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September 10, 1957
SUPERSEDING
Int. Fed. Spec. FF-D-200 (COM-NBS)
DEVICES, ANCHORING, MASONRY
December 19, 1955
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
SHIELD, EXPANSION; NAIL, EXPANSION; AND NAIL,

DRIVE SCREW (DEVICES, ANCHORING, MASONRY)
This specification was approved by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service,

General Services Administration, for the use of all Federal agencies
1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Scope. This specification covers threaded and unthreaded anchoring

devices for attaching equipment and fixtures to an existing solid masonry.
(See 6.1.)
1.2 Classification
1.2.1 Groups, types, classes, and styles. The anchoring devices covered
by this specification shall be of the following groups, types, classes and
styles, as specified:
Group I--Shield, Expansion (Lead, Bolt and Stud Anchors), see 3.2.1:
Type 1--"Head out"-Embedded nut anchors:
Class 1--Single lead expansion unit anchors (fig. 1).
Class 2--Multiple lead expansion units anchors (fig. 4).
Type 2--"Nut out"-Embedded bolt and stud anchors:
Class 1--Single lead expansion unit anchors:
Style 1--Single-end expansion lead sleeve anchors (fig. 5).
Style 2--Double-end expansion units lead sleeve anchors (fig. 6).
Class 2--Multiple lead expansion units anchors:
Style 1--Cone units anchors (fig. 7).
Style 2--Disk units anchors (fig. 8).
Group II--Shield, Expansion (Bolt Anchors), see 3.2.2.
Type 1--Lag bolt expansion shield anchors (fig. 9):
Class 1--Long shield anchors
Class 2--Short shield anchors
Type 2--Machine bolt expansion shield anchors:
Class 1--Closed-end, bottom bearing, expansion shield anchors (fig.
10).
Class 2--Open-end expansion shield anchors:
Style 1--Single-end expansion shield anchors (fig. 11).
Style 2--Double-end expansion shield anchors (fig. 12).
Type 3--Tubular expansion shield anchors.
Class 1--Single-edit shield anchors (fig. 13).
Class 2--Multiple-slit shield anchors (fig. 14).
Group III--Shield, Expansion (Self-Drilling Tubular Expansion Shell Bolt
Anchors), see 3.2.3.
Type 1--Anchors with externally slit expansion shells and a single-
cone expander (fig. 15).
Type 2--Anchors with internally grooved expansion shells and a
double-cone expander (fig. 16).
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Group IV--Shield, Expansion (Wood Screw and Lag Bolt Self-Threading

Anchors), see 3.2.4.
Type 1--Lead anchors (fig. 17).
Type 2--Fiber anchors (fig. 18).
Group V--Shield, Expansion (Nail Anchors), see 3.2.5.
Type 1--Expansion shield nail anchors:
Class 1--Aluminum expansion shield nail anchors (fig. 19).
Class 2--Steel expansion shield nail anchors (fig. 20.)
Class 3--Steel, lead banded, expansion shield nail anchors (fig.
21).
Type 2--Hollow rivet shape nail (pin) anchors:
Class 1--Aluminum nail (pin) anchors:
Style 1--Anchors with single-slit stem (fig. 22).
Style 2--Anchors with cross-slit stem (fig. 23).
Class 2--Steel nail (pin) anchors (fig. 24).
Class 3--Zinc-cast nail anchors (fig. 25).
Group VI--Nail, Expansion (Expanded Drive-Bolts and Drive-Studs), see
3.2.6 (fig. 26).
Group VII--Nail, Drive Screw (Masonry), see 3.2.7 (fig. 27).
1.3 The sizes of masonry anchoring devices shall correspond to those in
table I to XVI, inclusive, as specified.
2. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
2.1 The following specifications and standards, of the issues in effect on

date of invitation for bids, form a part of this specification.
Federal Specifications:
FF-B-561--Bolts, Lag.
FF-B-575--Bolts, Hexagon and Square.
FF-N-105--Nails, Wire; and Staples.
FF-N-836--Nuts. Hexagon and Square.
FF-S-111--Screws, Wood, Slotted-Head.
PPP-B-566--Boxes, Folding Paperboard.
PPP-B-585--Boxes; Wood, Wirebound.
PPP-B-591--Boxes; Fiberboard, Wood-Cleated.
PPP-B-601--Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood.
PPP-B-621--Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner.
PPP-B-636--Boxes, Fiber.
PPP-B-676--Boxes, Set-Up, Paperboard.
Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 102--Preservation, Packaging, and Packing Levels.
Fed. Test Method Std. No. 151--Metals, Test Methods.
(Activates outside the Federal Government may obtain copies of Federal

Specifications and Standards as outlined under General Information in the
Index of Federal Specifications and Standards and at the prices indicated in
the Index. The Index, which includes cumulative monthly supplements as
issued, is for sale on a subscription basis by the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C.)
(Single copies of this specification and other product specifications

required by activates outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes are
available without charge at the General Services Administration Regional
Offices in boston, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Mo., Dallas,
Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.)
(Federal Government activates may obtain copies of Federal Specifications

and Standards and the Index of Federal Specifications and Standards from
established distribution points in their agencies.)
Military Specifications:
JAN-P-125--Packaging and Packing for Overseas Shipment--Barrier-
Materials, Waterproof, Flexible.
MIL-P-116--Preservation, Methods of.
Military Standards:
MIL-STD-105--Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by
Attributes.
MIL-STD-129--Marking for Shipment and Storage.
(Copies of Military Specifications and Standards required by contractors in

connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the
procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Requirements, general, common to all or several anchoring devices.
3.1.1 Materials. Materials used in the anchoring devices shall conform to

good commercial practice or to specific requirements stated in the invitation
for bids.
3.1.2 Bolts, studs, screws, and nuts. Bolts, studs, nuts, and screws are
not supplied with the anchoring devices, unless they are of specific shape or
unless their delivery is called for in the invitation for bids. Bolts,
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studs, nuts, and screws, when supplied, shall conform to good commercial
practice. Unless otherwise specified in the invitation for bids, all bolts,
studs, screws, and nuts shall conform to the requirements of the applicable
Federal Specification listed in 2.1, or as otherwise specified in the
invitation for bids.
3.1.2.1 Threads. Machine bolts, studs, screws, and nuts when specified or
supplied, shall be threaded with Unified or American National threads of the
coarse-thread series, classes 2A (external thread), or 2B (internal thread)
and conform to good commercial practice. Threads in lag bolts and wood
screws shall conform to the requirements of the Federal Specifications FF-B-
561 and FF-S-111, respectively.
3.1.2.1.2 Machine bolt heads. When specified or supplied, machine bolts

1/2 inch or less in diameter shall have square heads and bolts over 1/2 inch
hexagon heads in accordance with Federal Specification FF-B-575.
3.1.2.1.3 Machine bolt nuts. Nuts, when specified or supplied, shall be

square for bolts and studs 1/2 inch or less in diameter and hexagon for bolts
and studs over 1/2 inch in diameter in accordance with Federal Specification
FF-N-836.
3.1.2.1.4 Length. The length of the bolts, studs, or screws, when

specified, shall be stated in the invitation for bids or the thickness of the
equipment or fixture to be fastened shall be stated and the contractor shall
supply bolts, studs, or screws of the proper length for use with the anchors
furnished.
3.1.3 Finish. All component parts of anchoring devices made of malleable

iron or steel shall be zinc or cadmium coated. The kind of coating shall be
at the manufacturer's option, unless a specific coating is named in the
invitation for bids. The coatings shall conform to good commercial
practices.
3.1.4 Marking for identification. All anchoring devices, except the types
and sizes on which it is physically impractical to do so, shall be marked
with the manufacturer's name or with the trade-mark of such known character
that the source of manufacture may readily be determined. Each anchoring
device, whenever it is advisable and possible, shall be marked with the size
number or diameter of the bolt, screw, nail, or pin with which it shall be
used.
3.2 Requirements applicable to specific groups of anchoring devices.
3.2.1 Group I--Shield, expansion (lead, bolt and stud anchors)
3.2.1.1 Type 1, "head-out"--embedded nut anchors.
3.2.1.1.1 Class 1, single lead expansion unit anchors (see fig. 1 and
table I). These anchors shall consist of an internally threaded conical
expander and an expansion lead sleeve which is slipped over the expander.
The lead expansion sleeve, when tamped, holds the expander inside the hole in
masonry.
3.2.1.1.1.1 Expanders, Expanders shall have a conical shape that shall

assure proper expansion of the lead sleeves when caulking or tamping them in
masonry. Expanders shall be provided with means (fins, ribs, tongues,
knurls, corrugations, etc.) for preventing their rotation when tightening the
bolt, and shall have either open or closed bottoms at the manufacturer's
option unless their shape is specified. Expanders may be of brass, malleable
iron, steel, or hard zinc alloy at the manufacturer's or contractor's option
unless their material is specified in the invitation for bids. The number of
threads in the expanders shall be not less than five.
3.2.1.1.1.2 Expansion sleeves. Expansion sleeves shall be of lead or lead

alloy, hollow cast with a seat to fit the expanders. The outer walls in the
sleeves shall be either straight cylindrical or tapered with or without
horizontal corrugations. Expansion sleeves may be capped, at the option of
the manufacturer, by a spherical steel washer having scalloped edges which
embed into the masonry when tamping the anchor in place.
3.2.1.1.1.3 Bolts and screws (see 3.1.2).
3.2.1.1.1.4 Size designation and dimensions. The single lead expansion

unit anchors, type 1, class 1, shall be designated by the screw number or by
the bolt diameter and the number of threads per inch. The overall anchor
dimensions shall conform to those listed in table I.
3.2.1.1.1.5 Holding power requirements. The single lead expansion unit

anchors, type 1, class 1, shall withstand pulling proof test loads, as
specified in table I, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2). The holes for the
test shall be drilled by a masonry drill, recommended by the manufacturer and
to a depth not less than twice the height of the anchor. (See 6.3.)
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3.2.1.1.1.6 Driver, bearing, and bushing (setting tool). A high-carbon

steel setting tool for taming the lead sleeve in place either of a piloted
type, figure 2, or of a tubular type, figure 3(with both ends open or with
one end closed), to suit the shape of the expander, shall be included with
each issue package of anchors. The setting tools shall be properly heat
treated.
3.2.1.1.2 Class 2, multiple lead expansion units anchors (see fig. 4 and
table II). These anchors shall consist of two or more units, each of one
expander and a lead or lead alloy sleeve, as described in 3.2.1.1.1. The
expanders of low cone shape may be equipped with split flat rings for
confining the lead expansion sleeves during the caulking or tamping
operation. The bottom expanders only in these anchors shall be threaded.
Table I.--Group I, type 1, class 1
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Size ³Nominal anchor dimensions³
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Screw No.³Screw or bolt³Threads per³ Outside ³ Assembled ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ diameter ³ inch ³ diameter, ³ height with ³
³ ³ ³ minimum ³ an expander ³
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³ Inch ³ ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds
6........³ 0.138 ³ 32 ³ 1/4 ³ 5/8 ³ 150
8........³ .164 ³ 32 ³ 3/16 ³ 1/2 ³ 250
10.......³ .190 ³ 24 ³ 3/8 ³ 5/8 ³ 300
12.......³ .216 ³ 24 ³ 7/16 ³ 3/4 ³ 400
³ 1/4 ³ 20 ³ 1/2 ³ 3/4 ³ 500
³ 5/16 ³ 18 ³ 5/8 ³ 1 ³ 850
³ 2/3 ³ 16 ³ 3/4 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 1,250
³ 7/16 ³ 14 ³ 7/8 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 1,650
³ 1/2 ³ 13 ³ 7/8 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 2,300
³ 1/2 ³ 11 ³ 1 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 3,700
³ 3/4 ³ 10 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 2 ³ 5,500
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À1Ù Recommended safe working load is one-fourth of the proof test load.
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3.2.1.1.2.1 Bolts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.1.1.2.2 Size designations and dimensions. The multiple lead expansion

