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Tapcon Redesigns Concrete Screw Anchors

New design delivers superior productivity through fast installation and less downtime.
April 7, 2021
2 min read
Tapcon
The new Tapcon Star Head recess helps eliminate bit slip during installation.

Tapcon, the original inventor of blue concrete screw anchors is proud to introduce the next generation of the industry’s most trusted concrete fastener.
Sources say the newly engineered design delivers superior productivity through fast installation and less downtime.

To further improve speed of installation, Tapcon is also shifting from Phillips to a Star flat head.     

Tapcon Star Flat Head
The new Tapcon Star Head recess helps eliminate bit slip during installation. With six points of contact between the bit and the anchor, users can be confident in increased productivity, especially in high torque applications where Phillips bits are prone to slipping. The Tapcon Star Flat Head anchor is
Both the Star Flat Head and Hex Head Tapcon anchors feature a unique thread design to provide reduced installation torque and a consistent drive across all concrete and masonry substrates. In addition, Tapcon’s Climaseal ™     corrosion resistant coating provides long-lasting quality and durability on the job. 

Tapcon next generation screw anchors are available in 3/16-in. and ¼- in. diameters in key sizes for most concrete fastening applications from 1-1/4-in. to 4-in. in length. They are available in a wide variety of small, medium, and large pack counts along with even larger buckets to allow pros to by in quantities they need for the job.  Tapcon screw anchors are also available in a White Ultrashield™, Gray Maxiset™ and 410 Stainless Steel offerings. 

Find them at major home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and specialty tool and fastener dealers. To learn more, CLICK HERE

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