ETA-Danmark A/S

Kollegievej 6
DK-2920 Charlottenlund
Tel. +45 72 24 59 00
Fax +45 72 24 59 04
Internet www.etadanmark.dk

Authorised and notified according to

Article 10 of the Council Directive
89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on
the approximation of laws, regulations MEMBER OF EOTA
and administrative provisions of
Member States relating to construction
products

European Technical Approval ETA-11/0027

This ETA replaces the previous ETA with the same number and validity from 2012-05-08 to 2016-03-22

Trade name: fischer Power-Fast screws and fischer construction

screws FCS

Holder of approval: fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

Weinhalde 14 18
D-72178 Waldachtal
Tel. +49 7443 12-4608
Fax + +49 7443 12-8983
Internet www.fischer.de

Generic type and use of con- Self-tapping screws for use in timber structures
struction product:

Valid from: 2013-06-26

to: 2018-06-26

Manufacturing plant: fischerwerke

This European Technical 34 pages including 3 annexes which form an integral

Approval contains: part of the document
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I LEGAL BASIS AND GENERAL 5 Reproduction of this European Technical Approval

CONDITIONS including transmission by electronic means shall be
in full. However, partial reproduction can be made
with the written consent of ETA-Danmark A/S. In
1 This European Technical Approval is issued by this case partial reproduction has to be designated as
ETA-Danmark A/S in accordance with: such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures
shall not contradict or misuse the European Technical
- Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December Approval.
1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations
and administrative provisions of Member States 6 This European Technical Approval is issued by ETA-
relating to construction products1), as amended by Danmark A/S in English.
Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 19932). This version corresponds fully to the version circula-
ted within EOTA. Translations into other languages
- Bekendtgrelse 559 af 27-06-1994 (aflser have to be designated as such.
bekendtgrelse 480 af 25-06-1991) om ikrafttr-
den af EF direktiv af 21. december 1988 om
indbyrdes tilnrmelse af medlemsstaternes love
og administrative bestemmelser om byggevarer.

- Common Procedural Rules for Requesting,

Preparing and the Granting of European Techni-
cal Approvals set out in the Annex to Commis-
sion Decision 94/23/EC3).

2 ETA-Danmark A/S is authorized to check whet-

her the provisions of this European Technical
Approval are met. Checking may take place in the
manufacturing plant. Nevertheless, the responsi-
bility for the conformity of the products to the
European Technical Approval and for their fitness
for the intended use remains with the holder of
the European Technical Approval.

3 This European Technical Approval is not to be

transferred to manufacturers or agents of manu-
facturers other than those indicated on page 1, or
manufacturing plants other than those indicated
on page 1 of this European Technical Approval.

4 This European Technical Approval may be

withdrawn by ETA-Danmark A/S pursuant to
Article 5(1) of Council Directive89/106/EEC.

1) Official Journal of the European Communities No L40, 11 Feb 1989, p 12.

2) Official Journal of the European Communities No L220, 30 Aug 1993, p 1.
3) Official Journal of the European Communities No L 17, 20 Jan 1994, p 34.
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II SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE - Particleboard according to EN 312 or European

EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL Technical Approval
- Oriented Strand Board, Type OSB/3 and OSB/4
according to EN 300 or European Technical Approval
1 Definition of product and intended use - Fibreboard according to EN 622-2 and 622-3 or
fischer Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS
European Technical Approval (minimum density 650
are self-tapping screws to be used in timber structures.
kg/m)
fischer Power-Fast screws shall be threaded over a part
- Cement bonded particleboard according to European
or over the full length. fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS
Technical Approval
shall be threaded over a part of the length. The screws shall
- Solid wood panels according to EN 13353 and EN
be produced from carbon steel wire for nominal diameters
13986, and cross laminated timber according to
of 3,0 mm to 12,0 mm and from stainless steel wire for
European Technical Approval
nominal diameters of 3,0 mm to 8,0 mm. The material
- Laminated Veneer Lumber according to EN 14374 or
specification of the stainless steel screws is deposited with
European Technical Approval
ETA-Danmark. Where corrosion protection is required, the
- Engineered wood products according to European
material or coating shall be declared in accordance with the
Technical Approval if the ETA of the product includes
relevant specification given in Annex A of EN 14592.
provisions for the use of self-tapping screws, the
provisions of the ETA of the engineered wood product
Geometry and Material apply
The nominal diameter (outer thread diameter), d, shall not be
less than 3,0 mm and shall not be greater than 12,0 mm. The The screws shall be screwed into the wood without pre-
overall length, L, of screws shall not be less than 20 mm and drilling or after pre-drilling with a diameter not larger than
shall not be greater than 600 mm. Other dimensions are the inner thread diameter for the length of the threaded part
given in Annex A1 to Annex A14. and with a maximum of the smooth shank diameter for the
length of the smooth shank.
The ratio of inner thread diameter to outer thread diameter
di/d ranges from 0,59 to 0,69. The screws are intended to be used in timber connections for
which requirements for mechanical resistance and stability
The screws are threaded over a minimum length lg of 4,0d and safety in use in the sense of the Essential Requirements 1
(i.e. lg > 4,0d). and 4 of Council Directive 89/106/EEC shall be fulfilled.

Form and dimensions of washers are given in Annex A14.

The lead p (distance between two adjacent thread flanks) Washers must be made of steel.
ranges from 0,50d to 0,67d.
The design of the connections shall be based on the
No breaking of screws shall be observed at a bend angle, , characteristic load-carrying capacities of the screws. The
of less than (45/d0,7 + 20) degrees. design capacities shall be derived from the characteristic
capacities in accordance with Eurocode 5 or an appropriate
The material specification of the of the stainless steel national code (e.g. DIN 1052:2008-12). Regarding
screws is deposited with ETA-Danmark. environmental conditions, national provisions at the
building site shall apply.
Intended use
The screws are used for connections in load bearing timber The screws are intended for use for connections subject to
structures between members of solid timber (softwood), static or quasi static loading.
glued laminated timber, cross-laminated timber, laminated
The zinc-coated screws are for use in timber structures
veneer lumber, similar glued members, wood-based panels
subject to the dry, internal conditions defined by the service
or steel.
classes 1 and 2 of EN 1995-1-1:2008 (Eurocode 5).
Furthermore fischer Power-Fast screws with diameter of The screws made of stainless steel meet the requirements of
6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm may also be used for the Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1:2008), for use in structures
fixing of heat insulation on rafters and on vertical facades. subject to the wet conditions defined as service class 3.