units anchors, type 1, class 2, shall be designated by the bolt diameter and
the number of units to be used.
3.2.1.1.2.3 Holding power requirements. The multiple lead expansion units

anchors, type. 1, class 2, shall withstand pulling proof test, as specified
in table II, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2). The holes for the tests shall
be drilled by a masonry drill of the size recommended by the manufacturer and
to a depth not less than twice the height of the assembled anchor (see 6.3).
3.2.1.1.2.4 Dummy stud. A dummy stud with a threaded end, fitting the
bottom (threaded) expander, shall be provided with each issue package, when
specified. This dummy stud has to be used during assembling and tamping lead
expansion sleeves for preventing the clogging of the lowered expanders.
3.2.1.1.2.5 Driver, bushing (setting tool) (see fig. 3). A tubular steel
setting tool, as described in 3.2.1.1.1.6, of proper inner and outer
diameters and length to suit the anchor units and the dummy bolt shall be
provided with each issue package of anchors. The tool shall be properly heat
treated.
3.2.1.2 Type 2, "nut-out" embedded bolt and stud anchors.
3.2.1.2.1 Class 1, single lead expansion unit anchors. These anchors

shall have a single lead expansion unit of the following styles, as
specified:
3.2.1.2.1.1 Style 1, single-end expansion lead sleeve anchors (see fig. 5

and table III). These anchors shall consist of a hollow truncated cone
expander and a cylindrical lead expansion sleeve, as specified in 3.2.1.1.1,
with the exception that the expanders shall have a smooth outer surface and a
plain unthreaded hole for the passage of the bolt stem. Studs, when used,
shall have heads of cone shape conforming to the nest seat in the sleeve (see
fig. 5 (a)).
3.2.1.2.1.2 Style 2, double-end expansion lead sleeve anchors (see fig. 6

and table III). These anchors shall have two opposing cone expanders with
smooth outer surfaces and plain holes for the passage of the bolt or stud
stems and a single lead expansion sleeve with two opposing nests for the
expanders. Studs for these anchors must have their heads of the top expander
shape. The materials used in these anchors shall be as specified in
3.2.1.1.1.1. Anchors with expanders of hard zinc may be of one-piece
construction, where the opposing expanders are interconnected by thin ribs,
collapsible during caulking or tamping and completely covered by lead (see
fig. 6 (a)) and are for use with bolts only.
Table II.--Group, type 1, class 2
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³ Lead expansion ³ Proof test loadsÀ1Ù
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diameter ³ outside diameter, ³ Double ³ Triple
³ À2Ù minimum ³ unit ³ unitÀ3Ù
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³ ³ ³
Inch ³ Inches ³ Pounds ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³
1/4..................³ 1/2 ³ 675 ³ ........
5/16.................³ 5/8 ³ 1,125 ³ ........
3/8..................³ 3/4 ³ 1,675 ³ ........
1/2..................³ 1 ³ 3,100 ³ ........
5/8..................³ 1 1/8 ³ 4,950 ³ ........
3/4..................³ 1 3/8 ³ 7,325 ³ 7,325
7/8..................³ 1 1/2 ³ 10,000 ³ 10,000
1....................³ 1 5/8 ³ 13,250 ³ 13,250
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À1Ù Recommended safe working load is one-fourth of the proof test load (see
6.3.1).
À2Ù The height of the units depends upon their design.
À3Ù When overloads may be expected and the concrete is of unknown quality.
3.2.1.2.1.3 Bolts, studs and nuts (see 3.1.2).
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3.2.1.2.1.4 Size designations and dimensions. The single lead expansion

unit bolt or stud anchors, type 2, class 1, shall be designated by the
diameter of the bolt or stud. The overall anchor dimensions shall conform to
those in table III.
3.2.1.2.1.5 Holding power requirements. The single lead expansion unit

anchors, type 2, class 1, shall withstand pulling test loads, as specified in
Table III when set in concrete (see 4.3.2).
Table III.--Group I, Type 2, class 1, styles 1 and 2 (figs. 5 and 6)
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³ Nominal anchor ³
³ dimensions ³
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Size, bolt or stud ³ ³ ³ Proof test
diameter ³ Outside ³ Overall ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ diameter, ³ height, ³
³ minimum ³ minimum ³
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Inch ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³
1/4.....................³ 1/2 ³ 3/4 ³ 500
5/16....................³ 5/8 ³ 7/8 ³ 850
3/8.....................³ 3/4 ³ 1 ³ 1,250
1/2.....................³ 1 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 2,300
5/8.....................³ 1 1/8 ³ 1 5/8 ³ 3,000
3/4 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 3,600
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The holes for the tests shall be drilled by a masonry drill recommended by
the manufacturer and to a depth not less than twice the height of the anchor
(see 6.3).
3.2.1.2.1.6 Driver, bushing (setting tool) (see 3.2.1.1.2.5).
3.2..1.2.2 Class 2, multiple lead expansion units anchors. These anchors

shall be of the following styles, as specified:
3.2.1.2.2.1 Style 1, multiple lead expansion cone units anchors (see fig.
7 and Table IV). These bolt and stud anchors shall be of an identical design
and construction as the multiple lead expansion units anchors, type 1, class
2, see 3.2.1.1.2, with the exception that the bottom cone expanders shall be
without a thread. The embedded studs shall have heads of the cone expander's
shape and use the same lead expansion sleeves as in subsequent anchor units.
3.2.1.2.2.2 Style 2, multiple lead expansion disk units anchors (see fig.
8 and table IV). These anchors, for bolts only shall consist of two lead
disks sandwiched between three zinc alloy or malleable iron disks, taper-
shaped to facilitate the expansion of the load disks against the hole walls.
One or more of these sets may be used to suit the strength of the bolt and
the requirements of the work. Malleable iron disks shall be used in anchors
for bolts 5/8 inch and over.
3.2.1.2.2.3 Bolts and nuts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.1.2.2.4 Size designation and dimensions. The multiple lead expansion
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units anchors, type 2, class 2, styles 1 and 2, shall be designated by the

bolt or stud diameter and the number of the units. Overall anchor dimensions
shall conform to those in table IV.
Table IV.--Group I, type 2, class 2, styles 1 and 2 (figs. 7 and 8)
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³ Style 1, cone unit anchors ³ Style 2, disk unit anchors
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or stud ³ outside ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
diameter ³ diameter ³ Double ³ Triple ³Outside ³Height of³Single ³ Double
³ minimum ³ unit ³ unit ³Diameter³ a unit, ³ set ³ set
³ ³ ³ ³Minimum ³ minimum ³ ³
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Inch ³ Inches ³ Pounds ³ Pounds ³ Inches ³ Inches ³Pounds ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
1/4.......³ 1/2 ³ 675 ³ ...... ³ 1/2 ³ 5/8 ³ 500 ³ 675
5/16......³ 3/8 ³ 1,125 ³ ...... ³ ³ ³ ³
3/8.......³ 5/8 ³ 1,675 ³ ...... ³ 3/4 ³ 5/8 ³ 1,250 ³ 1,675
1/2.......³ 1 ³ 3,100 ³ ...... ³ 1 ³ 3/4 ³ 2,300 ³ 3,100
5/8.......³ 1 1/5 ³ 4,950 ³ ...... ³ 1 1/5 ³ 3/4 ³ 2,800 ³ 4,950
3/4.......³ 1 3/8 ³ ..... ³ 7,325 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 7/8 ³ ..... ³ 6,400
7/8.......³ 1 1/2 ³ ..... ³ 10,000 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 7/8 ³ ..... ³ 7,200
1.........³ 1 5/8 ³ ..... ³ 13,250 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 1 ³ ..... ³ 8,000
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À1Ù The height of units depends upon their design.

À2Ù Recommended safe working load is one-fourth of the proof test load (see
6.3.1).
3.2.1.2.2.5 Holding power requirements (see 4.3.2). The multiple lead

expansion units anchors, type 2, class 2, styles 1 and 2 shall withstand
pulling proof test load, as specified in table IV when set in concrete. The
holes for the test shall be drilled by a drill of the size recommended by the
manufacturer and to a depth not less than twice the height of the assembled
anchor (see 6.3).
3.2.1.2.2.6 Driver, brushing (setting tool) (see 3.2.1.1.2.5).
3.2.2 Group II--Shield, expansion (bolt anchors).
3.2.2.1 Type 1, lag bolt expansion shield anchors (see fig. 9 and table V.
3.2.2.1.1 Construction and material. These anchors for lag bolts shall
consist of a two-piece expansion shield which opens at the bottom and spreads
out into a cone when the lag bolt is tightened. The shields may be made of
zinc alloy or malleable iron at the option of the manufacturer or contractor,
unless the material is specified in the invitation for bids.
3.2.2.1.1.1 Shield body. Each shield body shall consist of two semi-
cylindrical hollow sections interlocked at the top by cars or lugs. The bore
of the shield shall be tapered and have an internal thread for about two-
thirds of its distance from the bottom. The thread shall fit that in the
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specified lag bolt to be used in the shield. The outer walls of the shield
sections shall have circular ribs for better gripping and holding action of
the shield. The average thickness of the thinnest wall sections shall be not
less than one thirty-second of an inch.
3.2.2.1.2 Class and dimensions. Unless otherwise specified, the lag bolt
expansion shield anchors of class 1, long shields, as per dimensions given in
table V, shall be supplied.
3.2.2.1.3 Lag bolt. Lag bolts shall not be supplied with the shields
unless their delivery is called for in the invitation for bids, in which case
the specifications of the lag bolts shall conform to those in the Federal
Specification FF-B-561.
3.2.2.1.4 Holding power requirements. The lag bolt expansion shield

anchors shall withstand pulling proof test loads, as specified in table V,
when set in concrete (see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
3.2.2.2 Type 2, machine bolt expansion shield anchors.
3.2.2.2.1 Class 1, closed-end, bottom bearing, expansion shield anchors

