80/20: Anchor Fastener Overview
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2014
- 80/20: Anchor Fastener Overview
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Hello, and welcome to another segment of 80/20's product highlight series. Today we are going to talk about the anchor fastener. It's by far the most popular, and strongest connection method 80/20 offers. It comes in fractional, metric, and is compatible across a wide range of profile series.
Now, the anchor fastener comes in three parts. First you have the cam, then you have the bolt, and then you have the T-nut. Keep in mind when you are using the anchor fastener, your bars will need a counterbore machined into them. For more information on the counterbore service, check out the 80/20 product catalog.
Now when it comes to installing the anchor fastener, it really couldn't be easier. First you're going to take your anchor fastener, loosen the T-nut, take the extrusion with the counterbore machined into it, and put the anchor fastener in it. Next, you'll want to take the second extrusion bar, and slide the anchor fastener into it. Take your wrench, find your desired location, and tighten down firmly.
Now the great thing about the anchor fastener is, you can loosen it up, and adjust it to any position on the bar that you need. Simply loosen it up, and tighten it back down with your T-wrench. Once tightened, you now have a strong, secure, vibration-proof connection, perfect for any load-bearing application.
Hopefully you have found this segment on the anchor fastener helpful. For more information, visit 8020.net and make sure to subscribe to future 80/20 videos. And as always, make it a great day. 
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I always wondered how to tighten the anchor, considering the socket was in the channel. Appreciate it!
+imabeapirate Glad to hear that you found this video helpful!
Unless you use a double anchor fastener it seems like this connector would be stronger with the load applied in one direction than applied in the opposite direction, correct?
That is correct. A cantilevered load applied to the same side as a single anchor fastener would be stronger than if the load was applied to the opposite side of the extrusion.
If I have a question on how to implement the 80/20 for what I’m trying to do will customer service help with this? Going through these videos I haven’t seen anything that seems like it would work to me
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out! Yes - by contacting customer support, they'll be able to connect you with a Design Technician to answer your questions.
You sell the bits for making your own counterbore but don't have the spec where to mill it? I got your 40mm rails, how far from the end do I make the 20mm counterbore?
Hi Josh, you'll want to make it 19.99mm from the end.
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How do you tighten the anchor if the aluminum piece is longer than your T-handle?
Hello, John. Our “T” handle hex wrenches, hex drivers, hex power bits and “L” hex wrenches all have a ball end that allows for angular insertion and tightening of the fasteners.
@@8020llc Ah! Problem solved!
How much weight can these anchor fasteners support?
Hi there - thank you for your question! The capacity of a particular fastener is a challenge to determine as it depends on multiple factors. We recommend checking out the Fastener Application Test in the 80/20 catalog -- it should be able to give you a better idea of what you can expect when using different fasteners: bit.ly/47JBhas
Why is the anchor fastener stronger than the central connector?
The anchor fastener screw is axially aligned with the extrusion; therefore, it allows for more torque to be applied to the T-nut. The central connector applies the screw torque perpendicular to the extrusion through a tapered setscrew which is not as efficient.
THATS MY COUSIN!
is there a video showing how to drill the hole for the anchor?
yes
@@aldojansel9439 a link would be nice... tia