DrillFast® Stainless

DF2-SS-LS
Stitching fasteners
Stainless steel self-drilling fasteners for roofing and cladding

Application
• For mechanically fixing (stitching) two metal sheets up to 1mm
thick together

Key Features
• A2/304 stainless steel for optimum resistance to corrosion
• Bi-metal manufactured for superior drilling performance
• Excellent pull-out and shear performance
• Purpose designed and precision manufactured by Fixfast
• Free-spin design helps prevent damage arising from over-driving
the fastener.

01 FASTENER SYSTEMS

Technical Data DrillFast® Stainless Fasteners

Document reference FF P DF2SSLS 002

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Specification
Material 1.4301 stainless steel (304M), with carbon steel case hardened welded point
Coating Organic
Head Type Hexagon 8mm
Drilling Capacity Two steel sheets up to 1mm thick each

Installation and handling

Installation tool
Installation drive
Installation speed
Correct installation
Handling
Variable speed electric screwdriver
Fixfast GreenDrive (8mm hex integral socket with retaining clip)
1500rpm
Fasteners should be driven within three degrees of perpendicular to the surface
of the fastened material. Use a depth-setting nosepiece to avoid over-driving,
and do not over-tighten. Variants with bonded washers should not have the
rubber compressed to less than two-thirds of its uncompressed height. Care
should be taken when engaging and disengaging from the fastener head to
avoid damage to the protective coating.
Fasteners may have sharp edges, and the use of power tools can be
dangerous. Use personal protective equipment. Store fasteners in dry
conditions. Inspect each fastener before use and do not use damaged
fasteners. Replace any fasteners which appear to have been installed
incorrectly.

Installation details
Substrates Thickness limits Minimum penetration
Sheet metal 2 x 1mm thick sheets 14mm through underside

Dimensions - Hex Head

Fastener Nominal length Nominal diamater
DF2-SS-LS-A15-4.8 x 25 25mm 4.8mm
DF2-SS-LS-A15-6.3 x 25 25mm 6.3mm
DF2-SS-LS-A19-6.3 x 25 25mm 6.3mm

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 Performance
Pull-out values (axial load resistance): Material 0.5mm steel
Fastener Diameter Characteristic Value Design Value
4.8mm 0.54 kN 0.40 kN
6.3mm 0.60 kN 0.45 kN

Pull-through values (axial load resistance): Material 0.5mm steel

Fastener Diameter/ Washer Diameter Characteristic Value Design Value

4.8mm / A15 washer 3.33 kN 2.50 kN

6.3mm / A15 washer 3.38 kN 2.54 kN

Shear Values (lateral load resistance): Material 0.5mm steel

Fastener Diameter/ Washer Diameter Characteristic Value Design Value
4.8mm steel/ A15* 1.02 kN 0.76 KN
6.3mm steel/A15* 1.25 kN 0.94 kN
Failure mode: hole elongation in sheeting material

Steel S275 nominal, Metal sheeting 0.5mm.

Independently tested to CUAP 06.02/07 and CUAP 06.02/12.
Design values include safety factor γm = 1.33.
* In-house tested to BS5427
Other figures and specific testing are available on request. For more information please contact Fixfast.

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Durability class
Years / Environment

Swiming
Semi- Industrial / pools &
Interior Rural Urban Marine
interior Coastal Chemical
plants

Corrosivity Category C1 - C2 C3 C4 C5 -

A2 stainless grade 304 30 25 25 25 15 n/a n/a

Environment Conditions are defined in Fixfast’s Terms and Conditions of Warranty

Atmospheric environments are now commonly categorised by reference to an international standard, of which the UK
version is BS EN ISO 9223:2012.

Certification
ETA ETA_18/0943

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