Self-Drilling Plasterboard Wall Plugs for Fast Interior Fixing

• The fischer DuoBlade plasterboard fixing is a high-performance self-drilling wall plug from the fischer DuoLine range
• Designed for fast, clean and secure installation, the DuoBlade can be fitted directly into plasterboard using a standard PZ2 screwdriver bit, with no special setting tool required
• Its sharp black metal drill tip allows the fixing to cut cleanly into plasterboard, while the anti-rotation lock helps prevent the plug from spinning in the board during installation
• This makes the DuoBlade a practical choice for quick interior fixing jobs where a dependable hold is required
• The fixing is suitable for use with 4.0mm to 5.0mm wood screws, metal screws and chipboard screws, as well as suitable hooks and eye screws
• This makes it a versatile option for fixing lightweight to medium-duty items into plasterboard walls and ceilings

Typical applications include:

• Smoke detectors

• Mirrors

• Curtain rods

• Blinds

• Lamps

• Pictures

• Lightweight wall-mounted fittings

• The DuoBlade can be used in single and double-layer gypsum plasterboard, gypsum fibreboard and lightweight cement boards
• For gypsum fibreboard, pre-drilling with an 8mm drill bit is recommended

Features and Benefits

• Self-drilling plasterboard fixing for fast installation

• Metal drill tip for clean cutting into plasterboard

• PZ2 drive for both plug installation and screw fixing

• Anti-rotation lock helps prevent spinning in the board

• Suitable for 4.0mm to 5.0mm screws

• Can be used with hooks, eye screws and standard screws

• No specialist setting tool required

• Suitable for common interior fixing applications

• Supplied in a pack of 40

Suitable Building Materials

• Gypsum plasterboard, single and double-layered

• Gypsum fibreboard

• Lightweight cement boards

Installation Guidance

• The fischer DuoBlade is suitable for pre-positioned installation
• Insert the fixing directly into the plasterboard using a standard PZ2 bit and screw it in until it sits flush with the board surface
• Once installed, the chosen screw or hook can be driven into the fixing
• For gypsum fibreboard, pre-drilling with an 8mm drill bit is recommended.

FAQs

What is the fischer DuoBlade used for?

The fischer DuoBlade is used for fixing lightweight to medium-duty items into plasterboard, such as mirrors, curtain rods, blinds, lamps, pictures and smoke detectors.

Do I need to pre-drill before using the DuoBlade?

In standard gypsum plasterboard, the DuoBlade is self-drilling and can be installed without pre-drilling. In gypsum fibreboard, pre-drilling with an 8mm drill bit is recommended.

What size screws can be used with the DuoBlade?

The DuoBlade is suitable for use with wood, metal and chipboard screws from 4.0mm to 5.0mm diameter.

Can the DuoBlade be used in double plasterboard?

Yes, the DuoBlade can be used in both single and double-layer gypsum plasterboard.

How many fixings are supplied?

This product is supplied as a pack of 40 fischer DuoBlade plasterboard fixings.