Anchors/Tapcon 3/16" Concrete Screw

Concrete Screw (Tapcon)

Tapcon 3/16" Concrete Screw

Complete specs for 3/16" Tapcon concrete screws: pilot hole size (5/32"), embedment depth, torque values, load ratings, and installation tips per ACI 318-19.

Diameter
3/16"
Pilot Hole
5/32"
Embedment
1" minimum
Torque
35-45 in-lbs

Free Tool \u00b7 ACI 318-19 Compliant

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Full Specification

Type
Concrete Screw (Tapcon)
Diameter
3/16"
Available Lengths
1-1/4", 1-3/4", 2-1/4", 2-3/4", 3-1/4"
Pilot Hole Diameter
5/32"
Pilot Hole Depth
1" min (embedment + 1/4")
Embedment Depth
1" minimum
Recommended Torque
35-45 in-lbs
Compatible Substrates
Concrete, Brick, CMU block (solid face)
Max Load Rating
150-300 lbs (tension), 200-400 lbs (shear)
Material
Carbon steel (blue), Stainless steel (silver)
Removable
Yes

Best For

  • Electrical boxes
  • Door frames
  • Light fixtures
  • Sill plates
  • Furring strips

Not For

  • Hollow block cavities
  • Structural loads
  • Overhead applications without engineer approval

Installation Tips

1.Always use a 5/32" carbide Tapcon bit — standard bits won't create proper thread engagement
2.Drill 1/4" deeper than the screw length to avoid bottoming out
3.Do not reuse holes — threads cut into concrete are damaged on removal
4.Use stainless steel Tapcons for exterior applications

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