(see fig. 10 and table VI).
3.2.2.2.1.1 Construction. These anchors for machine bolts shall consist

of an expansion shield and an expander nut inserted inside the shield. The
shield and its expander nut shall be made in such a manner that the nut shall
climb the thread of the bolt and expand the shield as soon as the bolt, while
being tightened, reaches and bears against the shield bottom. The shield
body and the expander nut may be of alloy zinc, brass, steel, or malleable
iron at the option of the manufacturer or contractor, unless their material
is specified in the invitation for bids.
3.2.2.2.1.2 Shield body. The shield body shall be of closed-bottom

cylindrical shape either of one piece or of two interlocked and banded
together semicylindrical sections. The one-piece shield body shall have two
diametrically located longitudinal slits including the shield mouth. The
outer surface of the shield bodies shall have circular ribs for better
holding and gripping action.
3.2.2.2.1.3 Expander nut. The expander nut shall be a truncated pyramid

cone (with two opposite side-lugs), or ellipsoid shape. The expander nut
shall fit the proper grooves, slits or a seat in the shield body so that it
will be forced to climb the anchor bolt, when it is being tightened, and to
expand the shield body. The expander nut shall be threaded, as specified in
3.1.2.1, and contain not less than five full threads.
Table V.--Group II, type 1, classes 1 and 2 (fig. 9)
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³ Nominal shield dimensions ³ Proof test loadsÀ1Ù
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³ ³ Minimum length ³Malleable iron ³ Zinc shields
³ ³ ³ strengths ³
³ ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
Size, diameter³ Outside ³Class 1, ³Class 2, ³ Long ³ Short ³ Long ³ Short
of lag bolt ³ diameter, ³ long ³ short ³shields³shields³shields³shields
³ minimum ³ shield ³ shield ³ ³ ³ ³
³ anchors ³ anchors ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
Inches ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds³ Pounds³ Pounds³ Pounds
1/4...........³ 7/8 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 1 ³ 200 ³ 160 ³ 500 ³ 400
5/16..........³ 1/2 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 1 ³ 480 ³ 380 ³ 1,000 ³ 800
3/8...........³ 5/8 ³ 2 1/2 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 960 ³ 640 ³ 1,600 ³ 1,300
7/16..........³ 3/8 ³ 2 3/4 ³ 2 ³ 1,250 ³ 950 ³ ..... ³ .....
1/2...........³ 3/4 ³ 3 ³ 2 ³ 1,600 ³ 1,300 ³ 2,800 ³ 2,100
5/8...........³ 7/8 ³ 3 3/8 ³ 2 ³ 1,725 ³ 1,400 ³ ..... ³ .....
3/4...........³ 1 1/8 ³ 3 1/2 ³ 2 ³ 1,850 ³ 1,500 ³ ..... ³ .....
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3.2.2.2.1.4 Machine bolts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.2.2.1.5 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the closed-bottom

expansion shield anchors shall conform to those given in table VI for the
specified bolts.
3.2.2.2.1.6 Holding power requirements. The closed-end expansion shield

anchors shall withstanding pulling proof loads as specified in table VI, when
set in concrete (see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Table VI.--Group II, type 2, class 1 (fig. 10)
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³ Nominal shield body ³
³ dimensions ³ Proof
Bolt diameter ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ test
³ Minimum ³ Minimum ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ diameter ³ length ³
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³ ³ ³
1/4................³ 7/16 ³ 1 ³ 700
5/10...............³ 8/16 ³ 1 ³ 800
3/8................³ 5/8 ³ 1 3/4 ³ 960
7/16...............³ 3/4 ³ 2 ³ 1,160
1/2................³ 7/8 ³ 2 1/4 ³ 1,400
5/8................³ 1 ³ 2 1/2 ³ 1,960
3/4................³ 1 1/4 ³ 3 1/2 ³ 2,300
7/8................³ 1 1/2 ³ 4 ³ 2,520
1..................³ 1 5/8 ³ 4 1/2 ³ 2,700
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À1ÙRecommended safe working load is one-fourth of the proof test load.
3.2.2.2.2 Class 2, open-end expansion shield anchors.
3.2.2.2.2.1 Style 1, single-end expansion shield anchors (see fig. 11 and

table VII).
3.2.2.2.2.1.1 Construction and material. These anchors for machine bolts

shall consist of an expansion shield and an expander nut. The shield body
shall expand into a cone shape when the expander nut is drawn up during the
tightening of the bolt. The shield body and the expander nut may be made of
alloy zinc, brass, malleable iron, or steel at the option of the manufacturer
or contractor, unless the material is specified in the invitation for bids.
3.2.2.2.2.1.2 Shield body. The shield body shall be of two or more

sections forming a hollow cylinder. These sections at the bolt end shall be
either interlocked by ears and lugs or held together by a steel band or wire.
The opening formed by the sections shall envelop the expander nut. The
shield outer walls shall have ribs or corrugations for better holding and
gripping action.
3.2.2.2.2.1.3 Expander nut (see 3.2.2.2.1.3).
3.2.2.2.2.1.4 Machine bolts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.2.2.2.1.5 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the open-end

expansion shield anchors with single-end expansion shall conform to those
given in Table VII for the specified bolts.
Table VII.--Group II, type 2, class 2, style 1 (fig. 11)
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³ dimensions ³
³ ³
³ ³
Bolt diameter ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ Proof
³ ³ ³ test
³ Minimum ³ Minimum length ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ diameter ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´
³ ³ShortÀ2Ù³ Regular ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
Inch ³ Inches ³Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³ ³
1/4................³ 7/16 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 800
5/16...............³ 1/2 ³ 1 3/8 ³ 1 5/8 ³ 1,100
3/8................³ 1 1/16 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 2 ³ 1,450
1/2................³ 7/8 ³ 2 ³ 2 1/2 ³ 1,850
5/8................³ 1 ³ 2 1/2 ³ 2 3/4 ³ 2,400
3/4................³ 1 1/3 ³ 2 3/4 ³ 3 1/4 ³ 3,000
7/8................³ 1 1/2 ³ ..... ³ 4 1/2 ³ 3,700
1..................³ 1 5/8 ³ ..... ³ 5 ³ 4,400
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
À2Ù For use in firm masonry only.
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3.2.2.2.2.1.6 Holding power requirements. The open-end expansion shield

anchors with single-end expansion shall withstand pulling proof test loads,
as specified in table VII, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2) in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations.
3.2.2.2.2.2 Style 2, double-end expansion shield anchors (see fig. 12 and

table VIII).
3.2.2.2.2.2.1 Construction and material. These anchors for machine bolts

shall consist of a longitudinally split tow-piece cylindrical expansion
shield and of two expanders. The halves of the shield body shall spread
apart when the machine bolt is tightened and draws the expanders close
together. The shield body and expanders may be made of alloy zinc, brass,
malleable iron or steel at the manufacturer's option, unless the material is
specified in the invitation for bids.
3.2.2.2.2.2.2 Shield body. The two semi-cylindrical body sections shall

be held together by one or more spring steel bands or wires fully embedded
into the shield body. The shield bore shall suit the shape of the expanders.
3.2.2.2.2.2.3 Expanders. The expanders shall be either of a truncated

pyramid, conical, or ellipsoid shape and fit the nests in the shield body.
The top expander shall have a plain bore for the passage of the bolt stem,
whereas the lower expander shall be threaded to fit the machine bolt to be
used and shall have not less than five full threads. The conical-shape
expanders shall be provided with means (lugs, wedges, etc.), properly fitted
to the shield body, to prevent their rotation when tightening the anchor bolt
and thus to assist the expansion of the shield body.
3.2.2.2.2.2.4 Machine bolts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.2.2.2.2.5 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the double-end

expansion shield anchors shall conform to those in table VIII for the
specified bolts.
3.2.2.2.2.2.6 Holding power requirements. The double-end expansion shield

anchors shall withstand pulling proof loads, as specified in table VIII, when
recommendations.
Table VIII--Group II, type 2, class 2, style 2 (fig. 12)
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³ dimensions ³ Proof
Bolt diameter ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ test
³ ³ ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ Minimum ³ Minimum ³
³ diameter ³ length ³
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³ ³ ³
1/4.................³ 1/2 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 1,100
5/16................³ 8/16 ³ 1 5/8 ³ 1,450
3/8.................³ 11/16 ³ 2 ³ 1,750
1/26................³ 7/8 ³ 2 1/4 ³ 2,200
5/8.................³ 1 ³ 2 3/4 ³ 3,250
3/4.................³ 1 1/8 ³ 3 1/4 ³ 4,600
7/8.................³ 1 1/2 ³ 4 ³ 5,850
1...................³ 1 5/8 ³ 4 1/4 ³ 6,700
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3.2.2.3 Type 3, tubular expansion shield anchors.
3.2.2.3.1 Construction. These anchors for bolts and screws shall consist
of a tubular expansion shield and a hollow, internally threaded, truncated
cone expander. The shields shall have either one full length side slit or
several partial length slits to permit their expansion and embedding in
masonry when hammer driven over the cone expanders and later under the
working (tension)loads.
3.2.2.3.2 Class I, tubular, single-slit, expansion shield anchors (see

fig. 13 and table IX). These anchors for bolts and screws of 3/16 and 1/4-
inch size shall be made of steel, whereas anchors for larger bolts shall have
the shields of hard zinc and the cone expanders of steel. The shields shall
be longitudinally slit for full length and shall have the bottom edges
tapered inside and outside for proper centering and expanding when set under
hammer blows over the cone expanders. Unless specified, the cone expanders
shall have either open or closed bottoms at the manufacturer's option and not
less than five threads.
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3.2.2.3.3 Class 2, tubular, multiple-slit, expansion shield anchors shall

be made completely of brass of a composition at the manufacturer's option.
The shields shall have six slits equidistantly and diametrically located, and
shall have outer shield surfaces knurled at the slit ends for facilitating
the expansion of the shields and for better gripping action under working
loads. The cone expanders shall have not less than five full threads.
3.2.2.3.4 Bolts and screws (see 3.1.2).
3.2.2.3.5 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the tubular

expansion shield anchors shall conform to those in table IX for the specified
bolts and screws.
3.2.2.3.6 Holding power requirements. The tubular expansion shield

anchors shall withstand pulling proof test loads, as specified in table IX,
when set in concrete (see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Table IX.--Group II, type 3, classes 1 and 2 (figs. 13 and 14)

