We have been seeing a recent trend, which we are really happy about, of finding new ways to improve how concrete fasteners are installed. Not only does this make the job easier on the installers it actually makes the installation more to spec in most cases. This could potentially save tens of thousands of dollars if an inspector decided they didn’t like the way a job was done. While DEWALT is launching this installation tool for Pin Anchors in concrete; Bosch has also introduced a Stop Bit for installing Drop-In Anchors. Two completely different applications but we are happy the big companies are using their R&D muscle to improve these applications. The more the merrier is our thought when it comes to improved methods, reducing expense and saving time.
The DEWALT pin anchor system is a 2 part tool; one is the SDS-Plus bit itself which has to be a DEWALT brand bit because of the ring at the base. The second part is the installation tool itself DW5517PAD ($30, Retail) which slides over the SDS-Plus bit and locks into that ring at the base. It is important to remember this tool will not work with any other brand of SDS-Plus bits. Once the hole is drilled simple slide the installation tool over bit and the Nail-in can be hammered in. The SDS-Plus drill can stay in hammer drill mode the entire time so it is a very quick and easy process. Check out the DEWALT press release below for more information on this system.
TOWSON, Md. – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of its new Pin Anchor Drive System (DW5517PAD), which has been engineered to reduce contractors’ frustrations associated with attaching anchors to concrete, including hammering overhead to set an anchor, bending an anchor while hammering or damaging the surface when installing into brick. The new Pin Anchor System—proprietary with DEWALT SDS Plus 3/16 inch and ¼ inch drill bits—is ideal for mechanical, masonry, concrete, electrical and general contractors who commonly use pin anchors to fasten PVC pipe, conduit, unistrut and other light loads requiring 3/16 inch and ¼ inch holes. This is also ideal for tight areas where a contractor cannot always fit a hammer into the space.
“Contractors rely on us to develop solutions that address their concerns and ultimately lead to increased productivity on the jobsite,” explained Maurice LaPointe, product manager, DEWALT. “After talking to professionals about the issues they face when it comes to attaching anchors to concrete during rough in, we saw an opportunity to develop our new Pin Anchor System, which reduces the number of steps required to set an anchor and eliminates the need for additional hammering by the contractor.”
By using a rotary hammer to drive an anchor into the hole, the innovative DW5517PAD eliminates several steps, including users having to put their rotary hammer down and locate their hammer in order to finish the application.
Once users have drilled a hole into concrete using their DEWALT rotary hammer, the pin anchor sleeve slides over the SDS Plus bit and locks into place. When the sleeve is locked and the pin anchor is in place, the rotary hammer drives the anchor into the hole, eliminating the need for any additional hammering.
The Pin Anchor System will be available at all DEWALT retailers beginning in June 2011, and it is expected to retail for approximately $30.