Steel plates and wood-based panels except solid wood panels Assumed working life
and cross laminated timber shall only be located on the side The assumed intended working life of the screws for the
of the screw head. The following wood-based panels may be intended use is 50 years, provided that they are subject to
used: appropriate use and maintenance.
- Plywood according to EN 636 or European Technical
Approval The information on the working life should not be regarded
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as a guarantee provided by the manufacturer or the approval

body issuing the ETA. An assumed intended working life
means that it is expected that, when this working life has
elapsed, the real working life may be, in normal use
conditions, considerably longer without major degradation
affecting the essential requirements.
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2 Characteristics of product and assessment

Characteristic Assessment of characteristic

2.1 Mechanical resistance and stability*)

2.1.1 Tensile strength Characteristic value ftens,k:

Screw d = 3,0 mm: 2,7 kN

Screw d = 3,5 mm: 3,7 kN
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 4,8 kN
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 6,0 kN
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 7,5 kN
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 10,7 kN
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 19,1 kN
Screw d = 10,0 mm: 29,8 kN
Screw d = 12,0 mm: 32,7 kN

Screws from stainless steel:

Screw d = 3,0 mm: 1,6 kN
Screw d = 3,5 mm: 2,1 kN
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 2,8 kN
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 3,5 kN
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 4,3 kN
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 6,2 kN
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 13,0 kN
2.1.2 Insertion moment Ratio of the characteristic torsional strength to
the mean insertion moment:
ftor,k / Rtor,mean > 1,5
2.1.3 Torsional strength Characteristic value ftor,k:
Screws from carbon steel:
Screw d = 3,0 mm: 1,3 Nm
Screw d = 3,5 mm: 2,0 Nm
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 3,5 Nm
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 5,0 Nm
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 6,5 Nm
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 9,5 Nm
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 25,0 Nm
Screw d = 10,0 mm: 40,0 Nm
Screw d = 12,0 mm: 55,0 kN

Screws from stainless steel:

Screw d = 3,0 mm: 0,9 Nm
Screw d = 3,5 mm: 1,3 Nm
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 1,9 Nm
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 2,6 Nm
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 3,7 Nm
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 6,5 Nm
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 20,0 kN
2.2 Safety in case of fire
2.2.1 Reaction to fire The screws are made from steel classified as
Euroclass A1 in accordance with EN 1350-1
and EC decision 96/603/EC, amended by EC
Decision 2000/605/EC
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Characteristic Assessment of characteristic

2.3 Hygiene, health and the environment

2.3.1 Influence on air quality No dangerous materials **)
2.4 Safety in use Not relevant

2.5 Protection against noise Not relevant

2.6 Energy economy and heat retention Not relevant

2.7 Related aspects of serviceability

2.7.1 Durability The screws have been assessed as having
satisfactory durability and serviceability when
2.7.2 Serviceability used in timber structures using the timber
species described in Eurocode 5 and subject to
the conditions defined by service classes 1 and 2
2.7.3 Identification See Annex A

*) See page 6 of the ETA

**) In accordance with http://europa.eu.int-/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous
substances contained in this European Technical Approval, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European
legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements need
also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
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2.1 Mechanical resistance and stability 0,8

Fax,,Rk = n ef k ax f ax,k d l ef k [N]
The load-carrying capacities for fischer Power-Fast and 350
fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS screws are applicable to Where
the wood-based materials mentioned in paragraph 1 even
though the term timber has been used in the following. Fax,,RK Characteristic withdrawal capacity of the
connection at an angle to the grain [N]
The characteristic lateral load-carrying capacities and the
nef Effective number of screws according to EN
characteristic axial withdrawal capacities of fischer
1995-1-1:2008
Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS screws
kax Factor, taking into account the angle
should be used for designs in accordance with Eurocode 5
between screw axis and grain direction
or an appropriate national code.
kax = 1,0 for 45 < 90
Pointside penetration length of the threaded part must be lef 0,7
kax = 0,3 + for 0 < 45
> 4d, where d is the outer thread diameter of the screw. 45
For the fixing of rafters, point side penetration must be at fax,k Characteristic withdrawal parameter [N/mm]
least 40 mm, lef > 40 mm. screw d = 3,0 mm: fax,k = 13,8 N/mm
screw d = 3,5 mm: fax,k = 13,4 N/mm
European Technical Approvals for structural members may screw d = 4,0 mm: fax,k = 13,0 N/mm
be considered if applicable. screw d = 4,5 mm: fax,k = 12,6 N/mm
screw d = 5,0 mm: fax,k = 12,2 N/mm
For wood-based panels the relevant European Technical screw d = 6,0 mm: fax,k = 11,6 N/mm
Approvals must be considered where applicable. screw d 8,0 mm: fax,k = 10,0 N/mm
d Outer thread diameter [mm]
Lateral load-carrying capacity Point side penetration length of the threaded
lef
The characteristic lateral load-carrying capacity of fischer part according to EN 1995-1-1:2008 [mm]
Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS screws
Angle between grain and screw axis []
shall be calculated according to EN 1995-1-1:2008
k Characteristic density [kg/m]
(Eurocode 5) using the outer thread diameter d as the
nominal diameter of the screw. The contribution from the The axial withdrawal capacity is limited by the head pull-
rope effect may be considered. through capacity and the tensile strength of the screw.
The characteristic yield moment shall be calculated from:
Head pull-through capacity
Screws from carbon steel for 3,0 mm < d < 3,5 mm and The characteristic head pull-through capacity of fischer
12,0 mm: Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS shall
My,k = 0,15 500 (N/mm) d2,6 [Nmm] be calculated according to EN 1995-1-1:2008 from:
0,8

Screws from carbon steel for 4,0 mm < d < 10,0 mm: Fax,,Rk = n ef f head,k d 2h k [N]
My,k = 0,15 600 (N/mm) d2,6 [Nmm] 350
where:
Screws from stainless steel for 3,0 mm < d < 6,0 mm: Fax,,RK characteristic head pull-through capacity of
My,k = 0,15 350 (N/mm) d2,6 [Nmm] the connection at an angle > 30 to the
grain [N]
Screws from stainless steel for d = 8,0 mm:
nef effective number of screws according to EN
My,k = 0,15 500 (N/mm) d2,6 [Nmm]
1995-1-1:2008
fhead,k characteristic head pull-through parameter
where
[N/mm]
d outer thread diameter [mm]
dh diameter of the screw head [mm]
k characteristic density [kg/m], for wood-based
Axial withdrawal capacity
panels k = 380 kg/m
The characteristic axial withdrawal capacity of fischer
Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS screws Characteristic head pull-through parameter for screws with
in solid timber (softwood), glued laminated timber or cross- head diameter 21 mm in connections with timber and
laminated timber members at an angle of 0 < < 90 to the with wood-based panels with thicknesses above 20 mm:
grain shall be calculated from: fhead,k = 12 N/mm

