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16 in. Steel Folding Ring Spiral Ground Anchor

$14.98
  • Screw-In ground anchor for normal and compact soils
  • 425 lb. pull force provides a heavy duty tie down
  • Great for storm prep, canopy, sheds, trees, and yard decor
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About This Product

Come wind, storm or shine, Vortex Screw-In spiral ground anchors keep your outdoor essentials safe and secure all year round. With heavy duty holding power, these anchors can stake down anything to the ground from tents and tarps to sheds and seasonal decor. Forged from steel with powder coating to be reliable in all seasons, even in the toughest conditions and storms. These anchor screws can be installed by hand or with the Vortex Installation Tool (sold separately). Secure with confidence, anywhere and everywhere with Vortex.

Highlights

  • Heavy duty : cold, rolled steel material with 125 lb. pull force
  • VERSATILE: Tie down carports, sheds, tents, lawn furniture, canopy, yard inflatables, tarps and more
  • INSTALL: Screw anchor tip is cropped for easier install into firm, compact soils; do not use in sand
  • WEATHERPROOF: Powder-coated to resist rust and corrosion in high winds and harsh storms, gear stays secure year-round"
  • DESIGN: Folding ring helps prevents tripping, orange for visibility, spiral shape makes anchor removal easy
  • WARRANTY: Covered by Lifetime Limited Warranty
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Product Information

Internet # 202703690

Model # ANCFR16-ORG-A

Store SKU # 490274

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Specifications

Details

Color

Orange

Package Quantity

1

Returnable

30-Day

Tie-Down Accessory Type

Ground Anchor

Tie-Down Features

No Additional Features

Tie-Down Product Type

Accessory

Working Load Limit (lbs.)

425

Questions & Answers

Is the adapter tool included?
ByApr 21, 2025
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Hi James, thank you for your question. This Anchor does not include an adapter. Please feel free to reach out to a Specialist if you have further questions. They are available Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST and can be reached at 800.542.3789 or by email at customersolutions@libertyhardware.com. Best, Customer Care Team

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    Why in the heck don't you show proper tech dimensions on this?? Luckily "Handyman" showed the inside diam using a tape measure. I want to thread a 1'' x 100' hemp rope through it.
    ByJul 31, 2024
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    Could these Ancors be used to secure a trampoline if I use two 16inch Ancors
    ByJun 6, 2024
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    Nicholas, thank you for your question. Yes, this ground anchor can be used for trampolines ~Best, Delta Shower Doors Customer Care Team

    By|Jun 6, 2024
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      What is the working strength of the part itself? In other words, were this sunk in concrete or some other substrate that made its pulling out of the ground impossible, how much strain could it take before the metal or welding would be at risk of failing?
      ByMay 6, 2024
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      DIYer, thank you for your question. This item provides up to 425 lbs. of pull force. -Best, Liberty Hardware Customer Care Team

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        What kind of tool would I use to get leverage at the top to turn the spike?
        ByApr 21, 2024
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        Royce, thank you for your question. These are a hand-turned installation, and no additional aids are provided. -Best, Customer Care Team

        By|Apr 22, 2024
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          How many come in a pack?
          ByMar 18, 2024
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          DragonLord, thank you for your question. One anchoer per pack. ~Best, Liberty Hardware Customer Care Team

          By|Apr 4, 2024
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            How is it installed?
            ByNov 6, 2023
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            Mick, thank you for your question. You will screw these into the ground. There is a video demonstrating how to the anchor twists into the ground and its benefits on this product page. ~Best, Liberty Hardware Customer Care Team

            By|Jun 21, 2024
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              How do you screw this into hard ground?
              ByJun 17, 2023
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              Doug, thank you for your question. When screwing into compact soil, you can wet the area then screw in anchor. ~Best, Liberty Hardware Customer Care Team

