Technical Data

GRK Fasteners utilizes strict quality control procedures. Every batch of screws produced is independently random sampled and quality controlled to the highest standards. 

Accreditations for independent test laboratories include:
ISO, ICBO, ICC, CNLA, TÜV, DAR, Ü

Technical Data

Pull Out Test Results for RSS Structural Screws 

Sidegrain:

Endgrain:

5/16 x 2 1/2" 791 kg/1740lb 556 kg/1223 lb
5/16 x 3 1/8" 934 kg/2054 lb 1055 kg/2321 lb
5/16 x 4" 1202 kg/2644 lb 1166 kg/2565 lb
5/16 x 5 1/8" 1248 kg/2745 lb 1286 kg/2829 lb
5/16 x 6" 1645 kg/3619 lb 1601 kg/3522 lb
5/16 x 7 1/4" 1801 kg/3962 lb 1782 kg/3920 lb
3/8 x 8" 1984 kg/4364 lb 2119 kg/4661 lb
3/8 x 10" 2200 kg/4840 lb 2320 kg/5104 lb
3/8 x 12" 2390 kg/5258 lb 2293 kg/5044 lb
3/8 x 14 1/8" 2412 kg/5306 lb 2351 kg/5172 lb
3/8 x 16" 2723 kg/5990 lb 2615 kg/5753 lb

** test stopped after wood failure or 1/8" screw displacement.

Shear Strength Test Results for RSS Structural Screws.

 

Endgrain:

5/16 x 2 1/2" 377 kg/829 lb 556kg/1223 lb
5/16 x 3 1/8" 385 kg/847 lb 1055 kg/2321 lb
5/16 x 4" 604 kg/1328 lb 1166 kg/2565 lb
5/16 x 5 1/8" 605 kg/1331 lb 1286 kg/2829 lb
5/16 x 6" 607 kg/1335 lb 1601 kg/3522 lb
5/16 x 7 1/4" 583 kg/1282 lb 1782 kg/3920 lb
3/8 x 8" 630 kg/1386 lb 2119 kg/4661 lb
3/8 x 10" 684 kg/1504 lb 2320 kg/5104 lb
3/8 x 12" 864 kg/1900 lb 2293 kg/5044 lb
3/8 x 14 1/8" 890 kg/1958 lb 2351 kg/5172 lb
3/8 x 16" 939 kg/2065 lb 2615 kg/5753 lb

** test stopped after wood failure or 1/8" screw displacement.

Head Pull Through Test Results for RSS Structural Screws. 

5/16" screws

avg. 825 lbs

Shaft Diameter 0.198"
Head Diameter 0.616"
 
3/8" screws avg. 889 lbs
Shaft Diameter 0.220"
Head Diameter 0.711"

** test stopped after wood failure or 1/8" screw displacement.

Shear Test Result for R4 Multipurpose Screws

#4 139 lb
#6 301 lb
#8 361 lb
#9 452 lb
#10 687 lb
#12 720 lb

    
** test stopped after wood failure or 1/8" screw displacement.

Minimum Tensile Strength

GRK Spec:         139,000 PSI 
Code Spec:          45,000 PSI

Minimum Bending Angle

GRK Spec:          35 degrees 
Code Spec:         15 degrees
 

Bending Yield Moment Test for 
RSS Structural Screws

5/16":                   159,073 PSI 3/8":                     177,241 PSI

GRK Certifications include:

ISO 9001  
ICBO / ICC  
Ü – German Institute for Building Technology 
 

All tests were conducted at independent laboratories in the United States, Germany and Taiwan.  Test were conducted in accordance with ASTM and/or DIN norms.  Testing is ongoing and is conducted on every production series. 
Laboratory accreditations include
ICBO, ICC, CNLA, TÜV, Ü, ISO, DAR.

 
RSS Structural Screw Test Data - please choose one of the following links:

RSS Proof Testing: University of Karlsruhe (Germany)

RSS Proof Testing: PFS Corporation, Madison, WI

Please review the Important Building Code and Report Sections 
information posted on this web site.

For additional information, please view report #5883 at  http://www.icc-es.org/reports/pdf_files/ICBO-ES/5883.pdf 

All RSS testing was conducted according to ASTM standards and in accordance with DIN norms for European code authorities.  Test Laboratories are independent firms accredited by ISO, ICC, CNLA, DIN, U, DAR, TuV.

All GRK Fasteners products are manufactured in an ISO certified and monitored environment.

 
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