Product and application brief
Hollow-wall and plasterboard fixings use a board or cavity interface that differs from a solid-concrete anchoring interface. This page distinguishes construction families for an enquiry; it does not authorize a fixing location, load or installation method.
Construction choices
| Choice or field | What to identify |
|---|---|
| Metal cavity sleeve | A selected metal sleeve has expanding arms that bear behind the board. Its grip must correspond to the documented board thickness and setting arrangement. |
| Toggle or spring construction | A bearing element opens behind the panel. Identify the actual opening mechanism, hole requirements and free cavity space. |
| Plasterboard-specific threaded fixing | A coarse external thread engages the specified board. The accepted board type, screw and preparation are product-specific, not common to every drywall plug. |
Board and cavity definition
State board material, thickness and number of layers, cavity depth, rear obstructions and attachment geometry. Gypsum plasterboard, gypsum fibreboard, plywood and other panels are not interchangeable substrates. Establish concealed-service and installation constraints through the responsible project review.
Grip, clearance and mating screw
Specify the exact construction, board grip range and clearance for expansion or toggle movement. Identify the mating screw or hook, thread, engagement and attachment thickness. Matching thread alone does not establish suitability.
Selection and installation documents
Use the selected part's current substrate and installation documentation. Preparation and setting procedures differ among a metal cavity sleeve, a spring toggle and a threaded board fixing. No generic hole diameter, tightening torque, setting-tool compatibility or reuse capability is provided.
Not a hollow-core slab anchor
A plasterboard cavity interface is not the same as a hollow-core concrete slab with voids, webs and prestressing constraints. The existing slab-anchor page remains under Concrete Anchors and is not replaced by this family.
Performance and supply confirmation
Provide the intended connection requirements and any required evaluation or inspection documents for the exact part. Responsible project review controls suitability. Images, family names and maker examples do not establish FastenerBridge load ratings, fire qualification, approval, inventory or supplied models.
Specification fields
| Choice or field | What to identify |
|---|---|
| Substrate | Exact board type, thickness/layers, cavity space and obstruction constraints. |
| Selected construction | Metal cavity sleeve, toggle or threaded board form; catalogue reference or drawing/revision. |
| Connection | Hole preparation documents, grip, rear clearance, attachment stack and mating screw/hook. |
| Evidence and order | Project requirements, part-specific documents, material/finish, quantity, packing and destination. |
Common product questions
Can a concrete anchor be substituted in plasterboard?
Not on the basis of a similar size or name. The substrate and retention mechanism require a separately reviewed fixing.
Is every cavity fixing reusable?
No. Any removal or reuse claim must be verified for the exact construction and application.
Does one hole size apply to these three constructions?
No. Hole and preparation requirements come from the selected part and substrate documents.
Related product choices
Product references
References checked 11 October 2026 identify construction families, not FastenerBridge stock, certification or brand affiliation. Final supply and suitability require the selected drawing and quotation. No universal dimensions, load, torque or qualification are stated.