Threaded Fasteners
- HYTORC Clamp-Nut
- Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive BGP300 Belt Collation Fastening Tool
- Powers Tapper + self-tapping concrete screws
- Grabber Barracuda deck screws
- EJOT Solar Fastening Systems
- Simpson screws for trusses and EWP
- Powers delivers top performance with the new Tapper +
- Simpson Hardwood Deck Screw
- Porteous Fastener now carries Phillips Square-Driv screws
- UFO Ballistic Nailscrews save 70 percent
HYTORC Clamp-Nut
The HYTORC Clamp-Nut has an established reputation as the fastener industry's most advanced connection device for sensitive, high-load applications. But it's the company's integrated system that makes the Clamp-Nut successful in applications that range from mission-critical aerospace environments to key industrial processes.
HYTORC is a leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic bolting tools, hydraulic torque wrenches and other hydraulic tensioning fasteners and tool products.
The HYTORC system begins with the Clamp-Nut, a three-piece fastener that includes an inner sleeve, outer sleeve and a washer. The fastener boasts a hardened surface in the inner sleeve and washer that prevents galling. In addition, the geometry of the three-piece design allows the fastener to safely bring increased mechanical tensioning to high loads. Standard Clamp-Nuts have a load range that extends to 1.5 million pounds; unit sizes extend from 1 ½ inches to seven inches are standard. Custom-design Clamp Nuts are available in all sizes.
"The Clamp-Nut is the most-advanced fastener in the industry thanks to the combination of surface hardening in the inner sleeve and precise geometry," said Mike Dolan, director of engineering for JETYD Corporation, a division of HYTORC. "The value in our system is not only a superior connection, but greater speed and improved safety."
The Clamp-Nut functions as a mechanical tensioner while eliminating bolt over-stretching and highly stressed tensile pullers. Using a HYTORC driver and torque tool configuration, moving the outer sleeve in a clockwise motion causes the inner sleeve to push upward, rising with the bolt. This action provides an accurate, gentle cold stretch without residual load loss. The end result is pure tensile load and an ideally tensioned fastener.
The HYTORC system – torque wrench, driver and Clamp-Nut – creates a self-contained force system that eliminates damage because no torque is transmitted to the bolt. Since all components are in a managed force flow, preload losses are negligible.
In addition, the system is hands-free thanks to elimination of the need for the reaction arm that's employed in conventional hydraulic fastener torque applications. With the Clamp-Nut, the user places the tool on the fastener (even if inverted), stands back from the application and then operates the pump from a safe distance
"The HYTORC Clamp-Nut is really a fastener system. All of the components work together to form a strong structural connection," said Dolan. "This product offers 100 percent elimination of galling on flange and stud surfaces. That fact alone makes for a strong recommendation, but increased speed and greater worker safety make specifying the Clamp-Nut the right choice every time."
The HYTORC Clamp-Nut is available in all thread forms, with low, standard, medium and high temperature ratings available.
Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive BGP300 Belt Collation Fastening Tool for Metal Roofing and Siding
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the Quik Drive BGP300 auto-feed screw driving system, an innovative solution for fastening metal roofing and siding with hex-head screws and washers.
Designed for agricultural post-frame buildings as well as new and replacement residential roofing projects, the Quik Drive BGP300 quickly and easily installs collated fasteners, which eliminates dropped loose (bulk) screws that can scratch or dimple panels.
The tool has multiple profile guides to match a variety of panel profiles. These guides allow installers to quickly position the fastener in the ideal location, including the center of the rib. The tool's locking depth control also ensures a proper fastener seal and prevents overdriving that can damage metal roofing and siding.
The Quik Drive BGP300 is the first tool by Simpson Strong-Tie to feature belt collation. Unlike other belt-collated auto-feed systems that often skip screws, the feeder on the BGP300 senses when a screw is present and will not advance the belt until that screw is driven. The collated fastener belts also can be loaded in either direction for easier operation. Installers can choose from a full range of galvanized or stainless-steel screws as well as color-matched, powder-coated screws to coordinate with metal roofing and siding.
