Direct Fastening Technical Guide , Edition 24
3.2.6.4.1 Application description 3.2.6.4.2 Technical data
3.2.6.4 PERIMETER WALL APPLICATION FASTENERS
3.2.6.4.1 Application description
X-P
X-U
Perimeter wall applications as part of curtain walls and bypass balloon framing are common in steel and metal framed structures . Cold-formed steel framing and track encompass the outside perimeter of the building . Steel track is fastened directly or with other cold-formed steel components to steel framing members or to concrete slab edges . Insulation and / or cladding materials are then fastened to the steel track .
Product features : X-P Fasteners
Conical point , optimized for penetration in standard and tough concretes . 0.157 ” shank for optimal tension and shear performance . Comes in 4 lengths , optimized for fastening of sheet steel ( up to 16 ga ) to concrete . Available in single or collated configurations for optimal productivity .
Product features : X-U Fasteners
• Unique knurling design offering higher pullout strength and anchorage in steel .
• A 0.157 ” shank diameter for high performance in both tension and shear applications .
• For both X-U and X-P fasteners , full range of fasteners in single or collated configurations to maximize productivity .
Perimeter wall track applications
3-5 / 8 "
3 "
Figure 1 : 3-5 / 8 " Track 1 Fastener
6 "
3 "
Figure 2 : 6 " Track 1 Fastener
X-U 15 DS EDS
3 "
4-1 / 2 "
Listings / Approvals
ICC-ES ( International Code Council ) ESR-2269 with LABC / LARC Supplement ( X-P , X-U and X-U 15 ) ESR-1663 with LABC / LARC Supplement ( DS , EDS )
6 "
Figure 3 : 6 " Track 2 Fasteners
≥1 / 2 "
Figure 4 : 3-5 / 8 " or 6 " Track 1 Fastener
≥1 "
1 / 2 "
Figure 5 : 3-5 / 8 " or 6 " Track 2 Fasteners
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