Anchor Recommendation
AIR Guyed Tower Anchor Recommendations
There are four types of anchors that are most commonly used with our towers
- Screw-in auger-type anchors
- Hammer-driven duckbill anchors
- Cast concrete anchors
- Expansion bolts (for use only in solid rock)
Choosing the right anchor depends on the soil type where the anchors will be placed. See the following table for our suggestions.
| Soil Type | Recommended Anchor | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Sand | Buried in concrete | None |
| Loose gravel | Buried in concrete | None |
| Loam | Auger | Duckbill, buried in concrete |
| Clay | Duckbill | Auger, buried in concrete |
| Rocky soil | Duckbill | Buried in concrete |
| Gravelly soil | Auger or duckbill | Buried in concrete |
| Solid (soft) rock | Large, long expansion bolt | Large eye bolt plus cement |
| Solid (hard) rock | Smaller expansion bolt | None |
For specific information on tower anchors, see:
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36 inch galvanized augers for AIR towers |
48 inch glavanized augers for AIR towers
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