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Low Profile Architectural Metal Roof Clip Fasteners & Rake Angle Shoulder Teks

Incorporates the ITW exclusive Phillips Square-Driv® anti-cam-out system.

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Applications

bulletLow profile architectural metal roof clips to steel purlin.
bulletLow profile architectural metal roof clips to wood supports.

Product Features

bullet#12 diameter utilizes the ITW exclusive Phillips Square-Driv with patented interlocking components system.
bulletExcellent installation stability.
bulletExtended bit driver life.
bulletKeeps the driver securely mated to the fastener during installation
bulletHands-free installation
bullet#10 Diameter uses the coated Phillips drive system providing improved driver bit to fastener stability and friction fit.
bulletBoth fasteners are finished with a corrosion resistant coating.  Teks 3 fasteners are available with Gray Spex™ coating; Type A fasteners with Climacoat®
bulletSharp convex drill point has precise cutting edges to improve drill performance with less effort.
bulletLow profile pancake head style ensures proper installation of metal roof panels.

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Product Specifications

Low Profile

Diameter.....#10, #12
Thread Form..10-16 (Teks 3), 10-12 (Type A)
             12-14 (Teks 3), 12-11 (Type A)
Head Style...#10: #2 Phillips Pancake
             #12: #2 Phillips Square-Driv Pancake
Drill Point..Teks® 3, Type A
Finish.......Climacoat (Type A)
             Gray Spex (Teks 3)
Rake Angle
Diameter.....1/4
Thread Form..1/4-14
Head Style...HWH
Drill Point..#3
Finish.......Climaseal®

CAD 2004 Drawings

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Low Profile  - (138 Kb.zip)

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Corrosion Resistance

Climacoat®

bulletKesternich Results (DIN 50018, 2.0L)
bullet20 Cycles - 10% or less red rust
bulletSalt Spray Results (ASTM B117)
bullet500 hours - 10% or less red rust

Gray Spex

bulletKesternich Results (DIN 50018, 2.0L)
bullet15 Cycles - 5% or less red rust
bulletSalt Spray Results (ASTM B117)
bullet300 hours - 10% or less red rust

Selector Guide

Part# Description Head Style Drill Point Drill & Tap Capacity Max Material Attachment Box Qty
156055310-16 x 1"#2 Phillips Pancake#3.036-.175.5504,000
157555312-14 x 1"#2 PSD Pancake#3.036-.210.5504,000
1713053*1/4-14 x 1-1/4"HWH#3.036-.210.6172,500
1588910#2 PSD Bit 1
159655310-12 x 1"#2 Phillips PancakeType A.012-.048.2504,000
164055310-12 x 1-1/2"#2 Phillips PancakeType A.012-.048.7502,500
159755312-11 x 1"#2 PSD PancakeType A.012-.048.2504,000

*with depth of shoulder

Performance Data

PULLOUT VALUES (average lbs. ultimate)
Fastener Steel Gauge
Dia. Pt. 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12
#1031091802182784275833731406
#1231391942503694505989151500
#10Type A192280360460568---
#12Type A193300387464621---

 

PULLOUT VALUES (average lbs. ultimate)
Fastener Wood Type & Thickness
Dia. Pt. 1/2" Plywood 5/8" Plywood 3/4" Plywood Yellow Pine 3/4" OSB
#10Type A364382400579288
#12Type A377395427675326

 

FASTENER VALUES
Fastener (dia-tpi) Point Tensile (lbs. min.) Shear (avg. lbs. ult.) Torque (min. in. lbs.)
10-16#31983140078
12-14#32652200092
10-12Type A2581142681
12-11Type A36341994132

 

SHEET STEEL GAUGES
Gauge No. 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Decimal Equivalent.105".075".060".048".036".030".024".018"

 

SHEAR VALUES (average lbs. ultimate)
Fastener Steel Gauge (lapped)
Dia. Pt. 20 18 16 14
103727116413661460
123923127916571933

The values listed are ultimate averages achieved under laboratory conditions and apply to Buildex manufactured fasteners only.  Appropriate safety factors should be applied to these values for design purposes.

Installation Guidelines

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A standard screwgun with a depth sensitive nosepiece should be used in install Teks.  For optimal fastener performance, the screwgun should be a minimum of 6 amps and have a RPM range of 0-2500.

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Adjust the screwgun nosepiece to properly seat the fastener.

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The fastener is fully seated when the head is flush with the work surface.

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Overdriving may result in torsional failure of the fastener or stripout of the substrate.

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The fastener must penetrate  a minimum of 3 pitches of thread beyond the metal structure.

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New magnetic sockets must be correctly set before use.  Remove chip build-up as needed

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