Tapcon: Storm Guard Anchors
Tapcon: Storm Guard Anchors
Tapcon: Storm Guard Anchors
ADVANTAGES
n Available in UltraShield™ or White UltraShield™ n Threaded chamfered safety collar prevents
for corrosion protection in coastal environments. overdriving.
n Available in 2-1/4” and 3-1/4” lengths. n 3/16” Hex Drive.
n Both lengths have 1/4-20 x 7/8” external n No caulking required.
thread above collar.
n Use with 3/16” carbide-tipped drill bit.
APPROVAL/LISTINGS
Miami-Dade County – #06-0222.07
INSTALLATION STEPS
Read instructions before using (installation)!
If there are any questions concerning proper installation, applications
or appropriate use of this product, please call our Technical Services
WARNING: Department at 1-800-899-7890. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
PERFORMANCE TABLES
Tapcon®
Storm Guard Anchors Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN) in Concrete
ANCHOR MIN. DEPTH OF EDGE DISTANCE f’c = 3000 PSI (20.7 MPa)
DIA. EMBEDMENT
In. (mm) In. (mm) TENSION SHEAR
Lbs. (kN) Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1 (25.4) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1,230 (5.5) 1,339 (6.0)
1 (25.4) 2-1/2 (63.5) 1,701 (7.6) 2,333 (10.4)
1-3/4 (44.5) 1-1/4 (31.8) 2,704 (12.0) 1,375 (6.1)
1-3/4 (44.5) 2-1/2 (63.5) 2,844 (12.6) 2,618 (11.6)
Safe working loads for single installation under static loading should not exceed 25% of the ultimate load capacity.