Screw Diameter
Product specs state: "Suits Screw Diameter 4.5 mm"....shouldn't this product be a better match for a 6mm dia screws?
4.5mm is too thin and would usually use a 6 or 7mm plug for that.
Please confirm if this product suits a 6mm diameter screw. Thanks
Asked by: Alibabba
The Fischer website states that UX8 Wall Plug will accept screw sizes from 4.5mm to 6 mm. I used 4.5 mm screws (as stated in Screwfix description) and they went in easily.
Answered by: BathBun
Date published: 2021-08-09
What length of screw should be used?
I am looking to hang picture ledges as mentioned in a previous question, onto 12mm plasterboard, what length of screw should be used?
Asked by: Ross1984
Hi Ross
The screw should be long enough to penetrate the plug. So has to be at least 65mm + the thickness of what you are hanging.
Best Regards
Technical Team
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2020-10-06
What is the max weight this will hold?
I am looking to mount some picture ledges on a plasterboard wall. The ledges are about 2kg and the additional weight added approx 1kg. The ledges have no bracket and would screw straight into the plug, Will this be suitable?
Asked by: Ross1984
Thanks for your enquiry, an UX 8 x 50 plug with a 6mm Ø screw in plasterboard will have a capacity of about 10kg.
regards Technical.
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2020-07-07
Insulated plasterboard
If I drill deep enough into the blocks would these be ok for dot and dab insulated plasterboard walls? And what screws would you recommend?
I'm trying to put up kitchen wall units.
Asked by: TanBoxer
For kitchen wall cupboards we would recommend fixing a piece of timber through the insulated plasterboard with a frame fixing first.
I dont think a plug and screw would be safe enough.
Please contact technical@fischer.co.uk with a sketch of what the wall looks like please.
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2020-07-04
Hi, Is this suitable to hang a heater (about 30 KG) on a breeze blocks wall? There will be four fixings. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Asked by: Shab123
The fischer UX8x50 with an Ø6mm screw, long enough to go right through, will hold around 20kgs/fixing.
If you have more details, you can email technical@fischer.co.uk for more information
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2020-06-04