Characteristic head pull-through parameter for screws with

head diameter 21 mm < dh 35 mm in connections with
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timber and with wood-based panels with thicknesses above For screwed connections subjected to a combination of
20 mm: axial load and lateral load, the following expression should
fhead,k = 10 N/mm be satisfied:

Characteristic head pull-through parameter for screws in Fax,Ed

2
Fla,Ed
2

connections with wood-based panels with thicknesses + 1

between 12 mm and 20 mm: Fax,Rd Fla,Rd
fhead,k = 8 N/mm
where
Screws in connections with wood-based panels with a Fax,Ed axial design load of the screw
thickness below 12 mm (minimum thickness of the wood Fla,Ed lateral design load of the screw
based panels of 1,2d with d as outer thread diameter): Fax,Rd design load-carrying capacity of an axially
fhead,k = 8 N/mm loaded screw
limited to Fax,Rk = 400 N Fla,Rd design load-carrying capacity of a laterally
loaded screw
The head diameter dh shall be greater than 1,8ds, where ds
is the smooth shank or the wire diameter. Otherwise the Slip modulus
characteristic head pull-through capacity Fax,,Rk = 0. The axial slip modulus Kser of a screw for the serviceability
Outer diameter of washers dh > 35 mm shall not be limit state should be taken independent of angle to the
considered. grain as:

The minimum thickness of wood-based panels according to C = Kser = 780 d0,2 lef0,4 [N/mm]
the clause 2.1 must be observed.
Where
In steel-to-timber connections the head pull-through d outer thread diameter [mm]
capacity is not decisive.
lef penetration length in the structural member [mm]
Tensile capacity
The characteristic tensile strength ftens,k of fischer Power- Thermal insulation material on top of rafters
Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS is: fischer Power-Fast screws with an outer thread diameter
of d = 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm may be used for
Screws from carbon steel: the fixing of thermal insulation material on top of rafters.
Screw d = 3,0 mm: 2,7 kN
Screw d = 3,5 mm: 3,7 kN The thickness of the insulation ranges up to 300 mm. The
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 4,8 kN rafter insulation must be placed on top of solid timber or
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 6,0 kN glued laminated timber rafters or cross-laminated timber
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 7,5 kN members and be fixed by battens placed parallel to the
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 10,7 kN rafters or by wood-based panels on top of the insulation
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 19,1 kN layer. The insulation of vertical facades is also covered by
Screw d = 10,0 mm: 29,8 kN the rules given here.
Screw d = 12,0 mm: 32,7 kN
Screws must be screwed in the rafter through the battens or
Screws from stainless steel: panels and the insulation without pre-drilling in one
Screw d = 3,0 mm: 1,6 kN sequence.
Screw d = 3,5 mm: 2,1 kN The angle between the screw axis and the grain direction
Screw d = 4,0 mm: 2,8 kN of the rafter should be between 30 and 90.
Screw d = 4,5 mm: 3,5 kN
The battens must be from solid timber (softwood)
Screw d = 5,0 mm: 4,3 kN
according to EN 338:2003-04. The minimum thickness of
Screw d = 6,0 mm: 6,2 kN
the battens is 80 mm and the minimum width 100 mm for
Screw d = 8,0 mm: 13,0 kN
screws with outer thread diameter d = 12 mm. The
For screws used in combination with steel plates, the tear- minimum thickness of the battens is 40 mm and the
off capacity of the screw head should be greater than the minimum width 60 mm for screws with outer thread
tensile strength of the screw. diameter d = 10 mm. For screws with outer thread diameter
d = 6 mm and 8 mm the minimum thickness of the battens
is 30 mm and the minimum width 50 mm.

Alternatively to the battens, boards with a minimum

Combined laterally and axially loaded screws thickness of 20 mm from plywood according to EN 636,
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particle board according to EN 312, oriented strand board

OSB/3 and OSB/4 according to EN 300 or European Friction forces shall not be considered for the design of the
Technical Approval and solid wood panels according to characteristic axial withdrawal capacity of the screws.
EN 13353 may be used.
The axial withdrawal capacity is limited by the head pull-
The rafter consists of solid timber (softwood) according to through capacity (see 2.1).
EN 338, glued laminated timber according to EN 14081,
cross-laminated timber, laminated veneer lumber according The anchorage of wind suction forces as well as the
to EN 14374 or to European Technical Approval or similar bending stresses of the battens or the boards, respectively,
glued members according to European Technical Approval shall be considered in design. Additional screws
and has a minimum width of 60 mm. perpendicular to the grain of the rafter (angle = 90) may
The insulation must comply with a European Technical be arranged if necessary.
Approval.
Screws for the anchorage of rafter insulation shall be
The insulation must have a minimum compressive stress of arranged according to Annex B.
10% = 0,05 N/mm at 10 % deformation according to EN
826:1996-05. The maximum screw spacing is eS = 1,75 m.

The analysis of the fixing of the insulation and battens or 2.7 Related aspects of serviceability
boards, respectively, may be carried out using the static
model in Annex B. The battens or boards, respectively, 2.7.1 Corrosion protection in service class 1, 2 and 3.
must have sufficient strength and stiffness. The maximum The fischer Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS
pressure between the battens or boards, respectively, and screws are produced from carbon wire. Screws made from
the insulation shall not exceed 1,110%. carbon steel are electrogalvanised and yellow or blue
chromate. The mean thickness of the zinc coating is 5m.
The characteristic axial withdrawal capacity of the screws The material specification of the stainless steel screws is
for rafter or facade insulation shall be calculated from: deposited with ETA-Danmark.
k
0,8

k ax fax,k d l ef k1 k 2 350
Fax , ,Rk = min [N]
2 k
0 ,8
f head ,k d h

350
where
Fax,,RK Characteristic withdrawal capacity of the
connection at an angle to the grain [N]
kax Factor, taking into account the angle
between screw axis and grain direction
kax = 1,0 for 45 < 90
0,7
kax = 0,3 + for 0 < 45
45
fax,k Characteristic withdrawal parameter
[N/mm]
D Outer thread diameter [mm]
lef Point side penetration length of the threaded
part according to EN 1995-1-1:2008 [mm]
Angle between grain and screw axis ( > 30)
k1 min {1; 220/tHI}
k2 min {1; 10%/0,12}
tHI Thickness of the thermal insulation [mm]
10% Compressive stress of the thermal insulation
under 10 % deformation [N/mm]
10% 0,05 N/mm
fhead,k Characteristic head pull-through parameter
[N/mm]
dh Outer diameter of the screw head [mm]
k Characteristic density [kg/m]
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3 Attestation of Conformity and - Characteristic insertion moment Rtor,k;

