{"product_id":"m12-drop-in-anchor-setting-punch-without-hand-guard","title":"M12 Drop-In Anchor Setting Punch (without hand guard)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet drop-in anchors effectively\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust drop-in anchor setting punch specifically designed for use with the M8 drop-in anchors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured to effectively set a drop-in anchor in place which will allow for a permanent threaded socket within non-cracked concrete and masonry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed with a hammer, the setting punch causes the plug within the drop-in anchor to expand the ends of the anchor against the walls of the drilled hole, which firmly holds the anchor in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese setting punches are a practical addition to the toolkit of builders, contractors, engineers and installation professionals working with concrete fixings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use a drop-in anchor setting punch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill the hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill the correct diameter and depth for the selected drop-in anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove drilling dust and debris using an appropriate hole-cleaning method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the drop-in anchor in the prepared hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the anchor: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse the correctly sized setting punch and a suitable hammer to drive the expansion mechanism into position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionfixings.co.uk\/collections\/drop-in-anchor-setting-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrop in anchor setting punches\u003c\/a\u003e from Fusion Fixings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor setting punch frequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I also buy the drop-in anchors with the punch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, here at Fusion Fixings we also supply a range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionfixings.co.uk\/collections\/drop-in-anchors\"\u003edrop-in anchors\u003c\/a\u003e with quantities from just one to as many as you need to get the job done, along with bulk price discounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a drop-in anchor setting punch used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop-in anchor setting punch is used to expand and secure an internally threaded drop-in anchor inside a pre-drilled hole in concrete. It is struck with a hammer to activate the anchor's internal expansion mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know which size setting punch I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to match the setting punch to the nominal thread size of the drop-in anchor. For example, an M12 drop-in anchor requires the corresponding M12 setting punch. Always check the manufacturer's compatibility information, particularly when using different anchor ranges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo drop-in anchor setting punches have a hand guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version does not feature a hand guard but there are versions available that do have a hand guard. See the full range of drop in anchor setting punches from Fusion Fixings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan drop-in anchors be installed without a setting punch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is always best practice to use a dedicated setting punch to expand the anchor as intended. If you use an unsuitable tool, it can easily result in compromising the intended performance of the fixing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCP","offers":[{"title":"Qty Price Break - 1","offer_id":59083396055423,"sku":"DIASP-12","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty Price Break - 5","offer_id":59083397071231,"sku":"DIASP-12","price":2.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty Price Break - 10","offer_id":59083397464447,"sku":"DIASP-12","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/6090\/6293\/files\/Drop-In-Anchor-Tool-without-hand-guard2_600x600_c81c03b5-2c1b-47d0-a17a-3687842ab008.webp?v=1793786066","url":"https:\/\/www.fusionfixings.co.uk\/products\/m12-drop-in-anchor-setting-punch-without-hand-guard","provider":"Fusion Fixings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}