Tapcon: Storm Guard Anchors

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CONCRETE ANCHORING SPECIALISTS

CONCRETE ANCHORING SPECIALISTS

Tapcon® DESCRIPTION/SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS


DIRECT MOUNT PERMANENT ANCHORS FOR QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATIONS
Storm Guard Anchors OF METAL AND PLYWOOD PANELS TO CONCRETE AND BLOCK.

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.

3/16” Nut Driver Installation Tool


(Part # 3426910)

APPLICATIONS

Direct mount permanent


anchors for quick and easy
installations for metal
and plywood panels to Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in serious personal
WARNING: injury. Always wear ANSI compliant eye protection (ANSI Z87.1-2003).
wood, hollow block and
concrete. Using the wrong size drill bit will affect performance values and
WARNING: may cause failure.
Tapcon® Storm Guard Anchors
SELECTION CHART
Diameter............1/4” Thread Form..... Original Notched Hi-Lo™
Tapcon® Point Type.........Nail Finish.................UltraShield™ or *White UltraShield™
Storm Guard Anchors
PART NO. DESCRIPTION COATING BOX QTY

3424000 1/4” dia. x 2-1/4” UltraShield 1,000


3424100 1/4” dia. x 2-1/4” White UltraShield 1,000
3425000 1/4” dia. x 3-1/4” UltraShield 500
3425100 1/4” dia. x 3-1/4” White UltraShield 500
3426910 3/16” Nut Driver --- 1
7900814 3/16” x 3-1/2” Carbide-tipped Drill Bit --- 1

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.

Tapcon® Ultimate Tension and Shear


Storm Guard Anchors Values (Lbs/kN) in Hollow Block
ANCHOR MIN. DEPTH OF EDGE DISTANCE f’c = 1500 PSI (10.4 MPa)
DIA. EMBEDMENT
In. (mm) In. (mm) TENSION SHEAR
Lbs. (kN) Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1,955 (8.7) 536 (2.4)
1-1/4 (31.8) 2-1/2 (63.5) 1,940 (8.6) 1,088 (4.8)

Tapcon® Ultimate Tension and Shear Values


Storm Guard Anchors (Lbs/kN) in Grout-Filled (CMU)
ANCHOR MIN. DEPTH OF EDGE DISTANCE GROUT-FILLED (CMU)
DIA. EMBEDMENT f’c = 2000 PSI (13.8 MPa)
In. (mm) In. (mm)
TENSION SHEAR
Lbs. (kN) Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1-3/4 (44.5) 1-1/4 (31.8) 3,335 (14.8) 1,207 (5.4)
1-3/4 (44.5) 2-1/2 (63.5) 3,779 (16.8) 2,061 (9.2)

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