Blue Spot Tools 87mm x 120mm Security Wall/Ground Anchor 77099

Blue Spot Tools 87mm x 120mm Security Wall/Ground Anchor

MPN: 77099

Barcode: 5028734770995

Size: 87mm x 120mm

Weight: 1.03kg

Colour: Blue

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 87mm x 120mm Security Wall/Ground Anchor is built from hardened steel with a weatherproof electropainted finish. It bolts to concrete floors or masonry walls, creating a fixed anchor point for steel chains and cables.

BlueSpot rates this anchor at a security strength of 10 - the highest point on their scale. It accepts steel cables and chains with links measuring 50mm and 56mm wide. This anchor suits garages, outbuildings, and outdoor areas.

What's Included

• Wall/Ground Anchor: 1 x 87mm x 120mm Wall/Ground Anchor
• Mounting Bolts: 2 x M10 x 70 mounting bolts with steel balls

Key Features and Benefits

• Hardened Steel Construction: Manufactured from hardened steel, this anchor resists forced attack and cutting attempts.
• Weatherproof Finish: Electropainted coating protects the anchor against rain and outdoor conditions.
• Rated 10/10 Security Strength: BlueSpot marks this anchor at the top of their security strength scale - scoring 10 out of 10 (HIGH).
• Floor or Wall Mounting: Mounts to solid concrete floors or masonry walls, giving positioning options to suit your space.
• Chain and Cable Compatibility: Works with steel security chains and cables for motorcycles, bicycles, and similar applications.
• Tamper-Resistant Bolt Design: Steel balls fill the hex socket of each bolt after installation, blocking access and preventing removal.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 87mm x 120mm
• Weight: 1.03kg
• Material: Hardened steel
• Finish: Weatherproof electropainted
• Security Strength: 10/10 (HIGH)
• Compatible Chain/Cable Link Width: 50mm wide and 56mm wide
• Mounting: Floor or wall

Typical Applications

• Securing bicycles in garages and outbuildings
• Locking motorcycles and mopeds to a fixed anchor point
• Chaining quad bikes or trailers on a driveway or in a garage
• Locking down lawnmowers and garden machinery in outdoor storage
• Securing garden furniture against theft
• Providing a fixed anchor point for vehicles parked on private property

How to Use

• Select Your Location: Choose a solid concrete floor or masonry wall. Avoid paving slabs, block paving, and low garden walls.

• Mark and Drill: Place the anchor on the surface and mark the bolt hole positions. Drill each hole using a hammer drill and masonry bit.

• Clean the Holes: Remove dust and debris from each drilled hole before fitting the bolts.

• Fit the Anchor: Insert the M10 x 70 expansion bolts into the drilled holes and position the anchor baseplate over them.

• Tighten the Bolts: Drive the bolts down firmly using an Allen key until the anchor sits flush and secure against the surface.

• Secure the Bolt Heads: Hammer the included steel balls into the hex socket of each bolt head to block access and prevent removal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Do security ground anchors work as a theft deterrent?
  Yes. A visible anchor and chain signals to thieves that removing the secured item requires time and noise. Security professionals and UK police both recommend attaching high-value items to a fixed anchor point, even inside a locked outbuilding.

• Can a bolt-down ground anchor be relocated to a new property?
  Yes. Unlike concrete-in anchors, bolt-down types can be uninstalled and moved without significant surface damage. This makes them a practical option for rented homes where landlords restrict permanent alterations.

• Do bolt-down security anchors create a trip hazard?
  Yes. Surface-mounted anchors stand above the floor and can pose a trip risk, particularly in low-light conditions. Avoid fitting them in regularly trafficked areas. Wall mounting eliminates this concern entirely.

• What are the security advantages of mounting an anchor on a wall rather than the floor?
  Wall mounting keeps the chain elevated off the ground. Bolt cutters and sledgehammers both rely on floor contact to defeat a chain, so raising it removes this option. Wall mounting also removes the trip hazard that floor-mounted anchors create.

• What is the difference between a bolt-down ground anchor and a concrete-in anchor?
  Bolt-down anchors fix to an existing concrete or masonry surface using expansion bolts. Concrete-in anchors embed into wet concrete during installation, offering a higher security level but requiring more preparation. Bolt-down types install more quickly and allow relocation.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools Wall/Ground Anchor (77099) scores 10 out of 10 on the security strength scale. Manufactured from hardened steel with a weatherproof electrocoat, it mounts to concrete floors or masonry walls for securing everything from bicycles to motorcycles and garden machinery. This anchor comes covered by the Blue Spot Tools Lifetime Guarantee.