13 ITW WOOD SCREWSSPECIAL NOTES
Engineering Note
In 1996, the anchors listed by UL were tested in plate steel that measured .188 and .118. Subsequent testing was done for z-purlin applications in May 1997 using (.037) or 20
gauge steel. Most recently in 2008, testing with the new Sammy X-Press was completed using (.030) or 22 gauge steel metal deck.
Sammys Nut Drivers
Special nut drivers were designed to be used with Sammys. When the appropriate nut drivers are used for installation, the driver spins free on the screw after installation is complete and eliminates the expected wrist snap, reduces over-torque, and prevents screw failure.
Steel Screws
Due to variations in hardness of certain metals, it should be noted that our self-drilling screws for steel will experience different drill speeds. 500-1500 RPM drill speed should be
used.
Metric ProductsMetric versions of the Sammy anchors are available at www.sammysuperscrew.com.
Vibratory EnvironmentsFor attaching or anchoring in high vibratory environments, special care should be taken not just for building attachments but also the hangers or assemblies being supported. Consult local code authorities for accepted anchoring devices.
Composite Joist/Truss
Truss manufacturers vary installation recommendations for composite joist. UL testing was completed to validate that Sammys and Sidewinders SWG 20 and SWG 25-380 can
be installed into the top cord of a truss. Sammy GST 20 can be installed into the center of the lower cord of a composite joist. Penetration of the upright center web is permitted by
some joist manufacturers. Consult truss manufacturer for recommended installation point.
Pre-drilling may be required by joist manufacturers. If so, pre-drill pilot hole 1/8” smaller than root diamter of fastener.
Consult the table below:
To increase efficiency of the installation process, sleeve tools, bit receivers, and wood bits are available for pre-drilling.
NFPA/NEC StandardsAll UL and FM testing complies with NFPA 13 and NEC standards. Check with your local Authority Having Jurisdiction to confirm application and usage.
UL Listings / FM ApprovalsUL and FM reports are available at www.sammysuperscrew.com.
CAD DrawingsCAD drawings are available and can be downloaded at www.sammysuperscrew.com.
Made in the U.S.A. Products
Contact Information
Technical Assistance: (800) BUILDEX Option #6 (x 3259)
Customer Service: (800) BUILDEX Option #1
Model Root Diameter Hole Size
GST 20 .182 1/8”
GST 25-380 .280 7/32”
SWG 20 .182 1/8”
SWG 25-380 .280 7/32”
Warranty • Disclaimer of Warranty Proper fastener connection design takes into account where and how fasteners are used. Allowance for special characteristics in materials, differences in materials, differences in types of materials being joined, unique or unusual environmental service or installation conditions and the safety factors required by anticipating normal or short term loading conditions must be considered. Due to possible differences in specifications, applications, and interpretation of results, purchasers and specifiers must make their own evaluation of the products, to determine the suitability of these products for intended use. All warranties of Buildex products, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantabilty and fitness for particular purposes are specifically excluded except for the following: Buildex will repair or replace any product which, within twelve months after sale by Buildex or its distributors, is found by Buildex to be defective in material or workmanship - normal wear and tear accepted. This is the sole warranty of Buildex and the sole remedy available to distributor or buyer. Buildex shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct, indirect, or consequential, arising out of the use of, or the inability to use, any Buildex product.