CE marking - Durability;
- Marking.
3.1 Attestation of Conformity system
The control plan, which is part of the technical
The system of attestation of conformity is 2+ documentation of this European Technical Approval,
described in Council Directive 89/106/EEC includes details of the extent, nature and frequency of
(Construction Products Directive) Annex III. testing and controls to be performed within the
factory production control and has been agreed
a) Tasks for the manufacturer: between the approval holder and ETA Danmark.

(1) Factory production control, The results of factory production control are recorded
(2) Initial type testing of the product, and evaluated. The records include at least the
following information:
b) Tasks for the notified body:
- Designation of the product, basic material and
(1) Initial inspection of the factory and the components;
factory production control, - Type of control or testing;
(2) Continuous surveillance - Date of manufacture of the product and date of
testing of the product or basic material and
components;
3.2 Responsibilities - Result of control and testing and, if appropriate,
comparison with requirements;
3.2.1 Tasks of the manufacturer - Signature of person responsible for factory
production control.
3.2.1.1 Factory production control
The records shall be presented to ETA Danmark on
The manufacturer has a factory production control request.
system in the plant and exercises permanent internal
control of production. All the elements, requirements 3.2.1.1 Initial type testing of the product
and provisions adopted by the manufacturer are
documented in a systematic manner in the form of For initial type-testing the results of the tests
written policies and procedures. This production performed as part of the assessment for the European
control system ensures that the product is in Technical Approval shall be used unless there are
conformity with the European Technical Approval. changes in the production line or plant. In such cases
the necessary initial type testing has to be agreed
The manufacturer shall only use raw materials between ETA Danmark and the notified body.
supplied with the relevant inspection documents as
laid down in the control plan4. The incoming raw The initial type testing shall be subject to the
materials shall be subject to controls and tests by the following checks:
manufacturer before acceptance. Check of materials,
such as sheet metal, shall include control of the - Raw material specification;
inspection documents presented by suppliers - Dimension of the screws;
(comparison with nominal values) by verifying - Characteristic yield moment My,k;
dimension and determining material properties - Characteristic withdrawal parameter fax,k;
- Characteristic head pull-through parameter fhead,k;
The manufactured components shall be subject to the - Characteristic tensile strength ftens,k;
following checks: - Characteristic yield strength if relevant;
- Characteristic torsional strength ftor,k;
- Raw material specification; - Characteristic insertion moment Rtor,k;
- Dimension of the screws; - Durability.
- Characteristic tensile strength ftens,k;
- Characteristic torsional strength ftor,k; 3.2.2. Tasks of notified bodies

3.2.2.1 Initial inspection of the factory and the factory

4 The control plan has been deposited at ETA-Danmark and is
only made available to the approved bodies involved in the
production control
conformity attestation procedure.
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The approved body should ascertain that, in

accordance with the control plan, the factory, in
particular the staff and equipment, and the factory
production control, are suitable to ensure a
continuous and orderly manufacturing of the screws
with the specifications given in part 2.

3.2.2.2 Continuous surveillance

The approved body shall visit the factory at least

twice a year for routine inspections. It shall be
verified that the system of factory production control
and the specified manufacturing processes are
maintained, taking account of the control plan.

The results of product certification and continuous

surveillance shall be made available on demand by
the certification body to ETA Danmark. Where the
provisions of the European Technical Approval and
the control plan are no longer fulfilled, the certificate
of conformity shall be withdrawn by the approved
body.

3.3 CE marking
The CE marking shall be affixed on each packaging
of screws. The initials "CE" shall be followed by the
identification number of the notified body and shall
be accompanied by the following information:
- Name or identifying mark of the
manufacturer
- The last two digits of the year in which the
marking was affixed
- Number of the European Technical
Approval
- Name of product
- Outer thread diameter and length of the
self-tapping screws
- Type and mean thickness of the corrosion
protection
- Reaction to fire
- Number of the EC Certificate of
Conformity
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4 Assumptions under which the fitness of the If screws with an outer thread diameter d > 8 mm are used in
product for the intended use was favourably load bearing timber structures, the structural solid or glued
laminated timber, laminated veneer lumber and similar glued
assessed members must be from spruce, pine or fir. This does not
apply for screws in pre-drilled holes.
4.1 Manufacturing
fischer Power-Fast and fischer Holzbauschrauben FCS The minimum angle between the screw axis and the grain
screws are manufactured in accordance with the provisions direction is = 0.
of this European Technical Approval using the
manufacturing processes as identified in the inspection of 4.2.3 The screws shall be screwed into the wood with or
the plant by the notified inspection body and laid down in without pre-drilling. The maximum pre-drilling diameter is
the technical documentation. the inner thread diameter for the length of the threaded part
and the smooth shank diameter for the depth of the smooth
4.2 Installation shank. The hole diameter in steel members must be
predrilled with a suitable diameter.
4.2.1 The installation shall be carried out in accordance
with Eurocode 5 or an appropriate national code unless Only the equipment prescribed by fischerwerke GmbH Co.
otherwise is defined in the following. Instructions from KG shall be used for driving the screws.
fischerwerke GmbH Co. KG should be considered for
In connections with screws with countersunk head
installation.
according to Annex A1 to A4, A7 and A12 the head must
4.2.2 The screws are used for connections in load bearing be flush with the surface of the connected structural
timber structures between members of solid timber member. A deeper countersink is not allowed. This applies
(softwood), glued laminated timber, cross-laminated timber also to screws with pan head and flange head except of the
(minimum diameter d = 6,0 mm), laminated veneer lumber, height of the head k.
similar glued members, wood-based panels or steel members.
Screws from carbon steel with countersunk head according
The screws may be used for connections in load bearing to Annex A2 to A5, A7, A8 and A12 may be used together
timber structures with structural members according to an with washers according to Annex A. Washers should have a
associated European Technical Approval, if according to the full bearing area.
associated European Technical Approval of the structural
4.2.4 For structural timber members, minimum spacing and
member a connection in load bearing timber structures with
distances for screws in predrilled holes are given in EN
screws according to a European Technical Approval is
1995-1-1:2008 (Eurocode 5) clause 8.3.1.2 and table 8.2 as
allowed.
for nails in predrilled holes. Here, the outer thread diameter
Furthermore the screws with diameters between 6 mm and d must be considered.
12 mm may also be used for the fixing of insulation on top of
For screws in non-predrilled holes, minimum spacing and
rafters or at vertical facades.
distances are given in EN 1995-1-1:2008 (Eurocode 5)
A minimum of two screws should be used for connections in clause 8.3.1.2 and table 8.2 as for nails in non-predrilled
load bearing timber structures. holes.

