LEAD ANCHOR 16-18 X 1-1/2" 100/BOX

Name: LEAD ANCHOR 16-18 X 1-1/2" 100/BOX
Brand: Midwest
SKU: 738287042023
Price: 72.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$72.50

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Product Details

UPC: 738287042023

Brand: Midwest

A lead anchor is a soft-metal expansion anchor used in:

Concrete
Brick
Block
Stone

When a screw is driven in, the lead body expands outward, gripping the hole tightly.

Primary Uses of Lead Anchors

These anchors are chosen for jobs where vibration, cracking, or irregular masonry are concerns.

1) Mounting in brittle or weak masonry

Lead anchors work well in:

Old brick
Soft block
Crumbly mortar
Low‑strength concrete

Because lead is soft, it expands gently and doesn’t crack the material.

2) Attaching light to medium‑duty hardware

Common applications include:

Electrical boxes and conduit straps
Pipe clamps and brackets
Shelving supports
Light fixtures
Sign brackets
Handrail brackets (light duty)
Door stops and small hardware

3) Fastening where vibration is present

Lead anchors resist loosening in:

Mechanical rooms
HVAC mounting
Garage doors
Equipment brackets

The soft metal absorbs vibration better than plastic anchors.

4) Jobs requiring removable screws

Lead anchors allow the screw to be removed and reinstalled without destroying the anchor—unlike plastic anchors.

️ Why Professionals Still Use Lead Anchors

Even with modern anchors available, lead anchors remain popular because they:

Work in irregular or oversized holes
Don’t crack old masonry
Provide corrosion resistance
Allow reusable threads
Are inexpensive and reliable

Your Tuff Stuff model (16‑18 × 1‑1/2") is a medium‑length lead anchor suitable for #16–#18 screws, ideal for general hardware installation in masonry.

Quick Reference Table

Application	Suitable?	Notes
Electrical boxes	✔️	Very common use
Pipe straps / conduit	✔️	Holds well in brick/block
Light fixtures	✔️	Not for heavy chandeliers
Shelving	✔️	Light–medium loads
Handrails	⚠️	Only for light duty; use wedge/sleeve anchors for heavy rails
Heavy structural loads	❌	Not strong enough

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LEAD ANCHOR 16-18 X 1-1/2" 100/BOX

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