ETS7521P Opti Mesh Epoxy Tie Screen Tube - Plastic

*For further description please see Simpson Strong-Tie Anchoring and Fastening Systems Catalog.

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Opti-Mesh® Adhesive-Anchoring Screen Tubes

Screen tubes are vital to the performance of adhesive anchors in base materials that are hollow, or contain voids, such as hollow block and brick. The Simpson Strong-Tie® Opti-Mesh® screen tube provides the economical advantage of a plastic screen tube while providing performance comparable to steel screen tubes and better than competitive plastic screen tubes.

MATERIAL: Plastic

Caution: Screen tubes are designed for a specific adhesive type. Epoxy-Tie® screen tubes must be used with SET or ET formulations and Acrylic-Tie® screen tubes must be used with AT Acrylic-Tie® adhesive. Do not use SET1.7KT or SET1.7KTA with screen tubes.

Installation Instructions:

■Apply to both Hollow Concrete Block (CMU) and Unreinforced Masonry (URM)

■Drill holes to correct diameter and depth as specified in the load tables. When drilling into hollow concrete block or brick, the drill should be set to "rotation only" mode. Once the hole is drilled properly, remove dust from the hole with oil-free compressed air. Dust left in the hole can reduce the adhesive's holding capacity.

■Clean the hole with a nylon brush and blow out remaining dust.

■Dispense a bead of adhesive off to the side to check for proper mixture (a uniform gray color)before filling the screen. Fill the screen completely, starting at the bottom to avoid air pockets.

■Close the cap and insert the screen into the hole.

■Anchor rods must be clean and oil free. Insert the rod, turning slowly until it contacts the bottom of the screen. Do not disturb during cure time.