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300700 WedgeMates® - Hex Head, Zinc & Galv.

300700 WedgeMates® - Hex Head, Zinc & Galv.

WedgeMatesâ„¢ are a Medium to heavy duty general purpose anchor for fixing into concrete, masonry, solid brick or concrete block. The fully threaded shank allows the one anchor to be used with a range of fixture thicknesses or in holes where obstructions such as rebar or reinforcing mesh are encountered, always ensure the correct embedment depth is achieved. Select Zinc Plated (ZP) for internal use and Galvanised (Galv.) for external use or 316 SS for highly corrosive and/or marine environments.

Step 1:-
Select the correct size IDEAL Fasteners Carbide drill bit for your chosen diameter and length of WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor.

Step 2:-
Using a Rotary Hammer tool or a suitable Impact tool, drill a hole into the concrete or masonry substrate to a depth of at least that of your maximum intended embedment depth of the WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor PLUS an additional depth of at least 1 to 1.5 times the diameter of the specific WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor being used.
Avoid drilling the hole too close to the edge of the masonry as the expansion action of the anchor during installation may cause splitting of the masonry.

Step 3:-
Ensure the hole is clean of all dust and/or contaminants that may obstruct the insertion of the anchor to the required depth. Using a blow pump or vacuum and/or a wire brush is ideal if the dust cannot be sufficiently removed with the drill bit.

Step 4:-
Ensure the material or fixture being attached has a clearance hole wide enough to allow the shank and expansion clip of the anchor to pass through unobstructed.

Step 5:-
Check Hex nut is sufficiently unwound on the WedgeMatesâ„¢.

Step 6:-
Position the fixture against the substrate with the clearance hole aligned with the drilled hole in the substrate.
Place the WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor through the clearance hole and into the hole in the substrate and ensure the minimum embedment depth into the substrate is achieved, if needed a hammer may be used until the head of the anchor contacts the fixture.

Step 7:-
Ensure the correct size driver tool is attached to your hand tool, power drill or driver and place it onto the head of the WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor.

Step 8:-
Tighten the fastener until the connection is a snug fit between the fastener head, the fixture and the substrate and then nip up until firmly secured. DO NOT overtighten the WedgeMatesâ„¢ anchor when seating it home.
• Typical applications include attaching steel and timber members such as bottom plates, battens, angles etc to concrete, brickwork, masonry etc.,
• Can be used for Guard rails, staircases, balustrades, handrails, ladders, sign posts etc., to concrete
Size Coating Pack Type 530 Y Driver Tool 560 Y Drill Size 580 Y Max. Fixture Thickness 590 Y Min. Embedment Depth Code
M8 x 65mm
M8 x 95mm
M8 x 120mm
M10 x 60mm
M10 x 90mm
M10 x 120mm
M12 x 80mm
M12 x 100mm
M12 x 120mm
M12 x 140mm
M16 x 105mm
M16 x 125mm
M16 x 140mm
M16 x 180mm
M20 x 125mm
M20 x 160mm
M20 x 200mm