Wedge Anchor
5/8" Wedge 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
5/8"
Pilot Hole Size
5/8"
Pilot Hole Depth
Embedment + 1/2" clearance
Embedment Depth
3-1/2" minimum
Torque Value
95 ft-lbs
Max Load
7,500 lbs (tension), 8,200 lbs (shear) in 3000 psi concrete
Material
Zinc-plated steel, Hot-dip galvanized, 316 Stainless steel
Removable
No (permanent)
Available Lengths
3-1/2", 4-1/2", 5", 6", 8", 10"
Substrates: Solid concrete only
Best for
- Heavy structural steel connections
- Industrial machinery
- Overhead crane rails
- Bridge and highway applications
Not suitable for
- Hollow block
- Brick
- Residential applications (oversized)
- Thin slabs
Installation tips
- 1.Requires an SDS-Max rotary hammer — SDS-Plus cannot reliably drill 5/8" in hard concrete
- 2.Minimum edge distance: 3-1/8" (5× diameter)
- 3.Minimum anchor spacing: 6-1/4" (10× diameter)
- 4.Torque to exactly 95 ft-lbs — use a calibrated torque wrench for structural applications
- 5.Engineer review required for seismic SDC C and above
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