Product Focus:
Fasteners
Posted
02/1/2009
PAM Fastening
Technology Inc.
The design of the screw point on the new PAM collated IPE screws,
by PAM Fastening Technology Inc., drives easily and results in an
attractive cosmetic installation. The 10-gauge by 2 1/2-inch
(64-mm) screw is made of 304 stainless steel for added durability.
The IPE screws also eliminate the need for predrilling.
Simpson
Strong-Tie
Quik Drive HG colored screws are an ideal fastening solution for
metal roofing. HG screws are collated hex head fasteners available
in 22 stock colors to match a variety of roof panels. Custom color
matching also is available to match any project. All HG screws
feature a N2000 galvanized finish for corrosion resistance and come
with EPDM rubber-backed washers. The collated screws can be used
with the Quik Drive PROHX14 screw-driving attachment to quickly
fasten metal roofing.
ITW Buildex
ITW Buildex has released its Anti-Backout Thread Form for metal
building lap screws. The revolutionary thread design resists the
effects of seasonal, thermal movement of roof and wall panels that
cause standard fasteners to reverse or back. This leaves an
unsealed fastener, potential for water penetration, and costly
callbacks and repairs. The design is available on all 1/4- by
7/8-inch (6- by 22- mm) lap screws in Bonded, Maxiseal, SCOTS and
HTZ head styles.
SFS intec
SFS intec now offers the Woodgrip XG and XG Clip fasteners. Both
fasteners provide superior fastening performance to wood
substrates, including OSB, plywood and 1- by 4-inch (25- by 102-mm)
pine.
The Woodgrip XG, for metal panel attachment to wood substrate, has
a HWH and control seal washer, is coated for corrosion resistance
and can be painted to match any panel color. The XG Clip fastener,
for standing-seam panel clip attachment to wood substrate, has a
pancake head and Quadrex, Philips-square combination drive.
Both fasteners are designed with a large aggressive thread design,
providing superior resistance to strip out, as well as improved
pullout and backout values. These #12-8 sharp point fasteners
selfdrill through the metal into wood substrate.
Triangle Fastener
Corp.
Triangle Fastener Corp. has introduced the BRACER II Bracing Washer
and STRESS-LOK Clamping Washer, a patented bracing system designed
to increase the load capacity and minimize slippage of the rod.
BRACER II has patented slip-resistant knurls designed to minimize
slippage of the flat washer and rod, thereby increasing load
capacity and frame stability. STRESS-LOK is the first washer that
is specifically designed for use with hillside-style bracing
washers. The patented concaved bearing surface with a series of
knurls increases the contact area between the washer and
hillside.
Triangle also introduced VRT Technology, a patent-pending screw
thread designed to significantly increase back-out torque and
reduce the potential for failed joints. The Vibration Resistant
Thread, or VRT, has an innovative shape that keeps the fastener
tighter in applications where expansion, contraction and vibration
are a concern.
www.pamfast.com; www.strongtie.com; www.itwbuildex.com; www.sfsintecusa.com; www.trianglefastener.com