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Bolts and screws ³ Nominal anchor dimensions ³
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³ ³ Class 1 ³ Class 2 ³
³ ThreadsÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ Proof
Diameter ³ per ³ ³Overall ³Outside ³Overall ³ test
(screw No.) ³ inch ³Outside ³ height ³diameter ³ height ³ loadÀ1Ù
³ ³diameter ³ with ³(minimum)³ with ³
³ ³(minimum)³ expander³ ³ expander³
³ ³ ³(minimum)³ ³(minimum)³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
³ ³ Inch ³ Inches ³ Inch ³ Inch ³ Pounds
3/16 (#10)..... ³ 24 ³ 3/8 ³ 7/8 ³ 5/16 ³ 3/4 ³ 300
1/4............ ³ 20 ³ 3/8 ³ 7/8 ³ 3/8 ³ 3/4 ³ 500
5/16........... ³ 18 ³ 5/8 ³ 1 3/8 ³ ..... ³ ..... ³ 850
3/8............ ³ 16 ³ 5/8 ³ 1 3/8 ³ ..... ³ ..... ³ 1,250
1/2............ ³ 13 ³ 3/4 ³ 1 3/4 ³ ..... ³ ..... ³ 2,300
5/8............ ³ 11 ³ 1 ³ 2 1/8 ³ ..... ³ ..... ³ 3,700
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
À1Ù Recommended safe working load is one-fourth of proof load.
3.2.3 Group III--Shield, expansion (self-drilling tubular expansion shell

bolt anchors).
3.2.3.1 Construction and material. These anchors for machine bolts shall
consist of a tubular expansion shell and a solid truncated, single or double,
cone expander, both of carbon or alloy steel at the manufacturer's option.
The tubular expansion shells shall have cut teeth on one end for use as a
hollow drill for drilling the anchor nest in the masonry, and the other end
shall be internally threaded for anchoring the machine bolt. The shell body
shall be provided with means (grooves or slits) for tearing the shell body
apart when forcing it over the cone expander and setting it in masonry.
3.2.3.1.1 Type 1, self-drilling tubular expansion shell anchors with an

externally slit expansion shell and a single-cone expander (see fig. 15 and
table X). These anchors shall be specified either with their threaded end
flush with the shell edge for installation with a handtool (see fig. 15 (a)),
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or with an unthreaded chucking cone, above the threaded end, for installation
with an air or electric impact hammer (see fig. 15 (b)). This chucking cone
may be specified, in addition, with an annular breakoff grooves at its base
for breaking off the cone when flush mounting is required (see fig. 15 (c)),
or with a drilled hole for a passage of a wire or hook (see fig. 15 (d)).
The outer surface of the tubular shell at the toothed end shall have three or
more peripheral grooves and four equidistantly and diametrically located
milled (not cut throughout) slits for facilitating the drilling of the hole
and the expansion of the anchor shall by splitting it when setting the shell
in masonry over the cone expander. When specified, the 1/4-inch anchors may
be supplied with stud bolts having a head of the expander shape and 1 3/4, 2,
or 2 3/4 inches long (see fig. 15 (e)).
3.2.3.1.2 Type 2, self-drilling tubular expansion shell anchors with an

internally grooved expansion shell and a double-cone expander (see fig. 16
and 17 and table X). The expansion shell shall be tapered from the toothed
end to a point just below the internally threaded end, but leaving the
threaded and toothed ends of the same outside diameter. The shell shall be
equipped with two lugs located inside the shell body just below its threaded
part, for attaching an adapter, supplied with each issue package and for use
with a rock drill when drilling the anchor nest in the masonry. The shell
body shall have four internal grooves diametrically and equidistantly located
about half way up the shell body from its toothed end. These grooves are for
facilitating the splitting an expansion of the anchor shell when forcing it
over the cone expander during the setting of the anchor in the masonry. The
cone expanders shall be of double truncated shapes, as shown in figure 16.
The tall upper cone is for tearing the anchor shell along the grooves and
forcing the split parts against the masonry while the lower cone will curl
the toothed ends deep into the masonry.
Table X.--Group III, types 1 and 2 (figs. 15 and 16)
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³ Type 1 anchors ³ Type 2 anchor ³
ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´
Bolt ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³Minimum
diameter ³ Outside³ Height ³ Proof ³ Outside ³ Height ³ Proof ³ depth
³ diameter³ (minimum)³ test ³ diameter ³(minimum)³ test ³ of
³(minimum)³ ³ loadÀ1Ù³ (minimum)³ ³ loadÀ1Ù³ thread
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
Inches ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds ³ Inches
1/4.......³ 13/32 ³ 1 1/8 ³ 1,600 ³ ....... ³ ....... ³ ...... ³ 3/8
5/16......³ 15/32 ³ 1 1/8 ³ 1,800 ³ ....... ³ ....... ³ ...... ³ 1/2
3/8.......³ 8/16 ³ 1 5/16 ³ 2,500 ³ ....... ³ ....... ³ ...... ³ 2/16
1/2.......³ 11/16 ³ 1 15/16 ³ 3,700 ³ ....... ³ ....... ³ ...... ³ 3/4
5/8.......³ 7/8 ³ 2 3/5 ³ 5,100 ³ ....... ³ ....... ³ ...... ³ 15/16
3/4.......³1 ³ 3 ³ 7,100 ³ 1 ³ 4 1/2 ³ 7,200 ³1 1/8
7/8.......³1 1/8 ³ 4 ³ 7,800 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 5 1/4 ³10,000 ³1 5/16
1.........³........ ³ ........ ³ ..... ³ 1 3/8 ³ 6 ³13,200 ³1 1/2
1 1/8.....³........ ³ ........ ³ ..... ³ 1 1/2 ³ 6 1/2 ³16,700 ³1 3/4
1 1/4.....³........ ³ ........ ³ ..... ³ 1 11/16 ³ 7 ³21,200 ³1 7/8
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3.2.3.2 Threads (see 3.1.2.1). The threads shall end in a manner which
will prevent the machine bolt from coming in contact with the cone expander
at any time.
3.2.3.3 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the self-drilling

tubular expansion shell anchors shall conform to those in table X for the
bolts specified.
3.2.3.4 Holding power requirements. The self-drilling tubular expansion

shell anchors shall withstand pulling proof test loads, as specified in table
X, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
3.2.4 Group IV--Shield, expansion (wood screw and lag-bolt self-threading

anchors).
3.2.4.1 Type 1, wood screw and lag bolt lead anchors (see fig. 17 and
table XI).
3.2.3.1.1 Anchor body. The body in these anchors shall be of lead or lead
alloy cast in tubular lengths with a tapered hole to permit the screws to
form their own threads, and with or without a countersunk head, as specified.
The anchor walls shall be split longitudinally up to the head for
facilitating the insertion and expansion of the anchors in the drilled holes
and shall have full or semicircular ribs for better gripping and holding
action in masonry.
3.2.4.1.3 Size designations and dimensions. The sizes of wood screw lead
anchors shall be designated by the screw size (screw number or diameter) and
the length of the anchor. The overall dimensions of the anchors shall
conform to those given in table XI for the specified sizes.
3.2.4.1.4 Holding power requirements. The wood screw lead anchors shall
withstand pulling proof loads as stated in table XI, when set in masonry (see
4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
self-threading anchors).
Table XI.--Group IV, type 1 (fig. 17)
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³ Lead anchors ³ Proof test loadsÀ1Ù
Size of wood screw ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
(number and diameter ³ Nominal ³ ³ Anchor lengths (in inches)
in inches) ³ outside ³ Lengths ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
³ diameter³ ³ 3/4 ³ 1 ³ 1 1/2
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
³ Inch ³ Inches ³ Pounds ³ Pounds³ Pounds
6 (0.138)............³ 1/4 ³ 3/4-1-1 1/2 ³ 80 ³ 88 ³ 100
8 (0.164.............³ 1/4 ³ 3/4-1-1 1/2 ³ 88 ³ 122 ³ 192
10 (0.190)...........³ 5/16 ³ 3/4-1-1 1/2 ³ 100 ³ 160 ³ 540
12 (0.216)...........³ 5/16 ³ 3/4-1-1 1/2 ³ 104 ³ 196 ³ 624
14 (0.242)...........³ 3/8 ³ 1-1 1/2-2 ³ 192 ³ 360 ³ 800
16 (0.268)...........³ 3/8 ³ 1-1 1/2-2 ³ ..... ³ 380 ³ 900
18 (0.294)...........³ 3/8 ³ 1-1 1/2-2 ³ ..... ³ 412 ³ 940
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
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3.2.4.2 Type 2, fiber anchors (see fig 18 and table XII).
3.2.4.2.1 Anchor body. The anchor bodies shall be made of fibrous

material, heavily braided around a lead core of a tubular shape. The fibrous
material shall be treated for water resistance and against dry rot, fungus
growth, or attacks by insects. The treating compound shall serve as a binder
when the braided fibers are compressed into an anchor shape. The finished
anchors shall be straight cylindrical shape, smooth, free from excess of
impregnating compound, odor, loose fibers, and shall not be tacky to the
touch.
3.2.4.2.2 Wood screws and lag bolts (see 3.1.2).
3.2.4.2.3 Size designations and dimensions. Fiber anchors shall be

designated by wood screw number (or diameter) or by the lag bolt diameter and
by the length of the anchor. The overall dimensions of the anchors shall
conform to those in table XII for the specified sizes.
3.2.4.2.4 Holding power requirements. Wood screw and lag bolt fiber
anchors shall withstand pulling proof load, as specified in table XII, when
recommendations.
self-threading anchors).
Table XII.--Group IV, type 2 (fig. 18)
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Wood screws and ³ Fiber anchors, nominal ³ Proof test loads,À1Ù length of
lag bolts (number³ dimensions ³ thread engagement (inches)
and diameter) ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
³ Diameter³ Lengths ³ 3/4 ³ 1 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 2
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Inch ³ Inch ³ Inches ³Pounds³Pounds ³ Pounds ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
5 (0.125)....... Ã¿ 8/54 ³3/8-3/4-1 ³ 180 ³ 240 ³ ...... ³ ......
6 (0.138)....... ÃÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
7 (0.151)....... Ã¿1 1/54 ³3/4-1-1 1/4-1 1/2³ 195 ³ 260 ³ 390 ³ ......
8 (0.164)....... ÃÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
9 (0.177)....... Ã¿ 3/16 ³3/4-1-1 1/4-1 1/2³ 215 ³ 285 ³ 425 ³ ......
10 (0.190)...... ÃÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
12 (0.216)...... ³ 7/32 ³1-1 1/4-1 1/2-2 ³ .... ³ 375 ³ 560 ³ 750
14 (0.242) (1/4" ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
lag bolt)..... ³ 1/4 ³1-1 1/4-1 1/2-2 ³ .... ³ 425 ³ 640 ³ 850
16 (0.268)...... ³ 5/16 ³ 1-1 1/2-2 ³ .... ³ 475 ³ 710 ³ 950
20 (0.320) (5/16"³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
lag bolt)..... ³ 3/8 ³ 1 1/2-2-2 1/2 ³ .... ³ .... ³ 920 ³ 1,225
3/8" lag bolt... ³ 7/16 ³ 1 1/2-2-2 1/2 ³ .... ³ .... ³ 1,100 ³ 1,440
7/16" lag bolt.. ³ 1/2 ³ 2-2 1/2-3 ³ .... ³ .... ³ ...... ³ 2,000
1/2" lag bolt... ³ 5/8 ³ 2-2 1/2-3 ³ .... ³ .... ³ ...... ³ 2,500
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3.2.5 Group V--Shield, expansion (nail anchors).
3.2.5.1 Type 1, expansion shield nail anchors. These anchors shall

consist of a common nail and a tubular expansion shield made of sheet metal.
The shields shall be flanged at the outer end and slit or split
longitudinally to permit their insertion through the fixture into the hole,
previously drilled in the masonry, and their expansion there when the nail is
hammered home.
3.2.5.1.1 Class 1, aluminum expansion shield nail anchors (fig. 19 and

