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Diameters. The Tapcon drill bit that is used depends on the diameter of the Tapcon screw being installed. The 3/16” Tapcon requires the use of 5/32” diameter bit, and the 1/4” Tapcon requires a 3/16” diameter bit.
What size drill bit do I need for a 3/16 concrete screw?
The 3/16” diameter masonry screw requires the use of 5/32” carbide tipped bit for drilling the hole. The 1/4” diameter requires the use of a 3/16” carbide tipped bit.
Do I need to pre drill for Tapcon screws?
Before a Tapcon masonry screw can be installed, a hole must be drilled into the masonry. Use a hammer drill to ensure that the hole has the proper tolerance. The hammer motion breaks up the masonry material and the rotation removes the dust from the hole.
How much weight can a 3/16 Tapcon screw hold?
Technical Specifications for Tapcon Concrete Screws Size Minimum Embedment Shear (lbs.) 3/16” 1” 720 1/4” 1” 900.
Do Tapcon screws come with drill bit?
Tapcon drill bits are sold separately and are also included in the large packages of anchors (at select stores only). Makes installation of Tapcon® Concrete Anchors easy, fast, and accurate.
How big is a 3/16 drill bit?
Drill Bit Hole Diameters Metric Size Fractional Size 1 mm .0394 5/32 2 mm .0787 11/64 3 mm .1181 3/16.
What size Tapcon do I need?
The Tapcon® screw requires the correct diameter of hole to be drilled for the diameter of the Tapcon® screw being installed. The 1/4” requires a 3/16” hole, and the 3/16” requires a 5/32” hole to be drilled into the base material.
Why are Tapcon screws breaking?
The dust can build up and create a situation where the screw is unable to be fully inserted in the hole and if too much torque is applied, the Tapcon® screw may break of shear off.
Why are Tapcon screws blue?
Tapcon’s unmatched performance in concrete, block and brick applications make them an excellent alternative to expansion anchors, plugs and lag shields. Blue corrosion resistant coating enables them to withstand the harshest conditions.
Why are my Tapcons not working?
When A Tapcon Won’t Go All The Way In Typically what happens is that as you drive the Tapcon in some of the residual concrete dust is left in the whole from drilling. This dust compacts at the bottom of the hole not allowing for the Tapcon to be driven in fully. Clean out the hole before driving the Tapcon in.
Are Tapcons strong?
Stainless Steel Tapcons are reliable, strong, and have outstanding corrosion resistance. These screws are ideal for using to attach fixtures and lumbers to all types of masonry bases, including concrete, brick, and block.
What size Tapcons 2×4 bottom plate?
The 2×4 is 1-1/2″ thick. Adding the 1-1/2″ of the 2×4 plus a minimum of 1″ embedment= 2-1/2″. This would be the minimum length of screw that can be used. The maximum length would be 1-1/2″ + 1-3/4″= 3-1/4″, the maximum length of screw that can be used.
What size is a Tapcon head?
Length of Hex Head Tapcon Screws Hex head tapcon comes in seven lengths in the 3/16” diameter: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4”, 3-3/4” and 4”. They are available in nine lengths in the 1/4” diameter: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4”, 3-3/4” and 4”, 5”, 6”.
Which drill bit is for concrete?
Drill bits that can drill through concrete are called masonry bits. They are also good for drilling through brick and stone. Drill bits with a tungsten carbide tip are the strongest; when it comes to solid concrete, the sharper the better. Masonry bits cut holes through concrete in two steps.
What size hole do I drill for a 3/8 concrete anchor?
Drill hole into the concrete using a carbide tipped bit. Bit size = 3/8” (same as anchor diameter) Drill the hole at least 1/2″ deeper than the length of the anchor. 2. Clean out the hole using a wire brush, compressed air, vacuum, blow out bulb or other method.
What drill bit is closest to 3 16?
Jobber Length Drill Bit Chart Fractional Sizes Decimal Equivalent (Inches) Flute Length (Inches) 1/64” 0.0156 3/16” 1/32” 0.0312 1/2” 3/64” 0.0469 3/4” 1/16” 0.0625 7/8”.
What size is a number 16 drill bit?
Drill Bit Size Chart Size Decimal Equivalent Size 69 0.0292 11/64″ .75 mm 0.0295 17 68 0.031 4.40 mm 1/32″ 0.0312 16.
Can Tapcons be used in pressure treated wood?
Original Tapcon® concrete screws are sometimes referred to as “blue screws”. This means that Tapcons will resist rusting much better than most of the generic screws on the market today. The Tapcon® is also recommended for use in ACQ pressure-treated lumber while most generic concrete screws are not.
What size bit do I need for a 5/16 Tapcon?
tapcon uses a 5/16-in. 1/2-in. tapcon uses a 7/16-in. bit.
How do I keep my Tapcons from breaking?
The correct setting for driving a tapcon concrete screw without breaking or shearing off is determined by using the lightest setting and then moving up until the tapcon concrete screw is set tight against the fixture being fastened. It is very important that the tapcon is not over torqued.
Are Tapcon drill bits good?
Tapcon Drill Bits work best with Tapcon Concrete Anchors. They have a carbide tip that ensures the precise drilling of pilot holes. The system includes the Condrive Installation Tool, the Tapcon anchor, and the carbide-tipped Tapcon drill bit. For consistent performance, it is recommended to use the entire system.
Are Tapcons any good?
They are also a very unique (and of course proprietary) product that allows for extremely fast and reliable anchoring of materials to masonry products. If you drill the hole correctly – deep enough and with the correct diameter bit – these fasteners will simply work every time.
