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PERFORMANCE DATA
Allowable Loads for Trak-It C5 Fasteners Installed in ASTM A36 Steel
1,2,7,8
Shank
Type
Shank
Diameter
(inch)
Minimum
Spacing
(inch)
Minimum
Edge
Distance
(inch)
Steel Thickness (inch)
1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Step
0.120/0.102 1 1/2 115 280 230 280 250 240 165
3
125
3
220
4
205
4
0.145/0.120 1 1/2 95 300 285 300 225 190 - - - -
Tapered 0.120 1 1/2 - - - - 130 230 215
5
325
5
185
6
325
6
For SI: 1 lbf = 4.48 N, 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1 psi = 6.895 kPa
1. Steel base material must have minimum yield and tensile strengths (F
y
and F
u
) equal to 36 ksi and 58 ksi, respectively.
2. Unless otherwise noted, fasteners must be driven to where the point of the fastener penetrates through the steel base material.
3. An embedment depth of 0.350-inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with a thickness of 3/8-inch and thickness up to but not
including 1/2-inch. For cases where the embedment depth is less than 0.350-inch but at least 0.250-inch, the allowable tension load is 115 lbs and the allowable shear is 120 lbs.
4. An embedment depth of 0.375-inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with a thickness of 1/2-inch or greater. For cases where the
embedment depth is less than 0.375-inch, but is at least 0.350-inch, the allowable tension load is 165 lbs and the allowable shear load is 125 lbs. For cases where the embedment depth
is less than 0.350-inch but at least 0.250-inch, the allowable tension load is 110 lbs and the allowable shear is 120 lbs.
5. An embedment depth of 0.350 inch is required. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with thickness of 3/8 inch and thicknesses up to but not including 1/2 inch.
6. An embedment depth of 0.340 inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with thickness of 1/2 inch and greater.
7. Allowable load capacities are calculated using minimum required safety factors in accordance with ICC-ES AC70; the applied safety factor for the tabulated allowable loads is 5.0.
8. Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment for increased reliability.
Allowable Loads for Trak-It C5 Fasteners Installed in ASTM A572 Grade 50 or ASTM A992 Steel
1,2,7,8
Shank
Type
Shank
Diameter
(inch)
Minimum
Spacing
(inch)
Minimum
Edge
Distance
(inch)
Steel Thickness (inch)
1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Step
0.120/0.102 1 1/2 120 290 245 290 270 255 175
3
135
3
240
4
220
4
0.145/0.120 1 1/2 100 320 305 320 245 205 - - - -
Tapered 0.120 1 1/2 - - - - 140 250 215
5
325
5
195
6
340
6
For SI: 1 lbf = 4.48 N, 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1 psi = 6.895 kPa
1. Steel base material must have minimum yield and tensile strengths (F
y
and F
u
) equal to 50 ksi and 65 ksi, respectively.
2. Unless otherwise noted, fasteners must be driven to where the point of the fastener penetrates through the steel base material.
3. An embedment depth of 0.350-inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with a thickness of 3/8-inch and thickness up to but not
including 1/2-inch. For cases where the embedment depth is less than 0.350-inch but at least 0.188-inch, the allowable tension load is 65 lbs and the allowable shear is 90 lbs.
4. An embedment depth of 0.375-inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with a thickness of 1/2-inch or greater. For cases where the
embedment depth is less than 0.375-inch, but is at least 0.350-inch, allowable tension load is 175 lbs and the allowable shear load is 135 lbs. For cases where the embedment depth is
less than 0.350-inch but at least 0.125-inch, the allowable tension load is 25 lbs and the allowable shear is 55 lbs.
5. An embedment depth of 0.350 inch is required. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with thickness of 3/8 inch and thicknesses up to but not including 1/2 inch.
6. An embedment depth of 0.340 inch is required for the tabulated value. Allowable load value applies to steel base material with thickness of 1/2 inch and greater.
7. Allowable load capacities are calculated using minimum required safety factors in accordance with ICC-ES AC70; the applied safety factor for the tabulated allowable loads is 5.0.
8. Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment for increased reliability.
Allowable Loads for Trak-It C5 Spiral Knurl Pin Installed into Steel
1,2,3
Fastener Type
(Style)
Shank
Diameter
inch
16 Gauge Steel 18 Gauge Steel 20 Gauge Steel
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Tension
(lbs)
Shear
(lbs)
Spiral Knurl Pin 0.108 (K) 45 140 30 90 20 60
1. Tested in accordance with general provisions of ASTM E1190 / ICC-ES AC70 and with steel members meeting ASTM C955/A653. Allowable loads are calculated using an applied safety
factor of 5.0. Consideration of safety factors of 10 or higher may be necessary depending on the application, such as life safety.
2. The tabulated allowable load values are for the fastener pullout capacity in the steel member. Wood members and/or proprietary materials (e.g. sheathing) connected to the steel must be
investigated in accordance with the applicable code(s).
3. Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment for increased reliability.
Allowable Tensile Pull-Over Strengths for Light Gauge Steel Framing with Trak-It C5 Fasteners
1,2,3
Shank
Type
Shank
Diameter
(inch)
Head
Diameter
(inch)
16 Gauge 18 Gauge 20 Gauge 22 Gauge 25 Gauge
Allowable
(lbs)
Allowable
(lbs)
Allowable
(lbs)
Allowable
(lbs)
Allowable
(lbs)
Straight
0.102 0.25 335 270 200 170 120
0.145 0.25 335 270 200 170 120
Tapered 0.120 0.25 335 270 200 170 120
1. Tabulated pull-over strengths were calculated in accordance with ICC-ES AC70 and AISI S100-12. Allowable load values are based on a safety factor of 3.0.
2. Allowable pullover capacities of sheet steel or framing member should be compared to the fastener tensile capacity in concrete, masonry or steel to determine the controlling
resistance load.
3. Sheet steel or framing member with tensile strength of 45 ksi assumed for calculating tabulated values.