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Wood Flooring
Wood Joist
Double Sheetrock
Ceiling
Approvals Rod
Size
Part
Number Model Screw
Descriptions
Ultimate
Pullout (lbs)
UL Test
Load (lbs)
FM Test
Load (lbs)
Box
Qty
Case
Qty
1/4"8002957 GST 100 1/4 x 1"210 (7/16” OSB)
670 (3/4” Ply)25 125
1/4"8003957 GST 200 1/4 x 2"1760 (Fir)25 125
1/4"8004957 GST 300 1/4 x 3"2060 (Fir)25 125
3/8"8006957 GST .75 1/4 x 3/4"564 (3/4" Ply)25 125
3/8"8007957 GST 10 1/4 x 1"210 (7/16” OSB)
670 (3/4” Ply)300 25 125
3/8"8008957 GST 20 1/4 x 2"1760 (Fir)850 1475 25 125
3/8"8068925 GST 20-SS 1/4 x 2"1760 (Fir)850 25 125
3/8"8009925 GST 25-380 3/8 x 2-1/2"2113 (Fir)1500 25 125
3/8"8010957 GST 30 1/4 x 3"2060 (Fir)1500 1475 25 125
3/8"8069925 GST 30-SS 1/4 x 3"2060 (Fir)25 125
3/8"8011925 GST 40 1/4 x 4"2180 (Fir)25 125
3/8"8012925 GST 60 1/4 x 6"2230 (Fir)25 125
1/2"8013925 GST 2 1/4 x 2"1760 (Fir)25 125
1/2"8014925 GST 2.5-380 3/8 x 2-1/2"2113 (Fir)25 125
1/2"8015925 GST 3 1/4 x 3"2275 (Fir)25 125
1/2"8016925 GST 4 1/4 x 4"2180 (Fir)25 125
1/2"8017925 GST 6 1/4 x 6"2230 (Fir)25 125
Not less than
2” nominal width
(1-1/2”)
Not less than
3” nominal
thickness (2-1/2”)
(depth or side
of vertical member)
VERTICAL MOUNT
WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOODSAMMYS® for Wood Installs VERTICALLY into the bottom of wood structures easily and quickly!
#14 Black
Nut Driver
Part # 8113910
SPECIAL NUT DRIVER SYSTEM: The nut drivers were designed with a unique spin-off feature which provides a fast and safe installation each time. When the face of the driver comes into
contact with the material you are installing into, continue drilling until nut driver spins free. Installation is then complete. Warranty requires the use of the appropriate nut driver for installations.
#14 SW Red
Nut Driver
Part # 8114910
Composite / Truss
Consult truss manufacturer for
recommended installation point.
*Pre-drilling may be required for GST
25-380 . Tool available on page 10.
For vertical use -
install in center of lower face.
Minimum 2” embedment into base
material for NFPA 13 compliance.
Approvals Rod
Size
Part
Number Model Screw
Descriptions
Ultimate
Pullout (lbs)
UL Test
Load (lbs)
FM Test
Load (lbs)
Min
Thickness
Box
Qty
Case
Qty
3/8"8139957 SH-GST 20 1/4 x 2"1257 (Fir)1050 1475 25 125 125
3/8"8141957 SH-GST 30 1/4 x 3"1720 (Fir)1500 1475 25 125 #14 Black
Nut Driver
Part # 8113910
SAMMY Swivel Head® for Wood
Product Features
• No pre-drilling required.
• Quick to install using the Sammy
Nut Driver with an 18V cordless
drill/driver.
• Saves time from traditional
methods.
• Reduces installation cost.
• Made in the U.S.A.
Product Features
• Eliminates distortion of threaded rod.
• Accommodates up to 3 ½” x 12 pitch roof.
• Allows 17° deflection from vertical.
• Saves time from traditional methods. • Reduces installation cost.
• Made in the U.S.A.
Installs VERTICALLY and swivels up to 17° in wood structure
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Not less than 2” nominal width
(1-1/2”) up to 3-1/2” pipe; not less than
3” (2-1/2”) nominal width 4” & 5” pipe
Minimum 2-1/2” from bottom for
branch lines. Minimum 3” from
bottom for main lines. Exception: This
requirement shall not apply to 2” or
thicker nailing strips resting on top of
steel beams.
Floor Joist
HORIZONTAL MOUNT
WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOODSIDEWINDERS® for Wood Installs HORIZONTALLY into the side of wood structures easily and quickly!
