Shield Anchor – Loose Bolts

Loose bolt shield anchors are one of the most straightforward fixings you will reach for on site, and for good reason. This M8 x 40mm size covers a good range of everyday fixing tasks into solid masonry, concrete and dense blockwork. The loose bolt design means the bolt is separate from the anchor body, so you drop the sleeve into the drilled hole first and tighten from the front once your fixture is in position. Simpler to fit than you might expect, and the expansion principle means the anchor grips harder the more load is applied.

Where Loose Bolt Shield Anchors Get Used

On most building sites these will be found fixing timber plates, steel brackets, handrails, cable trays, gate posts and plant equipment to concrete or brick. The M8 thread handles a solid working load without being overkill for typical structural attachments. Box quantity of 100 means you are not running to the merchant every other day on a bigger job, which is exactly how trade fixings should be supplied.

The loose bolt configuration suits situations where the fixture needs to be held in place before the bolt is inserted and tightened. You position your bracket, drop the bolt through, thread it into the expanded anchor body, and tighten up. No fiddling around trying to locate a pre-assembled anchor through a hole at an awkward angle. Anyone who has tried to do that with a one-piece anchor up a ladder will appreciate the difference.

We stock a full range of shield anchor sizes beyond this M8 x 40mm listing. If you need a different diameter or length in quantity, give us a call and we will sort out the best price. Buying in bulk is where the real savings are, and loose bolt shield anchors are the sort of consumable fixing that disappears fast on active sites. Stocking up makes sense.