Toggle Bolt - 3/16 in x 3 in - Zinc-Plated Steel - For Drywall and Hollow Wall - Fitsfast 147800
Zinc-plated steel toggle bolt for securing fixtures in drywall and other hollow wall applications. The 3/16 in x 3 in size is commonly used where a spring-wing anchor is needed behind the wall cavity; actual holding strength depends on base material, wall condition, fixture geometry, and installation method.
What this product is for
This toggle bolt is used to fasten fixtures to drywall, plaster, and other hollow wall assemblies where a standard screw cannot hold on its own. The spring-wing design opens behind the wall to spread the load over a larger area.
Use for
Use for mounting light-duty to medium-duty fixtures such as brackets, signs, shelving supports, electrical accessories, and other hardware in hollow walls where rear access is not available.
Avoid for
Avoid using this fastener where a direct attachment to wood or steel framing is available, or where the wall material is weak, damaged, water-affected, or unsuitable for toggle anchors. Do not rely on a generic toggle bolt rating alone for life-safety, overhead, or critical support applications.
Best for
Best for retrofit work, service calls, tenant improvements, and general construction where a hollow wall anchor with a larger bearing area is needed. This size is a practical choice when you need more holding area than a basic plastic anchor.
Installed in
Typically installed in drywall or plaster wall cavities after drilling the required hole for the folded wing. For 3/16 in toggle bolts, comparable industry listings commonly show a 1/2 in (about 13 mm) drill hole requirement, but always confirm with the exact anchor supplied before installation.
Why this product exists
Toggle bolts are used when the wall surface alone cannot provide enough pull-out resistance for a standard screw. The wing spreads behind the wall to improve load distribution in hollow substrates.
Compared with similar products
Compared with plastic anchors, a steel toggle bolt is typically chosen for heavier hollow-wall mounting. Compared with direct fastening into framing, it is a fallback solution for locations where no stud or backing is available. Typical holding values published by other toggle-bolt manufacturers vary widely by wall thickness, hole quality, and loading direction, so field conditions matter.
Typical guidance only: always size the anchor to the fixture load and wall condition. Actual performance depends on installation conditions, substrate thickness, layout, and local code requirements.
Specifications
- Product type: Toggle bolt
- Brand: Fitsfast
- Manufacturer part number: 147800
- Bolt diameter: 3/16 in (about 4.8 mm)
- Bolt length: 3 in (about 76 mm)
- Material/finish: Zinc-plated steel
- Application: Drywall and hollow wall fastening
- Installation note: 3/16 in toggle bolts commonly require about a 1/2 in (13 mm) hole, depending on wing design
- ApplicationDrywall and hollow wall fastening
- Installation Note3/16 in toggle bolts commonly require about a 1/2 in (13 mm) hole, dependin
- Material FinishZinc-plated steel
- BrandsFitsfast
- Stock in Elmira1
- Stock in Flesherton1
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