Approvals Rod
Size
Part
Number Model Screw
Descriptions
Ultimate
Pullout (lbs)
UL Test
Load (lbs)
Box
Qty
Case
Qty
1/4"8018957 SWG 100 1/4 x 1"622 (Fir)25 125
1/4"8019957 SWG 200 1/4 x 2"1725 (Fir)25 125
3/8"8020957 SWG 10 1/4 x 1"622 (Fir)300 25 125
3/8"8021957 SWG 20 1/4 x 2"1725 (Fir)1050 25 125
3/8"8073925 SWG 20-SS 1/4 x 2"1725 (Fir)850 25 125
3/8"8022925 SWG 25-380 3/8 x 2-1/2"2249 (Fir)1500 25 125
3/8"8023925 SWG 30 1/4 x 3"1884 (Fir)25 125
#14 SW Red
Nut Driver
Part # 8114910
SPECIAL NUT DRIVER SYSTEM: The nut drivers were designed with a unique spin-off feature which provides a fast and safe installation each time. When the face of the driver comes into
contact with the material you are installing into, continue drilling until nut driver spins free. Installation is then complete. Warranty requires the use of the appropriate nut driver for installations.
INSTALLATION STEPS - VERTICAL INTO WOOD & STEEL:
1. Insert the appropriate nut driver into a 3/8” or 1/2” portable drill.
2. Insert the SAMMYS into the #14 (black) nut driver (p/n 8113910). Drill
should be in a vertical position.
3. Push the face of the nut driver tight to the member. When the
nut driver spins freely on the SAMMYS, stop drill and remove.
4. The SAMMYS is now ready to receive 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2” or metric
all thread rod, bolt stock. (The 1/2” requires the #14SW red nut driver)
Note: When installing DSTR, follow the above instructions,
then add retainer nut and torque to 20 foot lbs. for maximum
pullout in purlin steel.
INSTALLATION STEPS - HORIZONTAL INTO WOOD & STEEL:
1. Insert the appropriate nut driver into a 3/8” or 1/2” portable drill.
2. Insert the SAMMYS into the #14SW (red) nut driver (p/n 8114910). With drill
unit in a horizontal position and at a right angle to the structural member,
begin installation.
3. When the nut driver spins free on the SAMMYS, stop the drill and
remove.
4. The unit is now ready to receive 1/4”, 3/8” or metric all thread rod or
bolt stock.
Note: When installing SWDR, follow the above instructions, then add retainer nut
and torque to 20 foot lbs. for maximum pullout in purlin steel.
Composite/Truss
Consult truss manufacturer for
recommended installation point.
*Pre-drilling may be required for Model
SWG 25-380 (tools available on pg 10 )
Product Features
• No pre-drilling required.
• Quick to install using the Sammy
Nut Driver with an 18V cordless
drill/driver.
• Saves time from traditional
methods.
• Reduces installation cost.
• Made in the U.S.A.
Installs VERTICALLY and swivels up to 17° in wood structure
SAMMYS® FOR WOOD
Part No.Model Rod
Size
Mount
Direction
UL Max
Pipe Size
UL Test
Load (lbs)
UL Min Wood
Thickness
FM Max
Pipe Size
FM Test
Load (lbs)
FM Min Wood
Thickness
8007957 GST 10 3/8”Vertical CPVC 1-1/2”300 1-1/2”
8020957 SWG 10 3/8”Horizontal CPVC 1-1/2”300 1-1/2”
8008957 GST 20 3/8”Vertical 2-1/2”850 1-1/2”4”1475 1-1/2”
8068925 GST 20-SS 3/8”Vertical 2-1/2”850 1-1/2”
8010957 GST 30 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 1-1/2”4”1475 1-1/2”
