P3500
EN
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INSTALLATION IN STEEL
The following guidelines are based on the installation of a fastener in ASTM A 36
structural steel with the point fully penetrating the steel member. Recommended steel
material thickness ranges from a minimum of 1/8" to a maximum of 3/8". For use in
higher strength structural steel, applications where the point does not penetrate the
steel member, or a thickness of steel greater than 3/8", job site performance tests are
recommended.
BASE MATERIAL THICKNESS
Steel base materials should be a minimum of 1/8" in thickness.
EDGE DISTANCE
For installations in A 36 steel, 1/2" is the recommended minimum edge distance.
SPACING
The recommended minimum distance between fastenings is 1-1/2" center to center for
installations in ASTM A 36 steel.
FASTENER LENGTH SELECTION IN STEEL
For permanent applications when using pins in steel, first determine the thickness of
the fixture to be fastened. To this, add the thickness of the steel base material plus
a minimum of 1/4" to allow for proper point penetration. This will be the minimum
fastener shank length required. Do not select a fastener length longer than that
required for the application. An excessively long shank can burnish or polish the hole
created in the steel resulting in a reduction in load capacity.
For removable applications with threaded studs, the shank length required is equal
to the thickness of the steel base material plus a minimum of 1/4" to allow for proper
point penetration. This will be the minimum fastener shank length required. Do not
select a shank length longer than that required for the application. An excessively long
shank can burnish or polish the hole created in the steel resulting in a reduction in load
capacity. To determine the minimum threaded length, add the thickness of the fixture
and the nut / washer thickness. The nut and washer thickness is equal to the nominal
thread diameter.
Do not over tighten threaded studs, the maximum tightening torque is listed in
the table below. Use of a nut setter is recommended to reduce the possibility of over
tightening the fasteners. For critical applications, perform a job site test. Nut and
washer thickness is equal to the nominal thread diameter.
POWDER LOAD SELECTION GUIDE
.27 CALIBER SAFETY STRIP
®
CAT #
POWER LEVEL
LOAD COLOR
SIZE
BOX
CTN
MSTR
WT./ 100
50620-PWR
2
Brown
.27 strip 100 1000 20000
.33
50622-PWR
3
Green
.27 strip 100 1000 20000
.33
50626-PWR
4
Yellow
.27 strip 100 1000 20000
.33
50630-PWR
5
Red
.27 strip 100 1000 20000
.33
FASTENER SELECTION GUIDE
.300 HEAD DIAMETER DRIVE PINS
CAT #
SHANK LENGTH
SHANK DIA
BOX
CTN
50012-PWR
1/2" (K)
.145
100
5000
50016-PWR
5/8" (K)
.145
100
5000
50022-PWR
3/4"
145
100
5000
50023-PWR
3/4" Black
145
100
5000
50026-PWR
1"
145
100
5000
1/8”
1/2”
1-1/2”
