Make Your Job Easier with These Fastener Submittal and Calculation Tools

Everyone can use a little help sometime, and those of us working in the construction industry are no different. When it comes to fastener-related submittals and calculations, Mudge has the tools to make your life easier. The following tools and calculators can save you time and make sure you get exactly what you need, right off the bat.

Product comparison chart from DeWALT’s submittal generator

DeWALT offers a world-class connection design software for concrete anchoring called Design Assist. Need to calculate the volume of adhesive anchor needed for a particular job? DeWALT has a calculator for that as well. Lastly, DeWALT offers a submittal generator to quickly and easily create a submittal for their anchor products.

If you need assistance in selecting the right fastening product and size for your solar panel installation project, EJOT’s solar questionnaire will get you exactly where you need to be.

MKT Fasteners has created a new version of its Anchor Design Software, where a user can design connections to concrete for both mechanical and adhesive anchors. This software includes data for rebar installations as well as cracked and uncracked concrete applications.

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Anchor Design Software

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a plethora of helpful tools to save you time, including an Adhesive Cartridge Estimator, an Anchor Designer, an Anchor Reference Tool, a Connector-Anchor Selector and a Wood Shrinkage Calculator.

Of course, sometimes there’s no substitution for being able to speak with a fastener expert about what parts you need to accomplish your goals, and Mudge has plenty of fastener experts waiting to take your call. Contact us at (800) 634-0406 to get the personalized help you need today.

Kyle Domer