Page 16 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

17 Fasteners Quik Drive NAILS FASTENING IDENTIFICATION Positive Angle Nailing (PAN) Provided when wood splitting may occur, and to speed installation. Speed Prongs Used to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation. Dome Nailing This feature guides the nail into the joist and header at a 45 angle. U.S. Patent 5,603,580 Double Shear Nailing The nail is installed into the joist and header, distributing the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. Obround Holes Used to provide easier nailing access in tight locations. Fasteners may be installed at an angle. Holes must be filled. Diamond Holes Optional holes to temporarily secure connectors to the member during installation. Hexagonal Holes Used for concrete or masonry screw applications. ITT Tab Nailing The nail is hammered in at an angle to prevent the wood from splitting. IUS Snap Detail The Snap-In teardrops and Strong-Grips allow the I-joist to snap in securely without the need for joist nails. 3 3 0.162" 2 1 0 3 16d Sinker 10DHDG (SS10D similar size different finish) N16 SS8D N10HDG N8HDG SSN8 SSN10 16DHDG (SS16D similar size different finish) N54A (Included with product) 0.162" 0.131" 0.148" 0.148" 0.131" 0.131" 0.25" 0.148" 0.148" Triangle Holes Provided on some products in addition to round holes. Round and triangle holes must be filled to achieve the published maximum load value. Pilot Holes Tooling holes for manufacturing purpose. No fasteners required. Nails are drawn to scale Nail diameter is shown below each nail. See T-NAILGUIDE for more information. Nail info on N8HDG, N10HDG and N16 similar nail heads (N10 shown) On all stainless steel and N54A nail heads 10 R Simpson Strong-Tie Hot Dipped Galvanized nails are packed in 1 lb. and 5 lb. plastic retail containers for easy handling. 1 lb. Retail Tub 5 lb. Retail Bucket

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