Product Technical Guides : CA-EN Steel Deck Fastening Systems | Page 2

Steel Deck Fastening Systems Why use Hilti steel deck fastening systems? Innovative Hilti deck fastening systems offer many advantages to the steel erector, contractor, structural engineer, architect, building official and owner. RELIABILITY • Ductile and tough, knurled shank steel fastenings improve resistance to wind and seismic forces • Consistent performance in rough project site conditions, largely independent of operator skill level • Code compliant and tested to the latest ICC-ES AC43 requirements for IBC recognition. • FM and UL approved for wind and fire resistance; SDI and CSSBI listed PRODUCTIVITY • Ergonomic stand-up deck fastening tools with fastening speeds significantly faster than other means (e.g. welding, screwing, punching) • Quick set-up time for loading, re-loading and troubleshooting; less erection time in the controlled decking zone • Total installed costs can be significantly less than AWS arc spot puddle welding; no special tools required for proprietary deck types • Use On Demand and Tool Fleet Management tool placement options for erectors TECHNICAL SUPPORT • Local field engineers and steel and metal project specialists available to assist with training and guidance on design and specification • Professional decking submittals for steel erectors contractors • Profis DF Diaphragm Design Software with optimization features for structural engineers • Design load tables, guideline specifications and CAD details SAFETY TRAINING • Hilti Deck Fastening Training Manual • Free ANSI A10.3 Operator Safety Training and manufacturer licensing • Local Hilti Account Managers and Field Engineers available on the jobsite, everyday, to assist in making sure steel erectors know how to do it right the first time HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE • Self-contained fastening system designed to the highest level of safety • No associated worker health hazards such as toxic fumes from welding • No burns, no fire hazards, no electrical power cords or tripping and fall hazards • Reduced worker back stress with ergonomic stand-up fastening tools APPEARANCE • No unsightly weld burn through; no need for touch up paint or zinc coatings as when damaged by welding • Easy visual identification of proper installation • Clean fastening appearance with reduced need for re-fastening Hilti, Inc. (US) 1-800-879-8000 | www.us.hilti.com I en español 1-800-879-5000 I Hilti (Canada) Corp. 1-800-363-4458 I www.hilti.ca I PTG Decking Supplement 2014