Fastener SuperStore carries 3 styles of Plastic Anchors used for hollow walls. Bantam Plug Conical Anchors come in blue & are probably the most commonly used plastic anchors. Tapered & Ribbed Anchors come in white. The ribbed part of these anchors helps them resist pulling out. These 2 types can also be used in harder materials such as concrete or brick. The third type, Nylon Wallboard Anchors, can also be found in the following section.
Wallboard Anchors can be purchased in nylon or in zinc alloy. These anchors can be easily screwed into drywall because of their sharp points. They can be used in any thickness of drywall and work with #6 or #8 self-tapping or wood screws. They can also be easily backed out and moved to a new location.
Hollow Wall Anchors are available in several diameters, lengths & styles. Most require a pre-drilled hole and feature a flange with prongs which help the anchor attach tightly to the wall. These anchors come with a machine screw pre-installed which can be removed and inserted several times to accomodate changing of fixtures. Also in this category are Drive Style Hollow Wall Anchors which feature a sharp point and can be installed without a pilot hole.
Plastic Toggles feature a cylindrical body and four legs. The hole through the center of the body has ribs which help hold it in place. These anchors are squeezed from the sides for installation into a pre-drilled hole in the wall and require a self tapping or wood screw to be inserted to expand and pull in the legs, creating a tight hold in the drywall.
Toggle Bolts consist of a winged nut with a long machine screw installed through it. A hole large enough for the closed wings to fit through is pre-drilled into the wall, When the winged end is pushed into the wall, the wings open creating a hold that becomes stronger as the screw is tightened through it.
