{"product_id":"holemole-3-core-hole-former-4-5-6-75in-114-171mm","title":"HoleMole #3 Core Hole Former – 4.5–6.75in (114–171mm)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHoleMole #3 Core Hole Former – 4.5–6.75in (114–171mm)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for 114–171mm openings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for measured concrete core holes between 4.5 and 6.75 inches in diameter.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile mid-range option:\u003c\/strong\u003e HoleMole #3 sits at the centre of the five-size range, making it suitable for many medium slab penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong permanent former:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from durable 16-gauge galvanised steel to support the repair material beneath the slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoleMole #3 is the middle size in the five-part HoleMole range. Designed for concrete core holes from 4.5 to 6.75 inches, approximately 114 to 171mm, it provides a practical solution for medium-sized slab openings that are too large for the #2 former but do not require the reinforced larger #4 or #5 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system replaces many of the temporary-access stages associated with traditional core-hole filling. From the upper working level, the installer connects the threaded rod, folds the perimeter sections and lowers the Mole through the opening. Once below the slab, the sections return to position and the rod pulls the former into a secure seating position ready to support the project-specified repair material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from 16-gauge galvanised steel, HoleMole #3 includes bendable positioning tabs and one 24-inch threaded aluminium rod. It is compatible with the reusable HoleMole Stand, fast-action SpeedNut and Speed Chute. For UK orders and technical product-selection support, Cable Glands UK supplies the HoleMole system from Manchester to projects nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as 1 × HoleMole #3 with 1 × 24-inch (approximately 610mm) threaded rod. The HoleMole application tools, Wall Applicator and filling material are separate products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features of HoleMole #3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium core-hole size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers openings from 4.5 to 6.75 inches, approximately 114 to 171mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced range position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the central option across the five HoleMole sizes for common medium slab penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork from above:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be lowered and secured from the main working level to reduce activity beneath the repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-way folding sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsible steel segments pass through the opening before supporting the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBendable wall-positioning tabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aids correct resting position and compatible vertical applications when specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable galvanised steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-gauge construction forms a strong permanent support beneath the cured repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-inch threaded rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 610mm threaded aluminium rod is included with each Mole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable installation equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible stand, SpeedNut and chute can be moved from one opening to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHoleMole #3 Technical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 12px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 560px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eExpandable concrete core-hole former\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoleMole size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e4.5–6.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate metric range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e114–171mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMole material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e16-gauge galvanised steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eOne-way collapsible perimeter sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eBendable tabs for resting position and compatible wall use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1 × 24-inch threaded aluminium rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate rod length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e610mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard application tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eMole Stand, SpeedNut and Speed Chute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall application tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eCompatible HoleMole Wall Applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1 × HoleMole #3 and 1 × threaded rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize-selection notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opening ranges are based on the actual measured core diameter. Irregular, tapered or damaged openings must be assessed to confirm that the Mole can seat safely and support the specified repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical Uses for the 114–171mm HoleMole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoleMole #3 is suited to medium concrete penetrations in construction, refurbishment and planned maintenance environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial buildings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repairing medium slab cores created for relocated or removed building services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData centres and technical facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Making good redundant openings where the complete repair specification is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closing measured penetrations during equipment replacement or service rerouting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-level refurbishments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helping reduce interference with teams or occupants on the floor below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical openings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the Wall Applicator where wall installation has been approved for the project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Install HoleMole #3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eMeasure the opening and confirm that the narrowest and widest clear diameters remain within the 114–171mm product range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePrepare the concrete substrate and mix the approved repair material in accordance with the relevant instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFasten the supplied rod to HoleMole #3 and fold the perimeter sections sufficiently to pass through the core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eLower the Mole below the slab and pull upwards until it is correctly seated. Confirm its position before loading it with repair material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFit the stand over the opening, secure the rod using the SpeedNut and attach the Speed Chute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePlace the repair material without dislodging the former, finish the surface and remove the reusable equipment only when permitted by the installation method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not treat the HoleMole component as evidence of a completed firestop or structural repair. Performance comes from the full tested or engineered system selected for the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs HoleMole #3 suitable for a 150mm core hole?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A correctly measured 150mm opening falls within the approximate 114–171mm range of HoleMole #3. The opening condition and required seating must still be checked before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat imperial hole range does size #3 cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for openings from 4.5 to 6.75 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the installation rod included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each HoleMole #3 is supplied with one 24-inch threaded aluminium rod, approximately 610mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used in a concrete wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize #3 includes bendable tabs and can be used with the compatible Wall Applicator where the manufacturer’s instructions and project design allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need access beneath the slab?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is designed so the Mole can be lowered and seated from above, reducing the normal need to fix a temporary support from underneath. Site assessment and safe access planning remain the contractor’s responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens to the Mole after filling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mole remains beneath the repair as the former. The stand, SpeedNut and Speed Chute are taken away and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho supplies HoleMole #3 in Britain?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Glands UK is a UK HoleMole distributor, providing nationwide supply and support from its Manchester base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HoleMole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54404967203040,"sku":null,"price":31.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3419\/3120\/files\/Coupling-Nut-for-quarter-20-Threaded-Rod.jpg?v=1787578613","url":"https:\/\/www.cableglandsuk.com\/products\/holemole-3-core-hole-former-4-5-6-75in-114-171mm","provider":"Cable Glands UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}