The minimum penetration depth in structural members made Alternatively, minimum distances and spacing for
of solid, glued or cross-laminated timber is 4d. exclusively axially loaded fischer Power-Fast screws in
non-predrilled holes in members of solid timber, glued
Wood-based panels and steel plates should only be arranged laminated timber or similar glued products with a minimum
on the side of the screw head. The minimum thickness of thickness t = 12d and a minimum width of 8d or 60 mm,
wood-based panels should be 1,2d. Furthermore the whichever is the greater, may be taken as:
minimum thickness for following wood-based panels should
be: Spacing a1 parallel to the grain a1 = 5 d
Spacing a2 perpendicular to the grain a2 = 5 d
Plywood, Fibreboards: 6 mm Distance a3,c from centre of the screw-part in
Particleboards, OSB, Cement Particleboards: 8 mm timber to the end grain a3,c = 9 d
Solid wood panels: 12 mm Distance a4,c from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the edge a4,c = 4 d
For structural members according to European Technical
Spacing a2 perpendicular to the grain may be reduced from
Approvals the terms of the European Technical Approvals
5d to 2,5d, if the condition a1a2 25d is fulfilled.
must be considered.
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For Douglas fir members minimum spacing and distances

parallel to the grain shall be increased by 50%. Maintenance is not required during the assumed intended
working life. Should repair prove necessary, it is normal to
Minimum distances from loaded or unloaded ends must be replace the screw.
15d for screws in non-predrilled holes with outer thread
diameter d > 8 mm and timber thickness t < 5d.

Minimum distances from the unloaded edge perpendicular

to the grain may be reduced to 3d also for timber thickness
t < 5d, if the spacing parallel to the grain and the end
distance is at least 25d.

Unless specified otherwise in the technical specification

Thomas Bruun
(ETA or hEN) of cross laminated timber, minimum
Manager, ETA-Danmark
distances and spacing for screws in the wide face of cross
laminated timber members with a minimum thickness t =
10d may be taken as (see Annex C):

Spacing a1 parallel to the grain a1 = 4 d

Spacing a2 perpendicular to the grain a2 = 2,5 d
Distance a3,c from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the unloaded end grain a3,c = 6 d
Distance a3,t from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the loaded end grain a3,t = 6 d
Distance a4,c from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the unloaded edge a4,c = 2,5 d
Distance a4,t from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the loaded edge a4,t = 6 d

Unless specified otherwise in the technical specification

(ETA or hEN) of cross laminated timber, minimum
distances and spacing for screws in the edge surface of
cross laminated timber members with a minimum thickness
t = 10d and a minimum penetration depth perpendicular to
the edge surface of 10d may be taken as (see Annex C):

Spacing a1 parallel to the CLT plane a1 = 10 d

Spacing a2 perpendicular to the CLT plane a2 = 4 d
Distance a3,c from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the unloaded end a3,c = 7 d
Distance a3,t from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the loaded end a3,t = 12 d
Distance a4,c from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the unloaded edge a4,c = 3 d
Distance a4,t from centre of the screw-part in
timber to the loaded edge a4,t = 6 d

For a crossed screw couple the minimum spacing between

the crossing screws is 1,5d.

Minimum thickness for structural members is t = 24 mm

for screws with outer thread diameter d < 8 mm, t = 30 mm
for screws with outer thread diameter d = 8 mm, t = 40 mm
for screws with outer thread diameter d = 10 mm and t = 80
mm for screws with outer thread diameter d = 12 mm.

4.3 Maintenance and repair

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Annex A
Screw sizes and material

dhead lgf Brand

d1

d
ht ds
Cross drive
Underhead Type PZ
milling ribs*

* optional

Power-Fast self-drilling screw (small countersunk head) with full thread or with partial thread

Thread
3,0 3,5 4,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10
Head diameter 5,00 6,00 7,00
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter
ds
Allow. deviation
ht Length of head 1,90 2,10 2,50
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Cross recess type PZ 1 2
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf
size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 20
30 28,75 31,25 26

Intermediate length at ls are possible. All sizes in

mm.
Allowable surface treatments: yellow zinc plated, blue zinc plated
Material: Carbon steel

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Brand
ht
lgf

dhead

d1
d
ds lr
lgp Cross drive Star recess
Underhead
Type PZ Type TX
milling ribs*

shank ribs*

* optional
Power-Fast self-drilling screw (countersunk head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 8,80 9,70 11,90
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,20
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 1,90 2,10 2,50 2,70 3,00 3,40
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Length of shank
3,75 4,25 4,75 5,5 6,0 7,0
lr * ribs
Allow. deviation 0,75 1,0
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
20 18,95 21,05 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 20 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 25 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 30 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 36 24 36 24 35 24 35 24 34 24 33 24
45 43,50 46,50 41 30 41 30 40 30 40 30 39 30 38 30
50 48,50 51,50 46 30 45 30 45 30 44 30 43 30
55 53,50 56,50 50 36 50 36 49 36 48
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 36 53 36
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 42 63 42
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73 50
90 88,25 91,75 60 60
100 98,25 101,75 60 60
110 108,25 111,75 70 70
120 118,25 121,75 70 70
130 128,00 132,00 70
140 138,00 142,00 70
150 148,00 152,00 70
160 158,00 162,00 70
180 178,00 182,00 70
up to
300 298,00 302,00 70
Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm
Allowable surface treatments: yellow zinc plated, blue zinc plated, bonus-zinced, burnished,
nickel-plated, brass plated
*Screws with partial thread > 50 mm length with shank ribs Material: Carbon steel

