We can deliver bulky products and items that are up to six metres long. For larger consignments, we use a reliable pallet network with book-in and tail-lift options, if required. As the screw twists into the plug, the universal plug’s exterior fins should twist and retract, gripping onto the surrounding material. These Cut to length plastic wall plug strips sometimes referred to as cut to size are ideal for general purpose tasks provided the correct drill size is used with a suitable screw. These long wall plug strips are 300mm (12”) and are easily cut to the length required for each application. The screw self-centres in the plug pushing the 3 external fins against the sides of the hole preventing rotation. Self-drilling wall plugs have a large screw at their base: this is preferably made from metal, as the entire wall plug needs to cut cleanly through the material. Our Customer Service Team is available from between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 594 44 44. Do you have any customer testimonials?

Use a 10 mm diameter drill bit for most 10mm wall plugs; the imperial equivalent is a 14 gauge drill bit. A 10 mm wall plug is likely to be grey or blue in colour. For example, you could have two orange-coloured nylon wall plugs – both 34 mm long and 6 mm in diameter. One could be an expansion plug, capable of handling stresses of up to 70 kg or more . The other could be a universal wall plug with a maximum weight capacity of 5 kg or less!The correct-sized threaded screw is then screwed into the universal wall plug – consult the drill bit to wall plug comparison table above for further guidance on wall plug sizing! Plastic wall plugs, often referred to as Rawl plugs are available in Yellow Red and Brown and are very convenient for DIY lightweight applications. All wall plugs get weaker over time. Heavier loads will decrease a wall plug’s effective lifespan. What size drill bit for 6 mm wall plugs?

They’re usually installed by first drilling a pilot hole. The universal wall plug is then lightly tapped into the pilot hole until flush with the material’s surface. As their name implies, these plastic or nylon wall plugs can be used in a multitude of scenarios. They can be installed in solid materials, like stone and timber, and in hollow cavities.Modern wall plug designers have exploited this scientific phenomenon to create expansion wall plugs that can twist into strong shapes in a variety of materials. Expansion Wall Plugs For maximum grip and strength, it is recommended to use a slightly smaller drill when using a smaller diameter screw in each colour. Screw diameter is usually measured in millimetres but “screw gauges” are sometimes used instead. Screw gauges are imperial measurements that don’t always have exact metric equivalents. Please note plastic wall plugs are not suitable for hollow stud walls, plasterboard, dry-lined and lathe and plaster walls.