Product Technical Guides : US-EN Direct Fastening - Volume 1 Edition 22 | Page 108

Allowable loads in minimum ASTM A36 ( F y ≥ 36 ksi ; F u
≥ 58 ksi ) steel 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Steel thickness in . ( mm )
Fastener description
Fastener
Shank diameter in . ( mm )
3 / 16 ( 4.8 ) 1 / 4 ( 6.4 ) 3 / 8 ( 9.5 ) 1 / 2 ( 12.7 )
Tension lb ( kN )
Shear lb ( kN )
45-Degree 4 lb ( kN )
Tension lb ( kN )
Shear lb ( kN )
45-Degree 4 lb ( kN )
Tension lb ( kN )
Shear lb ( kN )
45-Degree 4 lb ( kN )
Tension lb ( kN )
Shear lb ( kN )
45-Degree 4 lb ( kN )
Threaded rod hanger with premounted fastener
X-HS U19
157 270 220 275 270 220 275 270 220 275 270 220 275 ( 4.0 ) ( 1.20 ) ( 0.98 ) ( 1.22 ) ( 1.20 ) ( 0.98 ) ( 1.22 ) ( 1.20 ) ( 0.98 ) ( 1.22 ) ( 1.20 ) ( 0.98 ) ( 1.22 )
X-DR Drop rod with pre-mounted fastener
X-ALH 22
0.177 100 100
100
– –
– – – – – ( 4.5 ) ( 0.44 ) ( 0.44 ) ( 0.44 )
– –
X-DR MX Drop rod for BX technology
X-S 14 B3
0.118 90 85
80
– –
– – – – – ( 3.0 ) ( 0.40 ) ( 0.38 ) ( 0.36 )
– –
1 The tabulated allowable load values are for the low-velocity fasteners only , using a safety factor that is greater than or equal to 5.0 , calculated in accordance with ICC-ES AC70 . Threaded rod must be investigated in accordance with accepted design criteria .
2 Low-velocity fasteners shall be driven to where the point of the fastener penetrates through the steel base material in accordance with Section 3.2.2.3 . 3 Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment . Reference Section 3.2.16.4 for installation instructions for X-HS . 4 Allowable loads for 45-degree applications are based on testing . For allowable loads at other angles of installation , refer to Section 3.2.2.8 .
Allowable loads values for Hangers and Clips
X-HS W6 MX 1 , 3 Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 15 ( 0.07 )
X-ECT MX 1 , 3 Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 10 ( 0.04 )
X-EKB 4 MX 1 , 3 Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 5 ( 0.02 )
X-BX 3 / 8 " MX 1 , 2 , 3 X-EMTC MX 1 , 2 , 3
Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 10 ( 0.04 )
X-EKB 8 MX 1 , 3 Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 10 ( 0.04 )
X-EMTSC 1 / 2 " MX 1 , 3 X-EMTSC 1 " MX 1 , 3
Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 15 ( 0.07 )
X-DH Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 70 ( 0.31 )
X-DH BW Allowable load N rec Tensile lb ( kN ) 30 ( 0.13 )
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