To install the toggle bolt, thread the bolt through the item you are mounting on the wall, such as a board on a shelf or cabinet. Thread the wings onto the bolt on the other side of the object. Position the toggle wings so that the are far enough down the bolt to open properly once through the hole in the wall. Fold the wings so you can push the toggle bolt through the hole. Once the wings are on the other side of the wall, you should hear them open.
Pull on the bolt so the toggle presses firmly against the backside of the wall, then start to tighten the bolt. Be careful not to over-tighten the bolt. All Points Fasteners sells bulk toggle bolts to electrical contractors and general contractors. If you need toggle bolts for your next project, we can help you choose the diameter and length that best corresponds to your needs. To learn more, contact us today for a quote. Toggle Bolts. Applications for Toggle Bolts.
What Is a Toggle Bolt? Uses for Drywall Toggle Bolts. Some common uses for toggle bolts include: Hanging ceiling fans. Hanging gutters. Hanging blinds or other types of window treatments. The other part is a nut, that fits the threads of the screw.
The nut has two spring loaded "wings". You squeeze the two wings together, so you can pass it through a hole. Once it is passed through the hole, it springs open so it stays on the other side of the hole.
The anchors that were failing me were the small plastic type. Over time, the sheetrock had crumbled and they were coming out. I had tried repairing the top anchor with a larger one, but it needed something stronger. My failing anchors were causing my toilet paper holder, to fall off the wall. My toilet paper holder bracket consisted of a base plate that was fastened to the wall, and a bracket that hooked onto the base plate.
I had to loosen a small set screw to remove the bracket from the base plate. This exposed the bottom plate and gave me access to the original screw anchors. If one or more of your anchors are still holding properly, you can remove the screw and use them again. If they have fallen out, or are barely holding, you may have to hold the anchor and screw the screw out.
For this specific application there are expansion anchors made of lead More in a future article on concrete anchors! Installing a plastic anchor is a matter of first making a hole for the anchor in the surface.
This can be done with a drill in hard materials, or an awl in drywall. I have always preferred using an awl in drywall since there is no dust produced. However, if you prefer using a drill choose an old, worn drill bit if you have one available.
Drywall is very abrasive and will dull a good drill bit! Then just press the anchor into the hole until it is flush with the surface. It is preferable that the hole be slightly smaller than the maximum width of the anchor so, if necessary, tap the anchor flush with a hammer. Caution here Overall, plastic expansion anchors are the least strong of all the anchors discussed here, with actual pull-out strength of around 30 pounds in concrete but as little as 10 lbs in drywall depending on the anchor and screw size.
If it didn't already pull itself out Wiggling while pulling may help free up the anchor. Known by the trade names such as EZ-Ancor not a typo!!
The large threads are intended to hold strongly into drywall and will accept 6 or 8 sheet metal screws. To install these anchors , it is advisable to first use an awl to punch a small hole the size of the "point" in the drywall. Though they are designed to be "self-starting", providing this starter hole will give you a more accurate installation.
Then screw the anchor into the drywall with a Philip's head screwdriver until the head is flat against the wall surface. These can also be installed with a screw gun or a regular power drill with a screwdriver attachment. The surface of the drywall may distort, tear or slightly "buckle" as the anchor is installed As you can see from the graphic left , the pointed end of the metallic version spreads open in the wall when a long screw is installed.
This spreading does not add any strength to the anchor In fact, the points can be broken off before installation if less penetration into the wall is desired. You would need to predrill a slightly larger hole for the large threads to grab the drywall, however. Threaded drywall anchors are available in both nylon and metal.
In my opinion, forget about the nylon type. They are not very sturdy and are more likely to break when installed than the metal ones. The price difference is so slight that I don't understand why they are manufactured. I guess choose one either someone else likes them OR there is always a market for a cheaper product! How strong are threaded anchors? They have somewhat more holding strength in drywall than plastic expansion anchors Probably about double the strength Over all, they are meant for the same, non-critical light-duty hangings as plastic expansion anchors, and shouldn't be relied on in critical applications.
Insert a screwdriver into the head of the anchor and turn counterclockwise until the anchor is free. The spreading "points" may enlarge the hole slightly as they emerge. Part of the game! These are the "big brother" to the threaded drywall anchor. They combine the threaded anchor's ease of installation with some of the strength of a toggle. To install, first screw the toggle into the wall. As you can see in the graphic, a toggle-like arm swings out perpendicular to the anchor as the screw is installed.
Then, the toggle pulls towards the inside of the wall until flush to the wall. When installed properly they are quite strong That is, if they install properly!
I have used these on four and only four occasions. On each occasion at least half of the anchors failed in one of two ways And I was forced I cannot recommend this type of toggle in its present design. The toggle is not spring loaded, so removing the screw won't necessarily allow you to remove the toggle.
When the screw is removed, the metal toggle might drop free. Then again, it might not. So you might not be able to remove this toggle. You have a few options Use a screwdriver to turn the anchor counterclockwise to unscrew it from the wall. If the toggle prevents you from further removal, use a pair of snips or cutting pliers to cut the head off the body. The body of the anchor will drop into the wall. You can then 1 repair the hole with lightweight spackle or drywall compound or 2 use a real toggle in the old hole to reinstall your hanging provided the wall isn't too damaged.
If you can't cut the threaded drywall toggle apart, you can instead tap it into the wall by inserting a screwdriver into it and banging the end of the screwdriver with a hammer. Pound gently but firmly until the anchor is beneath the surface. If you continue to tap you will eventually push the anchor completely through the wall. If you are satisfied with a cosmetic repair and don't want to hang anything in the same location, tap the head slightly beneath the surface of the drywall and repair the hole with lightweight spackle or drywall compound.
This special type of plastic anchor is a compromise between strength and cost. They are much less expensive to manufacture than metal anchors, but offer more than double the strength of plastic expansion anchors. To install, first drill an appropriately-sized hole in the drywall. Then fold the wings towards each other and push the anchor through the wall.
A special pointed tool is supplied with the anchor that is used to push the center of the wings out so that they properly expand in the wall. The anchor will not function properly unless this is done, even though it may feel strong when screwed into!! If you don't have the tool, a small screwdriver inserted into the screw hole will do the same job. Once the screw is installed, the wings are pulled firmly against the wall.
Because these anchors is made entirely from plastic, they must be installed with some care. Too much force can rip the screws out of them or, even worse, collapse the wings.
If they pull through the wall they will leave a large hole in their wake. Tightening the screws too much during installation or using too large a screw can also cause the threads to strip, making the anchor weaker.
Given these drawbacks, though, they are still a decent choice for towel bars and other medium weight hangings. They should be able to support from 25 to 35 lbs each in drywall To my delight, some "enlightened" manufacturers are now beginning to supply this type of anchor with their towel bars and toilet paper holders. Hopefully more will follow suit! Turn a screw slightly into the head of the anchor and pull. It should come free.
Molly bolts are a mechanically-interesting anchor. They combine the ease of installation of a plastic expansion anchor with much greater strength. The largest mollys can hold up to 50 lbs.
Essentially, a molly bolt adds permanent screw threads to any material it is attached to. Thus, anything installed with a molly can be installed and taken down a number of times with no loss of strength. Viewing the graphic at the left, the topmost molly is designed to work with very thin materials.
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