Tensile Test Results (Ultimate results in pounds)
Anchor / Bolt Thread
|
1/2" Drywall
|
5/8" Drywall
|
Concrete
|
1/2" Steel Plate
|
BA
3/16"-24
|
238
|
356
|
802*
|
918
|
BB
1/4"-20
|
265
|
356
|
1,080*
|
1,283
|
BE
5/16" - 18
|
270
|
480
|
1,400
|
1,680
|
BC
3/8" - 16
|
275
|
576
|
1,745*
|
1,692*
|
BD
1/2" - 13
|
275
|
576
|
2,038
|
2,605*
|
BM6
M6 [Ø6mm]
|
229
|
-
|
733
|
870
|
*New, improved holding values
Shear Test Results (Ultimate results in pounds)
|
Anchor / Bolt Thread
|
1/2" Drywall
|
5/8" Drywall
|
BA
3/16" - 24
|
247
|
-
|
BB
1/4"-20
|
241
|
324
|
BE
5/16"-18
|
292
|
406
|
BC
3/8"-16
|
292
|
406
|
BD
1/2"-13
|
292
|
406
|
BM6
M6 [Ø6mm]
|
247
|
-
|
Industry safety standards recommend 1/4 of ultimate test load.
NOTE: A dash (-) in the chart above indicates no test result is currently available.