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Description
Tough hold. Hooked and ready.
The TIMCO M8 x 50mm Shield Anchor with Forged Hook is designed for medium to heavy-duty anchoring in solid base materials like concrete, brick, and stone. Fitted with a forged steel hook, this versatile anchor is ideal for securing chains, cables, suspension systems, signage, or temporary supports.
The three-part expansion shield offers strong holding power, while the yellow zinc passivated coating ensures corrosion resistance in dry indoor environments.
✅ Key Features & Benefits:
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🪝 Forged steel hook – reliable and strong for suspended loads
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🧱 Perfect for use in concrete, brick & stone
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🛡️ Yellow zinc finish – light corrosion resistance for internal use
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🛠️ Three-part shield – even expansion and high load retention
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🔩 Ideal for securing chains, cables, lighting systems, signs & brackets
📐 Technical Specifications:
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Anchor Type: Shield Anchor – Forged Hook
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Size: M8 x 50mm
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Material: Steel
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Finish: Yellow Zinc Passivated (YZP)
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Drill Hole Diameter: 14mm
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Hole Depth: 40mm
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Hook Diameter: 6mm
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Thread Length: 27mm
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Minimum Hole Centre: 90mm
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Minimum Edge Distance: 45mm
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Recommended Substrate: Solid concrete, brick, stone
📦 What’s in the Pack?
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1 x TIMCO Shield Anchor with Forged Hook – M8 x 50mm
🧰 Installation & Use
Drill a 14mm hole, insert the shield anchor, and tighten the hook to expand the fixing securely into place.
🛒 Explore our full range of Shield Anchors & Hook Fixings
🤝 Why Buy from United Fixings?
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💪 Reliable fixings for solid substrates
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🚚 Fast dispatch and local click & collect
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🧰 Stocked and trusted by trade pros
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🏷️ Great value on singles or bulk quantities
🛒 Need a secure hook fixing?
Add the TIMCO Forged Hook Shield Anchor to your fixings order – strong, simple and site-ready.
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- *Orders fulfilled from our National Warehouse may take an additional working day to be delivered.
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Once you have your tracking information, our courier should attempt delivery the next working day.
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Items despatched from Tiverton, Exeter & Stoke use DPD & DX as our courier partners. Occasionally some smaller items may be sent by Royal Mail Tracked service.
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You can also collect your order from either store by choosing the collect option at checkout - there is no delivery charge for this option!
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