Epoxy Vs. Wedge Anchors?
Epoxy Vs. Wedge Anchors?
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Hi all, What is the rule of thumb in choosing to use either an epoxy anchoring system or a wedge anchor? In my limited experence it appears wedge anchor would be used in overhead or vertical situations and epoxy anchors on horizontal applications. This is for air diffuser supports (low pullout forces) within a waste water channel (12 ft deep).
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DaveAtkins
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If you expect to have high temps during service life of the anchor, if using adhesive, suggest using a higher SF because depending on the mfgr the adhesive can lose strength and stiffness over time when heated. Mfgrs catalog should tell you more.
If you have moisture or water in the holding substrate, also be especially careful if specifying an adhesive anchor. Some of the adhesives out there are sensitive to moisture, others actually need it present to cure.
As other posters have noted, I usually do not use a mechanical anchor if its holding something that vibrates, because the anchor can be rocked loose over time and lose holding power.
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DaveAtkins
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Dik