An Introduction To Speed Plugs (Video)
In the video below, we discuss our metal speed plugs; explaining how they are used and discussing material and specification details.
What is a Speed Plug?
Speed Plugs are a type of cavity fixing that is used to fix items to materials where the fixing penetrates through the back of the substrate, like cavity walls, hollow panels, and ceilings.
Speed Plugs work by creating a solid anchor once screwed directly into the substrate. They feature a specially designed cutting tip to pierce the substrate and are supplied with a self-tapping screw which is used to secure the fixing into the plug. Depending on the substrate and the size, a Speed Plug can hold any weight between 5kg and 14kg.
How do I install a Speed Plug?
To install a Speed Plug, we recommend using the following method:
- Offer the tip of your plug to the wall.
- Slot a Pozidrive screwdriver into the other end of the plug.
- Screw the plug into the wall.
- When the front lip of the plug is completely flush with the surface of the substrate, remove the screwdriver. Make sure you don’t overtighten it – just fasten it until the plug is flush!
- Using the matching self-tapping screw provided, attach your fixture to the plug. Fasten until it is completely tightened and secure.
Our Speed Plugs are made from high-quality Zinc Alloy. The screw length diameter is 4.5mm, and the plug length is 23mm. The maximum thickness fixture that our Speed Plugs work with is 15mm.
They also come with self-tapping screws provided. We do not recommend using alternate screws.
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