RawlPlug Metal Self Drilling Anchor, fixing hole diameter 14mm, length 31mm

RawlPlug DRA-02 Drywall Self Drilling Wall Plug Fixing.

From RawlPlug this is the DRA-02 metal self-drilling plug fixing for use on all types of plasterboard plus this fixing is excellent for fire resistant applications. As the Self-drilling wall plug has a short length it is ideal for dry lined walls and can be used in single and double thickness plasterboard. The metal fixing is flanged so will prevent the fixing from pushing right through the plasterboard and the bonus feature of this is that you do not need a drill. You can use a Pozidriv power and manual screwdriver but only use the screws that are provided with the fixing wall plug.

Features and Benefits.

• DRA-02 Drywall Self-Drilling Wall Plug Fixing.


• Excellent for fire resistant applications.


• Fixing is flanged (no push through).


• Use on single and double thickness plasterboard.


• Short length fixing.


• Suitable for Dry lined walls.


• No drill is required to pre-drill holes.


• Use a Pozidriv power or manual screwdriver.


• Only use the screws provided with the wall fixing.

Typical Plasterboard Fixings Applications.

• Electrical boxes.


• Sanitary equipment.


• Cable trunking.


• Shelving and Bathroom equipment (on standard plasterboard).


• Bracket and hook fixing.


• Sockets, lighting, electrical fittings and installations.


• Timber and metal battens.


• Picture hanging.

Material the DRA-02 Wall Plug is Compatible with?

• Plasterboard (single and double thickness).


• Gypsum fibreboards.


• Chipboard.

DRA-02 Plasterboard Wall Plugs Fixings Available?

• Stock number 1846686, metal, 14 mm x 31 mm long, Pan head, Slotted Pozidriv for material 12 mm thick.


• Stock number 1542483, metal, 14 mm x 31 mm long, Pan head, Slotted Pozidriv for material 12 mm thick.

How to use the DRA-02 Wall Plug?

• Use a PZ2 Screwdriver.


• Insert fixing point into the plasterboard till the thread of the self-drilling plug is engaged into the board.


• Ensure you maintain pressure on the wall plug fixing and screw into the board till the fixing is flush with the board.


• Place the screw into position and tighten till you are sure the screw fixing is secure.

Types of plasterboard fixings are there?

• Zinc alloy - an all in one self-drilling anchor.


• Zinc alloy reduced depth.


• Nylon.

Can I screw straight into plasterboard?

Ordinary wall plugs are not suitable for use with plasterboard as they expand once you screw into them, which will create holes and cause the plasterboard to crumble due to its softer properties. It is essential that you use the correct fixing such as self-drill zinc alloy or nylon plasterboard fixings.

What types of plasterboard fixings are there?

There is a wide range of fixings and wall plugs available that are suited for use with plasterboard, depending on what it is you're fixing. Some of the most common are:

• Steel self-drilling wall plug.


• Steel hollow wall anchor.


• Nylon plug.


• Plastic cavity plug.


• Rawlplug fastener.