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Mini Drop In Anchors For Shallow Embedment For Post Tension Concrete

Drop in anchors are a common anchor in most trades for fastening to solid concrete.  For most applications the standard length drop in type anchor works well.  However there are situations that require shallow embedment or mini drop in anchors.  The most likely situation is post tension concrete.  Fastening to post tension concrete requires caution due to the tensioned cable below the surface.   Most situations allow you to drill up to 3/4″, ruling out standard drop in anchors.  Shallow embedment or mini drop in anchors are available in 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ sizes.  These anchors will fully set at 3/4″ embedment making them a great choice when you are limited in drill depth. It is recommended that you use what is called a stop bit while drilling for these anchors.  These bits have a collar on them  preventing them from drilling the hole deeper than allowed.  These bits are actually a great time saver in that they prevent you from drilling your hole deeper than necessary.  If you over drill your anchor hole by just a quarter of an inch, that would mean you are drilling the equivalent of one extra hole every 3 holes!  If you are using a cordless SDS rotary hammer, this can drop your hole count per charge by 25%.   These bits are also available for you standard drop in anchors as well.  As a contractor it is your responsibility to make sure you are allowed to drill in the post tension concrete.  If 3/4″ drill depth is permitted, then the min drop in or shallow embedment anchor is a great problem solver.

Mini Drop In Anchors For Shallow Embedment For Post Tension Concrete

Turn Your SDS Hammer Into An Overhead Drill Machine Hammer Drill Extension

Turn Your SDS Hammer Into An Overhead Drill Machine Hammer Drill Extension

How do you suspend  grid wire or all thread from a concrete deck while standing on the floor if the the concrete is to brittle for your Ramset or Hilti tool or you simply are not allowed to shoot. For those times when you need to suspend a cable run or anything for that matter to a concrete deck that is just out of reach, consider the ODM overhead drill machine.  Designed to work with most D handle SDS rotary hammers, the ODM overhead drill machine extends to reach ceilings decks up to 13′.  The hands free probe trigger system allows you to keep both hands on the tool.  After you drill your hole, use the I Driver to drive in tie wire wedges or spikes with ceiling grid wire pre attached.  If you want to install threaded rod, simply drill the hole and then install a concrete Sammy Screw, with the threaded rod already attached using the Torque Master tool.  Think of the time savings over a lift that can be had in many situations.  Click here to see a video of the tool in use.

Turn Your SDS Hammer Into An Overhead Drill Machine Hammer Drill Extension

Overhead Fastening With The Ramset Viper 4

Ramset has been making quality powder actuated tools for years.  The Viper tool quickly became a favorite tool of anyone doing overhead fastening.  Whether hanging ceiling wires, light fixtures or data cable runs, the Viper tool is designed specifically for shooting to the ceiling.  The earliest version was a very simple tool that required manual advance.  The tool was a real work horse but it required daily cleaning.  The latest version, the Ramset Viper 4 is a great tool for overhead fastening.   The tool offers automatic advance and a unique pole system that is stable and expandable from 3′ to the moon just by adding extension segments.  The Viper 4 tool has the added safety feature of a separate sleeve for activation making it safer than other contact tools.  You can’t just lean on the tool by mistake and set it off, it must be in contact with the ceiling, and both hands on the pole.  I would add an important point on the Ramset Viper 4 tool:  POLES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PREVIOUS MODELS!  We are finding that many online marketers not only don’t understand the tools, but don’t understand the importance of the right extension for the tool.  If you have any questions on the Ramset Viper 4,  visit our store online at ConstructionFastening.Net or call us toll free at 1-877-212-2377.

Overhead Fastening With The Ramset Viper 4

Extra Long SDS Hammer Drill Bits For Hilti, Bosch, Dewalt and Others

If you are faced with the challenge of drilling an extra deep or long hole in masonry, you know it can be a real challenge to find a hammer drill bit long enough for your SDS hammer drill.  Usually you can find a bit that will drill up to about a foot, but some projects, especially projects that are older buildings or additions will require you to drill deeper holes. Now what?  Be prepared.  We offer a full line of SDS bits from 3/8″ to 3/4″ diameters that will give you a drill depth of anywhere from 16″ to 34“!   If you need a whole a little wider, you can drill a pilot with the smaller diameter and then come from either side if possible.  We have bits 7/8″ diameter to 1-1/4″ that have 16″ diameters.  If you have an application that requires a larger hole, consider one of our thin wall cores designed for use with SDS hammers.  You will find a size range of 1-9/16″ to over 4″.  There thin wall design reduces the amount of friction allowing even small to medium size SDS hammers to handle up to  2-1/2″ hole or more with ease.

Click here for extra length SDS bits.

Is my hammer an SDS hammer?  Sometimes we get the question, especially with Hilti hammers, is my hammer an SDS hammer drill?  If it is a smaller hammer, likely so.  It can get confusing, with some brands.  For instance, Hilti calls the bits for SDS hammers a TE-CX bit.  An SDS shank hammer drill bit is about 3/8″ diamter and has to dimples opposite each other, and two slots opposite each other.  If that is what you have, any SDS bit will fit in to your hammer drill.  If the shank is about 3/4″ you likely have an SDS Max or possibly a spline bit.  These are typically bigger, and noticeably heavier tools.

 

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Extra Long SDS Hammer Drill Bits For Hilti, Bosch, Dewalt and Others