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Technical Data for GRK's:

• RSS™ Structural Screw
• R4™ Multi Purpose Screw
• Caliburn™ Concrete Screw

RSS™ Structural Screw Test Data

GRK Fasteners utilizes strict quality control procedures. Every batch of screws produced is independently random sampled and quality controlled to the highest standards.

Accreditations for independent test laboratories include:
ICC, CNLA, TÜV, Ü, ISO, DAR.

Tests conducted in Douglas Fir specific gravity 0.5.

Pull Out Test Results for RSS™ Structural Screws     Size Sidegrain: Endgrain: 5/16 x 2"1/2 1740 lbf 1223 lbf 5/16 x 3"1/8 2054 lbf 2321 lbf 5/16 x 4" 2644 lbf 2565 lbf 5/16 x 5"1/8 2745 lbf 2829 lbf 5/16 x 6" 3619 lbf 3522 lbf 3/8  x 7"1/4 3962 lbf 3920 lbf 3/8  x 8" 4364 lbf 4661 lbf 3/8  x 10" 4840 lbf 5104 lbf 3/8  x 12" 5258 lbf 5044 lbf 3/8  x 14"1/8 5306 lbf 5172 lbf 3/8  x 16" 5990 lbf 5753 lbf	Shear Strength Test Results for RSS™ Structural Screws Size Shear Values 5/16 x 2"1/2 829 lbf 5/16 x 3"1/8 847 lbf 5/16 x 4" 1328 lbf 5/16 x 5"1/8 1331 lbf 5/16 x 6" 1335 lbf 3/8  x 7"1/4 1282 lbf 3/8  x 8" 1386 lbf 3/8  x 10" 1504 lbf 3/8  x 12" 1900 lbf 3/8  x 14"1/8 1958 lbf 3/8  x 16" 2065 lbf
Head Pull Through Test Results for RSS™ Structural Screws.  5/16" screws avg. 825 lbf Shaft Diameter 0.198" Head Diameter 0.616" 3/8" screws avg. 889 lbf Shaft Diameter 0.220" Head Diameter 0.711"	Shear Test Result for R4™ Multipurpose Screws Diameter Avg. Ultimate Load (lbf) Wood Failure Rate #4 139 50% #6 301 70% #8 361 30% #9 452 65% #10 687 75% #12 720 75%
Minimum Tensile Strength GRK Spec: 139,000 PSI Code Spec: 45,000 PSI	Minimum Bending Angle GRK Spec: 35° Code Spec: 15°
Bending Yield Moment Test for RSS™ Structural Screws 5/16": 159,073 PSI 3/8": 177,241 PSI	GRK Certifications include: ISO 9001 ICC Ü – German Institute for Building Technology
Test stopped after wood failure or 1/8" screw displacement.
All tests were conducted at independent laboratories in the United States, Germany and Taiwan. Tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM and/or DIN norms. Testing is ongoing and is conducted on every production series. All posted results are Average Ultimate Load Values. For construction design purposes an applicable safety margin should be applied. An architect or engineer should be consulted for this.

R4™ Multi Purpose Screw Test Data

R4™ Shear Test Results
Diameter	Avg. Ultimate Load (lbf)	Wood Failure Rate
#4	139	50%
#6	301	70%
#8	361	30%
#9	452	65%
#10	687	75%
#12	720	75%

• Test ASTM D 1761 Lateral Resistance/Slip, Wood to Wood connection.
• Testing stopped when screw displaced 1/8" or upon wood failure. Wood failed in majority of tests prior to screw failure. Test conducted in wood with specific gravity 0.42.
• Please note, the above stated values are ultimate loads. For construction design purposes an applicable safety margin should be applied. An architect or engineer should be consulted for this.

Caliburn™ Concrete Screw Test Data

TECHNICAL DATA - Caliburn™
Screw Size	Embed. Depth	2000 psi Concrete		Bit Size	Drill Size
		Tension Pullout lbf	Shear lbf
1/4 x 1"3/4	1"1/2	1655	1505	T25/ T30	3/16"
1/4 x 2"1/4	2"	2120	2055	T25/ T30	3/16"
19/64 x 2"3/4	2"1/2	2209	3135	T40	1/4"
19/64 x 3"1/2	3"1/4	2523	3200	T40	1/4"
19/64 x 5"	4"3/4	5724	3300	T40	1/4"

NOTE:

• All values are based on close tolerance holes drilled a minimum of 1/4" deeper than embedment depth, using GRK drill bits.
• All listed values shown at left are average pullout and shear values for GRK's Caliburn™, Caliburn™ PH and Caliburn™ XL screws. Values will vary depending on a number of factors, including the quality of the concrete and size of the drill hole.
• These figures are only offered as a guide, are not guaranteed by GRK and not reduced by any safety factor.
• For safety factor requirements in your area, contact your local building official architect or engineer. Testing was performed according to ASTM standard E-488-96. For specific calculations refer to ACI #318 Appendix D

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