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Brand
shank ribs

lr

Power-Fast wood construction screw (countersunk head) with partial thread

Thread 6,0 8,0 10,0 12,0
Nominal thread
6,15 8,15 10,15 12,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,4 -0,4 -0,5 -0,6
Core diameter 4,00 5,40 6,40 7,60
d1
Allow. deviation -0,2
Head diameter 12,10 14,80 18,60 22,60
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,6
Shank diameter 4,30 5,90 7,10 8,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,15
ht Length of head 3,40 6,50 8,00 10,80
Thread pitch 3,00-4,50 6,00 7,50 7,50
p
Allow. deviation -0,1
Length of shank
13,00
lr * ribs
Allow. deviation -2,0
Star recess Type TX 30 30 40 50
ls lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nomi
nal min max lgf lgp lgp lgp
size
60 58,50 61,50 36
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 52
90 88,25 91,75 60 50
100 98,25 101,75 60 50 52 60
120 118,25 121,75 70 75 80 80
140 138 142 70 75 80 80
160 158 162 70 75 80 80
180 178 182 70 75 100 100
200 198 202 70 100 100 100
220 218 222 70 100 100 100
240 238 262 70 100 100 120
260 258 262 70 100 100 120
280 278 282 70 100 115 120
300 398 302 70 100 115 120
320 317 323 100 115
330 327 333 115
340 337 343 100 115
350 347 353 145
360 357 363 100 115
380 377 383 100 115
400 397 403 100 115 145
450 447 453 100 115 145
500 497 503 100 115 145
550 547 553 145
600 597 603 145
Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm
Allowable surface treatments: yellow zinc plated, blue zinc plated, Bonus-zinced
Material: Carbon steel

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ht
Brand

dhead
lgp
Cross drive
Underhead Type PZ
milling ribs*

* optional
Power-Fast self-drilling screw (countersunk drilled head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread
4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 8,00 8,80 9,70 11,60
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Height of head 2,50 2,70 3,00 3,40
Thread pitch 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Shank diameter 3,70 3,85 4,05 4,20
ds1
Allow. deviation -0,10
Cross recess size Type PZ 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
25 23,75 26,25 17,5
27 25,75 28,25 19,5
30 28,75 31,25 22,5 19
35 33,50 36,50 27,5 24
40 38,50 41,50 32,5 29 29
45 43,50 46,50 37,5 34 34
50 48,50 51,50 42,5 39 39 41
55 53,50 56,50 47,5 44 44 46
60 58,50 61,50 50 49 49 51
70 68,50 71,50 59 60 60
80 78,50 81,50 59 60 60
90 88,25 91,75 59 60 60
100 98,25 101,75 60 60

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Allowable surface treatments: blue zinc plated
Material: Carbon steel

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ht Brand
lgf

dhead

dd1
dd21
ds
lgp Cross drive Star recess
Type PZ Type TX

Power-Fast self-drilling screw (raised countersunk head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread
3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 8,80 9,70 11,60
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Height of head 1,90 2,10 2,50 2,70 3,00 3,40
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 21 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 26 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 31 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 24 36 24 36 24 35 24 34 24 33
45 43,50 46,50 30 30 41 30 40 30 39 30 38
50 48,50 51,50 30 46 30 45 30 44 30 43
55 53,50 56,50 36 36 36
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 36 53
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 42 63
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated, additional zinc layer,
burnished, nickel-plated, brass plated
Material: Carbon steel

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ht Brand
lgf
dhead

d1
d
ds
lgp Cross drive Star recess
Type PZ Type TX

Power-Fast self-drilling screw (pan head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 9,00 9,90 11,90
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 2,30 2,50 2,90 3,10 3,40 3,40
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lg lgp
size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 20 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 25 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 30 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 24 36 24 35 24 35 24 34 24 33 24
45 43,50 46,50 30 30 40 30 40 30 39 30 38
50 48,50 51,50 30 45 30 45 30 44 36 43 30
55 53,50 56,50 36 36 36
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 42 53 36
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 50 63 42
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73 50
90 88,25 91,75 60 60
100 98,25 101,75 60 70

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated, additional zinc layer,
burnished, nickel-plated, brass plated
Material: Carbon steel

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Brand
ht
lgf

dhead

d1
d
Underhead ds lgp
milling ribs* lr * Cross drive Star recess
Type PZ Type TX
Shank ribs*

*
* optional
Power-Fast self-drilling screw (countersunk head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread
3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0 8,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15 8,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80 5,40
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10 -0,2
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 8,80 9,70 11,60 14,80
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10 -0,8
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30 5,90
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10 -0,15
ht Length of head 1,90 2,10 2,50 2,70 3,00 3,40 6,50
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50 6,00
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Length of shank
3,75 4,25 4,75 5,5 6,0 7,0 13,00
lr * rips
Allow. deviation 0,75 1,0 -2,0
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30 40
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3 -
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp
Size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 20 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 25 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 30 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 36 24 36 24 35 24 35 24 34 24 33 24
45 43,50 46,50 41 30 41 30 40 30 40 30 39 30 38
50 48,50 51,50 46 30 45 30 45 30 44 30 43 30
55 53,50 56,50 50 36 50 36 49 36 48
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 36 53 36
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 42 63 42
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73 50 50
90 88,25 91,75 60 60 50
100 98,25 101,75 60 60 50
110 108,25 111,75 70 70
120 118,25 121,75 70 70 75
130 128,00 132,00 70
140 138,00 142,00 70 75
150 148,00 152,00 70
160 158,00 162,00 70 75
180 178,00 182,00 70 75
Up to
300 298,00 302,00 70 100
320 318,00 322,00 100
340 338,00 342,00 100
360 358,00 362,00 100
380 378,00 382,00 100
400 398,00 402,00 100
450 448,00 452,00 100
500 498,00 502,00 100
Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm
Material: stainless steel

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ht Brand
lgf
dhead

d1
d
ds
lgp Cross drive Star recess
Type PZ Type TX

Power-Fast self-drilling screw (raised countersunk head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread 3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 8,80 9,70 11,60
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 1,90 2,10 2,50 2,70 3,00 3,40
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf
size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 21 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 26 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 31 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 24 36 24 36 24 35 24 34 24 33
45 43,50 46,50 30 30 41 30 40 30 39 30 38
50 48,50 51,50 30 46 30 45 30 44 30 43
55 53,50 56,50 36 36 36
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 36 53
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 42 63
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Material: Stainless steel

