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Do you have a distributor near my location? |
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What are the edge spacing or depth requirements for
wej-it's (blank) anchor? |
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Do you know the formula for (blank)? |
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What are the ways an anchor (or the concrete) can
fail? |
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What is the best anchor for vibratory load conditions? |
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Can I specify core-drilled holes for Wej-it anchors? |
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Which Wej-it Adhesives can be installed in holes that are
damp, wet or water filled? |
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Can Wej-it Inject-Tite Epoxy be used with smooth rods? |
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Can I remove Wej-it Anchor-Tite wedge anchors? |
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What does "ICC-ES" (formerly ICBO) stand for? |
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What ICC-ES reports do you have? |
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What is "Anchor Spacing"? |
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What is "Edge Distance"? |
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Are all anchors set with A.N.S.I bits and why? |
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When do you use a Sleeve Anchor versus a Stud Anchor? |
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Will Stud Anchors work in block walls? |
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Why would you use a Slam-Tite instead of a Stud Anchor? |
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Can a Stud Anchor be removed and, if so, how? |
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Do you have MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) available? |
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Do you sell glue or goop that is used to glue anchors into Concrete? |
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Do you have a distributor near my location?
Quite possibly - we have a number of distribution centers throughout the United
States. Try here, Locations
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What are the edge spacing or depth requirements for
wej-it's ________ anchor?
We have the specifications for edge distance, depth, etc. as well as other formulas
available at Formulas.
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Do you know the formula for _______?
Most likely - our engineers are pretty smart. We have posted a few formulas
related to using anchors at Formulas.
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What are the ways an anchor (or the concrete) can
fail?
Check out Anchor Failure Modes for answers to this
question.
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What is the best anchor for vibratory load conditions?
Although expansion anchors can be utilized under some vibratory conditions, the
Inject-Tite Epoxy formula is the best choice. The Power-Sert should be used in conjunction
with the Inject-Tite Epoxy for those applications where a finished head may be required or
desirable. The Chemical Capsules and Slam-TITE Hammer-In Capsules are also excellent
choices in a dynamic load environment.
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Can I specify core-drilled holes for Wej-it anchors?
Core drilled holes can be specified for Inject-Tite Epoxy because of its excellent
wetting characteristics and minimal shrinkage properties. It can be used with no loss of
load capacity. Wej-it expansion anchors are not recommended for use with core-drilled
holes.
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Which Wej-it Adhesives can be installed in holes that are
damp, wet or water filled?
Only the Inject-Tite Structural Epoxy can be used in wet and water filled holes provided
some simple installation steps are followed. For wet or water filled holes either the
water must be removed or care must be taken to ensure that the injected adhesive totally
displaces the water in the hole. Trapped water will reduce the holding performance of the
adhesive. For all installation conditions the standard hole cleaning procedures must
be followed.
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Can Wej-it Inject-Tite Epoxy be used with smooth rods?
Yes, under some conditions Inject-Tite can be used under some shear only
load conditions. For example, the doweling of a new slab to an existing slab. Wej-it
does not recommend the use of adhesives for tension load applications using smooth rod.
Where tension loads exist, the embedded anchor material must be all thread rod or deformed
bar. Wej-it adhesives as well as nearly all other manufacturers’ adhesive use
mechanical bonding between the anchor body (all thread rod or deformed bar) and the
adhesive. Using a smooth rod virtually eliminates the mechanical bond between the anchor
body and the adhesive, which greatly reduces the tension load capacity of the anchoring
system.
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Can I remove Wej-it Anchor-Tite wedge anchors?
Wej-it Ankr-Tite anchors can be removed using one of two methods. Core drill around
the anchor and remove the core/anchor. Use hydraulic equipment to pull the anchor
out of the hole. However, for the anchor to be removed by this method, there will probably
be surface spalling and damage to the inside circumference of the base material hole.
Also, there is a possibility that the anchor will break, leaving a portion of the body in
the hole.
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What does "ICC-ES" (formerly ICBO) stand for?
It stands for International Code Council - Evaluation Service. ICC-ES is an evaluation service that takes independent test
data for a variety of products and analyses it against a uniform Acceptance Criteria that
is recognized internationally.
Concrete anchors are generally accepted under UBC (Uniform Building Code), IBC
(International Building Code), or IRC (International Residential Code) criteria. In some cases they can be accepted under
all three codes.
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What ICC-ES reports do you have?
