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Tapcon® 
SCOTS Anchors

Tapcon SCOTS Anchor
Product Information and Suggested Specifications
Selection and Order Information  |  Installation Instructions
Performance Data  |  Approvals and Listing
DESCRIPTION / SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS


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Tapcon SCOTS Anchors—

PREMIUM CONCRETE ANCHOR THAT COMBINES THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF STAINLESS STEEL WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF TAPCON ANCHORS.

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ADVANTAGES

Tapcon300 Series Stainless Steel Head
TapconIntegral washer design provides more bearing surface.
TapconRubber EPDM sealing washer "locks-out" moisture from building interior.
TapconHead paint available in white or bronze (extra charge).
TapconDelivers the same holding performance as Tapcon anchors with Blue Climaseal™.
TapconReduces replacement of "weathered" fasteners.
APPLICATIONS
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Shutters - protective and decorative

Screened porch and pool enclosures

Aluminum fixtures

Railings

Metal roofing

Flexible flashings

 

  
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APPROVALS / LISTINGS
ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. – #ESR-1671
 Miami-Dade County – #07-0315.03
 Florida Building Code
SELECTION CHART

 
Tapcon
SCOTS Anchor
Diameter............1/4" Thread Form.....Advanced Threadform Technology™
Point Type.........Nail Finish.................Silver Climaseal™
Head Style.........5/16" HWH (300 Series Stainless)
SCOTS are packed 1,000 pieces per master, 100 pieces per inner.
RECOMMENDED
TAPCON LENGTH
In. (mm)
PART NO.
1/4" HEX HEAD
BIT LENGTH
In. (mm)
STRAIGHT SHANK
BIT FOR 1/4" TAPCON
PART NO.
1-3/4 (44.5)
3358407
3-1/2 (88.9)
7901014
2-1/4 (57.2)
3359407
4-1/2 (114.3)
7901018

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PERFORMANCE TABLE
Tapcon
SCOTS Anchor
 Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN) in Concrete
ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 MIN. DEPTH OF
EMBEDMENT
In. (mm)		 f'c = 2000 PSI (13.8 MPa) f'c = 3000 PSI (20.7 MPa) f'c = 4000 PSI (27.6 MPa) f'c = 5000 PSI (34.5 MPa)
TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)		 TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)		 TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)		 TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1 (25.4) 750 (3.3) 900 (4.0) 775 (3.4) 900 (4.0) 800 (3.6) 1,360 (6.1) 950 (4.2) 1,440 (6.4)
1-1/4 (31.8) 1,050 (4.7) 900 (4.0) 1,160 (5.2) 900 (4.0) 1,270 (5.6) 1,360 (6.1) 1,515 (6.7) 1,440 (6.4)
1-1/2 (38.1) 1,380 (6.1) 1,200 (5.3) 1,600 (7.2) 1,200 (5.3) 1,820 (8.1) 1,360 (6.1) 2,170 (9.7) 1,670 (7.4)
1-3/4 (44.5) 2,020 (9.0) 1,670 (7.4) 2,200 (9.8) 1,670 (7.4) 2,380 (10.6) 1,670 (7.4) 2,770 (12.3) 1,670 (7.4)
Safe working loads for single installation under static loading should not exceed 25% of the ultimate load capacity.

PERFORMANCE TABLE
Tapcon
SCOTS Anchor
 Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN) in Hollow Block
ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 ANCHOR
EMBEDMENT
In. (mm)		 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK MEDIUM WEIGHT BLOCK
TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)		 TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1 (25.4) 250 (1.1) 620 (2.8) 500 (2.2) 1,000 (4.4)
Safe working loads for single installation under static loading should not exceed 25% of the ultimate load capacity.
NOTE: 3/16" Tapcon requires 5/32" bit, 1/4" Tapcon requires 3/16" bit.

PERFORMANCE TABLE
Tapcon
SCOTS Anchor
 Allowable Edge and Spacing Distances
PARAMETER ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE CONCRETE MASONRY UNIES (CMU)
FULL CAPACITY
(Critical Distance Inches		 REDUCED CAPACITY
(Minimal DIstance Inches)		 LOAD REDUCTION FACTOR FULL CAPACITY
(Critical Distance Inches)		 REDUCED CAPACITY
(Minimal DIstance Inches)		 LOAD REDUCTION FACTOR
Spacing Between Anchors - Tenison 1/4 4 2 0.66
 4 2
 0.84
Spacing Between Anchors - Shear 1/4 4 2 0.82
 4 2
 0.81
Edge Distance - Tension 1/4 2-1/2 1-1/4 0.82
 4 2
 0.88
Edge Distance -Shear 1/4 3 1-1/2 0.59
 4 2
 0.80
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


DrivTru HWH Socket

HWH
Read instructions before using (installation)!
warning symbol WARNING! If there are any questions concerning proper installation, applications or appropriate use of this product, please call our Technical Services Department at 1-800-899-7890. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
1. Select proper fastener – diameter/head style/length.
a) Use selection chart to choose proper length.
2. Drill Hole – use selection chart to determine drill bit length and depth of hole.
a) Choose appropriate drill bit based upon diameter of Tapcon Anchor.
b) Drill hole minimum ¼” deeper than Tapcon Anchor to be embedded.
Minimum anchor embedment: 1”
Maximum anchor embedment: 1-3/4”
3. Drive anchor using DrivTru HWH Socket.
warning symbol WARNING! Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in serious personal injury. Always wear ANSI compliant eye protection (ANSI Z87.1-2003).
warning symbol WARNING! Using the wrong size drill bit will affect performance values and may cause faliure.
DrivTru Part#
Description
Applications
1513910
DrivTru Socket
All 5/16" across flats HWH fasteners

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Tapcon SCOTS Anchor
Product Information and Suggested Specifications
Selection and Order Information  |  Installation Instructions
Performance Data  |  Approvals and Listing

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