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When upgrading cell towers, climbers use step bolts to climb up the base of the tower. These bolts are typically welded onto the surface of the tower for a variety of applications, including steel communication, electrical transmission towers, tower reinforcement and a host of other fastening jobs.

In the tower industry, installing anchor rods on a modification project can be a several day project. The worst outcome is when an anchor rod fails the pull-test. 

From complex to do-it-yourself projects, Allfasteners offers a wide variety of anchoring products to meet virtually any need. Our wedge anchors are designed to install easily and securely into a variety of base materials, including concrete. Now backed by ICC approval, you’ll be able to choose AF wedge anchors for jobsite applications where ICC-approved products are compulsory.

When working with concrete in high-load structural applications, your choice of fastening products matters. Not just from an engineering and compliance point of view, but also for structural safety and integrity. For this, your choice should be a chemical anchor.

To successfully anchor into terracotta, you’ll require a fastener that will provide a secure hold while not damaging the material – enter the umbrella insert.

When cutting metal, specially threaded rod, friction sparks are bound to fly. They fly in every which direction that can lead to some serious burns. To most this is not uncommon. However, with one simple solution you can reduce the sparks when cutting.

This will lead you to the decision of choosing between dry or wet core drill bits. These tips explain the difference between dry and wet core drilling and when both are the better option.

Choosing the right anchor for your next job can be difficult. There are different styles for different applications.

As Allfasteners continues to grow, we are proud to expand not only our facility size and customer base, but also our number of office and warehouse locations. Just outside of Minneapolis, MN in Lakeville, MN our warehouse is currently experiencing a massive expansion to allot for more products.

This May, Connect (X) will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. To continue our commitment to the progression of the telecommunication industry, Allfasteners has reserved a booth again at this year’s event.