table XIII). These nail anchors shall have their expansion shields of sheet
aluminum, formed into a tubular shape with a closed bottom, a flanged mouth
opening and the tube and the flange slit at diametrically opposed locations.
3.2.5.1.2 Class 2, steel expansion shield nail anchors (see fig. 20 and
table XIII). These nail anchors shall have their expansion shields of a butt
tube form with a flange at the outer end.
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The shield body shall be corrugated either full length or partially, at the
manufacturer's option, for facilitating its expansion in the masonry when the
nail is being hammered in.
3.2.5.1.3 Class 3, steel, lead banded, expansion shield nail anchors (see
fig. 21 and table XIII). These nail anchors shall have their expansion
shields of two semicylindrical sheet steel sections of two diameters, flanged
at both ends and held together by a lead or lead alloy band. The lead band
shall be crimped at the small diameter (drive-in) end of the shield thus
permitting easy insertion and expansion of the shield in masonry.
3.2.5.1.4 Nails. Suitable nails shall be supplied with the anchors. When
so specified, the nails shall conform to Federal Specification FF-N-105.
3.2.5.1.4.1 Double-head nail. Double-head nails shall be supplied only

when specified in the invitation for bids.
3.2.5.1.5 Finish. Unless the kind of a finish is specified, all steel

parts in the expansion shield nail anchors shall be either galvanized (zinc
coated) or cadmium plated and aluminum shields anodized at the manufacturer's
option. The applied finish shall be in accordance with good commercial
practice.
3.2.5.1.6 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of nail anchors shall

conform to those given in table XIII for the specified sizes.
3.2.5.1.7 Holding power requirements. All nail anchors shall withstand

pulling proof loads, as specified in table XIII, when set in masonry (see
4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Table XIII.--Group V, type 1, classes 1, 2, and 3 (figs. 19, 20, and 21)
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Expansion shield, nail anchors, nominal ³
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³ ³ test loadÀ1Ù
Diameter ³ Length ³
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Inch ³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³
3/16...................................³ ÚÄ 7/8 ³ 240
³ ÀÄ 1 1/4 ³ 400
³ ÚÄ 1 ³ 800
1/4....................................³ ³ 1 1/4 ³ 1,000
³ ÀÄ 1 1/2 ³ 1,200
³ ÚÄ 1 1/4 ³ 1,000
5/16...................................³ ³ 1 3/4 ³ 1,200
³ ³ 2 1/4 ³ 1,400
³ ÀÄ 2 3/4 ³ 1,600
3/8....................................³ ÚÄ 2 ³ 1,600
³ ³ 3 1/4 ³ 2,000
1/2....................................³ ³ 2 1/4 ³ 2,000
³ ÀÄ 3 1/2 ³ 2,400
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3.2.5.2 Type 2, hollow rivet shape nail (or pin) anchors, These nail
anchors shall consist of a nail or a pin and of an anchor of a hollow rivet
shape. The anchor shall have a bore through the head into the stem until it
reaches the slit or slits in the drive-in end of the stem. The nails (or
pins) when set in the bore and hammered home shall expand the slitted end of
the anchor stem and thus embed the anchor in the prepared hole in masonry.
The anchors shall be either of aluminum, steel, or zinc, as specified. The
nail shall be of carbon steel wire and the pins, when used, of corrosion-
resisting (stainless) steel. Unless specified, the composition of the
materials used in anchors, nails and pins shall be at the manufacturer's
option.
3.2.5.2.1 Class 1, aluminum, hollow rivet, nail anchors.
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3.2.5.2.1.1 Style 1, aluminum, nail anchors with a single-slit stem (see

fig. 22 and table XIV). These anchors shall consist of a plain nail and a
roundhead aluminum rivet drilled part way through its head into the stem with
the drive-in end of the stem slit longitudinally to meet the drilled hole.
3.2.5.2.1.2 Style 2, aluminum, nail (pin) anchors with a cross-slit stem

(see fig. 23 and table XIV). These anchors are similar to the style 1
anchors with the exception that the stem is drilled within 1/8-5/16 inch of
its drive-in end which is cross-slitted to meet the drilled hole.
3.2.5.2.2 Class 2, steel, nail (pin) anchors (see fig. 24 and table XIV).
These anchors shall consist of a plain nail (or pin) and a steel anchor, as
described in 3.2.5.2. The head (outer end) of the anchor shall be either of
a countersunk (fig. 24 (a)), of a round with slabbed (fig. 24 (b)) or
threaded (fig. 24 (c)) kind, as specified. The slit drive-in end shall be
tapered and have not less than three circumferential beads for better holding
and gripping action.
3.2.5.2.3 Class 3, zinc cast, nail anchors (see fig. 25 and table XIV).
These anchors shall consist of a threaded nail and a hollow, tubular shape,
anchor. The anchor shall be cast of hard zinc, have a flat fillister head, a
tubular stem longitudinally slit halfway from the drive-in end and three or
four cylindrical beads at the drive-in end for better gripping and holding
action.
3.2.5.2.4 Nails and pins. All anchors shall be supplied with proper nails
or pins. Nails shall be plain or threaded at the manufacturer's option.
3.2.5.2.5 Finish.
3.2.5.2.5.1 Anchors. Unless otherwise specified, the finish of the

aluminum hollow rivet anchors shall be at the manufacturer's option and shall
conform to good commercial practice. The steel hollow rivet anchors shall be
cadmium plated and conform to good commercial practice.
3.2.5.2.5.2 Nails. Unless otherwise specified, the anchor nails shall be

zinc coated (galvanized) or cadmium plated at t]he manufacturer's option and
shall conform to good commercial practice.
3.2.5.2.6 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of hollow rivet shape

anchors shall conform to those given in table XV for the sizes specified.
3.2.5.2.7 Holding power requirements. Hollow rivet anchors shall

withstand pulling proof loads, as specified in table XIV, when set in masonry
(see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Table XIV.--Group V, type 2, class 1 (styles 1 and 2, classes 2 and 3

(figs. 22, 23, 24, and 25)
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³ Class 1, style 1 Class 1, style 2 Class
Nominal ³ Class 3
anchor ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
diameter ³ Stem ³ Proof ³ Stem ³ Proof ³ Stem ³ Proof
³ length ³ test ³ length ³ test ³ length ³ test
³ ³ loadÀ1Ù ³ ³loadÀ1Ù³ ³ loadÀ1Ù
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Inch ³Inches ³ Pounds ³Inches ³ Pounds³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
3/16.....³ 7/8 ³ 200 ³3/4-1-1 1/8-1 1/4³ 100³ ............ ³ ......
³ 1 1/4 ³ 400 ³1 3/8-1 1/2-1 5/8³ ³ ³
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1/4......³ 1 ³ 800 ³3/4-1-1 1/2 ³ 200³ 1-1 1/4-1 1/2³ 1,200
³ 1 1/4 ³ 1,000 ³3/4-1 3/8-1 1/2 ³ ³ 1 3/4-2 ³
³ 1 1/2 ³ 1,200 ³1 5/8 ³ ³ ³
³ 1 1/4 ³ 1,000 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
5/16.....³ 1 3/4 ³ 1,200 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
³ 2 1/4 ³ 1,400 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
³ 2 3/4 ³ 1,600 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
3/8......³ 2 ³ 1,600 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
³ 3 1/4 ³ 2,000 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
1/2......³ 2 1/4 ³ 2,000 ³.................³ ..... ³ ............ ³ ......
³ 3 1/2 ³ 2,400 ³ ³ ³ ³
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3.2.6 Group VI--Nail, expansion (expanded drive-bolts and rive-studs).
3.2.6.1 Material and construction. Expanded drive-bolts and drive-studs

shall be made of heat-treated alloy steel stock. The stems shall be
partially slit lengthwise and the slit halves expanded along this slit to
assure their spring-like gripping and holding action when the bolt or stud is
driven into a proper size hole in masonry. The expanded drive-bolts shall be
supplied either with countersunk heads or with round heads as specified, and
the drive-studs with the outer and threaded.
3.2.6.1.1 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the expanded drive-

bolts and drive-studs shall conform to those given in table XV for the
specified sizes.
3.2.6.1.2 Holding power requirements. The expanded drive-bolts and drive-

studs shall withstand pulling proof loads, as specified in table XV, when set
in masonry (see 4.3.2) in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
drive-studs).
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Table XV.--Group VI (fig. 26)
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³ Nominal stem lengths ³ Proof test
DiameterÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
³ ³ ³Depth of ³Test
³ Drive-bolts ³ Drive-studs ³embedment³loadÀ1Ù
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Inch ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³ ³
3/16.....³1,1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2........³1 1/4.............³ 3/4 ³ 480
1/4......³1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2³1 1/2, 2..........³ 1 ³ 925
5/16.....³1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, 3..............³..................³ 1 1/2 ³ 1,600
3/8......³2, 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2, 6...........³2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2, 6³ 1 3/4 ³ 2,600
1/2......³3, 3 1/2, 4, 6..................³3 1/2, 4, 6.......³ 2 7/16 ³ 5,000
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3.2.7 Group VII--Nail, drive screw (masonry).
3.2.7.1 Construction and material. Masonry nails shall be made of carbon

steel, case-hardened, with a cone pilot point, a high pitch, multiple-start
thread, and of general shape as shown in figure 27.
3.2.7.2 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions for masonry nails shall

conform to those given in table XVI for the specified sizes.
Table XVI.--Group VII (fig. 27)

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³ Threaded ³ ³ Proof
Size ³ part, ³ Length ³ test
³ diameter ³ ³ loadÀ1Ù
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Inch ³ Inch ³ Inches ³ Pounds
³ ³ ³
3/32...............³ 0.125 ³ 3/4 ³ .......
1/8................³ .156 ³ 3/4 ³ .......
5/32...............³ .188 ³ 1 ³ 240
3/16...............³ .215 ³ 1 1/4 ³ 400
1/4................³ .268 ³ 1 1/2 ³ 1,200
5/16...............³ .330 ³ 2 ³ 1,300
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3.2.7.3 Holding power requirements. The masonry nails shall withstand

pulling proof loads as specified in table XVI when set in masonry (see 4.3.2)
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
3.3 Workmanship. The workmanship shall be compatible with the kind of

anchoring device specified. These devices shall be free from injurious
defects such as rust, scale, fins, or any other defect which may affect their
handling and serviceability.
4. Sampling, Inspection, and Test Procedures
4.1 Lot. Unless otherwise specified, a lot of anchoring devices for

masonry shall consist of not more than 5,000 units of the same group, type,
class, and style made of identical material, produced under essentially the
same conditions, and presented at one time for inspection in connection with
the same contract or order.
4.2 Inspection.
4.2.1 Sampling for dimensional and workmanship requirements. Unless

otherwise specified, a representative random sample shall be selected by the
Government inspector from each lot of anchoring devices offered for
governmental inspection. This sampling shall be based ont the Accepted
Quality Level (AQL) approximately 4.0 percent defective as specified in table
XVII.
4.2.2 Visual inspection for material, dimensional, marking, and

workmanship requirements. Each unit in the selected sample shall be measured
or visually inspected for compliance with the specified material,
dimensional, marking, and workmanship requirements. If the number of
defective units in the sample in less than or equal to the acceptance number
in table XVII for the size of the lot under inspection, the lot represented
by the sample shall be accepted in so far as the material, dimensional,
marking, and workmanship requirements are concerned. If the number of
defective units is equal to or greater than the rejection number shown in
table XVII for size of the lot under inspection, the lot represented by the
sample shall be rejected.
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Table XVII.--Sampling for dimensional and workmanship inspection (acceptable

