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SDS SUPERSPEED DRIVE SCREWS Design Features . . SUPERSPEED Drive Screws, SDS ¹⁄₄ x 3, are best installed using a ¹⁄₂" drive variable speed drill, 5.5 amps or larger, with a ³⁄₈" hex head driver. Screws are designed to be self drilling. Predrilling may be necessary depending on the type, condition, and moisture content of the wood. Allowable loads are for ASTM A570 Grade 33 steel side plates. SUPERSPEED® DRIVE SCREWS Screw Head Identification SDS ¹⁄₄ x 3 Shown BW BEARING WASHERS (SQUARE) Design Features . . one of the oldest and simplest but still the most important item used in wood construction . . used to act as a buffer between nut/bolt head and wood. Special . . BW Washers are designed for standardization and construction economies, and to provide compatibility with the SUPERSPEED structural hardware line. Standard BWs can be used with threaded rod, two nuts and washers to act as an anchor bolt for uplift resistance. Material . . specify any size or thickness. Sizes . . specify length or width and bolt sizes (round or slotted). Holes are sized ¹⁄₁₆" over bolt size for clearance. MSP MUDSILL PLATE WASHERS Design Features . . New MSP Mudsill plate replaces traditional washers and provides stronger connections. The MSP improves the bolt to wood connection by gripping the mudsill. Oversized anchor bolt holes may allow the house to shift up to ¹⁄₄" before the bolt begins to restrain movement. Damage and possible failure of the structure can be reduced by using a MSP mudsill plate. The MSP works by transferring the load from the anchor bolt through the gripper prongs on the MSP and into the mudsill. Sizes . . ¹⁄₂" and ⁵⁄₈" – diameter of anchor bolt. Material . . 14 ga. galvanized steel. FSTL FST 80 BW1 (³⁄₈" X 3¹⁄₂" X 3¹⁄₂") Torque Grips FLOOR STRAP TIES Design Features . . the floor strap ties are especially designed for use as a tension tie for floor-to-floor application. The FST takes the place of two comparably sized ADs or ADAs and the threaded rod, resulting in construction economies and labor-saving installation. Material . . 16 ga. galvanized, 12 ga. and ¹⁄₄" steel. Finish . . SUPERSPEED gray paint. Special . . the FST standard model has a clear span of 17" so it will accommodate up to a12" joist. The clear span can be increased with increases to overall lengths. If wood is subject to shrinkage, specify slotted bolt holes in the FST. The FSTL should not be used if wood shrinkage is expected between floors. www.itwbcghardware.com - 800.521.9790 FST FSTL ITW BCG Hardware

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