Hollow Wall and Wallboard Anchors(135 Products)

Description

Hollow wall anchors are wall inserts combined with screw threads on the outer side for mounting on dry or hollow walls. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of anchors, anchor kits, anchor sets and setting tools from brands like Dewalt, Red Head, Westward, Grainger, Power Fasteners & more.

Features

  • Drywall anchors, also known as drywall plugs, are hollow, self-expanding screw attachments used to create a strong connection between a wall and a screw. These fasteners allow installing or hanging items on a wall when studs are not available. They are suitable for hanging towel bars, framed artwork, curtain rods, shelves, mirrors and plants. These anchors feature a hollow centre for supporting the screw.
  • Expansion anchors are fasteners used in masonry base material to provide holding power through expansion. The ends of expansion shield anchors spread during installation to grip the surrounding surface, preventing the anchor from slipping out of the opening. These anchors have threaded inline for easy removal and maintenance. There are two types of expansion anchors: pre-expanded & unexpanded anchors. Pre-expanded expansion anchors are inserted into a pre-drilled hole and compressed before exerting force to create holding power.
  • Unexpanded expansion anchors must be set after they have been installed into the pre-drilled hole.
  • Hollow-wall anchors, also known as molly bolts, have a pointed metal body with a spiked collar and screw. Similar to expansion anchors, these anchors also require a pilot hole. Spikes on the collar of the anchor hold it in position once it has been installed while the screw is being cranked. The anchor body behind the wall contracts because of the screw, and flanges that fasten it against the wallboard's rear extend.
  • Toggle anchors provide load-bearing support for hanging items, artwork and plants from ceiling drywall. They are used to install handrails on staircases. There are two types of toggle anchors: strap and screw.
  • Dewalt hollow wall anchors are ideal for light-duty mounting applications on hollow walls, brick, concrete & plaster. These polyethylene wall anchors resist corrosion, have Phillip slotted screws and are capable of holding loads up to 90 lb in drywall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do drywall anchors need a stud?

It is preferable to use screws with drywall anchors, in comparison to studs.

Where are wall anchors used?

Wall anchors can be used in concrete, drywall, metal, brick or wood.

Can I glue in a drywall anchor?

Yes, Gorilla glue is used in the anchor to fix a hole that is too big for a screw.

How to install drywall anchors?

  • Measure and mark the location of the anchors.
  • If you're using anchors other than self-drilling anchors, pilot holes will be required.
  • Check the anchor packaging to determine the bit size needed to drill the pilot hole. Drill the pilot hole through the drywall.
  • For expansion & hollow-wall anchors, use a hammer to carefully tap the anchor into the hole until the collar of the anchor is flush with the wall. Don't drive the collar beneath the surface of the wall.
  • For strap-type toggle anchors, insert the toggle through the pilot hole. Pull the straps toward you to set the toggle against the back of the wall and slide the anchor collar along the straps & against the wall surface. When the collar is against the wall and the toggle is against the back of the wall, snap off and discard the plastic straps.
  • For screw-type toggle bolts, remove the spring-loaded toggle from the screw and insert the screw through the mounting hole of the item being installed. Spin the toggle back onto the screw, making sure it's oriented to fold down toward the screw head. It should also be secure on the screw. If it's at the screw tip, it may fall behind the wall. Insert the toggle portion of the anchor into the pilot hole and behind the wallboard.

What instructions should be followed for removing drywall anchors?

  • Remove the screw and choose a drill bit that is about two sizes larger than the diameter of the anchor's metal collar hole.
  • The bit's cutting edges should only make contact with the collar edges surrounding the screw hole and not dangle within the hole.
  • Use the hole in the anchor to align the bit in your drill before starting to drill. The bit will probably force the anchor out of the drywall as soon as the collar frees itself from the anchor. Let it land in the wall cavity.
  • The drywall is held in place by a metal collar on the outside. From the inside, a set of prongs expand and press on the drywall.

What is the difference between an expansion anchor and a wedge anchor?

Unlike expansion anchors, wedge anchors can only be used in solid concrete and not in other masonry materials such as brick or hollow blocks.

Are expansion anchors post-installed?

Expansion anchors are post-installed anchors that are inserted into a drilled hole in masonry materials or hardened concrete. Loads are transferred to the base material by friction, bearings or both.