quality level (AQL), approximately 4 percent, defective)
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Number of units in ³ Number of ³ Acceptance ³ Rejection
a lot ³ units in ³ number ³ number
³ a sample ³ (defective) ³ (defective)
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40 or under.........³ 3 ³ 0 ³ 1
41 to 110...........³ 7 ³ 1 ³ 2
111 to 300..........³ 35 ³ 3 ³ 4
301 to 500..........³ 50 ³ 4 ³ 5
501 to 800..........³ 75 ³ 6 ³ 7
801 to 1,300........³ 110 ³ 8 ³ 9
1,301 to 3,200......³ 150 ³ 11 ³ 12
1,201 and up........³ 225 ³ 17 ³ 18
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Note.--The above table specifies a single sampling procedure. Alternate

double or multiple sampling procedures or alternate Acceptable Quality
Levels, as specified in military standard MIL-STD-105, for different classes
of defects may be specified at the discretion of the procuring agency.
4.2.2.1 When the checking of the dimensions of bolt heads and threads is
specified, it shall be done by means of suitable gages or measuring
instruments. unless otherwise specified, the manufacturer shall make
available to the inspector the necessary inspection gages, the accuracy of
which shall be certified in a manner satisfactory to the Government
inspector. In case of controversy, the certification of a laboratory,
acceptable to the Government, based on this specification, shall govern.
4.3 Proof load test.
4.3.1 Sampling. Unless otherwise specified, the following number of

sample units shall be taken from the lot samples, see 4.1, and submitted to
proof load test:
a. Lot up to 3,000 units, 2 sample units.
b. Lot of 3,000 units or over, 3 sample units.
4.3.2 The selected sample units shall be tested for compliance with the
respective proof loads specified in table I to XVI. The samples under the
test shall not be removable when set in concrete of 3,000 p. s. i.
compressive strength and subjected to a specified tension test load in an
axial direction nor shall the concrete show any evidence of failure
attributable on the anchoring device itself.
4.3.3 Rejection. Failure of any sample unit to pass the proof load test
shall constitute the basis for the rejection of the lot from which the test
units were drawn.
4.4 Reinspection and retest.
4.4.1 Reinspection. A rejected lot may be resubmitted for Government

inspection after the contractor or the manufacturer, being informed of the
reasons for rejection, has inspected each unit in the lot for the deficiency
noted and has removed or reworked all non-conforming units. One reinspection
only shall be permitted.
4.4.2 Retest. Retests shall be permitted in accordance with the

applicable requirements of Federal Standard No. 151, when requested by the
manufacturer or contractor. Not more than one retest is permissible.
5. Preparation For Delivery. (for definitions and levels, see 6.9.)
5.1 Unless otherwise specified, the preservation, packaging, packing, and

marking requirements, specified herein, apply only to direct shipment to the
Government.
5.1.1. The purchasing agencies should specify whether the anchoring

devices should be packaged for level A (domestic (storage) or overseas) or
for level B (multiple domestic shipments, handling and covered storage) or
for level C (domestic, immediate use) shipments.
5.2 Preservation
5.2.1 Level A (overseas and level B (domestic (storage)) shipments.

Anchoring devices not covered by anticorrosion coatings shall be coated with
a rust-preventive compound conforming to the type P-2 and P-6 preservatives
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in accordance with Military Specification MIL-P-116. Preservative coating

shall be dried to permit handling individually without disturbing the
protective film.
5.2.2 Level C (domestic shipments (immediate use)). Covering of anchoring

devices with antitrust compounds, if used, shall be accordance with good
commercial practice.
5.3 Packaging.
5.3.1 Issue packages. Each issue package shall contain anchoring devices
of only one group, type, class, style, and size along with a leaflet with the
manufacturer's installation instructions. When required, a driver (setting
tool), a dummy stud, or a drill adaptor shall accompany each issue package.
5.3.1.1 Level A (overseas) and level B (domestic (storage)) shipments.

The packaging of anchoring devices shall be in setup boxes conforming to type
I of Federal Specification PPP-B-676 or in folding cartons conforming to
style III, type B, class a, of Federal Specification PPP-B-566.
5.3.1.2 Level C (domestic shipments (immediate use)). Commercial

packaging is acceptable.
5.3.2.1 Level A (overseas) and level B (domestic (storage)) shipments.

The intermediate packaging of anchoring devices shall be done in fiberboard
containers conforming to Federal Specification PPP-B-636, compliance symbol
W5Ú8¿ or better. Containers shall be water-proofed by sealing with tape in
accordance with the appendix to Federal Specification PPP-B-636.
5.3.2.2 Level C (domestic shipments (immediate use)). Commercial

packaging is acceptable.
5.4 Packing.
5.4.1 Level A (overseas) and level B (domestic (storage)) shipments.
5.4.1.1 Anchoring devices packaged in water-proofed intermediate

containers (as specified in 5.3.2.1). The packaged anchoring devices shall
be packed in unlined shipping containers conforming to Federal Specifications
PPP-B-591, PPP-B-621, PPP-B-636, PPP-B-585, PPP-B-601 (for overseas or
domestic shipments), as specified. The gross weight of boxes shall not
exceed 150 pounds.
5.4.1.2 Anchoring devices packaged in non-water-proofed intermediate

containers. The anchoring devices shall be packed in wood boxes conforming
to Federal Specifications PPP-B-585, PPP-B-601, or PPP-B-621 (overseas
shipments), as specified. The gross weight of boxes shall not exceed 150
pounds. The boxes shall be lined with sealed barrier material conforming to
Military Specification Jan-P-125.
5.4.2 Level C (domestic shipments (immediate use)). The packaged

anchoring devices shall be packed for shipment in a manner to permit their
acceptance by common carriers for transforation at the lowest applicable rate
by the carrier, and to afford maximum protection from normal hazards of
transportation.
5.5. Marking.
5.5.1 Issue packages. Unless otherwise specified, the issue packages of

the subject commodities shall be marked with the name of the anchoring
devices, group, type, class, style, and size, the material from which they
are made, the quantity contained therein, the trade-mark and the name of the
contractor or manufacturer.
5.5.2 Shipping containers. Unless otherwise specified, shipping

containers shall be marked with:
Federal Specification Symbol: FF-S-325
Name of the article.
Group, type, class, style, and size.
Bolt diameter and length (if supplied).
Bolt head or nut shape (if supplied).
Material and finish.
Quantity contained (number).
Contract or order number.
Manufacturer's name.
Contractor's name (if not the same as manufacturer's).
Consignee's name and address.
Gross weight.
5.5.2.1 Military markings. In addition to any special marking required by

the contract or order, containers shall be marked in accordance with Military
Standard MIL-STD-129.
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6. NOTES
6.1 Restriction of scope. Neither power-driven anchoring devices nor

plastic screw anchors are included in this specification.
6.2 Intended use.
6.2.1 Group I, lead expansion bolt and stud anchors.
6.2.1.1 Type 1, "head-out"--embedded nut anchors. These anchors are

nonremovable, without destruction of them, when set into a drilled hole in
masonry. They are used where the equipment or fixture may be dismantled
frequently and where any protrusions in the walls or floors are objectionable
after the equipment or the fixture have been removed.
6.2.1.2 Type 2, "nut-out"--embedded bolt or stud anchors. These anchors

are also nonremovable, without destruction of them, when once set in a
drilled hole in masonry. They are sued where the equipment is set in place
permanently and where the presence of protruding bolt and stud ends is not
objectionable after the removal of the equipment or of the fixture.
6.2.1.3 Types 1 and 2, Class 1, single-expansion units anchors. These

anchors are used where overloads are not expected, and may be used in a
relatively shallow hole if the masonry is of sound quality.
6.2.1.4 Types 1 and 2, class 2, multiple-expansion units anchors. These

anchors are used wherever overloads up to the strength of the bolt may be
expected or where the masonry is of unknown or doubtful grade. The use of
multiple expansion unit anchors is always preferable as the holding power
increases with the depth of the hole (see 6.3.1).
6.2.2 Group II, expansion shield bolt anchors.
6.2.2.1 Class 1, closed-end, bottom bearing, expansion shield anchors.

These anchors are for use where the attachment of equipment or fixture is
achieved without abutting the anchors. They may, therefore, be used with
hanger rods and eyebolts. The closed-end, bottom bearing, expansion shield
anchors are preferred for use in masonry of shallow depth or thickness. The
shields may be removed, when necessary.
6.2.2.2.2 Class 2, open-end expansion shield anchors.
6.2.2.2.2.1 Style 1, single-end expansion shield anchors. These anchors

are used where the outer end of the expansion shield may abut the fixture or
the equipment being attached. They are suitable for use in sound masonry
where a conelike expansion of the shield is not objectionable.
6.2.2.2.2.2 Style 2, double-end expansion shield anchors. These anchors

are for use in masonry where parallel expansion and full and even pressure on
the sides of the drilled hole are desired.
6.2.2.2.2.3 Class 3, styles 1 and 2, tubular expansion shield anchors.

These anchors are used for permanent setting in sound masonry and in shallow
holes without any foreseeable overloads.
6.2.3 Group III, self-drilling tubular expansion shell bolt anchors.

These anchors are for permanent setting in sound masonry. Their construction
eliminates the necessity of using special masonry drills, as each anchor
drills its own hole in masonry.
6.2.4 Group IV, wood screw and lag bolt anchors.
6.2.4.1 These anchors are made of materials (lead or fiber) soft enough to
permit the screw to cut its own thread and tough enough to withstand
specified loads without danger of stripping the thread. They are used in
stone, brick, concrete, marble, etc., and are set permanently in previously
drilled holes. Lead anchors should not be used where overloads or vibration
may be expected. Fiber anchors should not be used in waterlogged masonry nor
out of doors in semitropical and tropical zones. The length of the anchors
should be not less than the length of the threaded part in the screws and lag
bolts to be used.
6.2.5 Group V, nail anchors.
6.2.5.1 These anchors are used where the fixtures have to be attached
without cracking or chipping the fixture or the masonry, or where small holes
are important. These anchors are passed through the fixture into a
previously drilled hole in the masonry and set in place by driving their
nails home. Nail anchors should not be used near the edge of brick or
masonry unless the direction of the expansion is at right angles to the edge
of opening.
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6.2.7 Group VI, expanded drive-bolts and drive-studs.
6.2.7.1 Expanded drive-bolts and drive-studs are used as anchor bolts or

studs when driven in a hole of a proper diameter and depth. Their holding
power depends upon the springiness in their split and expanded stems and the
strength of the masonry. The studs may be driven flush with the masonry
surface after the removal of the fixture or equipment. Expanded drive-bolts
and drive-studs should not be used where loads of intermittent character may
be expected.
6.2.8 Group VII, masonry nails.
6.2.8.1 Masonry nails are used for attaching light fixtures. When used in
concrete, brick or other hard masonry they require a hole of a proper
diameter and of about two-thirds of the length of the nail They may be
hammered directly into soft masonry, as for example, mortar, cinder blocks,
etc.
6.3 Installation. All anchoring devices shall be set in masonry in

accordance with the instructions of their manufacturers. The holes shall be
of the recommended diameter and depth and shall be drilled by the drills
recommended by the manufacturer of the particular anchor. The drilled holes
shall be left rough, not reamed, and free from any drill dust.
6.3.1 Lead expansion (tamped) bolt and stud anchors, group I, of multiple
(double or triple) expansion units. These bolt anchors may be embedded in
holes of a depth equal at least to four times the unit height in order to
take advantage of the full strength of the bolt material in case of an
accidental overload.
6.4 Ordering data. Purchasing agencies should slate:

