Clarification on Anchor Type and Specifications

It is important to understand the specific application and the implications of the product’s specifications.

• Anchor Type: This is a hollow cavity anchor. Its function relies entirely on having an empty space behind the wall panel for the “toggle” (the spring-loaded wings) to open and brace against the back of the material.
• Conflicting Specifications: The product page lists an exceptionally wide size range of M6-M20 and applications in “Heavy Industry.” This requires clarification:
  • Standard Use (Light to Medium Duty): The smaller sizes in this range (e.g., M6, M8) are perfectly suited for their primary purpose in residential and commercial construction: hanging shelves, mirrors, light fixtures, and TV mounts on drywall.
  • Heavy-Duty Use (Industrial): The larger sizes (e.g., M10 up to M20) are extremely robust and are not intended for standard drywall, as they would require a very large hole and would likely damage the board. These heavy-duty toggle bolts are designed for more substantial hollow materials, such as hollow concrete block (CMU), structural clay tile, or for securing industrial equipment and fixtures through metal panels with a service cavity behind them. This explains the “Heavy Industry” application.

Product Mechanism and Installation

The anchor’s strength comes from its ability to create a large bearing surface behind the wall.

• Mechanism: The anchor consists of two parts: a machine screw (or bolt) and the spring-loaded toggle wings. The wings are threaded like a nut and can be folded flat against the screw.
• Installation Process:
  1. Select the appropriate size toggle bolt for your load requirement and wall type.
  2. Drill a hole in the wall. The hole must be large enough for the folded toggle wings to pass through.
  3. Unscrew the toggle wings from the bolt. Pass the bolt through the hole in the item you wish to hang (e.g., the bracket for a shelf).
  4. Screw the toggle wings back onto the end of the bolt by just a few turns.
  5. Fold the wings flat so they are parallel with the bolt.
  6. Push the folded wings and the end of the bolt through the drilled hole in the wall. You will hear or feel the wings spring open inside the wall cavity.
  7. Pull back gently on the bolt to ensure the wings are braced flat against the inside surface of the wall.
  8. While keeping tension on the bolt, tighten it with a screwdriver until your fixture is held firmly against the wall. Do not overtighten, especially in drywall.

Product Parameters

Key Features

• Excellent for Hollow Walls: The definitive solution for providing a strong anchor point in drywall, plasterboard, hollow block, and other cavity walls.
• Spreads Load Over a Wide Area: The toggle wings distribute the weight across a large surface area on the back of the wall, preventing pull-through and allowing for higher load capacities than other drywall anchor types.
• Easy to Use: The installation process is straightforward and intuitive, making it suitable for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
• Removable Bolt: The fixture can be removed by unscrewing the bolt. Note that if the bolt is fully removed, the toggle wings will fall down inside the wall cavity.
• Versatile Size Range: Available in a wide range of sizes to support everything from lightweight decor to heavy-duty industrial fixtures in appropriate base materials.

Common Applications

Light to Medium Duty (e.g., M6-M8 in Drywall):

• Hanging heavy pictures, mirrors, and artwork.
• Mounting shelves and cabinets.
• Securing light fixtures and ceiling fans (check local codes and load ratings).
• Installing curtain rods and towel bars.

Medium to Heavy Duty (e.g., M10-M20 in Hollow Block/Industrial Panels):

• Anchoring industrial equipment to hollow concrete block walls.
• Suspending heavy pipework or cable trays from ceilings where there is an access cavity.
• Mounting commercial fixtures and signage.