
Strong-Drive® SDWS FRAMING Screw

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Product Details
The SDWS Framing screw is designed and load-rated for replacing 16d, 10d and 8d nails in framing applications. The SDWS Framing screw is 0.160" in diameter and superior to nails in holding power and pull-out resistance. It is code listed under IAPMO UES ER-192 and meets 2015 and 2018 IRC® and IBC® code requirements for several common wood framing applications.
The screw has a SawTooth® point that makes for fast installations with reduced torque without predrilling, and its specially designed head countersinks easily to provide a clean, flush finish. The T25 bit holds the 6-lobe recess tightly, reducing cam-out and head stripping.
Key Features
- Large washer head with underhead box-nibs provides increased bearing in structural applications and provides clean and easy countersinking (0.44" head dia.)
- SawTooth point ensures fast starts, reduces installation torque and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications
- The 6-lobe drive provides positive bit engagement resulting in easier installations and longer bit life
- Quik Guard® coating provides protection in indoor and outdoor applications
- US Patent 9,523,383
Applications
- Multipurpose wood-to-wood and engineered-wood applications, including framing, indoor/outdoor projects
Product Includes
- Driver bit BIT25T-2
Related Links
Catalog Pages
- Fastener Product Information: C-F-2019, page 52
- Fastener Technical Data and Loads: C-F-2019TECHSUP, pages 26–29 and 119–122
Related Literature
Product Information Table
Model No. | Coating/Material | Length (in.) | Head Diameter (in.) | Shank Diameter (in.) | Drive Type | Head Type | Thread Type | Thread Length | Point Type | Packaging Qty. |
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SDWS16212Q | Quik Guard® Coating | 2 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.125 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 1000 |
SDWS16212QMB | Quik Guard® Coating | 2 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.125 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 250 |
SDWS16212QR150 | Quik Guard® Coating | 2 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.125 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 150 |
SDWS16212QR50 | Quik Guard® Coating | 2 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.125 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 50 |
SDWS16212QR75 | Quik Guard® Coating | 2 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.125 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 75 |
SDWS16300Q | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.625 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 1000 |
SDWS16300QMB | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.625 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 250 |
SDWS16300QR150 | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.625 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 150 |
SDWS16300QR50 | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.625 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 50 |
SDWS16300QR75 | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 1.625 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 75 |
SDWS16312Q | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 750 |
SDWS16312QR150 | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 150 |
SDWS16312QR50 | Quik Guard® Coating | 3 1/2 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 50 |
SDWS16400Q | Quik Guard® Coating | 4 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2.50 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 750 |
SDWS16400QR150 | Quik Guard® Coating | 4 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2.50 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 150 |
SDWS16400QR50 | Quik Guard® Coating | 4 | 0.440 | 0.160 | T25 6-Lobe | Low Profile Head | Serrated Threads | 2.50 | SawTooth® Type-17 Point | 50 |
Product Information Table
Model No. | Length (in.) | Drive Type | Head Diameter (in.) | Head Type | Thread Length | Thread Type | Shank Diameter (in.) | Point Type | Coating/Material | Packaging Quantity | UPC |
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SDWS16212QR75 | 2 1/2 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.125 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 75 | 707392908746 |
SDWS16212QMB | 2 1/2 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.125 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 250 | 707392954125 |
SDWS16212Q | 2 1/2 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.125 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 1000 | 707392322153 |
SDWS16300QR75 | 3 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.625 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 75 | 707392755081 |
SDWS16300QMB | 3 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.625 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 250 | 707392301486 |
SDWS16300Q | 3 | T-25 6-Lobe | 0.44 | Low Profile Head | 1.625 | Serrated Threads | 0.160 | SawTooth™ Type-17 Point | Quik Guard® Coating | 1000 | 707392581345 |
Load Tables
SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Shear Loads for Sawn Lumber

- All applications are based on full penetration into the main member. Full penetration is the screw length minus the side member thickness.
- Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor of CD = 1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD = 1.6. Tabulated values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
- Minimum fastener spacing requirements to achieve table loads; 2" (SDWS16212) and 3" (SDWS16300) end distance, 1/2" (SDWS16212) and 1" (SDWS16300) edge distance, 7/16" between staggered rows of fasteners, 1" between non-staggered and 4" between fasteners in a row.
- For in-service moisture content greater than 19% use CM = 0.70.
- Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood main member with the screw axis at a 90°-angle to the wood fibers.
SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Withdrawal Load in Sawn Lumber

- The tabulated reference withdrawal design values (W) are in pounds per inch of the thread penetration into the main member.
- The tabulated reference withdrawal design values (Wmax) are in pounds where the entire thread length must penetrate into the main member.
- Tabulated reference withdrawal design values (W) and (Wmax) are shown at a CD = 1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD = 1.6. Tabulated values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors from the NDS as referenced in the IBC or IRC.
- Values are based on the lesser of withdrawal from the main member or pull-through of a 1 1/2" side member. For in-service moisture content greater than 19% use CM = 0.65.
SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Shear Loads for Wood Structural Panel Side Member

- Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor of CD=1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD=1.6. Tabulated loads must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
- WSP side members for tests was oriented strand board (equivalent specfic gravity = 0.50).
- All applications are based on full penetration into the main member. Full penetration is the screw length minus the side member thickness.
- Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood main member with the screw axis at a 90°-angle to the wood fibers.
SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Pull-Through Loads for Wood Structural Panel Side Member

- Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor pf CD=1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD=1.6. Tabulated loads must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
- WSP side members for tests was oriented strand board (equivalent specfic gravity = 0.50).
- For connections with 15/32" and 23/32" thick OSB side members, the lesser of withdrawal loads from the main and pull-through loads from WSP side member shall be used in design.
See additional Load Tables, Technical Data and Installation Instructions for the Strong-Drive® SDWS Framing screw
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