Damaging the threads on a concrete anchor during installation is a common cause of escalating costs and diminishing longevity of applications.Damaging the threads on a concrete anchor during installation is a common cause of escalating costs and diminishing longevity of applications.

Care must be taken not to damage the threads during installation. Awareness of several basic practices will result in protecting the wedge anchor threads, which will increase cost effectiveness on the job site. Protecting the threads on anchors by correct installation techniques will save both time and money.

Protecting Wedge Anchor Threads

All threads on wedge anchors are national coarse threads for each diameter. Once a wedge anchor is installed, it’s threaded end will just above the surface of the concrete. Protecting this protruded area of the wedge anchor is crucial. If an installation tool, such as a hammer, damages the threads then the nut can no longer be put on or taken off.

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