Sleeve Anchors

Sleeve anchors are used to attach fixtures to solid materials. A bolt is surrounded by a cylindrical metal sleeve. They operate by the expansion of the sleeve into the base material when one tightens the bolt. Expanding the sleeve along the length of the anchor enables a larger bearing surface than that offered by a wedge anchor, and can better adhere to irregular surfaces within the base material than can a wedge anchor. Therefore, sleeve anchors can be better suited for brick masonry than wedge anchors. Sleeve anchor diameter will be equal to the hole size.