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                Great product – lousy packing by Home Depot
                Shipping was free, quick, and FedEx delivered it with no damage to the packaging. When I picked up the box, everything rattled and shifted from side to side. I opened it, and found they were poorly packaged. The packer placed items in the box, put some packing paper over them, and sealed the box. There are many scratches and chips in the powder coating as well – removed it to bare metal. I am surprised how well they look being packaged this way – a true testament to the quality of the product!
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                  I used this(4) to hold down a 25ft snowman in my yard. It works very well and held it in place on a windy night.
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                  I purchased 3 of these to use as a hammock anchor and they're quite tough!! I'm pretty amazed the...
                  I purchased 3 of these to use as a hammock anchor and they're quite tough!! I'm pretty amazed they're rated for over 400 pounds. I figured 3 tied together would be strong enough for one end of a hammock. I made an A-frame out of 2x4's and tied it to the anchors. Then I ratchet strapped the A-frame to the tree and tensioned the heck out of it till it moves as little as possible when laying in the hammock so I can remove the hammock without the system moving. They anchors haven't budged with my girlfriend, dog and my self in the hammock.
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                    Easy to install into my lawn and has been a solid anchor for a few weeks now.
                    Easy to install into my lawn and has been a solid anchor for a few weeks now.
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                    Using 2 units to padlock my 3' lighthouse in my front yard garden.
                    Using 2 units to padlock my 3' lighthouse in my front yard garden.
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                    These 16 inch grounding anchors seem to work very well to help secure my basketball hoop from fa...
                    These 16 inch grounding anchors seem to work very well to help secure my basketball hoop from falling over. I don't add water to the base because we have freezing temperatures here. Initially I went with 12 inch anchors, but due to high winds in my area even those pulled out of the ground. However when I upgraded to the 16 inch ones they seem to be holding. They are easy to spin into the ground if you slide a metal pole in the top folding loop to help twist. Would've given them five stars if they were cheaper than $15 each, I thought that was a little high.
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                    I used to keep two antique cast iron wheel from walking away with a chain, padlock, and 10 in. St...
                    I used to keep two antique cast iron wheel from walking away with a chain, padlock, and 10 in. Steel Folding Ring Spiral Ground Anchor.
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                    I used the product as an anchor for a small tree that was bending to the side works great.
                    I used the product as an anchor for a small tree that was bending to the side works great.
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                    Response from VortexSupportJun 19, 2018
                    Ron, thank you for your thoughts on the 10 in. Steel Folding Ring Spiral Ground Anchor. I am so glad that it was able to work so well for your needs. We appreciate your feedback. Best, Victoria with Customer Care vortex-masco
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                    Using anchors to secure basketball goal. Works much better than the old cinder blocks method. Str...
                    Using anchors to secure basketball goal. Works much better than the old cinder blocks method. Strong and low profile.
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                    These anchors are perfect for permanent or semi permanent installations where an anchor protrudin...
                    These anchors are perfect for permanent or semi permanent installations where an anchor protruding from a the ground is not desired. For my application, I wanted a secure anchoring system but I also wanted to be able to mow next to my portable car port. So, I drove three of the these anchors in to the ground using a 30 inch long steel rod to spin them around (a shorter piece would probably do the job, but that is what I had). I believe that it should not be any harder to drive them out if needed, unlike other type of anchoring systems. I used turnbuckles to connect the wires to the anchors and to provide the proper tension. When I am ready to mow, I lengthen the turnbuckles, unhook the turnbuckles from the anchor rings, lower the rings and I am ready to go.
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                    Built for heavy-duty use, this steel ground anchor secures outdoor essentials with a 425 lb. working load limit and rust-resistant powder coating.
                    Built for heavy-duty cargo securement, this D-ring offers 6, 000 lbs. break strength and easy installation.
                    Ideal for securing outdoor essentials year-round with heavy-duty steel and weatherproof coating. Easy installation in firm soils.

                    Weight Capacity

                    425 lb.
                    2, 000 lbs.
                    125 lb

                    Breaking Strength

                    6, 000 lbs.

                    Length

                    16 in.
                    8 in.

                    Material

                    Steel
                    Steel
                    Cold-rolled steel

                    Weather Resistance