Powers Tapper + self-tapping concrete screws
Powers' Tapper + sets new standards for concrete screws with up to 25% less torque than most competitive concrete screws.
The Tapper + is a one piece self-tapping concrete screw for use in a variety of light- to medium-duty applications in base materials including concrete, masonry and wood. It features a corrosion resistant Perma-Seal coating and optimized thread design for lower installation torque.
The new Tapper+ patent-pending thread design reduces installation torque up to 25% versus the competition. The screw also incorporates a new gimlet drill point that provides excellent bite into wood base materials, (no pre drilling required). Tapper + is available in a variety of head styles and colors to match applications.
The Powers Tapper+ advantage is the Perma–Seal coating that provides multiple layers of protection. Salt spray tests after 760 hours and 1,150 hours show that Tapper+ delivers superior corrosion resistance versus ITW Tapcon.
The Tapper + is the only concrete screw tested to meet the 2009 IBC & IRC for four different base materials.
The new Tapper+ is in stock and ready for delivery. Call our toll free number for you're nearest authorized Powers distributor or for a free demonstration 1-800-524-3244.
Powers, based in Brewster, N.Y., is a leading marketer of concrete anchoring systems and also offers an extensive line of adhesive anchoring systems, roofing fasteners, gas and Powder actuated tools and fasteners, carbide drill bits and mechanical anchoring systems.
The company has been serving professional construction and plant maintenance markets since 1921, and has 25 regional sales locations in the United States as well as international locations throughout the world. For more information visit www.powers.com or call 1-800-524-3244.
Grabber Barracuda deck screws
Smoother deck, smoother process with new Barracuda coated composite deck screws.
Grabber Construction Products' new Barracuda coated composite deck screw delivers not only increased performance for the builder, but a smoother finish and durability deck owners will appreciate.
Barracuda screws with the innovative GrabberGard coating have a precise, consistent mill thickness for easier driving into dense composite materials and an additional element of exterior grade protection.
Traditional decking screws force the composite material they displace deeper into the already-dense lumber, causing it to split as well as mushroom around the screw head. However, Barracuda uses a patented reverse-thread design that pulls displaced material out. It drives and seats better than other screws to leave a flat, smooth surface—even without pre-drilling and countersinking. The result is a more attractive, flat finish that's free from splits and actually takes less construction time.
Superior corrosion protection while environmentally friendly
Aesthetics aside, Barracuda provides durability and deck protection for the long term. The GrabberGard coating is Kesternich tested, making it able to withstand the most corrosive environments (1000 hour salt spray/15 cycles). GrabberGard also makes Barracuda approved for use with ACQ treated lumber. Barracuda is ideal for green-friendly projects as it is ROHS compliant and chrome free with a low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) level.
Barracuda is pressure-treated lumber approved and comes in four colors (gray, tan, red and brown) to match any deck. Barracuda composite deck screws may be purchased in 5-pound and bulk boxes.
EJOT Solar Fastening Systems
The EJOT Solar Fastening has been developed especially for fastening the selected mounting systems for solar installations on trapezoidal and corrugated metal profiles, sandwich panels and corrugated fiber cement profiles.
As an expert for fastening systems in the fields of roofs, walls and façades, EJOT also offers high-quality, secure and easy-to-install fastening systems for solar installations.
We are your specialist for fastening mounting systems for solar installations on metal profile roofs, corrugated fiber cement roofs and flat roofs.
We know exactly that the installation of a solar system considerably increases the loads on the roof of every building. On top to the permanent load of the solar installations itself there are additional forces, such as wind and snow loads, which the system is exposed to.
With our products we are offering specialized fastening systems that are designed to carry and absorb exactly these loads securely. Our common goal is that your installation is long-lasting, securely fastened and stays watertight on your roof.
