expansion bolt

Gripping wall fastener

An expansion bolt is a fastener designed to anchor into concrete, masonry, or other hard materials by expanding against the sides of a drilled hole.

When tightened, a sleeve or wedge mechanism spreads outward, gripping the surrounding material and creating a secure hold.

Used for mounting heavy fixtures like shelving, handrails, or machinery to walls and floors: The contractor used expansion bolts to secure the water heater to the concrete slab.

Related

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Opposites
fastening mechanism

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Threaded fastener for lumber

nail · toggle bolt · rivet · machine screw · friction fit

substrate engagement

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Sticky wound covering

clamp · clip · masonry nail

permanence of installation

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Hand-tightened fastener or torture device

wing nut · snap fastener · hook and loop

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G