5/16 x 14 Pancake Head Black E-Coat PowerLag, T-Star, Qty: 250

5/16 x 14 in. in. Pancake Head Black E-Coat PowerLag, T-Star - Qty: 250

PowerLags® for Log Homes and Timber Frame Construction

SPAX® PowerLags® bring a new level of fastening efficiency and reliability to log home and timber frame construction. SPAX® patented thread serrations eliminate pre-drilling and dramatically increase installation speed. They are also code listed and load rated, so you can be assured of the reliability of the assembly.

The Torx Recess fastener has been an automotive industry standard for many years now.

Torx is a patented brand name for a six-pointed drive pattern developed in 1967 by Camcar Textronic. The Generic name is Start Drive is commonly used instead of the Trade Marked Torx to identify the six lobed drive system. Other companies have branded their own particular six-lobbed drive system like Spax has a T-Star and T-Star Plus. By design, the six lobbed drive resists Cam-Out better than Phillips (Phillips is designed to Cam-Out to prevent over torquing) and slotted head screws.

Sizes are numbered and all start with a "T-" and range from 1 to 100. Starting with T-1 to T-10 they step up by increments of 1. From T-10 to T-45 they step up in increments of 5 and from T-50 to T100, they step up in increments of 10.

SPAX® T-STAR®: The driving surfaces of the T-STAR force application are arranged in the shape of a star and run vertically, simplifying tool insertion and ensuring a firm grip. This force application shape puts an end to the cam-out effect. The contact force during fastening is reduced to a minimum and high torques can be transmitted to the screw without damaging it or the tool.

SPAX® 4CUT® point: The 4CUT® point enables fastening without pre-drilling (depending on the wood). This is achieved through its special screw tip. The arrow shape pushes through the fibres of the wood, ensuring a fast grip. This effectively prevents the material from splitting and reduces the insertion moment. For hard woods, we recommend pre-drilling even when using SPAX with 4CUT.

• No pre-drilling required
• Building code recognized: ICC-ES ESR-1782
• Low-profile, large diameter head designs provide exceptional draw down of even rogue logs
• Deep T-Star drive provides superior bit engagement and allows for easy back-out of the fastener if necessary when the head is countersunk
• Patented thread serrations require up to 40% less driving torque to increase installation speed while helping prevent cracking in logs
• Proprietary coating provides excellent corrosion resistance and prevents staining wet logs
• Fastener length stamp on the head provides convenient identification without measuring and aids on-site inspections
• Job site friendly and weather-resistant packaging
• German engineered thread technology; American made