Federal Specification symbol, title and date.
Name of the anchoring device.
Group, type, class, style.
Size.
Material and finish.
Screws or bolts (when required), diameter, length, head or nut shape.
Quantity.
Whether proof load tests are required. (Optional on nonmilitary
orders.)
Level of packaging and packing.
and should exercise any desired option offered herein (see 3.2.1.1.1.1,
3.2.1.1.1.2, 3.2.2.1.1, 3.2.2.1.2, 3.2.2.1.3, 3.2.2.2.1.1, 3.2.2.2.2.1.1,
3.2.2.2.2.2.1, 3.2.2.2.3.2, 3.2.3.1.1, 3.2.4.1.1, 3.2.5.1.4, 3.2.5.1.4.1,
3.2.5.1.5, 3.2.5.2, 3.2.5.2.2 3.2.5.2.4.1, 3.2.5.2.4.2, 3.4.1, 4.2, 4.2.1,
4.3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.2, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2).
6.5 Transportation descriptions. The proper transportation description

applicable to the masonry anchoring devices:
Anchors, Building, Iron, Steel, Zinc or Brass
Carload, minimum, 40,000 pounds.
Truckload, minimum, 36,000 pounds.
6.6 It is believed that this specification adequately describes the

characteristics necessary to secure the desired material, and that normally
no samples will be necessary prior to award to determine compliance with this
specification. If, for any particular purpose, samples with bids are
necessary, they should be specifically asked for in the invitation for bids,
and the particular purpose to be served by the bid sample should be
definitely stated, the specification to apply in all other respects.
6.8 Federal specifications do not include all types, classes, styles,

sizes, etc., of the commodities indicated by the titles of the
specifications, or which are commercially available, but are intended to
cover the types, etc., which are suitable for Federal Government
requirements.
6.9 Federal Standard No. 102 should be referred to for definitions and
applications of the various levels of packaging protection for supplies and
equipment.
6.10 This specification supersedes the following GSA Specifications: GSA

576, July 3, 1942; GSA 584, September 9, 1942; and GSA 684, August 28, 1945.
Notice.--When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used

for any purpose other than in connection with a definitely related Government
procurement operation, the United States Government thereby incurs no
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responsibility nor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that the
Government may have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said
drawings, specifications, or other data, is not to be regarded by implication
or otherwise as in any manner licensing the hold or any other person or
corporation, or conveying any rights or permission to manufacture, use, or
sell any patented invention that may in any way be related thereto.
MILITARY INTEREST:
Army: E Sig
Navy: Y S
Air Force
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INTERIM AMENDMENT-3 (GSA-FSS)
July 16, 1965
Superseding
Interim Amendment-2 (GSA-FSS)
September 28, 1964
INTERIM AMENDMENT-3
TO
SHIELD, EXPANSION; NAIL EXPANSION; AND NAIL, DRIVE SCREW

(DEVICES, ANCHORING, MASONRY)
This Interim Amendment was developed by the General Services Administration,

Federal Supply Service, Washington, D.C. 20406, based upon currently
available technical information. It is recommended that Federal agencies use
it in procurement and forward recommendations for changes to the preparing
activity at the address shown above.
The General Services Administration has authorized Federal agencies to use

this Interim Amendment as a valid exception to Federal Specification
E7-S-325, dated September 10, 1957.
Page 1, paragraph 1.2.1, under Group II", revise Type 3 to read:
"Type 3 - Tubular expansion shield anchors.
Class 1 - Single slit shield anchors with internally threaded cone

expanders. (fig. 13).
Class 2 - Multiple slit shield anchors with internally threaded cone
expanders. (fig. 14).
Class 3 - Multiple slit shield anchors with cone expander integral with
stud. (table IX.A).
Pages 1 and 2, paragraph 1.2.1: At the end of "GROUP II" add the following:
Type 4 - Externally threaded wedge expansion bolt anchors
Class 1 - externally threaded expansion bolt anchors (splintering or

separate wedge pairs) (fig. 14A).
Class 2 - Externally threaded wedge expansion bolt anchor (fig. 14B).
Type 5 - Externally threaded cam expansion bolt anchor (fig. 14C).
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Under "GROUP V, type 2" add:
Class 4 - Nylon nail anchors (fig. 25A).
At the end of "GROUP VII", add:
"GROUP VIII - Anchors, expansion (non-drilling) (see 3.2.8).
Type 1 - Expansion anchors, internally threaded, with external slits and

single cone expanders (fig. 28).
Type 2 - Expansion anchors, externally threaded, with external slits and
single cone expander (fig. 29).
Page 2, paragraph 1.3, after the word "inclusive" add "and XVIII.
Page 2, paragraph 2.1, under "MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS:: add:
"MIL-P-20693 - Plastic Molding Material, Polyamide Nylon, Rigid
Page 10, paragraph 3.2.2.3.1 Construction: Substitute the following

paragraph heading for "Construction":
"Classes 1 and 2 single slit and multiple slit shield anchors with
internally threaded cone expanders."
Page 10: Revise paragraph numbers as follows: Change 3.2.2.3.2 to read

3.2.2.3.1.2.
Page 11: Revise paragraph numbers as follows:
Change 3.2.2.3.3 to read 3.2.2.3.1.3

Change 3.2.2.3.4 to read 3.2.2.3.1.4
Change 3.2.2.3.5 to read 3.2.2.3.1.5
Change 3.2.2.3.6 to read 3.2.2.3.1.6
Page 11, paragraphs 3.2.2.3.1.5, 3.2.2.3.1.6 (formerly 3.2.2.3.5,

3.2.2.3.6): Add the following: "classes 1 and 2" before "tubular" in these
two paragraphs.
Page 11, add the following after paragraph 3.2.2.3.1.6 (formerly 3.2.2.3.6)
and table IX:
"3.2.2.3.2 Class 3 multiple slit shield anchor with cone expander integral
with the stud. This anchor is shown in table IX.A. As the nut is tightened,
the tapered end of the externally threaded member causes the end of the
sleeve to expand thus wedging the anchor in the drilled hole. The
dimensional requirements are shown in table IX.A. The anchors shall
withstand the pulling proof test loads specified in table IX.B, when set in
concrete (4.3.2), in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer."
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TABLE IX.B.- Group II, type 3, class 3 anchor; proof

test loads and installation information
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³ Anchor ³ Min. anchor ³ Min. edge ³ Max. ³ ³
³ size ³ depth for ³ distance ³ hole diameter ³ ProofÀaÙ ³
³ and ³ max. ³ and anchor ³ for maximum ³ test ³
³ drill ³ holding ³ spacing ³ holding power ³ load ³
³ diameter ³ power ³ ³ ³ ³
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³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ lbs ³
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
³ .25 (1/4) ³ 1 ³ 1.25 ³ .287 ³ 900 ³
³ .3125(5/16) ³ 1 ³ 1.75 ³ .349 ³ 1200 ³
³ .375(3/8) ³ 1.25 ³ 2.5 ³ .412 ³ 1600 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
³ .5(1/2) ³ 1.5 ³ 4 ³ .565 ³ 2800 ³
³ .625(5/8) ³ 2 ³ 6 ³ .690 ³ 4200 ³
³ .75(3/4) ³ 2 ³ 8 ³ .815 ³ 5600 ³
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
ÀaÙ Recommended safe working load is one-fourth proof test load.
Page 11, add the following paragraphs (3.2.2.4 and 3.2.2.5), figures and
tables:
"3.2.2.4 Type 4, externally threaded expansion bolt anchors and externally

threaded wedge expansion bolt anchor. (Fig. 14A and 14B). Unless otherwise
specified (see 6.2), the material shall be at the option of the
manufacturer. The anchors shall withstand the pulling proof test loads as
specified in table IX.C, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2), in accordance with
the recommendations of the manufacturer."
Threaded Expansion Bolt Anchor (Split Ring or Separate

Wedge Pairs).
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Expansion Bolt Anchor
Table IX.C - Group II, type 4 (classes 1 and 2) anchor
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³ ³Nominal hole dimensions ³ ³ ³ ³
³ ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ ³ ³ ³
³ ³ ³ Depth ³ Depth ³Recommended³ Anchor ³ TensileÀaÙ³
³ Shank ³ ³(class 1)³ (class 2)³ minimum ³ length ³ proof ³
³diameter ³ ³ (fig ³ (fig ³imbedment ³ ³ test ³
³ ³ ³ 14A) ³ 14B) ³ ³ ³ load ³
ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´
³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ lbs. ³
³ ³ ³ 1.125 ³ 1.375 ³ 1. ³ 1.25 ³ 1350 ³
³0.25(1/4) ³0.25 ³ 1.25 ³ 1.5 ³ 1.125 ³ 1.75 ³ 1450 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.375 ³ 1.625 ³ 1.25 ³ 2.75,3 ³ 1500 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.125 ³ 1.375 ³ 1. ³ 1.5 ³ 1800 ³
³.3125(5/16)³ .3125³ 1.25 ³ 1.5 ³ 1.25 ³ 2. ³ 1900 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.375 ³ 1.625 ³ 1.25 ³ 3. ³ 1900 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.375 ³ 1.625 ³ 1.125 ³ 1.5 ³ 3000 ³
³.375(3/8) ³ .375 ³ 1.5 ³ 1.75 ³ 1.25 ³ 2. ³ 3200 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.75 ³ 2. ³ 1.5 ³ 2.75,3.5,5,6³ 3689 ³
³ ³ ³ 1.75 ³ 2.125 ³ 1.5 ³ 2. ³ 3700 ³
³.5(1/2) ³ .5 ³ 2.25 ³ 2.625 ³ 2. ³ 2.75 ³ 4200 ³
³ ³ ³ 2.5 ³ 2.875 ³ 2.25 ³ 3.5,5,6,7 ³ 5065 ³
³ ³ ³ 2.375 ³ 2.625 ³ 2. ³ 3.5 ³ 6940 ³
³.625(5/8) ³ .625 ³ 3.375 ³ 3.625 ³ 3. ³ 4.5 ³ 9560 ³
³ ³ ³ 3.875 ³ 4.125 ³ 3.5 ³ 5,5.5,6,7 ³ 10192 ³
³ ³ ³ 3.375 ³ 3.75 ³ 3. ³ 4. ³ 10900 ³
³.75(3/4) ³ .75 ³ 3.875 ³ 4.25 ³ 3.5 ³ 5,6,7,10 ³ 17194 ³
³.875(7/8) ³ .875 ³ 5. ³ 5.25 ³ 4.3 ³ 6. ³ 19000 ³
³1. ³1. ³ 6. ³ 6.5 ³ 5.5 ³ 8,10,12 ³ 22500 ³
³1.25 ³1.25 ³ 7.5 ³ 9. ³ 7. ³ 12. ³ 37000 ³
³1.5 ³1.5 ³ 8.5 ³ 10. ³ 8. ³ 12. ³ 52000 ³
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"3.2.2.5 Type 5, (fig 14C), externally threaded cam expansion bolt anchors.
Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the material shall be at the option of
the manufacturer. The Anchor shall withstand the pulling proof test loads in
accordance with table IX.D, when set in concrete (see 4.3.2)
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Table IX.D - Type 5 anchors

