This product page focuses on the nylon expansion anchor Expansion anchor Fischer 562160 180 mm Nylon 50 pcs. It is compared with similar FISCHER brand fasteners of varying lengths and installation depths: Expansion anchor Fischer 562172 180 mm Nylon 50 pcs, Expansion anchor Fischer 562167 80 mm Nylon 50 pcs, Expansion anchor Fischer 562155 80 mm Nylon 50 pcs, Expansion anchor Fischer 562169 120 mm Nylon 50 pcs, and Expansion anchor Fischer 562173 200 mm Nylon 50 pcs. All these products share the same durable nylon material, pack size of 50 pieces, suitability for concrete, gypsum blocks, and masonry, as well as a 1 cm drill hole diameter. The main practical differences lie in the anchor lengths and the required installation depth, which determines anchorage depth and material thickness capacity.
⚙️ Below is a comparison of the key technical characteristics of all reviewed options, including material, dimensions, installation requirements, and practical application features.
| Characteristic | Fischer 562160 (180 mm) | Fischer 562172 (180 mm) | Fischer 562167 (80 mm) | Fischer 562155 (80 mm) | Fischer 562169 (120 mm) | Fischer 562173 (200 mm) | Practical significance |
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| Material | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | All items are made of durable nylon ensuring reliable and secure fastening. |
| Package quantity | 50 pcs | 50 pcs | 50 pcs | 50 pcs | 50 pcs | 50 pcs | Equal pack counts are convenient for large construction and repair projects. |
| Material compatibility | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | Concrete, gypsum blocks, masonry | All models are suitable for major solid and porous building foundation types. |
| Drill hole diameter | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | Requires the same drill bit diameter across all variant options for ease of setup. |
| Product length | 180 mm | 180 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 120 mm | 200 mm | Varying lengths allow selecting the exact fastener size for insulation and mounted elements. |
| Min. hole depth | 19 cm | 19 cm | 9 cm | 9 cm | 13 cm | 21 cm | Drilling depth scales directly with the chosen anchor length to ensure secure seating. |
◎ The table below evaluates the suitability of each model for various usage scenarios and buyer needs based on installation depth and project scope.
| Usage scenario | Recommended product | Why |
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| Mounting fixtures with deep substrate penetration (180 mm) | Expansion anchor Fischer 562160 180 mm Nylon 50 pcs (or Expansion anchor Fischer 562172 180 mm Nylon 50 pcs) | Provides a length of 180 mm and requires a 19 cm drill depth, suitable for thick plaster or insulation layers. |
| Standard repair tasks with shallow depth (80 mm) | Expansion anchor Fischer 562167 80 mm Nylon 50 pcs (or Expansion anchor Fischer 562155 80 mm Nylon 50 pcs) | Compact 80 mm length and 9 cm hole depth are convenient for standard household and finishing tasks. |
| Intermediate thickness mounting requirements (120 mm) | Expansion anchor Fischer 562169 120 mm Nylon 50 pcs | The 120 mm length and 13 cm depth offer a middle-ground solution for versatile applications. |
| Maximum anchorage depth for heavy-duty needs (200 mm) | Expansion anchor Fischer 562173 200 mm Nylon 50 pcs | The maximum 200 mm length and 21 cm drill depth are designed for deepest fixture assemblies. |
Expansion anchor Fischer 562160 180 mm Nylon 50 pcs differs from alternatives by offering an intermediate length of 180 mm and a 19 cm hole depth requirement, while maintaining shared line advantages including durable nylon construction, 50-piece packaging, and broad masonry, concrete, and gypsum block compatibility. This product is most suitable for large projects requiring fixture anchoring through thicker insulation or cladding layers. A buyer should prefer this specific model when project specifications or mounting conditions explicitly demand a 180 mm fastener length with a 1 cm drill diameter.
