Complete Chemical Anchor Preparation & Installation Support
A chemical anchor installation involves more than adhesive, a cartridge gun & threaded rod. Drilled holes may need brushing & air cleaning, deep embedments can require extended tooling, overhead work introduces injection-control challenges & hollow masonry may need a sleeve to keep adhesive around the fixing.
ICCONS® | Injection System Accessories bring those supporting tasks together for Chemselect adhesive anchor installations. The range includes hole-cleaning brushes, extensions, SDS Plus adaptors, blow pumps, piston plugs, mixer nozzles, retainer caps & sleeves—each serving a particular stage of preparation or installation.
Start with the selected Adhesives & Tapes, then match the required Drill Accessories & Concrete Cutting & Drilling Tools to the substrate, hole dimensions & installation method.
What Are ICCONS® Injection System Accessories?
Think of the collection as the supporting equipment between drilling the hole & completing the chemical fixing. Different accessories prepare the substrate, mix or deliver adhesive, control deep-hole injection or help accommodate particular installation conditions.
The ICCONS® adhesive installation range includes:
► Wire Brushes – sized hole-cleaning accessories used to remove residual material from drilled anchor holes
► Performance Wire Brushes – dedicated brush configurations for nominated Chemselect systems
► SDS Plus Adaptors – connect compatible wire brushes & extensions to rotary drilling equipment
► Wire Brush Extensions – increase workable cleaning depth for deeper holes
► Blow Pumps – provide a manual air-cleaning method for suitable hole-preparation procedures
► Mixer Nozzles – combine compatible two-component adhesives during dispensing
► Nozzle Extensions – increase adhesive delivery reach where the installation calls for it
► Piston Plugs – help control adhesive placement & reduce voids or air pockets during appropriate deep or overhead injection
► Retainer Caps – support & centre compatible threaded studs during overhead adhesive curing
► Mesh & Plastic Sleeves – contain adhesive around compatible fixings in hollow base materials
Not every anchor installation requires every accessory. The correct combination depends on the adhesive, substrate, drilled-hole diameter, embedment, anchor type, orientation & installation instructions.
Why Choose ICCONS® Injection System Accessories?
Prepare the Hole Before Adhesive Enters It
Residual drilling dust can interfere with an adhesive anchor installation if the specified cleaning process isn't completed. ICCONS® provides wire brushes, brush extensions, SDS Plus adaptors & air-cleaning equipment for preparing drilled holes according to the requirements of its Chemselect systems.
ICCONS® technical guidance calls for hole cleaning within its adhesive anchor installation procedures, with the exact method determined by the selected product documentation.
Reach the Full Depth of Longer Holes
A brush that only cleans the entrance of a deep anchor hole isn't addressing the complete embedment. ICCONS® wire-brush extensions increase workable reach so compatible brushes can access deeper sections of the drilled hole.
Standard CWBEXTN provides a 290 mm M6 extension, while the CWBEXTN-P performance version provides a 290 mm M8 configuration for compatible performance brushes.
Control Adhesive Placement in Demanding Orientations
Long embedments & overhead holes change the way adhesive needs to be delivered. ICCONS® piston plugs are designed to help eliminate voids & air pockets while dispensing adhesive, with individual plugs matched to specific drilled-hole diameters.
Current piston-plug sizes cover drilled holes from 18 mm through to 40 mm, giving installers size-specific options rather than relying on one plug for every opening.
Accommodate Hollow Base Materials
Brick, block & other hollow substrates create a different challenge from solid concrete. Where the selected adhesive anchor arrangement requires it, a plastic or mesh sleeve helps retain adhesive around the fixing rather than allowing material to disappear into the cavity.
For other fastening methods used across masonry work, Anchors & Wall Plugs provides a useful related range.
Common Applications
Concrete Chemical Anchoring
Most solid-concrete installations begin with drilling, but what happens after drilling can be equally important. The nominated cleaning sequence removes residual material before adhesive is injected & the threaded anchor is installed.
Wire brushes should correspond with the drilled-hole diameter & the requirements of the selected Chemselect adhesive.
Deep-Embedment Anchors
Once embedment moves beyond ordinary reach, preparation & injection both become more demanding. Brush extensions can help clean the full hole depth, while nozzle extensions & correctly sized piston plugs can support controlled adhesive delivery.
ICCONS® specifically identifies extension nozzles & piston plugs within its accessory selection process for embedments exceeding 250 mm, subject to the requirements of the particular adhesive installation.
Overhead Chemical Fixing
Working above the installer introduces gravity into every stage of adhesive placement. ICCONS® provides piston plugs & extension nozzles for applicable overhead injection work, together with retainer caps or other appropriate retention methods for supporting the anchor during curing.
For larger overhead applications, ICCONS® technical guidance recommends piston plugs for M16 & above, with product-specific instructions remaining the deciding reference.
Hollow Brick & Block
A cavity behind the drilled face can allow uncontrolled adhesive loss if the fixing arrangement isn't designed for hollow material. ICCONS® plastic & mesh sleeves provide dedicated options for applicable hollow brick, block & similar base-material installations.
The sleeve type, adhesive, anchor diameter & installation depth should be selected as a complete arrangement.
Threaded-Stud Installations
The threaded stud is the visible hardware, but several preparation stages may determine how the installation reaches that point. Chemical adhesive selection, dispensing equipment, hole cleaning, air cleaning & injection accessories all come before the finished anchor is ready for use.
