5.5mm
| Plug Diameter (mm) | 5.5mm |
|---|---|
| Plug Length (mm) | 30mm |
| Screw Diameter (mm) | 3.5/4.5mm (No. 6/8) |
| Drill Diameter | 5.5mm |
| Applications |
How do I choose a drill bit for a wall plug?
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Quote from Youtube video: Box right here one of the things that can be done is to simply put on a drill bit that you think might work well and then drill it into. You know a test sample.
What Colour are 8mm wall plugs?
Brown
Yellow: 5mm. Red: 6mm. Brown: 7 or 8mm *
How do you match a drill bit to a Rawlplug?
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Quote from Youtube video: This particular plug I'm going to need to use a six mil drill bit now once you've established what size drill bit you got and what size probe you using you also need to know what size screw goes into
What size plugs for 8mm screws?
Screw Gauge, Metric, Size, Clearance Holes, Pilot Holes & Wall Plugs
| Gauge | Metric equiv. | Masonry plug size |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2.5mm | Yellow (5mm hole) |
| 4 | 3.0mm | Yellow (5mm hole) |
| 6 | 3.5mm | Red (6mm hole) |
| 8 | 4.0mm | Red (6mm hole) or Brown (7mm hole) |
What drill bit is 8mm?
Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table
| Tap | Metric Drill | US Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 7mm x 1.0 | 6.1mm | 15/64″ |
| 8mm x 1.25 | 6.9mm | 17/64″ |
| 8mm x 1.0 | 7.1mm | – |
| 10mm x 1.5 | 8.7mm | – |
How do I choose a Rawlplug size?
How to fit wall plugs
- Choose the correct size of plugs and drill bits for your screws. …
- Hold the plug up to your drill and mark its length on the bit with some tape. …
- Use your drill on a hammer setting to drill the hole. …
- The wall plug should be a tight fit, but you only need finger pressure to put it in.
How do you tell the difference between drill bits?
Choosing Drill Bits by Type
- Wood Drill Bits: These can be identified by a small, pointed tip at the very end. If you look closely, you can see spurs on each side. …
- Masonry Drill Bits: These bits have a gently sloping tip. …
- Metal Drill Bits: These have a wide-angled point at the end, and they may also be painted black.
