Confast Lag Shield Anchors are designed for anchoring into concrete, brick, and block. Lag Screws are used to expand the Lag Shield Anchor against the concrete, brick or block. Product Features EASY TO INSTALL: Fast, secure installation EASY TO REMOVE: Simply turn clockwise and then back the screw out of the […]
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Mushroom Head Anchor Now Available from Confast
“The Confast Mushroom Head Anchor, a one-piece pre-expanded anchor for use in concrete, brick, block or stone, has now joined our online product inventory,” stated Bob Carlisle, the founder and president of Concrete Fasteners, Incorporated. “Customers may purchase this popular expansion anchor direct from the manufacturer and avoid inflated retail […]
Selecting the Right Concrete Fastener for Signage
It is essential to gather information about the application of a sign to concrete, brick or block in order to purchase the most effective concrete anchors.
Confast Double Expansion Anchors Allows for Better Holding Values
Confast double expansion anchors are designed for anchoring into concrete, brick or block base material. Inserting a machine-threaded bolt into the anchor expands the Double Expansion Anchor against the concrete at two points. It is made from Zamac, a non-rusting material, and is available in diameters ranging from 1/4″ to […]
Best Concrete Fastener Options For Corrosive Environments
Corrosion results in billions of dollars of lost income across the United States. Determining the best concrete fasteners for corrosion resistance is a primary factor in achieving cost efficiency for long-term maintenance. Fasteners will corrode and may lose some load carrying capacity if they are installed in corrosive areas or […]
Heavy-duty Fastener for Anchoring to Infrastructure Concrete Base Materials
The RedHead Trubolt+ wedge anchor is a heavy-duty fastener for anchoring to the numerous concrete base materials commonly found in infrastructures. It features a high strength steel body for dependable results. One of the most significant features of this versatile concrete fastener is that has the approval to meet all […]
Determining Best Bit Size Needed for a Tapcon Screw
The use of the optimal sized bit is important for getting the most effective size and shape of hole required for the Tapcon concrete screw. Hole tolerance is critical, and must be achieved in order to achieve minimum holding values. This is why determining the bit size needed for a […]
Tips to Protect Concrete Anchors From Damage
Damaging the threads on a concrete anchor during installation is a common cause of escalating costs and diminishing longevity of applications. You must be careful 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 […]
Confast 410 Stainless Steel Hex Head Concrete Screws
Concrete Fasteners, Inc. introduces an all-inclusive line of Confast 410 stainless steel hex head concrete screws. Confast manufactures this versatile anchor from 410 stainless steel with a Silver Climaseal Coating. The Confast 410 stainless steel hex head concrete screw measures ¼” x 1-1/4”. It comes with a hex head designed […]
How The Tapcon Masonry Anchor Revolutionized the Concrete Fastening Business
“During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the Tapcon masonry screw was initially introduced to tap threads into concrete,” stated Bob Carlisle, President and founder of Concrete Fastening Systems, Incorporated. “The combination of the screw’s capacity to have threads hard enough to cut into concrete and to also remove the dust created during the application created an innovative design that revolutionized the concrete fastening business.”