DURA-LOCK Anchoring System

The DURA-LOCK Anchoring System consists of a DuPont Super-Tuff Nylon wedge with embedded hex nut, a 3/8″ X 4″ stainless steel bolt, and stainless steel washer. Available in packages of 100.

DURA-LOCK ALLOWS MANY OPTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

Generally you will be able to simply turn Dura-Lock and feel or see if it is situated in the correct locked position. Pull up on the bolt head or push up the Dura-Lock from its underside and tighten accordingly. You may choose to pre-load Dura-Locks into confinement equipment before installing it. Guide each Dura-Lock into its designed position and adjust equipment as you connect it to the slats.

YOU CAN INSTALL AND TIGHTEN DURA-LOCK FROM THE TOPSIDE OF SLAT

Generally you will be able to simply turn Dura-Lock and feel or see if it is situated in the correct locked position. Pull up on the bolt head or push up the Dura-Lock from its underside and tightUsing the stainless bolts and washer supplied with Dura-Lock, install them through the opening of the object you are attaching to the slats. Turn the Dura-Lock on the bolt only far enough that the bolt goes through the embedded nut and compresses against the nylon base.

Confirm that the pre-loaded Dura-Lock and bolt are positioned, centered and perpendicular within the slot. Feed the Dura-Lock assembly into the slot where the Dura-Lock can move freely under the slot. Place your drill/driver on the bolt and start it spinning in the tightening position. Spinning the entire assembly rapidly, pull up on the object you are fastening down. As The Dura-Lock freely spins and is pulled upward on it locks itself firmly to the slat. Make sure your tools are set in the tightening position, since the Dura-Locks do not float.cordingly. You may choose to pre-load Dura-Locks into confinement equipment before installing it. Guide each Dura-Lock into its designed position and adjust equipment as you connect it to the slats.

WARNING

Dura-Lock is extremely durable, but you can stretch or break the stainless steel bolt or fracture the concrete if the part is over-tightened. Tool settings must not exceed 35-foot pounds of torque. You only need to hand tighten the Dura-Lock into place. If Dura-Lock is installed correctly it will remain tightly attached within the slat. Dura-Lock has been designed for concrete slat applications and may not be appropriate for use in all applications.