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Strong-Drive® SDW TRUSS-PLY Screw 

Strong-Drive® SDW TRUSS-PLY Screw

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Newly redesigned for faster starts and less torque while driving.

The Strong-Drive SDW Truss-Ply screw is a high-strength structural wood screw specifically designed for fastening multi-ply members, such as joining plated trusses and solid sawn lumber. The SDW installs easily with no predrilling and is available in optimized lengths for fastening 2-, 3- and 4-ply trusses. With the SDW Truss-Ply screw, multi-ply trusses and beams can be fastened from one side without requiring the lifting and flipping of heavy assemblies. It is code listed under IAPMO-UES ER-192 and meets 2012 and 2015 IRC® and IBC® code requirements for several common framing applications.

Key Features

  • New — Patented SawTooth™ point ensures fast starts, reduces installation torque and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications
  • Large washer head provides maximum bearing area; stamped with the Simpson Strong-Tie “≠” sign and fastener length for easy identification after installation (0.75" head dia.)
  • Deep 6-lobe T-40 recess reduces cam-out, making driving easier
  • Low-profile head results in less interference after installation; makes stacking and sliding members easier and allows installation of hardware and finishes to be virtually flush
  • Higher shear values than competitive products enable wider spacing, saving time and money
  • Bold thread design provides superior holding power and cinches fastened members together for consistent installation
  • Retail and mini-bulk packs include one 6-lobe, T-40 driver bit; bulk packs include two driver bits

Applications

  • Truss-ply fastening

Related Literature

Fastening Systems Catalog
C-F-2017
A full-color catalog containing Simpson Strong-Tie fastener solutions, including our Strong-Drive®, Deck-Drive®, Quik Drive® and stainless-steel product lines.
Catalog
Sistemas de sujeción
C-F-2017SP
Un catálogo a color que contiene soluciones para sujetadores Simpson Strong-Tie, incluyendo nuestras líneas de productos Strong-Drive®, Deck-Drive®, Quik Drive® y acero inoxidable.
Catalog
2018 Fastener Product Guide
S-F-FASTNRPG18
A pocket-sized product guide for Simpson Strong-Tie Fastening Systems.
Product Guide
Fastening Systems — Engineered to Drive Easy: Deck-Drive Premium Fasteners
S-F-SERIESSLV17_Deck-Drive
A full-color brochure consisting of a sleeve with three inserts containing product information for Strong-Drive®, Deck-Drive® and Quik Drive® product lines.
Flier
Fastening Systems — Engineered to Drive Easy: Quik Drive Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems
S-F-SERIESSLV17_QuikDrive
A full-color brochure consisting of a sleeve with three inserts containing product information for Strong-Drive®, Deck-Drive® and Quik Drive® product lines.
Flier
Fastening Systems — Engineered to Drive Easy: Strong-Drive Structural Fasteners
S-F-SERIESSLV17_Strong-Drive
A full-color brochure consisting of a sleeve with three inserts containing product information for Strong-Drive®, Deck-Drive® and Quik Drive® product lines.
Flier
Fasten Multi-Ply Members Faster
F-F-SDWCAN16
F-F-SDWCAN16 is a four-page Canadian flier describing the features and benefits of the Strong-Drive® SDW Truss-Ply and SDW EWP-Ply fasteners.
Flier
SDW Severe Skew
L-F-SDWSKTRS19
SDW Fasteners for Severe Skewed Truss Connections.
Engineering Letter
SDW Severe Skew - Heavy Version
L-F-SDWSKTRSH19
SDW Fasteners for Severe Skewed Truss Connections - Heavy version.
Engineering Letter
SDW and SDWS Double-Shear Applications with Wood Side Members
L-F-SDWDS17
Double-shear applications with Strong-Drive® SDW Truss-Ply and SDWS Timber screws in wood side members.
Engineering Letter

