Direct Fastening Technical Guide , Edition 22
3.5.1.3.2 Tool selection Bar joist and light structural steel powder-actuated frame tools ( Reference Section 3.5.2 ) DX 9-HSN
DX 5-SM
The DX 9-HSN stand up decking tool is a digitally enabled fully automatic powder-actuated tool designed for attaching steel deck to bar-joist steel base materials . With a high fastening rate and 40-fastener magazine , the DX 9-HSN can significantly help reduce the time it takes to attach deck . Fastenings can be made on very thin support structures without the need for weld washers . Suitable for base steels with a thickness of 1 / 8 " to 3 / 8 ". Fastens X-HSN 24 collated fasteners .
The DX 5-SM decking tool is a digitally enabled medium duty powder-actuated tool with adjustable power regulation used for attaching steel deck to bar-joist steel base materials . This system is best suited for deck with a flute width of 1 / 2 " or greater and for base steels with a thickness of 3 / 16 " to 3 / 8 ". Fastens X-HSN 24 collated fasteners .
Structural steel powder-actuated frame tools ( Reference Section 3.5.3 ) DX 9-ENP
The DX 9-ENP is a digitally enabled fully automatic powderactuated tool designed for attaching steel deck to structural steel beams . The tool has capacity of 1 strip of 40 cartridges and 4 flexible strips of 10 each X-ENP-19 fasteners in an MXR collated configuration .
The DX 9-ENP is ergonomically designed to work in an upright position , and can be loaded without the operator bending over . The system is suitable for deck with a flute width of 3 / 4 " or greater and base steels with a thickness of 1 / 4 " or greater .
DX 76
The DX 76 decking system is a heavy duty fastening system consisting of semi-automatic , low-velocity powder-actuated tool , fasteners and cartridges for attaching steel deck to structural steel base materials . Special features include cartridge power regulation which allows for high productivity . This system is suitable for deck with a flute width of 3 / 4 ” or greater and base steels with a thickness of 1 / 4 ” or greater . Use with X-ENP-19 fasteners in single , MX or MXR collated configurations .
Gauge purlin and light bar joist screw frame tool and deck-to-deck sidelap fastening tool ( Reference Section 3.5.4 , 3.5.5 or 3.5.6 )
SDT 9
The SDT 9 stand up decking tool is a steel deck sidelap and frame fastening tool . Combined with the DX 9-HSN or DX 9-ENP , these tools deliver a high speed , high productivity system for mechanical attachment of steel deck . The SDT 9 can consistently drive up to 50 S-MD 12-24x1-5 / 8 M HWH5 frame fasteners or SLC sidelap connectors before reloading . Its comfortable , durable design features an 18 position torque clutch to provide more consistent fastening quality . In a competitive market , the SDT 9 represents a major gain in productivity essential to staying on time and on budget .
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