Oct 1, 2007 #1 csd72 Structural May 4, 2006 4,574 Does anyone have any information on the capacity of toggle bolts (i.e. the ones with spring loaded wings at the end)?
Does anyone have any information on the capacity of toggle bolts (i.e. the ones with spring loaded wings at the end)?
Oct 1, 2007 #2 MiketheEngineer Structural Sep 7, 2005 4,654 Check w/ the mfg.. But I think the dry wall will pull out before they fail. If memory serves - they are rated in the 50-75 lb range for 1/2'' drywall. Upvote 0 Downvote
Check w/ the mfg.. But I think the dry wall will pull out before they fail. If memory serves - they are rated in the 50-75 lb range for 1/2'' drywall.
Oct 1, 2007 Thread starter #3 csd72 Structural May 4, 2006 4,574 Thanks mike, I am using it to tie back a sign to a stone facade, it will be much stronger than dry-wall. csd Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks mike, I am using it to tie back a sign to a stone facade, it will be much stronger than dry-wall. csd
Oct 1, 2007 #4 Screwman Mechanical Apr 21, 2004 174 I would'nt use those for anything other than trival home use attachments. Over time the small pivots will rust off and they will pull right out. You need to use some sort of a structural anchor that will fix to the actual building structure. Upvote 0 Downvote
I would'nt use those for anything other than trival home use attachments. Over time the small pivots will rust off and they will pull right out. You need to use some sort of a structural anchor that will fix to the actual building structure.
Oct 1, 2007 Thread starter #5 csd72 Structural May 4, 2006 4,574 Thanks Screwman, I didnt want to use them, and this is exactly the type of reason that I wanted. I didnt think of that but it makes sense about the pivots. csd Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks Screwman, I didnt want to use them, and this is exactly the type of reason that I wanted. I didnt think of that but it makes sense about the pivots. csd
Oct 9, 2007 #6 LEEMARVIN Mechanical Oct 9, 2007 6 csd, check out http://www.powers.com. They have a mechanical anchors section that may help out a little. Upvote 0 Downvote
csd, check out http://www.powers.com. They have a mechanical anchors section that may help out a little.
