Select Fasteners for Steel Frame Erection

Steel frames may be either nailed or screwed depending on the system being used. The following information lists approved fasteners for Boxed and Open Stud systems.

Nails

Application:

General roof fixing, general wall fixing (Boxed Stud), and fixing temporary bracing (Boxed and Open Studs).

Note: Ensure the correct nose cone is fitted to the nail gun and the correct air pressure is used. Spacer bars or other ancillary components must be installed as per the manufacturer's specifications.

Screws

Minimum coating for screws to comply with AS 3566 Class 3

Application: Used for general fixing on the internal face of a wall such as bracing or lintels.
Application: A multi-purpose screw used to fix panels and beam connections.
Application: Fixing bridge trusses to girder trusses.
Application: Used to fix steel frame components to structural steel members.

 

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