- Direct transfer of loads into the substructure
- No loads on the roof covering
- Simple and fast retrofitting of existing roofs
- Secure joint sealing of the roof penetrations
- Minimal number of roof penetrations
- First solar fastening system with technical approval
Simpson screws for trusses and EWP 
Simpson Strong-Tie's New Strong-Drive SDW Screws for multi-ply trusses and EWP (engineered-wood) assemblies install from one side, firmly cinching plies together while eliminating the need to flip heavy girders.
The bold thread design of the SDW allows installers to fasten 2-, 3- and 4-ply trusses or 1 ¾" engineered lumber from one side, saving time.
Powers delivers top performance with the new Tapper +
Tapper+ sets new standards for concrete screws with up to 25 percent less torque than most competitive products.
The Tapper + is a one piece self tapping concrete screw for use in a variety of light to medium duty applications in base materials including concrete, masonry and wood. It features a corrosion resistant Perma-Seal coating and optimized thread design for lower installation torque.
The new Tapper+ patent pending thread design reduces installation torque up to 25 percent versus the competition. The screw also incorporates a new gimlet drill point that provides excellent bite into wood base materials, (no pre drilling required). Tapper + is available in a variety of head styles and colors to match applications.
The Powers Tapper+ advantage is the Perma–Seal coating that provides multiple layers of protection. Salt spray tests after 760 hours and 1,150 hours show that Tapper+ delivers superior corrosion resistance versus ITW Tapcon.
The Tapper + is the only concrete screw tested to meet the 2009 IBC & IRC for four different base materials.
The new Tapper+ is in stock and ready for delivery. Call 800-524-3244 toll free for your nearest authorized Powers distributor or for a free demonstration.
Simpson Hardwood Deck Screw
Eliminates pre-drilling, greatly reduces chances of splitting.
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces its newest collated fastener, the DHPD hardwood deck screw. It’s specifically designed for hardwood decking, such as fastening IPE to pressure-treated joists, and the DHPD deck screw’s paddle-style drill point eliminates the need to pre-drill holes, saving contractors time.
The screw’s paddle-style drill point not only allows users to skip the pre-drill step, but it greatly reduces their chance of splitting the hardwood.
The screw is able to counter-bore hard material because of its reinforced mid-wings that allow the compact head of the screw to countersink into deck boards for a clean, less-noticeable finish.
The screw is collated to work with the Quik Drive auto-feed screw fastening system, which increases the speed of installation and helps prevent back and knee strain since users can stand while they work. The collated screw strips also help minimize screw waste.
The DHPD hardwood deck screw is made of type 305 stainless steel for premium corrosion resistance. For more information about all of our fasteners and Quik Drive systems, visit
Porteous Fastener now carries Phillips Square-Driv screws
Porteous distributors may now carry Phillips Square-Driv Wood and Composite Deck Screws. 
Porteous Fastener Company now has an exclusive agreement with Phillips Fastener to market and sell Phillips Square-Driv Wood and Composite Deck Screws to our distributor partners in North America. These products, previously available only through The Home Depot and Lowe’s, will now be offered to Porteous customers through our 16 distribution centers across the United States and Canada. They are available in 1- and 5-pound boxes and 25-pound cartons and pails.
UFO Ballistic Nailscrews save 70 percent
Universal Fastener Outsourcing’s Ballistic NailScrews can be used in place of code approved nails or screws for many applications.
Universal Fastener Outsourcing’s Ballistic NailScrews can be used in place of code approved nails or screws for many applications and can save your customers 70 percent or more in labor costs.
These patent pending screws are driven with pneumatic framing tools and come in 20-degree plastic strips, 15-degree wire coils and 15-degree plastic sheet coils.
They come in a variety of coatings like PT2000, PPG1500, YZ and stainless steel.
Applications include sub-floors, shear walls, roof decking, composite and wood decking, fencing, crate and pallet building, manufactured housing and metal applications from 12- to 20-gauges.