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ht Brand
dhead lgf

d1
d
ds
Cross drive Star recess
lgp
Type PZ Type TX

Power-Fast self-drilling screw (pan head) with full thread or with partial thread
Thread
3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0
Nominal thread
3,15 3,65 4,15 4,65 5,15 6,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,40
Core diameter 2,00 2,20 2,50 2,70 3,10 3,80
d1
Allow. deviation -0,25 / +0,10 -0,30 / +0,10
Head diameter 6,00 7,00 8,00 9,00 9,90 11,90
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,10
Shank diameter 2,25 2,55 2,90 3,25 3,55 4,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 2,30 2,50 2,90 3,10 3,40 3,40
Thread pitch 1,50 1,80 2,00 2,20 2,50 3,00-4,50
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Star recess Type TX 10 20 30
Cross drive type PZ 1 2 3
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
20 18,95 21,05 16 16
25 23,75 26,25 21 21 18 20 18 20
30 28,75 31,25 26 18 26 18 25 18 25 18 24
35 33,50 36,50 31 24 31 24 30 24 30 24 29 24 28
40 38,50 41,50 24 36 24 35 24 35 24 34 24 33 24
45 43,50 46,50 30 30 40 30 40 30 39 30 38
50 48,50 51,50 30 45 30 45 30 44 36 43 30
55 53,50 56,50 36 36 36
60 58,50 61,50 36 36 42 53 36
70 68,50 71,50 42 42 50 63 42
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 50 73 50
90 88,25 91,75 60 60
100 98,25 101,75 60 70

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Material: Stainless steel

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Brand
shank ribs

lr

Power-Fast wood construction screw (flange head) with partial thread

Thread
6,0 8,0 10,0 12,00
Nominal thread
6,15 8,15 10,15 12,15
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,4
Core diameter 4,00 5,40 6,40 7,60
d1
Allow. deviation -0,2
Head diameter 14,50 21,00 27,00 30,00
dhead
Allow. deviation -2,0 -1,00 -3,00 -3,00
Shank diameter 4,30 5,90 7,10 8,30
ds
Allow. deviation -0,15
ht Length of head 2,50 2,60 3,40 4,40
Allow. deviation -0,2
3,00-
Thread pitch 6,00 7,50 7,50
p 4,50
Allow. deviation -0,1
Length of shank
13,00
lr rips
Allow. deviation -2,0
Star recess Type TX 30 40 40 50
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgp lgp lgp lgp
size
60 58,50 61,50 36
80 78,50 81,50 50 50 52
90 88,25 91,75 60 50
100 98,25 101,75 60 50 52 60
120 118,25 121,75 70 75 80 80
140 138 142 70 75 80 80
160 158 162 70 75 80 80
180 178 182 70 75 100 100
200 198 202 70 100 100 100
220 218 222 70 100 100 100
240 238 262 70 100 100 120
260 258 262 70 100 100 120
280 278 282 70 100 115 120
300 398 302 70 100 115 120
320 317 323 100 115
330 327 333 115
340 337 343 100 115
350 347 353 145
360 357 363 100 115
380 377 383 100 115
400 397 403 100 115 145
450 447 453 100 115 145
500 497 503 100 115 145
550 547 553 145
600 597 603 145
Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm
Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated, Bonus-zinced
Material: Carbon steel

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shank ribs Brand

lr

Power-Fast wood construction screw (flange head) with partial thread

Thread
6,0 8,0
Nominal thread
6,00 8,00
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,15
Core diameter 4,00 5,40
d1
Allow. deviation -0,35 / +0,15
Head diameter 13,75 21,00
dhead
Allow. deviation +/-0,75 +/-1,00
Shank diameter 4,30 5,90
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 2,3-2,5 2,5-4,5
Thread pitch 4,50 6,00
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Length of shank
12,0
lr ribs
Allow. deviation 1,0
Star recess Type TX 30 40
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgp lgp
size
60 58,50 61,50 36
80 78,50 81,50 50 50
90 88,25 91,75 60 50
100 98,25 101,75 60 50
120 118,25 121,75 70 75
140 138 142 70 75
160 158 162 70 75
180 178 182 70 75
200 198 202 70 100
220 218 222 70 100
240 238 262 70 100
260 258 262 70 100
280 278 282 70 100
300 398 302 70 100
320 317 323 100
330 327 333
340 337 343 100
350 347 353
360 357 363 100
380 377 383 100
400 397 403 100
450 447 453 100
500 497 503 100
550 547 553
600 597 603
Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm
Material: Stainless steel

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Ribs on head
ht and shank* Brand
dhead

d1
d
lr lgp Star recess
Type TX

* optional
FCS wood construction screw (countersunk head) with partial thread
Thread
8,0 10,0
Nominal thread
8,00 10,00
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,15
Core diameter 5,40 6,35
d1
Allow. deviation -0,35 / +0,15
Head diameter 14,80 18,60
dhead
Allow. deviation -0,80 -0,60
Shank diameter 5,90 7,10
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 6,0-7,0 7,5-8,5
Thread pitch 5,20 5,60
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Length of shank
12,0
lr rips
Allow. deviation 1,0
Star recess Type TX 40
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
80 78,50 81,50 50 52
90 88,25 91,75 50 52
100 98,25 101,75 50 52
110 108,25 111,75 75 80
120 118,25 121,75 75 80
130 128,00 132,00 75 80
140 138,00 142,00 75 80
150 148,00 152,00 75 80
160 158,00 162,00 75 80
180 178,00 182,00 75 80
Up to
400 398,00 402,00 75 80

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated
Material: Carbon steel

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ht
shank ribs* Brand

d1
d
dhead

lgp Star recess

lr
Type TX

* optional

FCS wood construction screw (flange head) with partial thread

Thread
8,0 10,0
Nominal thread
8,00 10,00
d diameter
Allow. deviation -0,50 / +0,15
Core diameter 5,40 6,35
d1
Allow. deviation -0,35 / +0,15
Head diameter 21,00 27,00
dhead
Allow. deviation +/-1,00 -3,00
Shank diameter 5,90 7,10
ds
Allow. deviation -0,30 / +0,10
ht Length of head 2,5-4,5 3,7-5,7
Thread pitch 5,20 5,60
p
Allow. deviation 10%
Length of shank
12,0
lr ribs
Allow. deviation 1,0
Star recess Type TX 40
ls Standard thread length lgf = Full thread lgp =Partial thread Tolerance: 2,0
Nominal
min max lgf lgp lgf lgp
size
80 78,50 81,50 50 52
90 88,25 91,75 50 52
100 98,25 101,75 50 52
110 108,25 111,75 75 80
120 118,25 121,75 75 80
130 128,00 132,00 75 80
140 138,00 142,00 75 80
150 148,00 152,00 75 80
160 158,00 162,00 75 80
180 178,00 182,00 75 80
Up to
400 398,00 402,00 75 80

