What is a Tapcon?

What is a Tapcon?

The design of the Tapcon® concrete screw allows them to anchor into concrete, brick, and block. Tapcon® concrete screws tap threads into a predrilled hole in concrete, brick or block. The 5/32″ bit is used for the 3/16″ Tapcon® concrete screw and the 3/16″ bit is used for the 1/4″ Tapcon.

What are Tapcon screws used for?

Tapcons are a type of masonry anchor used for light duty fastening to concrete, brick, block and other masonry materials. They are commonly called Concrete Screws or blue screws because of their appearance and how they function.

What size are tap cons?

Length – Both the 3/16” and the 1/4” Tapcon are available in the same lengths, with the 1/4” also available in lengths of 5” and 6”. Threads – the standard blue Tapcon has Advanced Threadform Technology™ to provide easier installation and less required torque when installing the screw.

What is a masonry screw?

Masonry screws are a self-tapping screw that can be used in a variety of base materials that include: concrete, brick, mortar joints/block and CMU. They are manufactured out of stainless or carbon steel and come with or without a corrosion coating.

Are Tapcons self-tapping?

A hole must first be drilled into the base material and, as the concrete screw is inserted into the hole, the threads are tapped. There are many brand names of concrete screws on the market today. The original self-tapping and the most widely recognized one is called Tapcon, which is derived from Tapping Concrete.

How much weight do Tapcons hold?

*A safety factor of 4:1 or 25% of ultimate pullout/shear value is generally accepted as a safe working load. 340 lbs.

What is the difference between a bolt and a nut?

A nut is a small metallic piece of metal with a spiral cut groove that runs around a hole in its centre while a bolt is a metallic piece with a round stem as its body and threaded into one end. Bolts have different length sizes while nuts have a standard size.

Can you screw straight into concrete?

Can you screw directly 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.