Anchor Selection Guide

FASTENING BASE MATERIAL

APPLICATION CRITERIA

TYPE OF ANCHOR

SOLID CONCRETE

HOLLOW CONCRETE

SOLID BRICK, BLOCK & STONE

HOLLOW BRICK, BLOCK

TILE

WALLBOARD PANEL, PLASTIC & WOOD

METAL

IN PLACE (THRU) FASTENING

IMMEDIATE LOADING

FLUSH SURFACE REMOVING

DYNAMIC LOADING

TEMP-ERATURE RESISTANT

HEAVY DUTY

Wedge Anchors

Chemical Setters

Sleeve Anchors

Drop-In Anchors

MEDIUM DUTY

Split Drive Anchors

Single Exp. Shields

Double Exp. Shields

Concerete Screws

Lag Shields

Lead Screw Anchors

LIGHT DUTY

Toggle Bolts & Wings

Hollow Wall Anchors

Plastic Anchors & Kits

Machine Screw Anch.

Hammer Drive Anch.

Nylon Nail-Ins

Plastic Toggles

Augers

Pull Toggles

KEY:

Very Suitable
May Be Suitable, Depending on Application