{"product_id":"heavy-duty-zinc-metal-self-drilling-plasterboard-wall-anchors-driva","title":"Heavy Duty Zinc Metal Self-Drilling Plasterboard Wall Anchors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-drilling metal plasterboard anchor for a fast, hassle-free fixing wherever a timber or metal stud isn't available\u003c\/strong\u003e, driving straight into the board without a pre-drilled pilot hole, dowel or special setting tool. The self-drilling tip cuts its own thread as the anchor is driven home, so there's no need to switch between a drill bit and a screwdriver, no dowel to lose down a stud cavity, and no special setting tool to buy - just a Pozidriv or Phillips screwdriver, or a low-speed driver bit, and a few turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach anchor is precision die-cast from zinc alloy, giving a considerably higher load capacity and greater long-term durability than standard nylon or plastic wall plugs, while staying light enough to drive home with an ordinary screwdriver or a low-speed driver bit. A wide flange seats flush against the board face once fully driven, spreading the load around the fixing point and leaving a neat, finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this anchor forms its own hole as it's driven, fitting is a one-step job, with less risk of an underprepared or oversized hole leaving the fixing loose before the screw has even gone in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-drilling design drives directly into plasterboard, drywall or aerated concrete without a pre-drilled pilot hole, dowel or special setting tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision die-cast from zinc alloy (Zamak) for a considerably higher load capacity and greater long-term durability than standard nylon or plastic wall plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 14.2mm (0.56in) flange seats flush against the board face once driven home, spreading the load around the fixing point for a neat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 28mm (1.10in) length and 6.2mm (0.24in) diameter suited to standard 9.5–15.9mm (3\/8–5\/8in) plasterboard and gypsum board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe working load of 14kg (31lb) shear and 6kg (13lb) tension in 12.5mm (0.49in) plasterboard, with an ultimate tested load of up to 45kg (99lb) shear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePozidriv\/Phillips self-drilling thread drives home with an ordinary screwdriver or a low-speed driver bit, with no power drill or special setting tool required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to take a No.8 sheet-metal screw with a 4.0–4.5mm (0.16–0.18in) shank diameter for the item being hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnchor material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy die-cast (Zamak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnchor diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2mm (0.24in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnchor length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28mm (1.10in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.2mm (0.56in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight per anchor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g (0.18oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.8 sheet-metal screw, 4.0–4.5mm (0.16–0.18in) shank diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable board thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5–15.9mm (3\/8–5\/8in) plasterboard\/gypsum board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe working load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14kg (31lb) shear \/ 6kg (13lb) tension in 12.5mm (0.49in) plasterboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltimate tested load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45kg (99lb) shear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePozidriv\/Phillips, self-drilling thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a genuine metal anchor body and a 14kg (31lb) safe working load makes this a step up from a standard plastic wall plug. Because there's no pilot hole to drill and no separate tool to buy, they also suit jobs with several fixing points to complete in one visit, such as a full curtain rail bracket set or a run of coat hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging mirrors and picture frames on plasterboard away from a stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting curtain rails and coat hooks that need a firmer, longer-lasting hold than a plastic wall plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting clocks and smoke alarms to plasterboard walls or ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling light shelving where the load falls within the anchor's rated capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic refurbishment and renovation projects, where fixing into a specific stud location isn't practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental properties, where a stronger, more durable metal anchor is preferred over a standard plastic wall plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight commercial fit-outs needing a quick, reliable fixing into partition walls away from the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the fixing point on the plasterboard, drywall or aerated concrete panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive the anchor directly into the surface using a Pozidriv or Phillips screwdriver, or a low-speed driver bit - the self-drilling tip pierces the board and cuts its own thread as it goes, so no pilot hole is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep steady, even pressure on the driver until the anchor is fully seated and the flange sits flush with the board face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the fixing screw through the item being hung and tighten progressively into the anchor until secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid over-tightening, as this can strip the board substrate and reduce the anchor's holding power; if an anchor spins freely without gripping, remove it and re-fix a short distance away into fresh board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fixtures at or near the rated load limit, fit two anchors spaced apart to share the load rather than relying on a single fixing point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder before 2pm Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch from our UK warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIYUK","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":39914937647238,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-2 pcs","price":5.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39914937614470,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-4 pcs","price":5.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":39914937516166,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-10 pcs","price":6.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":39914937483398,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-20 pcs","price":8.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":39914937548934,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-50 pcs","price":12.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":39914937581702,"sku":"DRIVA-METAL-100 pcs","price":19.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0245\/6454\/files\/driva_met_main.png?v=1762555201","url":"https:\/\/diyuk.co\/products\/heavy-duty-zinc-metal-self-drilling-plasterboard-wall-anchors-driva","provider":"DIYUK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}