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    Results of Shear and Pull Out Tests        
    Steel Studs (ga)1 25 22 20 16 18 14 12  
    Thickness (mils) 18 27 33 33 54 68 97  
    Screw Tested 2,3     Ultimate Lap Shear (lbs)  
    #6 Sharp Point 458 663            
    #6 Drill Point 415 559 631 856        
    #8 Sharp Point 480 670 720          
    #8 Drill Point 480 544 814 1190 1420      
    #10 Drill Point   636 824 1236 1512      
    #12 Drill Point     938 1318 1608 1756 2546  
    #14 Drill Point     1028 1352 1656 2350 2479  
    #14 Stitch Point 700 772 1220          
    Screw Tested 2,3     Ultimate Lap Shear (lbs)  
    #6 Sharp Point 190 273 288 388        
    #6 Drill Point 146 215 203 294 524 717    
    #8 Sharp Point 210 275 350 550        
    #8 Drill Point 135 180 215 279        
    #10 Drill Point 145 229 233 312 517      
    #12 Drill Point 178 206 269 366 625 800 1615  
    #14 Drill Point 220 275 326 595 860 1045 1710  
    #14 Stitch Point 300 401 545 750        
      Notes: 1. Steel Studs manufactured to ASTM A653-04 specification.
2. Sharp Point Screws manufactured to ASTM C1002-04 spaecification.
3. Drill Point Screws manufactured to ASTM C954-04 specification.
 
           
    Talon Screw Specifications  
    TALON Sheet Metal and Drywall, Self-Drilling Tapping Screws are manufactured to meet the specifications defined in the following standards:

ASTM C1002-04 (Sharp Point)
Steel Self-Piercing of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs.
1.0 Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel self-piercing tapping screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products and metal plaster bases to cold-formed steel studs less that 0.033” in thickness and wood members and for fastening gypsum panel products to gypsum board.

1.2 This specification also covers test methods for determining performance requirements and physical properties.

ASTM C954-04 (Drill Point)
Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.33 to 0.112” in Thickness.

1.0 Scope

1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or metal plaster bases to steel memebers from 0.33 to 0.112” in thickness.

1.2 This specification also covers physical properties and test methods for determining performance requirements.