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Scorpion®

8 x 1-1/4-in Phillips, Wafer Head, Fine Thread, #3 Drill Point, NanoGard™ Screws (Bulk)

Item Number: INDP114

Scorpion Type INDP Indenter drill point cement board fasteners are designed for attaching cement board to 33-97 mil (20-12 gauge) metal. Indenter screws have a large wafer head with countersinking nibs that allows flush seating.

Specifications

Application Cement Board to Metal
Bit Tip Phillips
Head Type Wafer Head
Thread Type Fine
Coating NanoGard™
Point Type Drill Point
Gauge 8
Metric Gauge 4.2
Length 1 1/4 in.
Head Diameter 0.4 in.
Package Type Bulk
Amount 5000
Threads Per Inch 18

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Available in other lengths

Benefits

Scorpion hex head self-drilling screws comply with ASTM C1513 for cold-formed steel framing connections. Salt spray tested according to ASTM B117 for 1000 hours; 15 cycles Kesternich per DIN 50018; no red rust. Approved for use in non-coastal areas with all pressure treated lumbers including ACQ.

Recommended Application

For attaching cement board to heavy gauge metal 43 mil (18ga) or thicker.

Installation Guidelines

  • Use a standard screw gun with a depth-sensitive nose piece and use extra caution when installing with an impact driver. Suggested screw gun specification for optimal performance - Size #8 - #10 up to 2,500 RPM.
  • The Wafer Head is fully seated when the top of the head is flush with the work surface.
  • The fastener must penetrate beyond the metal a minimum of three full threads.
  • Overdriving my result in fastener failure or strip out of the work surface.

Special Features

Underhead nibs

Trademark

©2012 GRABBER Construction Products, Inc. Scorpion® is a registered trademark of Grabber Construction Products, Inc.
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