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The Tapper fastening system is a complete family of screw anchors for light to medium duty applications in concrete, masonry block and brick base materials. The Tapper is fast and easy to install and provides a neat, finished appearance. The Tapper screw anchor is engineered with matched tolerance drill bits and installation tools designed to meet the needs of the user and also provide optimum performance.

For every project, it is important to consider several things before making a selection:
The proper head style, the color or finish that is desired, and the required level of corrosion resistance. The Tapper screw anchor is available in carbon steel with a zinc plated finish, carbon steel with a Perma-Seal climate coating in several colors. Head styles include a slotted hex washer head, Phillips flat head, trim head and flange head.

Zinc Plated Tappers

• Metal Door Frames
• Thresholds
• Interior Electrical Applications
• Joint Flashings

Perma-Seal Tappers

• Window Installations
• Storm Shutters
• Interior Hand Rails
• Interior Lighting Fixtures

CSI Divisions: 03151-Concrete Anchoring, 04081-Masonry Anchorage and 05090-MetalFastenings. Concrete Screw Anchors shall be Tapper anchors as supplied by PowersFasteners, Inc., Brewster, NY.

Hex head Tapper anchors are measured from below the washer while flat head Tapper anchors are measured end to end. To select the proper minimum anchor length, determine the embedment depth required to obtain the desired load capacity. Then add the thickness of the fixture, including any spacers or shims, to the embedment depth.