Sleeve Anchor
1/2" Sleeve Anchor — Complete Specifications
Pilot hole size, embedment depth, torque values, load ratings, and installation guide per ACI 318-19.
Fastener Specification — ACI 318-19
Diameter
1/2"
Pilot Hole Size
1/2"
Pilot Hole Depth
Hole depth = anchor length
Embedment Depth
2" minimum
Torque Value
35 ft-lbs
Max Load
2,400 lbs (tension), 3,000 lbs (shear)
Material
Zinc-plated steel, Stainless steel
Removable
No (permanent)
Available Lengths
2-3/4", 3-3/4", 5", 6"
Substrates: Concrete, Brick, Solid block, Stone
Best for
- Heavy handrails
- Structural brackets
- Large pipe supports
- Equipment bases on masonry
Not suitable for
- Hollow block
- Thin concrete (under 3-1/2")
- High seismic SDC D-F
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
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