Molly anchor

A molly anchor and a mechanical anchor work in a similar way during installation, wedging the walls of the hole and holding in place through friction.

The difference is that an anchor is a standalone product, while for a wall plug a metal stud has to be selected separately.

The molly anchor, made of zinc-plated steel, is the solution for fastening into hollow and sheet-based substrates.

The product consists of two parts:

• an outer sleeve with flexible ribs, internally threaded with a metric thread at one end, with a thrust “skirt” with spikes on the outside (these prevent the anchor from rotating in the wall);
• a screw with a ball head and a pointed tip — it acts as the wedging element.

Scope of application

Molly anchors are used to fasten lightweight structures to sheet and hollow substrates — plywood, plasterboard panels, OSB, chipboard, and boards. These lightweight anchors are used to secure wall cabinets, curtain rails, light fixtures, and pictures.

Installation methods

Thanks to its sharp tip, a molly anchor can be driven into plasterboard with a hammer without cracking it. Another option is to drive the screw in with a screwdriver into fiberboard or plywood walls.