Magic Toggles

• Q12: The maximum torque required to install a Magic Toggle into a 12mm gypsum board under normal conditions.
• T12 and TC12: After the Magic Toggle is installed into the gypsum board, further tightening is applied:
  • If the Magic Toggle fails while the gypsum board remains intact, the torque is recorded as TC12.
  • If the gypsum board fails, the torque is recorded as T12.
• TB: The torque measured when the Magic Toggle is deliberately broken using a screwdriver on a dedicated testing device.
• T1: After the Magic Toggle is installed, the screw is driven until its head just contacts the Toggle. The maximum torque at this moment is recorded as T1.
• TS2 and TS12: After T1 is measured, the screw is further tightened:
  • If the screw is not held properly by the Toggle and slips (stripping occurs), the torque is recorded as TS2.
  • If the screw drives the Toggle and causes damage to the gypsum board, the torque is recorded as TS12.
• TT2: Based on a TS12 failure mode, the screw is further driven using a test device until the Magic Toggle itself fails. The torque at this final failure is recorded as TT2.

• Q12 and T1: The smaller, the better — indicating easier installation and lower risk of damaging the Toggle.
• T12, TC12, TB, TT2, TS2, TS12: The larger, the better — reflecting greater strength, holding force, and durability.

During installation, a higher T12/Q12 ratio leads to a better user experience. Whether using manual or power tools, a high ratio means a smoother process.
Only when T12/Q12 > 1.5 is the use of power tools recommended. In such cases, the torque setting should be greater than Q12 and less than T12.

The ratio T1/T12 must be less than 1 for the Magic Toggle to be suitable for use. A smaller T1/T12 or T1/TC12 ratio is preferred to prevent early failure during screw insertion.

TS2 and TT2 represent the clamping strength between the screw and the object fastened by the Toggle.
In our test videos, this is demonstrated by the holding force between a metal hook and the Magic Toggle.

TS12 is a critical value. If it’s too low, the object cannot be securely fastened to the drywall.
In the demonstration, the hook is held by the screw and Magic Toggle without the screw engaging the wall directly — meaning TS12 must be high to ensure a firm connection.

Some drywall anchors with expansion mechanisms may not generate a measurable TS12, because the screw can expand the anchor but is not securely held. In such cases, only TS2 can be measured.
However, this does not mean the hook is firmly fixed. In general, low TS2 values result in poor user experience in DIY applications, making the hook feel insecurely attached to the wall.

A TOGGLE refers to a specific type of fastener used to secure objects to materials that are typically too brittle or weak to hold screws or bolts on their own, such as drywall, plaster board or ceiling.
Purpose: Toggles create a secure point of attachment where regular screws or bolts would fail or pull out due to insufficient material strength.

– Plugs are tap-in anchors, which need pre-drill a hole with a specific drill bit. The objects are fastened together by screws or bolts and plugs, which are fixed together by friction with the materials. This friction is usually enhanced by the expansion of the plugs, but excessive expansion of the plugs will damage the board. The objects and the board are not fastened together directly.

– Screw-in anchors are generally self-drilling and are convenient to use because they are faster to install than plugs that need to be pre-drilled with a specific drill bit. To a professional or a Do-It-Yourselfer, time savings mean a lot! There are situations, however, where self-drilling may be more suitable for ANCHOR than pre-drilling and for smaller hole diameters. The larger the hole, the greater the damage to the drywall. Screw-in anchors rely primarily on the threads rather than just friction to hold the drywall together.

– Toggle is an enhanced version of Anchor. The toggle is the folding, mechanic-loaded part of the fastener that opens behind the material (i.e. hollow wall) to anchor the fastener securely.

– Shear force
Stationary objects that are attached to vertical walls need to withstand shear forces. These objects are generally not taken down and hung up, such as thermostat, clocks, picture frame, etc.

– Tensile force (Pull Out)
Hang objects from the ceiling.

– Cantilever force
If the bracket is at a certain distance from the wall, or if thick objects are hung on the wall, the hanging force is a combination of shear force and tension. Frequently  placed objects, such as paper towel bar, towel or cloth racks, and cabinets, will also be subject to the combined effects of shear force and tension.
Understanding the various load forces that affect wall toggle points can help you hang objects with more confidence.

– Using multiple anchors
When using multiple toggles, the damage to the gypsum board caused by the toggles themselves must be considered. When two or more fasteners must be used at a close distance, it is recommended to use a light anchor and a heavy toggle, which is also less cost.

– Working load
The vibration or shocks applied to working load applications can cause anchors to fail at lower values. It is recommended to use TOGGLE instead of ANCHOR.