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Tapcon® 
Storm Guard Anchors

Tapcon Storm Guard 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 SG Anchors—

DIRECT MOUNT PERMANENT ANCHORS FOR QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATIONS OF METAL AND PLYWOOD PANELS TO CONCRETE AND BLOCK.tap_prod1b.jpg (9108 bytes)
ADVANTAGES
TapconThreaded chamfered safety collar prevents overdriving.
TapconAvailable in UltraShield™ or White UltraShield™ for corrosion protection in coastal environments.
TapconAvailable in 2-1/4" and 3-1/4" lengths.
TapconBoth lengths have 1/4-20 x 7/8" external thread above collar.
Tapcon3/16" Hex Drive.
TapconNo caulking required.
TapconUse with 3/16" carbide-tipped drill bit.

APPLICATIONS
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Direct mount permanent anchors for quick and easy installations for metal and plywood panels to wood, hollow block and concrete.

  
   

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APPROVALS / LISTINGS

Miami-Dade County – #06-0222.07
SELECTION CHART

 
Tapcon SG
(Storm Guard) Anchor
Diameter............1/4" Thread Form.....Original Notched Hi-Lo™
Point Type.........Nail Finish.................UltraShield™ or *White UltraShield™
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
COATING
BOX QTY
3424000 1/4" dia. x 2-1/4" UltraShield
1,000
3424100 1/4" dia. x 2-1/4" White UltraShield
1,000
3425000 1/4" dia. x 3-1/4" UltraShield
500
3425100 1/4" dia. x 3-1/4" White UltraShield
500
3426910 3/16" Nut Driver ---
1
7900814 3/16" x 3-1/2" Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit ---
1

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PERFORMANCE TABLE

Tapcon SG
(Storm Guard) Anchors
 Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN) in Concrete
ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 MIN. DEPTH OF
EMBEDMENT
In. (mm)		 EDGE DISTANCE f'c = 3000 PSI (20.7 MPa)
TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1 (25.4) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1,230 (5.5) 1,339 (6.0)
1 (25.4) 2-1/2 (63.5) 1,701 (7.6) 2,333 (10.4)
1-3/4 (44.5) 1-1/4 (31.8) 2,704 (12.0) 1,375 (6.1)
1-3/4 (44.5) 2-1/2 (63.5) 2,844 (12.6) 2,618 (11.6)
Safe working loads for single installation under static loading should not exceed 25% of the ultimate load capacity.
 
Tapcon SG
(Storm Guard) Anchors
 Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN)
in Hollow Block
ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 MIN. DEPTH OF
EMBEDMENT
In. (mm)		 EDGE DISTANCE

HOLLOW BLOCK
f'c = 1500 PSI (10.4 MPa)

TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1-1/4 (31.8) 1,955 (8.7) 536 (2.4)
1-1/4 (31.8) 2-1/2 (63.5) 1,940 (8.6) 1,088 (4.8)
   
Tapcon SG
(Storm Guard) Anchors
 Ultimate Tension and Shear Values (Lbs/kN)
in Grout-Filled (CMU)
ANCHOR
DIA.
In. (mm)		 MIN. DEPTH OF
EMBEDMENT
In. (mm)		 EDGE DISTANCE

GROUT-FILLED (CMU)
f'c = 2000 PSI (13.8 MPa)

TENSION
Lbs. (kN)		 SHEAR
Lbs. (kN)
1/4 (6.4) 1-3/4 (44.5) 1-1/4 (31.8) 3,335 (14.8) 1,207 (5.4)
1-3/4 (44.5) 2-1/2 (63.5) 3,779 (16.8) 2,061 (9.2)
   

 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


3/16" Nut Driver
Installation Tool
(Part # 3426910)

SG


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

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