching items to concrete, brick or block. They can be used in applications ranging from attaching 2×4 lumber to concrete, a light fixture to brick, or furring strips to a block wall.

How deep should Tapcons be in concrete?

The minimum depth of embedment for the Tapcon screw is 1 inch, and the maximum embedment is 1-3/4 inch. The depth of the hole should be drilled to allow a minimum space at the bottom of the hole of 1/2 inch. The minimum depth of the hole equals 1 inch plus 1/2 inch or 1-1/2” inches.

Can a screw go into concrete?

Concrete screws are a quick and convenient way to fasten to concrete. The best thing about these screws is that you can screw directly into concrete without any need for hammering or an anchor or shield to install. All you have to do is drill a hole and drive in the screw.

Why do I keep snapping Tapcons?

The dust can build up and create a situation where the screw is unable to be fully inserted in the hole and if too much torque is applied, the Tapcon® screw may break of shear off.

How much weight will a Tapcon hold?

Technical Specifications for Tapcon Concrete Screws

Size	Minimum Embedment	Shear (lbs.)
3/16”	1”	400
1/4”	1”	620

How do you secure something to concrete?

Simply drill a hole into the concrete, hold the fixture you’re fastening over the hole, then use a hammer to tap the anchor into the hole. As you drive in the pin, the sleeve expands outward, trapping the anchor in the hole.

How to install Tapcon?

Using a hammer drill and a carbide tipped masonry bit meeting ANSI standards,drill a hole the correct diameter required for the diameter of the screw that is being

With a wire brush,compressed air or vacuum clean out the hole of all dust created during the drilling process.

Align the hole in the fixture over the hole in the base material.

What size Tapcon should I use?

What size Tapcon should I use? The 2-3/4″ length is the most commonly used length for this type of application because it is 1/4″ deeper than the minimum embedment depth. 3. Using the correct size bit for the diameter and length of screw being used, drill a hole in the base material using a hammer drill..

How to install Tapcon concrete screws?

Drilling the hole to the proper depth is critical.

Set the depth gauge provided with the hammer drill to the required depth.

When setting the depth gauge or using tape,make sure that the bit is in the most protracted position in the chuck.

The minimum depth of embedment for the Tapcon screw is 1 inch,and the maximum embedment is 1-3/4 inch.

How to install Tapcon anchors?

– Compatibility with all drills and drivers makes jobs faster and easier – Recessed hex drivers reduce over-torqueing and head-snapping, creating less downtime – Fits fully assembled in convenient storage pouch, reducing the chance of lost parts and eliminating need for disassembly