For associated threaded hardware used across construction & maintenance projects, browse Bolts & Fasteners.
Product Selection Guide
The most useful accessory is the one that solves the next installation requirement. Instead of assembling every available component, identify the substrate, adhesive, hole dimensions & orientation before choosing the supporting equipment.
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Installation Requirement
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Accessory Type
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What It Does
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Remove drilled-hole residue
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Wire brush
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Mechanically brushes the specified hole
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Clean deeper holes
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Brush extension
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Extends workable brush reach
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Powered brush connection
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SDS Plus adaptor
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Connects compatible brush equipment
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Remove residual dust
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Blow pump or specified compressed air
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Provides air cleaning after drilling/brushing where applicable
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Blend two-part adhesive
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Mixer nozzle
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Mixes compatible cartridge components
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Reach deeper injection points
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Nozzle extension
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Extends adhesive delivery reach
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Control deep-hole injection
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Piston plug
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Helps reduce air pockets & voids
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Hold an overhead stud
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Retainer cap
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Supports & centres compatible threaded stud during cure
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Anchor into hollow material
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Mesh or plastic sleeve
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Helps contain adhesive around the fixing
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Cleaning a Standard Anchor Hole?
Begin with the requirements for the selected adhesive rather than a generic cleaning routine. Choose a wire brush suited to the hole diameter & Chemselect system, then complete the required air-cleaning sequence.
ICCONS® technical guidance identifies brushing followed by removal of residual dust using the applicable air-cleaning method. Product-specific instructions should always be followed.
Preparing a Deep Hole?
Depth affects both cleaning reach & adhesive delivery. Compatible brush extensions can increase access during preparation, while a nozzle extension can carry mixed adhesive further into the drilled hole.
Where piston-plug injection is required, select the plug by actual drilled-hole diameter.
Current ICCONS® piston-plug configurations include:
► CPP18 – 18 mm hole
► CPP20 – 20 mm hole
► CPP22 – 22 mm hole
► CPP24 – 24 mm hole
► CPP25 – 25 mm hole
► CPP28 – 28 mm hole
► CPP32 – 32 mm hole
► CPP35 – 35 mm hole
► CPP40 – 40 mm hole
Installing Overhead?
Overhead anchoring requires control during both injection & curing. A piston plug can assist adhesive placement where specified, while a compatible Retainer Cap performs a different role by helping hold & centre the threaded stud after insertion.
Don't substitute one for the other simply because both are associated with overhead work.
Fixing into Hollow Masonry?
Change the substrate & the accessory requirement can change with it. ICCONS® identifies plastic or mesh sleeves for applicable adhesive installations into hollow base materials such as brick or block.
Sleeve dimensions should correspond with the selected anchor arrangement rather than being chosen independently.
Using Performance Brushes?
Brush family matters as well as brush diameter. ICCONS® Performance Wire Brushes use corresponding performance accessories, including the M8 CWBEXTN-P extension & compatible performance SDS Plus adaptor.
Keep standard M6 & performance M8 components identified separately when both systems are stored together.
For a broader understanding of how anchors, screws & other fixing methods differ across applications, read the Fastener Guide Bolts Screws Anchors.
Expert Tips
Treat Hole Preparation as Part of the Anchor Installation
Drilling creates the opening; preparation makes that opening ready for the nominated adhesive procedure. Use the brush size, brushing sequence & air-cleaning method specified for the actual Chemselect product.
Avoid assuming that a cleaning method used with one adhesive automatically applies unchanged to another.
Match Brush Diameter to the Hole
A wire brush should work against the drilled surface rather than simply pass through the centre. Check the hole diameter & corresponding ICCONS® brush specification before starting repetitive cleaning work.
For large anchor schedules, separate brushes by size so crews aren't identifying them by appearance alone.
Take Cleaning Equipment to the Full Embedment
Deep anchors need attention beyond the first section of the hole. Where ordinary brush reach is insufficient, use the appropriate extension arrangement so the required cleaning procedure can be completed throughout the specified depth.
This is particularly important before deep adhesive injection begins.
Distinguish Cleaning Air from Injection Equipment
A blow pump & piston plug may both appear in the same installation kit, but their functions are completely different. The blow pump is a hole-preparation accessory, while the piston plug assists adhesive placement within an appropriately sized drilled hole.
Knowing the role of each component makes site preparation considerably clearer.
Confirm the Mix Before Injection
Correct hole preparation shouldn't be followed by uncertain adhesive at the nozzle. With a new cartridge or mixer, follow the applicable instructions & dispense initial material until an even, consistent mixture is produced before filling the anchor hole.
For related considerations around the completed fastening connection, see Why Good Fasteners Matter More Than the Tool You Drive Them With.
Prepare for Deep & Overhead Work Before Access Becomes Difficult
Installation accessories are much easier to organise at ground level than after the crew is positioned beneath a soffit or working from access equipment. Confirm hole sizes, brush reach, piston-plug sizes, extension equipment, adhesive, mixers & anchor-retention components before starting the fixing run.
Measuring & Leveling Tools can also assist with establishing repeated anchor positions before drilling begins.
Don't Transfer Requirements Between Adhesive Systems
The accessory may look familiar while the installation procedure has changed. Cleaning sequences, piston-plug requirements & other preparation details can depend on the adhesive, anchor size, orientation & embedment.
Use the instructions applicable to the exact ICCONS® chemical anchoring system being installed.
