When selecting concrete anchors for your application, two main options include masonry and drywall anchors. The ideal selection will depend on the weight of the given object and the kind of material you’re drilling through. Fortunately, Associated Fastening Products, Inc. is here to help. Our team specializes in fasteners and can help you choose the right fastener product for your next project.
Read on to learn about drywall vs. masonry anchors for different applications and the wide range of concrete anchor options we offer at Associated Fastening Products.
Types of Masonry Anchors
Based on your needs, there are several types of masonry anchors available from Associated Fasteners, including:
Drop-In Anchors
Poured concrete often uses these anchors. They have sides that are smooth and can be fastened with a bolt in applications that require superior strength. The bottom portion of the anchor will deform upon hammering, firmly wedging the anchor into the concrete surface.
Lag Shield Anchors
While similar to a drop-in anchor, this type works with a lag screw to create an anchor in concrete surfaces. The lag screw first drives into the anchor’s shield and expands to tightly wedge into the concrete.
At Associated Fasteners, we can provide heavy-duty lag screws for securing materials to concrete.
Sleeve Anchors
Sleeve anchors from Associated Fasteners are most often used in block or brick but can also be used in concrete when a wedge anchor is not suitable for the given application. These anchors are available in two main types:
- Nut Drive: Applications use this version for added strength.
- Philips/Slotted Combo Driven Flat Head: If the material requires a flush surface, it may require this type of sleeve anchor.
Wedge Anchors
These anchors from Associated Fasteners are among the best options in terms of hold strength. While they work similarly to a sleeve anchor, their sleeve appears toward the anchor’s bottom. Commercial zinc and hot-dipped galvanized wedge anchor options are available.
Hammer-Driven Pin Anchors
These anchors can be used to secure plywood to concrete surfaces. The overhead lip of these designs helps keep them from dropping in too far.
Tapcon® Concrete Screws
These medium-duty masonry fasteners make it easy to effectively attach various objects to brick, block, and concrete surfaces.
Their design incorporates a one-of-a-kind thread design that facilitates direct screwing into masonry via multiple pre-drilled holes while eliminating the need for any other tools or expansion techniques.
Associated Fastening Products continually updates our stock to carry the products our customers require. You can browse our product catalog to explore all of our masonry anchor products and accompanying screws or bolts.
Types of Drywall Anchors
Various types of drywall anchors are available to choose from at Associated Fastening Products, including:
Expansion Drywall Anchors
These anchor designs are among the most popular because of their ease of use and affordability. Their plastic bodies come in ribbed or serrated versions with a middle split, allowing the anchor to expand when driving a screw into it.
Threaded Drywall Anchors
Comprising either metal or plastic, threaded drywall anchors from Associated Fastenings are easy to use without any need for pre-drilling. These anchors simply require a screwdriver to complete installation. Split options are available to allow for expansion and a better grip.
Winged Plastic Anchors
Winged plastic anchors, or butterfly drywall anchors, boast the strength of molly bolts while keeping anchoring costs similar to those of threaded and expansion drywall anchors. You can easily install them in a pilot hole without requiring the use of a special setting tool.
Toggle Bolts
These drywall anchors from Associated Fastenings automatically open when driven into a hole of the right size. The accompanying bolt then helps tighten it into place.
Depending on the strength of the drywall surface, these bolts can hold objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Self-Drilling Toggle Anchors
This anchor design often uses zinc-plated steel and can work well in many different applications. It works using a toggle bar that slips behind the wall, allowing it to hold objects up to 100 pounds.
Contact Associated Fastening Products
Need masonry or drywall anchors that can maintain their structural integrity in your application? Turn to Associated Fastening Products for some of the most reliable products on the market. We have developed into a leading full-line supplier for OEM customers, with a wide selection of high-quality offerings. We provide superior flexibility through our multiple U.S.-based distribution points, helping us deliver consistently great service to our customers.
Contact us to speak with a member of our team about our solutions, or request a quote for our fastening products today.