Anchor Bolt Removal System
The cost effective system for the removal and replacement of all types of anchor bolts!
Advantages
- Substantial cost savings.
- Fast removal of failed anchors
- Upgrade supports and attachments in place.
- Utilize existing holes.
- Eliminates spalling and damage to concrete.
Easy Two Step Removal System
Now expansion anchors may be quickly and easily removed and replaced without the need to take down existing attachments or to provide temporary supports. Drillco's ultra thin wall Bolt Extractors® over drill the existing expansion anchor and leave a resulting hole sized to accept a replacement anchor only 1/8" larger than the one removed. For example, a 1/2" wedge bolt may be drilled out and a 5/8" wedge bolt substituted in its place. Or, a wedge bolt may be drilled out and replaced with a Drillco Maxi-Bolt® all in one easy operation. Since the existing anchors are drilled out, no concrete spalling results from the replacement process. Drillco Plate Cutters® are used to provide the proper hole size in the attachment.
Enlarging Hole Diameter in Plate
With a Drillco hand held drilling unit, drill over the existing bolt with the appropriate Plate Cutter®. The bolt to be removed will serve as a guide to center the Plate Cutter®. Apply constant pressure to the tool, using water to lubricate the bit. A 1" thick steel plate will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to drill through.
Bolt Extraction
Utilizing the same drilling machine, place the Bolt Extractor Bit® over the existing bolt. With water flowing, drill through the concrete using the existing anchor bolt as a guide.
When removing expansion anchors, drill until the wedges of the anchor have been cut approximately 1/2" to 3/4" through. Remove Bolt Extractor® with the expansion anchor intact. If required, the same Bolt Extractor® may be used to drill the proper depth.
When removing a J-Bolt, drill until the angle portion of the bolt has been cut. Remove J-Bolt and continue drilling to proper depth. Bolt extraction takes approximately 15 minutes.
Installation of Replacement Anchor Bolt
The removal of existing anchors maintains the outside diameter of holes capable of accepting replacement anchors. The installation of these anchors should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Drillco highly recommends the use of Maxi-Bolts® as replacement anchors due to their consistent superior performance. Why replace a failed anchor with the same system when you can have the absolute confidence that only the Drillco Maxi-Bolt® provides?
Products and Equipment
Drillco provides the Bolt Removal System for removal and replacement of all types of anchor bolts. Since many combinations are possible, Drillco offers this system in kits for many applications. For your convenience, each kit contains the necessary Bolt Extractors®, Plate Cutters®, and Centering Guides, as well as a detailed Bolt Removal Procedure.