Intermediate length at ls are possible All sizes in mm

Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated
Material: Carbon steel

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Washer for Power-Fast and for FCS screws

Type 1 Type 2
Size 6 8 10 12 6 8 10
Inner diameter 6,7 8,7 11,2 13,2 6,7 8,7 11,2
db
Allowed deviation -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4
Outer diameter 21 30 35 43 21 25,5 30,5
da
Allowed deviation 2,0
Height 4,7 5,2 6,2 8,3 4,7 5,2 6,2
b
Allowed deviation -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4
Height 1,5 1,8 2,0 2,2 1,5 1,8 2,0
h
Allowed deviation -0,15 -0,15 -0,15 -0,15 -0,15 -0,15 -0,15
All sizes in mm
Possible surface treatments: yellow zinc-plated, blue zinc-plated, Bonus-zinced
Material: Carbon steel

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Annex B1
Fixing of on-roof insulation system

Counter batten

Insulation

Rafter
es

Vapour barrier

Roof boards
Axis of
counter batten

lef
Wind Ws

Dead load dL and

Wp
snow load sL

es Rafter

es Pressure transfer within the

insulation

Axis of screw, tension load Fz

Concentrated transfer of
pressure within the insulation

WS = Wind suction WP = Wind pressure

es = Spacing of screws lef = Thread part part of screw in rafter
= Roof inclination = Angle between axis of screw and axis of batten

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Annex B2
Fixing of on-roof insulation system

Point loads Fb perpendicular to the battens

Db = d eb er
Sb = s eb er cos
W b = wp eb er
Fb = W b + (Db + Sb) cos

where

Db = point load by dead load

Sb = point load by snow load
W b = point load perpendicular to the batten by wind load (pressure)
eb = distance of the battens
er = distance of the rafters
s = snow load per m ground area
wp = wind pressure on the roof area
d = dead load per m roof area
= roof angle

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Point loads Fs perpendicular to the battens by screws

Ds = d es er
Ss = s es er cos
Rs = (Ds + Ss) sin
Fs = Rs / tan

where

Ds = point load by dead load

Ss = point load by snow load
Rs = shear load of the roof by dead load and snow load
es = distance of the screws
er = distance of the rafters
= angle between screw axis and perpendicular to rafter axis

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Design of the battens

The bending stresses are calculated as:
(F + Fs ) l char
M= b
4
Where
4 EI
lchar = characteristic length l char = 4
w ef K
EI = bending stiffness of the batten
K = coefficient of subgrade
wef = effective width of the heat insulation
Fb = Point loads perpendicular to the battens
Fs = Point loads perpendicular to the battens, load application in the area of the screw heads
The coefficient of subgrade K may be calculated from the modulus of elasticity EHI and the thickness tHI of the
heat insulation if the effective width wef of the heat insulation under compression is known. Due to the load
extension in the heat insulation the effective width wef is greater than the width of the batten or rafter,
respectively. For further calculations, the effective width wef of the heat insulation may be determined according
to:
w ef = w + tHI / 2
where
w = minimum width of the batten or rafter, respectively
tHI = thickness of the heat insulation
E
K = HI
t HI
The following condition shall be satisfied:
m,d Md
= 1
fm,d W fm,d
For the calculation of the section modulus W the net cross section has to be considered.
The shear stresses shall be calculated according to:
(F + Fs )
V= b
2
The following condition shall be satisfied:
d 1,5 Vd
= 1
fv,d A fv,d

For the calculation of the cross section area the net cross section has to be considered.
Design of the heat insulation
The compressive stresses in the heat insulation shall be calculated according to:
1,5 Fb + Fs
=
2 l char w
The design value of the compressive stress shall not be greater than 110 % of the compressive stress at 10
% deformation calculated according to EN 826.

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Design of the screws

The screws are loaded predominantly axially. The axial tension force in the screw may be calculated from
the shear loads of the roof Rs:
RS
TS =
cos
The load-carrying capacity of axially loaded screws is the minimum design value of the axial withdrawal capacity
of the threaded part of the screw, the head pull-through capacity of the screw and the tensile capacity of the
screw.
In order to limit the deformation of the screw head for heat insulation thicknesses over 220 mm or with
compressive strength below 0,12 N/mm, respectively, the axial withdrawal capacity of the screws shall be
reduced by the factors k1 and k2:

k
0,8

ax ax,d
k f d l k k 2
350
ef 1

Fax ,,Rd = min

0,8

fhead,d dh k
2

350
where:
fax,d design value of the axial withdrawal parameter of the threaded part of the screw
d outer thread diameter of the screw
lef Point side penetration length of the threaded part of the screw in the rafter, lef 40 mm
Angle between grain and screw axis ( > 30)
k characteristic density of the wood-based member [kg/m]
fhead,d design value of the head pull-through capacity of the screw
dh head diameter
k1 min {1; 220/tHI}
k2 min {1; 10%/0,12}
tHI thickness of the heat insulation [mm]
10% compressive stress of the heat insulation under 10 % deformation [N/mm]

If equation k1 and k2 are considered, the deflection of the battens does not need to be considered. Alternatively
to the battens, panels with a minimum thickness of 20 mm from plywood according to EN 636 or an ETA or
national provisions that apply at the installation site, particle board according to EN 312 or an ETA or national
provisions that apply at the installation site, oriented strand board according to EN 300 or an ETA or national
provisions that apply at the installation site and solid wood panels according to EN 13353 or an ETA or national
provisions that apply at the installation site or cross laminated timber according to an ETA may be used.

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Annex C
Minimum distances and spacing

Axially or laterally loaded screws in the plane or edge surface of cross laminated timber

Definition of spacing, end and edge distances in the plane surface unless otherwise specified in the technical specification
(ETA or hEN) for the cross laminated timber:
a1

a1 a2
a2 a2

a3,t a3,c

a4,c

a4,t
F F
F

Definition of spacing, end and edge distances in the edge surface unless otherwise specified in the technical specification
(ETA or hEN) for the cross laminated timber

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a4,c a4,c a4,c a4,t

a3,t a3,c
a1 a1
a3,c a3,c
F
F F

ti ti

tCLT tCLT

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