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The Simpson Strong-Drive® screw (SDS) is a 1/4" diameter structural wood screw ideal for various connector installations as well as wood-to-wood applications. It installs with no predrilling and has been extensively tested in various applications. The new SDS is improved with a patented new easy driving 4CUT™ tip and a corrosion resistant double-barrier coating.

The SD8 #8x1 1/4" wafer head screw is ideal for miscellaneous fastening applications. The needle point ensures fast starts and deep #2 Phillips drive reduces cam-out and stripping.

Also see Titen® Concrete and Masonry Screws.

SDS Features:

Material: Heat-treated carbon steel.

Finish:

SDS - New double-barrier coating, yellow zinc dichromate, and HDG (Not all sizes are available in all finishes - Contact Simpson for product availability and ordering information)

SD8 - Electro Galvanized

WARNING: Industry studies show that hardened fasteners can experience performance problems in wet or corrosive environments. Accordingly, the SD8 should be used in dry, interior, and noncorrosive environments only.

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Identification on all SDS screw heads (SDS1/4"x3" shown) SDS1/4"x3"
US Patents 6,109,850;
5,897,280; 5,044,853.
The 4CUT tip reduces installation torque and makes driving easier.
 
SD8x1.25  

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SDS and SD Wood Screws
  1. Allowable loads for SDS screws are based on ICC-ES Code Report ESR-2236. Screws may be provided with the 4CUT or Type 17 tip.
  2. SDS screws install best with a low speed 1/2" drill with a 3/8" hex head driver.
  3. Wood to wood applications are based on a wood thickness of 1 1/2" side member. All applications are based on full penetration into the main member. Contact Simpson for allowable loads for other side member thicknesses.
  4. Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor of CD=1.00. Loads may be increased for load duration by the building code up to a CD=1.60.
  5. Withdrawal loads shown are in pounds (lbs.) and are based on the entire threaded section installed into the main member. If thread penetration into the main member is less than the Thread Length as shown in the table, reduce allowable load by 172 lbs. x inches of thread not in main member. Use 121 lbs./inch for SPF.
  6. DO NOT USE SD8x1.25 wood screws with structural connectors unless specifically stated in this catalog.
  7. SD8 requires 3/4" minimum penetration.
top Code Reports (PDFs):
Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ICC-ES ESR CITY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF FLORIDA ICC-ES NER ICC-ES ER ICC-ES ES
SD8x1.25No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
SDSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
SDS25112  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25134  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25200  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25212  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25300  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25312  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25412  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      
SDS25600  ESR-2236 RR25281 / RR25711 FL9589      

   
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