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Bike Racks One of the most common applications for our asphalt anchors is for mounting bike racks to asphalt. The suggested anchor is SP10-38.

Bollards Bollards are heavy duty posts, used to prevent vehicular access or to protect structures from being accidentally hit.  Bolt-mounted bollards can be installed directly to asphalt using our BoltHold anchors.

Carports Carport anchoring is a popular application for our anchors. We have developed a special calculator that will guide you as to the type and number of anchors required for each post of the carport.  The information below is a general guide.  We recommend that you consult the calculator to find the lowest cost solution that meets the wind resistance requirements in your area.

Delineators, Traffic

Furniture, Outdoor Outdoor furniture, such as benches, tables, multi-seated benches, and charging stations, can all be installed directly to asphalt. This is a significant cost and time saving over the replacement of asphalt with poured concrete, then installing expansion anchors in the cured concrete, and finally installing the furniture. The furniture can be readily removed or replaced by simply unbolting it from the anchors.

Gates, Rolling Use SP10 anchors to directly secure the V channel that guides the gate rollers to asphalt.

Posts & Fences

• You can install any post that has a mounting plate to asphalt
• Use our Fence Post calculator to choose suitable anchors
• The type of fence (solid wall, slats, chain link) has a major bearing on the wind force that needs to be resisted
• Use an oversized mounting plate to reduce the size/quantity of anchors required  
• Consider placing a larger plate over the one the comes with the post
• Here is a link to an Application Note with more details about fence anchoring
• For posts that protect equipment against vehicle bumping, see Bollards application below

Modular Structures, Containers Use our anchors to tie down modular offices, containers and other temporary structures. Use the SP18 if high winds are a concern, otherwise use the SP12.

Racks, Storage BoltHold asphalt anchors have been used to secure industrial storage racks against earthquakes and against accidental bumping by forklifts.  As a rule, lighter shelving needs heavier anchors, because the weight of the shelving provide by itself resistance against accidental bumping.  For earthquake protection the heavier anchors will likely perform better.  Please consult a professional engineer when attempting to meet local safety codes.

Railing

Ramps

Rinks, Ice Hockey Recreational Ice Hockey rinks are often assembled over asphalt parking areas. The wall surrounding the rink is typically 4 feet high and is called the Boards. The boards need to resist player crashing into them. Our anchors have been used successfully to secure the brackets supporting the Boards. And once the season is over, the installation can be disassembled. The anchors stay in the asphalt, flush with the surface, and can be reused next season. To protect the thread of the anchors when not in use, use our ThreadGuard plastic snaps.

Scaffolding Our anchors are used to secure scaffolding for the duration of a construction project. The model of the anchor needs to be specified by the project engineer as it depends on numerous factors, specific to each project. We would recommend using at least the SP12, and preferably the SP18.

Sheds, Greenhouses Attach small or large shed and greenhouses to asphalt -- fast and reliable.  See our Shed Calculator to select the least cost solution to meet any wind requirements.

Shopping Cart Corrals

Speed Bumps & Humps

• Plastic or rubber speed bumps and speed humps are used for traffic calming in private streets, parking lots and access roads. 
• Speed humps are shallower and wider (in the direction of travel) than speed bumps.
• The SP18 is the recommended anchor for this application.  
• For tough applications where continuous trucking traffic pounds the bumps, use our SP58 anchors.
• Click here for a short video comparing BoltHold with standard expansion anchors
• Click here for instructions on installing speed bumps
• Click Here for a detailed Application Note on speed bumps

Signage Parking signs, traffic sign and any surface-mounted signs can be secured to asphalt using our BoltHold anchors.

Tent Anchoring   

Wheel Stop Also known as Parking Stop, these stops protect the car and objects behind the stop from being damaged if the car is driven too close. These wheel stops are often secured to the roadway with simple rebar rods. The rebars fails quickly as they depend on friction with the asphalt, but the asphalt compresses away from the rebar and loses it holding ability. Use SP18 for mild abuse application. Use SP58 for heavy duty applications.

Bump Pad Bump Pads are an ADA requirement for new construction involving street intersections and other hazards for the visually impaired. The pads need to be securely attached to the walkway. If the surface is asphalt, our AM625 is the perfect solution. It will hold and hold, requires only a ¼" hole in the mat to run the screw through it, will never rust, and allows the mat to be removed for repair, replacement or for other considerations. The suggested anchor is AM625.