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Full Specification

Type

Sleeve Anchor

Diameter

1/2"

Available Lengths

2-3/4", 3-3/4", 5", 6"

Pilot Hole Diameter

1/2"

Pilot Hole Depth

Hole depth = anchor length

Embedment Depth

1-1/2" minimum

Recommended Torque

18-26 ft-lbs

Compatible Substrates

Concrete, Brick, Solid block, Stone

Load Rating

419 lbs tension, 911 lbs shear safe working load — Ultimate: 1,676 lbs tension / 3,645 lbs shear — Ultimate values in 2000 PSI concrete (Confast). Allowable calculated at the industry-standard 4:1 safety factor.

Material

Zinc-plated steel, Stainless steel

Removable

No — permanent installation

Best For

✓Heavy handrails
✓Structural brackets
✓Large pipe supports
✓Equipment bases on masonry

Not For

✗Hollow block
✗Thin concrete (under 3-1/2")
✗High seismic SDC D-F

How a Sleeve Anchor Grips

A sleeve anchor expands a full-length metal sleeve against the hole wall as the nut is tightened, spreading its grip over more surface area than a wedge clip does. That makes it more forgiving in brick and block, where a wedge anchor's concentrated expansion force can crack the base material.

Installation Tips

1.Use a rotary hammer for clean 1/2" holes in hard concrete

2.Blow out all dust before inserting — dust prevents full sleeve expansion

3.Preferred over wedge anchors in brick and old concrete that may fracture under wedge expansion

4.Stainless steel versions available for coastal and chemical exposure environments

Frequently Asked Questions

What size drill bit does a 1/2" Sleeve Anchor need?

Use a 1/2" carbide masonry bit, drilled to the full anchor length.

How much weight can a 1/2" Sleeve Anchor hold?

419 lbs tension, 911 lbs shear safe working load. Actual capacity depends on base material strength and embedment — verify against the manufacturer's ICC-ES ESR data for structural work.