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³ ³ ³ ³ ³ Tensile ³
³ Shank ³ Hole ³ Recommended ³ anchor ³ proof ³
³ diameter ³ diameter ³ minimum ³ length ³ test ³
³ ³ ³ imbedment ³ ³ loadÀaÙ ³
ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´
³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ in. ³ lbs. ³
³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³
³ 25 (1/4) ³ 0.25 ³ 2.00 ³ 2.25 ³ 1,200 ³
³ 0.375 (3/8) ³ 0.375 ³ 2.50 ³ 3.00 ³ 1,890 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ 4.50 ³ ³
³ 0.500 (1/2) ³ 0.500 ³ 3.00 ³ 3.50 ³ 3,720 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ 5.00 ³ ³
³ 0.625 (5/8) ³ 0.625 ³ 3.750 ³ 4.50 ³ 4,650 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ 6.00 ³ ³
³ 0.750 (3/4) ³ 0.750 ³ 4.00 ³ 5.00 ³ 5,580 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ 7.00 ³ ³
³ 1.00 ³ 1.00 ³ 6.00 ³ 8.00 ³ 8,200 ³
³ ³ ³ ³ 16.00 ³ ³
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
Page 15, paragraph 3.2.5.2: Delete the fourth sentence and substitute the
following:
"The anchors shall be either of aluminum, steel, zinc or nylon, as

specified (see 6.4)".
Page 16, add the following paragraphs, figure and table:

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"3.2.5.3.8 Class 4, nylon, nail anchors (see fig. 25A and table XIV.A) .
These anchors shall consist of a nylon anchor body into which a threaded
steel nail is driven for anchoring. The anchor body shall be made of
composition B, nylon in accordance with MIL-P-20693 or equivalent material.
In view of the specialized nature of the threaded nails, they shall be
supplied with the anchor body. The threaded nails shall have a slotted pan
head, threads with rounded crests, and pinch tapered points.
The nails shall be made of No. 1039 steel or equivalent and shall have a
hardness of Rockwell C44 to 50. The nails shall be coated with a minimum 1.2
mil. (0.0012 inch) bright zinc coating followed by a chromate conversion
coating. (The coating thickness shall be checked on the unthreaded shank.)
The nails shall withstand a 200-hour salt spray test in accordance with
method 811.1 of Fed. Test Method Std. No. 151."
"3.2.5.2.8.1 The dimensions and head styles for nylon anchors shall be as
specified in table XIV.A. When set in concrete (see 4.3.2), in accordance
with the recommendations of the manufacturer, the anchors shall withstand the
proof test loads specified in table XIV.A."
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(fig. 25A)
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Page 18, add the following paragraphs, figures and table:
"3.2.8 Group VIII, anchors, expansion (non-drilling)
3.2.8.1 Construction and material. These internally or externally

threaded anchors shall consist of an expansion element and a single cone
expander both of carbon or alloy steel at the manufacturer's option.
3.2.8.1.1 Type 1. Internally threaded tubular expansion anchors shall

have an externally slit expansion element and a single cone expander (see
fig. 28 and table XVIII).
3.2.8.1.2 Type 2. Externally threaded steel stud bolt anchors shall have
ar integral externally slit expansion element and a single-cone expander (see
fig. 29 and table XVIII).
3.2.8.2 Threads (see 3.1.2.1). Type 1 expansion anchor threads shall end
in a manner which will prevent the machine bolt from coming in contact with
the cone expander at any time.
3.2.8.3 Dimensional requirements. The dimensions of the non-drilling

expansion anchors shall conform to those in table XVIII for bolt sizes.
3.2.8.4 Holding power requirements. The non-drilling expansion anchors

shall withstand pulling proof test loads, as specified in table XVIII when
set in concrete in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (see
4.3.2)."
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Page 19, paragraph 4.3-2, first sentence: Delete period and add ", and XVIII"
Page 20, paragraph 5.3.1.1: Delete and substitute the following:
"5.3.1.1 Level A. The packaging of anchor devices shall be in setup boxes

conforming to type I in PPP-B-676 or in folding cartons conforming to style
III, type B, class a, in PPP-B-566.
Page 20, Delete paragraph 5.3.1.2 and add new paragraph as follows:
"5.3.1.2 Level B. Anchor devices shall be packaged in accordance with

5.3.1.1. Expansion shields made of steel subject to rust shall be coated
with a commercial type antitrust compound."
Page 20, add new paragraph 5.3.1.3 as follows:
"5.3.1.3 Level C. (domestic shipments (immediate use)). Commercial

packaging is acceptable."
Page 20, paragraph 5.4.1: Delete and substitute the following: "5.4.1 Level
A."
Page 20, delete paragraph 5.4.2 and substitute new paragraph as follows:
"5.4.2 Level B. Unit packages shall be packed in a fiberboard box

conforming to PPP-B-636, class-domestic."
Page 20, add new paragraph 5.4.3 as follows:
"5.4.3 Level C. (domestic shipments (immediate use)). The packaged

anchoring devices shall be packed for shipment in a manner to permit their
acceptance by common carriers for transportation at the lowest applicable
rate by the carrier, and to afford maximum protection from normal hazards of
transportation."
Page 20, delete paragraphs 5.5.1, 5.5.2 and 5.5.2.1 and substitute the
following new paragraphs:
"5.5.1 Civil agencies. In addition to markings required by the contract

or order, the interior packages and shipping containers shall be marked in
accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
"5.5.2 Military activities. In addition to markings required by the

contract or order, the interior packages and shipping containers shall be
marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129."
Page 21, paragraph 6.1 - Add the following at the end of paragraph:
"Nylon nail anchors however, are included."
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Page 22, paragraph 6.4: Change to read as follows:
"6.4 Ordering data. Purchasers should exercise any desired options

offered herein and procurement documents should specify the following:
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.

(b) Name of the anchoring device.
(c) Group, type, style (see 1.2 and 1.2.1).
(d) Size
(e) Material (see 3.1.1).
(f) Screws or bolts, diameter, length, head or nut shape.
(g) Finish required (see 3.1.3):
(h) Level of packaging and packing required (see 5.3 and 5.4).
(i) Marking required (see 5.5)".
Page 22, Delete "Notice."
Page 23, change "MILITARY INTERESTS" as follows: Army - WC; Navy - DOCKS;
Air Force - 69
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VALIDATION NOTICE 1
9 April 1986
SHIELD, EXPANSION; NAIL, EXPANSION; AND NAIL, DRIVE SCREW

(DEVICES, ANCHORING, MASONRY)
FF-S-325 has been reviewed and determined to be valid for use in acquisition.
Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - AR Army - AR
Navy - YD
Air Force - 99
Review activities:
Army - EA, MI
DLA - IS
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This specification was approved by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service,

1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope. This specification covers threaded and unthreaded anchoring

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Group IV--Shield, Expansion (Wood Screw and Lag Bolt Self-Threading

2. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1 The following specifications and standards, of the issues in effect on

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3.1 Requirements, general, common to all or several anchoring devices.

3.1.1 Materials. Materials used in the anchoring devices shall conform to

3.1.2.1.2 Machine bolt heads. When specified or supplied, machine bolts

3.1.2.1.3 Machine bolt nuts. Nuts, when specified or supplied, shall be

3.1.2.1.4 Length. The length of the bolts, studs, or screws, when

3.1.3 Finish. All component parts of anchoring devices made of malleable

3.2 Requirements applicable to specific groups of anchoring devices.

3.2.1 Group I--Shield, expansion (lead, bolt and stud anchors)

3.2.1.1 Type 1, "head-out"--embedded nut anchors.

3.2.1.1.1.1 Expanders, Expanders shall have a conical shape that shall

3.2.1.1.1.2 Expansion sleeves. Expansion sleeves shall be of lead or lead

3.2.1.1.1.3 Bolts and screws (see 3.1.2).

3.2.1.1.1.4 Size designation and dimensions. The single lead expansion

3.2.1.1.1.5 Holding power requirements. The single lead expansion unit

3.2.1.1.1.6 Driver, bearing, and bushing (setting tool). A high-carbon

Table I.--Group I, type 1, class 1

3.2.1.1.2.1 Bolts (see 3.1.2).

3.2.1.1.2.2 Size designations and dimensions. The multiple lead expansion

3.2.1.1.2.3 Holding power requirements. The multiple lead expansion units

3.2.1.2 Type 2, "nut-out" embedded bolt and stud anchors.

3.2.1.2.1 Class 1, single lead expansion unit anchors. These anchors

3.2.1.2.1.1 Style 1, single-end expansion lead sleeve anchors (see fig. 5

3.2.1.2.1.2 Style 2, double-end expansion lead sleeve anchors (see fig. 6

Table II.--Group, type 1, class 2

3.2.1.2.1.3 Bolts, studs and nuts (see 3.1.2).

3.2.1.2.1.4 Size designations and dimensions. The single lead expansion

3.2.1.2.1.5 Holding power requirements. The single lead expansion unit

Table III.--Group I, Type 2, class 1, styles 1 and 2 (figs. 5 and 6)

3.2.1.2.1.6 Driver, bushing (setting tool) (see 3.2.1.1.2.5).

3.2..1.2.2 Class 2, multiple lead expansion units anchors. These anchors

3.2.1.2.2.3 Bolts and nuts (see 3.1.2).

3.2.1.2.2.4 Size designation and dimensions. The multiple lead expansion

units anchors, type 2, class 2, styles 1 and 2, shall be designated by the

Table IV.--Group I, type 2, class 2, styles 1 and 2 (figs. 7 and 8)

À1Ù The height of units depends upon their design.

3.2.1.2.2.5 Holding power requirements (see 4.3.2). The multiple lead

3.2.1.2.2.6 Driver, brushing (setting tool) (see 3.2.1.1.2.5).

3.2.2 Group II--Shield, expansion (bolt anchors).

3.2.2.1.4 Holding power requirements. The lag bolt expansion shield

3.2.2.2 Type 2, machine bolt expansion shield anchors.

3.2.2.2.1 Class 1, closed-end, bottom bearing, expansion shield anchors

3.2.2.2.1.1 Construction. These anchors for machine bolts shall consist

3.2.2.2.1.2 Shield body. The shield body shall be of closed-bottom

3.2.2.2.1.3 Expander nut. The expander nut shall be a truncated pyramid

Table V.--Group II, type 1, classes 1 and 2 (fig. 9)

3.2.2.2.1.4 Machine bolts (see 3.1.2).