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Tapcon® 
MAXI-SET Anchors

Tapcon MAXI-SET 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 MAXI-SET Anchors—

FOR TAPCON APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE MORE ANCHOR BEARING SURFACE.

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ADVANTAGES

TapconSame reliable performance and speed of installation as regular Tapcon
TapconLarge 5/8" diameter flange provides more bearing surface and increases pullover resistance. High 5/16" hex head adds driving stability.
TapconCompatible with DrivTru™ socket system. Improves installation. Protects paint finish.
TapconUltraShield™ and White UltraShield™ long-life finish deliver excellent corrosion resistance.
APPLICATIONS
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Shutters - protective and decorative

Screened porch and pool enclosures.

Various sheet metal flashings.

Decorative wrought iron.

Wood nailers and plywood attachment.

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

 
Tapcon
Maxi-Set Anchor
Diameter............1/4" Thread Form.....Advanced Threadform Technology™
Point Type.........Nail Finish.................UltraShield™ or *White UltraShield™
Head Style.........5/16" across flats hex with 5/8" diameter flange.
Maxi-Sets are packed 1,000 pieces per master carton except 3409100 is packed 750 pieces.
RECOMMENDED
TAPCON LENGTH
In. (mm)
PART NO.
1/4" HEX HEAD
FINISH
BIT LENGTH
In. (mm)
STRAIGHT SHANK
BIT FOR 1/4" TAPCON
PART NO.
1-3/4 (44.5)
3294000
Ultra Shield
3-1/2 (88.9)
 7901014
2-1/4 (57.2)
3295000
Ultra Shield
4-1/2 (114.3)
 7901018
1-3/4 (44.5)
3383100*
White Ultra Shield
3-1/2 (88.9)
 7901014*
2-1/4 (57.2)
3384100*
White Ultra Shield
4-1/2 (114.3)
 7901018*
2-3/4 (69.9)
3408100*
White Ultra Shield
4-1/2 (114.3)
 7901018*
3-1/4 (82.6)
3409100*
White Ultra Shield
5-1/2 (139.7)
 7901022*
*Available with bronze painted head over White UltraShield™ NOTE: 2-3/4" and 3-1/4" lengths are special orders. Contact customer service for lead-times.

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PERFORMANCE TABLE
Tapcon
Maxi-Set 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
Maxi-Set 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
Maxi-Set 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
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
SDS Bits
  
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
7901060 5" (SDS Rotohammer Bits for use with 1/4" Tapcon)
7901059
7" (SDS Rotohammer Bits for use with 1/4" Tapcon)
Tapcon MAXI-SET Anchor
Product Information and Suggested Specifications
Selection and Order Information  |  Installation Instructions
Performance Data  |  Approvals and Listing

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