ER-1821 - Wej-it
Anchor Bolt, ANKR-TITE Stud Anchor and ANKR-TITE ATII Anchor
ER 5063 - Mason
SAB Anchors
ER 5000 - Pro-Poxy
300 and Pro-Poxy 300 Fast Epoxy Adhesive Anchors
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What is "Anchor Spacing"?
Generally speaking, anchor spacing is the distance required between the centerline of
two installed anchors to achieve maximum performance of the anchors. To completely
understand this you must recognize that most mechanical styleanchors are held in with
friction. The reaction of tensile forces creates a spall cone when the friction
overcomes the concrete's ability to resist during failure. Correct spacing insures
that the cones do not interact and thus reduce the performance between anchors.
Refer to the manufacturers' recommendation for proper edge requirements.
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What is "Edge Distance"?
Edge distance is the distance from an edge to the centerline of an installed anchor.
Remember that cracks and control expansion joints count as edges. As is the
case with Spacing, specifc edge distances are required to achieve maximum performance of
the anchors. Reduced edge distances will result in lower anchor performance and can
induce concrete failure when the proximity of the installed anchor is too close to the
free edge. Refer to the manufacturers' recommendation for proper edge requirements.
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Are all anchors set with A.N.S.I bits and why?
A.N.S.I. stands for American National Standards Institute. This organization
exists to set national standards so that you can be assured of consistent dimensional
reliability from manufacturer to manufacturer. Most anchors are tested using bits
made to these standards and you as an end user will want to stay within the standards'
dimensional limits to insure that you will achieve the performance you are expecting from
your anchor. Nearly all anchor manufacturers recommend the use of A.N.S.I. B94
Standard for carbide tipped drill bits. Metric drill bits generally do not fall
within the dimensions set in A.N.S.I. B94 for carbide drill bits.
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When do you use a Sleeve Anchor versus a Stud Anchor?
There are many concrete applications where it is perfectly fine to use either a sleeve
or a stud anchor. This decision should be based on performance requirements and base
material. But, typically, you would not use a stud anchor in hollow block. The
sleeve anchor comes in a variety of heads besides the hex head. You can get sleeves
with acorn nut, flat, round and rod coupling head styles to meet many applications and
decorative needs.
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Will Stud Anchors work in block walls?
Stud anchors are not recommended for use in hollow block walls. Some
manufacturers do allow their use in grout filled walls and provide greatly reduced
performance data for such uses. Generally, the stud anchor is not recommended for
use in hollow block walls.
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Why would you use a Slam-Tite instead of a Stud Anchor?
The Slam-Tite anchor is simpler to install than the stud anchor and has the ability of
yielding increased performance because high strength rod can be used in various
applications. The Slam-Tite has closer spacing and edge distance requirements than
the stud anchor and thus allows installation closer to a joint or edge. It is not
recommended to use Slam-Tite in core dilled holes and as with all chemical adhesive type
anchors, hole cleanliness is very important. Hole cleanliness is important because
overall performance can be severely affected by an unclean hole. Slam-Tite along
with other adhesives is usually a better choice for applications where vibration could
influence the anchor and debris is less likely to be trapped around an adhesive anchor.
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Can a Stud Anchor be removed and, if so, how?
Generally speaking stud anchors will not come out without damage to the concrete
except in deep embedments when pulled out in tension hydraulically. But this is not
universally true as subsurface spalling can still occur. A stud anchor can be core
drilled out or cut flush to the surface. If the original hole was drilled in the
base material deep enough a stud can be driven down into the hole but the anchor is
rendered useless at that point. Finally, if the hole was drilled through the base
material during the initial installation a stud can be driven down through the material.
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Do you have MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) available?
Yes, they are available in PDF format at MSDS
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Do you sell glue or goop that is used to glue anchors into Concrete?
The answer is YES! Our line of adhesives are very versatile and flexible. Inject-Tite features 3 different formulas to meet any application or need. Fast-Set & Standard-Set are epoxies that do not shrink, are not sensitive to water, are solvent free, can be used in seismic areas, do not sag, and can be used in severe exterior weather conditions. AWF (All Weather Formula) is an acrylic epoxy that works well in all base materials, sets up in water-filled or damp holes, has a very fast cure time, cleans up easily, pumps easily at very low temperatures, and has a huge working range from minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 120 degrees F. All of these adhesives have a variety of available sized containers and mixing nozzles to meet construction needs from the largest skyscraper to a weekend project at home.
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