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Coating/Material Length (in.) Shank Diameter (in.) Drive Type Head Type Thread Length Point Type Packaging Qty. UPC
SDW22300 E-coat® Electrocoating 2 15/16 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 950 707392156406
SDW22300-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 2 15/16 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 50 707392849605
SDW22300MB E-coat® Electrocoating 2 15/16 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 250 707392125501
SDW22438 E-coat® Electrocoating 4 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 600 707392318804
SDW22438-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 4 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 50 707392912804
SDW22438MB E-coat® Electrocoating 4 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 200 707392770305
SDW22458 E-coat® Electrocoating 4 5/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 600 707392149408
SDW22458-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 4 5/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 50 707392142706
SDW22458MB E-coat® Electrocoating 4 5/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 200 707392706502
SDW22600 E-coat® Electrocoating 6 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 500 707392576303
SDW22600-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 6 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 50 707392229100
SDW22600MB E-coat® Electrocoating 6 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 200 707392999003
SDW22638 E-coat® Electrocoating 6 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 500 707392232506
SDW22638-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 6 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 50 707392414308
SDW22638MB E-coat® Electrocoating 6 3/8 0.220 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 SawTooth™ Point 200 707392990604

Product Information Table

Model No. Length (in.) Drive Type Head Type Thread Length Shank Diameter (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Quantity UPC
SDW22300 2 15/16 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 950 707392156406
SDW22300MB 2 15/16 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 250 707392125501
SDW22300-R50 2 15/16 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 50 707392849605
SDW22438 4 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 600 707392318804
SDW22438MB 4 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 200 707392770305
SDW22438-R50 4 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 50 707392912804
SDW22458 4 5/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 600 707392149408
SDW22458MB 4 5/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 200 707392706502
SDW22458-R50 4 5/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 50 707392142706
SDW22600 6 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 500 707392576303
SDW22600MB 6 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 200 707392999003
SDW22600-R50 6 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 50 707392229100
SDW22638 6 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 500 707392232506
SDW22638MB 6 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 200 707392990604
SDW22638-R50 6 3/8 T-40 6-Lobe Low Profile Head 1 7/16 0.220 E-Coat™ Electrocoating 50 707392414308

Load Tables

SDW TRUSS-PLY — Allowable Shear Loads — DF, SP, SPF, HF Lumber and 2x Truss Loaded on Head Side

  1. For minimum penetration into main member of 1 1/8", use 235 lb. for DF/SP and 210 lb. for SPF/HF.

Loaded on Head Side (3-ply assembly shown – other configurations similar)

SDW TRUSS-PLY — Allowable Shear Loads — DF, SP, SPF, HF Lumber and 2x Truss Loaded on Point Side

  1. For minimum penetration into main member of 1 1/8", use 235 lb. for DF/SP and 210 lb. for SPF/HF.

Loaded on Point Side (3-ply assembly shown – other configurations similar)

SDW TRUSS-PLY — Allowable Uniform Load (plf) Applied to Either Outside Member — Side-loaded Multi-Ply Assemblies

  1. Each ply is assumed to carry same proportion of load.
  2. Loads may be applied to the head side and tip side concurrently provided neither published allowable load is exceeded. (Example: a 3-ply DF assembly with a head side load of 1,300 plf and tip side load of 900 plf may be fastened together with 3 rows of SDW @ 16" o.c. between fasteners in a row.)
  3. When hangers are installed on point side, hanger face fasteners shall be a minimum of 3" long.
  4. Tables are based on Main Member Penetration as noted above.
  5. Hanger load spacing on the multi-ply assembly should not exceed 24" o.c. Exception: On a skewed girder, hanger loads up to 34" o.c. (resulting from joists uniformly spaced up to 24" o.c.) may be converted to a uniform load.
Assembly A-W
Assembly B-W
Assembly C-W
Assembly F-W
SDW_Spacing-Requirements_callout
Spacing Requirements

See additional Load Tables, Technical Data and Installation Instructions for the Strong-Drive® SDW Truss-Ply screw.

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
SDW22300None None
SDW22300-R50None None
SDW22300MBNone None
SDW22438None None
SDW22438-R50None None
SDW22438MBNone None
SDW22458None None
SDW22458-R50None None
SDW22458MBNone None
SDW22600None None
SDW22600-R50None None
SDW22600MBNone None
SDW22638None None
SDW22638-R50None None
SDW22638MBNone None

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