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2022-07-21 17:28An anchor bolt is a mechanical fastener that fixes one or more objects to a concrete surface. They are heavy-duty fasteners and are widely used by civil engineers. In photovoltaic mounts, they are often used in concrete projects on flat roofs and floors. The unique design of anchor bolts keeps solar mounted structures stable and in place. In this article, we will explore the different types of anchor bolts.
Types of Anchor Bolts
Depending on the installation requirements, Anchor bolts used in industrial projects are categorized into the following two groups:
1. Cast-in-Place Anchor Bolt
2. Post-Installed anchor bolts
1. Cast-in-Place Anchor Bolt
From the name itself, it is quite clear that the cast-in-place anchor bolts are cast directly into the concrete material. They are the simplest but the strongest of all anchor bolts used. This type of anchor bolt is placed in the wet concrete that becomes fully secured when the concrete cures and hardens.
Anchor bolts of cast-in-place types are again categorized into various groups. The most common types of cast-in-place anchor bolts are:
Drop-in Anchor Bolts
Bent-bar anchor bolts (J-bolts or L-Bolts)
Plate Bolts
Sleeve Anchor Bolts
Headed Anchor Bolts
Drop-In Anchor
J-Bolt J
L-Bolt L
2. Post-Installed
Post-installed anchor bolts are installed after the concrete has already been laid down at the site. In this type of anchor bolt, a hole is required to be bored into that concrete surface and the screw is installed.
Some common post-installed anchor bolts are as follows:
Lag Screw
Hammer Drive Pin
Toggle Wing
Expansion Anchors
Wedge Anchor
Wedge Anchor
Expansion Anchors
Application of Anchor Bolts in Solar Mounting System
Flat roof solar project Click here to see details
Ground project
Carport project Click here to see details
In Conclusion
Most anchor bolts can be classified as either cast-in-place or post-installed. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all application for concrete anchor bolts. Depending on your project, you’ll want to select the appropriate concrete anchor bolt. Welcome to contact us to select the right products for your next project!