SFS Dekfast™, an innovative and proven solution, is designed, manufactured and tested to achieve compliance with FM 4470 (Factory Mutual).
Dekfast #12 fasteners are available loose and pre-assembled for insulation and panel attachment to steel & wood. Stress plates (bearing plates) can also be purchased separately.
MATERIALS:
- Steel: thicknesses from 22ga (0.028") to 18ga (0.045") with a minimum penetration of 3/4"
- Wood: 2x (1-1/2" nominal) minimum penetration of 1"
- Plywood: minimum thickness of 3/4" FR treated with a minimum through penetration of 1/4"
USE WITH:
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Head/Drive Type: #3 Phillips
- Head Height: 0.118" max
- Head Diameter: 0.448" max
- Thread Major Dia: 0.222"
- Shank Dia: 0.167"
STRENGTH (lbs ultimate):
- Tensile: 2410
- Torsional: 76 in-lbs min
- Shear: 1815
PULL-OUT (lbs ave):
- 22ga Steel: 513
- 20ga Steel: 595
- 18ga Steel: 787
- 2x Dimensional Lumber (1" penetration): 462
- 3/4" FR Plywood (through penetration): 575
APPROVALS:
- Dekfast fasteners and plates are Factory Mutual approved for attachment of insulation board to roof deck. Refer to FM Approval Guide and Supplements for current FM insulation fastening patterns. #12 fasteners meet Factory Mutual corrosion-resistance Standard 4470.
- Miami-Dade County Approved
INSTALLATION:
- Tools: 2000-2500 rpm screw guns w/ hardened #3 Phillips Driver Bit
- #12 Dekfast fasteners can be purchased pre-assembled with insulation plates.
- Each carton contains one (1) #3 Phillips bit