8009925 GST 25-380 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 1-1/2”
8022925 SWG 25-380 3/8”Horizontal 3-1/2” - 4”*1500 1-1/2”
8021957 SWG 20 3/8”Horizontal 2-1/2” - 3”**1050 1-1/2”
8073925 SWG 20-SS 3/8”Horizontal 2-1/2”850 1-1/2”
8139957 SH-GST 20 3/8”17° Angle off Vertical 3”1050 1-1/2”4”1475 1-1/2”
8141957 SH-GST 30 3/8”17° Angle off Vertical 4”1500 1-1/2”4”1475 1-1/2”
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SAMMYS® FOR STEEL
Part No.Model Rod
Size
Mount
Direction
UL Max
Pipe Size
UL Test
Load (lbs)
UL Min. Steel
Thickness
FM Max
Pipe Size
FM Test
Load (lbs)
FM Min. Steel
Thickness
8038957 DSTR 1 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 .035”4”1475 .105”
8037957 DSTR 1-1/2 3/8” Vertical 4”1500 .035”4”1475 .105”
8039957 DSTR 516 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 .037”4”1475 .105”
8045957 DST 516 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 .188”4”1475 .188”
8046957 TEK 50 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 .250”4”1475 .188”
8055957 SWDR 1 3/8”Horizontal 4”1500 .037”4”1475 .060”
8056957 SWDR 516 3/8”Horizontal 4”1500 .037”4”1475 .060”
8054957 SWDR 1-1/2 3/8”Horizontal 4”1500 .037”4”1475 .060”
8137957 SH-DSTR 1 3/8”17° Angle off Vertical 4”1500 .035”4”1475 .105”
8150922 XP 20 3/8”Vertical 2-1/2”850 .027”2”940 .029”
4”1475 .105”
8153922 XP 35 3/8”Vertical 4”1500 .060”2”940 .029”
4”1475 .105”
8294922 SXP 20 3/8”Vertical or up to 45°2”750 .027”2”635 .029”
8295922 SXP 35 3/8”Vertical or up to 89°3-1/2”1250 .060”2”635 .029”
8293957 SWXP 35 3/8”Horizontal 3-1/2”1250 .060”
SAMMYS® FOR CONCRETE
Part No.Model Rod
Size
Mount
Direction
UL Max
Pipe Size
UL Test
Load (lbs)
UL Min
PSI
FM Max
Pipe Size
FM Test
Load (lbs)
FM Min
PSI
8059957 CST 20 3/8”Vertical 4”1475 3000
8061957 SWC 20 3/8”Horizontal 4”1475 3000
8150922 XP 20 3/8”Vertical 2-1/2”850 Pre-Pour Structural @ 3000psi
8150922 XP 20 3/8”Vertical 2-1/2”850 Post-Pour Range II LWC ≤ 35 PCF (lbs/ft3)
TRUSS-T HANGER®
Part No.Model Rod
Size
Mount
Direction
UL Load
Rating (lbs)
UL Test
Load (lbs)Listed Application
8296900 HD38TC 3/8”Top Chord 1200 6075 Maximum 4” Schedule 40 pipe
8297900 HD38BC 3/8”Bottom Chord 1200 6075 Maximum 4” Schedule 40 pipe
8198900 HD12CZP 1/2”Bottom Chord 1200 6075 Maximum 8” Schedule 40 Pipe
8298900 HD12TC 1/2”Top Chord 1200 6075 Maximum 8” Schedule 40 Pipe
8299900 HD12BC 1/2”Bottom Chord 1200 6075 Maximum 8” Schedule 40 Pipe
APPROVALS APPROVALS APPROVALS APPROVALSPipe Hanger
Pipe Hanger
Pipe Hanger
Pipe Hanger
PIPE HANGER
*SWG 25-380 Maximum pipe size in composite wood joist allowed by UL is 3-1/2”
*SWG 25-380 Maximum pipe size in wood timber or joist allowed by UL is 4”
**SWG 20 Maximum pipe size in composite wood joist allowed by UL is 2-1/2”
**SWG 20 Maximum pipe size in wood timber or joist allowed by UL is 3”
UL compliance with NEC Standards.
UL and FM tests were performed in compliance with NFPA 13 Standards.
Fastening requirement: 5 times weight of water-filled schedule 40 pipe plus 250 pounds.