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DF3 SS Datasheet
DF3 SS Datasheet
DF3 SS Datasheet
DF3-SS
Standard fasteners
Stainless steel self-drilling fasteners for roofing and cladding
Application
• For mechanically fixing metal sheeting systems to light
metal purlins and rails.
• For mechanically fixing components of steel, aluminium
and metal framing systems
Key Features
• A2/304 stainless steel for optimum resistance to corrosion
• Bi-metal manufactured for superior drilling performance
• Excellent pull-out and shear performance
• Purpose designed and precision manufactured by Fixfast
01 FASTENER SYSTEMS
Specification
Material 1.4301 stainless steel (304M), with carbon steel case hardened welded point
Coating Organic
Head Type Hexagon 8mm
Drilling Capacity 1.2 – 3.0mm Steel
Installation details
Substrates Thickness limits Minimum penetration
Light steel purlins 1.2mm – 3.0mm thickness 19mm through underside
Dimensions
Fastener Nominal length Nominal diameter
DF3-SS-4.8 x 25 25mm 4.8mm
DF3-SS-5.5 x 25 25mm 5.5mm
DF3-SS-5.5 x 35 35mm 5.5mm
DF3-SS-5.5 x 55 55mm 5.5mm
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Build-ups
Fastener No washer A15 / A19 washer A29 washer
DF3-SS-4.8 x 25 0-5mm 0-2mm n/a
DF3-SS-5.5 x 25 0-3mm 0 0
DF3-SS-5.5 x 35 0-13mm 0-10mm 0-9mm
DF3-SS-5.5 x 55 0-33mm 0-30mm 0-29mm
Build-up figures are shown for installation into maximum 3.0mm thickness steel. Figures may be increased by the difference in substrate thickness
for thinner materials. For assistance with selecting the correct fastener please contact Fixfast.
Performance
Pull-out values (axial load resistance)
Fastener Substrate Characteristic Value Design Value
1.2mm steel* 1.20 kN 0.84 kN
DF3-SS-4.8 2.0mm steel* 2.19 kN 1.65 kN
3.0mm steel 4.10 kN 3.08 kN
1.2mm steel* 1.30 kN 0.98 kN
DF3-SS-5.5 2.0mm steel* 2.62 kN 1.96 kN
3.0mm steel 4.76 kN 3.58 kN
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DF3-SS Standard fasteners
Durability class
Years / Environment
Swiming
Semi- Industrial / pools &
Interior Rural Urban Marine
interior Coastal Chemical
plants
Corrosivity Category C1 - C2 C3 C4 C5 -
Atmospheric environments are now commonly categorised by reference to an international standard, of which the UK
version is BS EN ISO 9223:2012.
Certification
ETA ETA_18/0943
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