Removing Concrete Floor Anchors

When not in use i remove the changer and screw in some plugs to keep crap out of the hole.

Removing concrete floor anchors.

The removal of traditional mechanical concrete anchors can be time consuming and leave the floor damaged. Remove the anchor bolt from the concrete by turning the bolt counterclockwise with the socket. You may need to drill holes into the plate and use a hammer to chip away at it. Step 3 drill holes.

One alternative is to hammer the remaining portion of the anchor further into the hole which can damage the surface. Female type concrete anchors. This can be done with a saw or cutoff wheel. Step 4 grind the bolt.

The method which requires the least amount of subtlety will first involve lodging the prying bar underneath the anchor s plate by hitting it with the hammer. Step 3 use a bolt extractor on a stubborn bolt. Lag shield concrete anchors use a bolt and sleeve that insert in a hole. Review typically the anchors are cut off flush with the floor which leaves the floor dotted with anchors.

Step 2 bend the anchor plate. Using your strength press down on the anchor plate to bend as much of it upward as possible. I put some read head drop in anchors in my garage floor for my hf tire changer. As the bolt is removed the anchor may contract allowing it to be pulled from the hole.

Since the head of the split drive anchor is tight against the fixture it is very difficult not to damage the fixture when cutting off the head of the anchor. Lag shield concrete anchors may be the easiest anchor to remove. Eventually you will see the concrete anchor bolt. As the bolt threads into the lag shield it expands fastening it to the concrete.

Once the bolt or threaded rod is removed from the drop in anchor the anchor is not visible above the surface. If the bolt is rusted in place spray it with a penetrating lubricant and allow the lubricant to soak in according to manufacturer s instructions before removing. Using a cutoff saw or grinding wheel cut the wedge anchor off at the surface of the concrete. Next push downwards on the plating in order to turn it up you will need a bit of strength for this.

The only way to remove one without damaging the base material is by cutting off the head of the anchor. Once set the anchor cannot be removed without damaging the concrete. Use pliers to get a better grip.