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Model P3X Model P3X
SPACING
Setting fasteners too close together in concrete or masonry can cause cracking. The recommended minimum
distance between fasteners is 75mm centre to centre.
FASTENER LENGTH SELECTION IN CONCRETE
For permanent applications using pins in concrete, first determine the thickness of the fixture to be fastened.
To this, add the required embedment or penetration into the base material. This will be the required fastener
shank length. For application in the face shell of masonry block, select a fastener length which will not exceed
the thickness of the face shell.
For removable applications with threaded studs, the shank length required is equal to the embedment depth
required. To determine the minimum threaded length, add the thickness of the fixture and the nut / washer
thickness.
The nut and washer thickness is equal to the nominal thread diameter. Do not overtighten threaded parts.
Maximum tightening torque values are listed in the table below. Use of a nut setter is recommended to
reduce the possibility of overtightening the fasteners. For critical applications, perform a job site test.
INSTALLATION IN STEEL
The following guidelines are based on the installation of a fastener in structural steel with the point fully
penetrating the steel member. Recommended steel material thickness ranges from a minimum of 3mm to a
maximum of 10mm. For use in higher strength structural steel, applications where the point does not
penetrate the steel member, or thickness of steel greater than 10mm, job site performance tests are
recommended.
BASE MATERIAL THICKNESS
Steel base materials should be a minimum of 3mm in thickness.
EDGE DISTANCE
For installations in steel, 13mm is the recommended minimum edge distance.
SPACING
The recommended minimum distance between fastenings is 38mm centre to centre for installations in stee
FASTENER LENGTH SELECTION IN STEEL
For permanent applications when using pins in steel, first determine the thickness of the fixture to be
fastened. To this, add the thickness of the steel base material plus a minimum of 6.5mm to allow for proper
point penetration. This will be the minimum fastener shank length required.
Do not select a fastener length longer than that required for the application. An excessively long shank can
burnish or polish the hole created in the steel resulting in a reduction in load capacity.
For removable applications with threaded studs, the shank length required is equal to the thickness of the
steel base material plus a minimum of 6.5mm to allow for proper point penetration. This will be the minimum
fastener shank length required. Do not select a shank length longer than that required for the application. An
excessively long shank can burnish or polish the hole created in the steel resulting in a reduction in load
capacity. To determine the minimum threaded length, add the thickness of the fixture and the nut / washer
thickness.
The nut and washer thickness is equal to the nominal thread diameter.
Do not overtighten threaded studs.
The maximum tightening torque is listed in
the table shown. Use of a nut setter is
recommended to reduce the possibility of
overtightening the fasteners. For critical
applications,perform a job site test.
FASTENER SELECTION GUIDE
This tool should only be used with fasteners and powder loads supplied by POWERS. Use of other products
may create a safety hazard and will void the tool warranty.
FASTENERS
The POWERS drive pins, threaded studs and assemblies which this tool can be used with are listed below.
These fasteners have pre-mounted plastic fluting or washers which hold the fastener centered in the tool
guide or magazine prior to driving. The fluting is in a 10-shot strip format. During the driving process, the
fluting or washers provide point guidance for the fastener. For drive pins, head guidance is provided by the
diameter of the fastener head. Do not remove these guidance devices. Check to be sure they are in place
before using a fastener. Failure to do this can create a safety hazard.
75mm
Fixture
Embedment
13mm
3mm
38mm
CHOOSING THE FASTENER
Part No. Description mm mm mm Qty Qty
22350 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-15MM 15 8.6 3.7 500+1 2500+5
22355 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-20MM 20 8.6 3.7 500+1 2500+5
22360 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-25MM 25 8.6 3.7 500+1 2500+5
22365 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-30MM 30 8.6 3.7 500+1 2500+5
22370 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-35MM 35 8.6 3.7 500+1 2500+5
22375 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-40MM 40 8.6 3.7 300+1 1500+5
22380 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-50MM 50 8.6 3.7 300+1 1500+5
22385 Nail Strip for POWERS P3X P3X-SC9-60MM 60 8.6 3.7 300+1 1500+5
22390 Rubber Spring P3X-RBBR-SPRING 1 5
22350
22390
Base Steel Thickness Maximum Torque for 1/4” Stud
3mm 3Nm
5mm 5Nm
6.5mm 8Nm
10mm 11Nm
P3X Inst Manual Update 14-8-13.indd 6-7 8/14/2013 9:44:20 AM
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