Fastening to Concrete Powder actuated fasteners enter the concrete and creates heat because of the tremendous pressure.
A bond is created as a result and you get a concrete that can withstand high loads before it is crushed.
Fastening to Steel Steel is very resilient.
As such it can hold the Powder actuated fasteners tightly.
The combination of the steel and fastener creates heat which allows for a fusing that gives the utmost clamping strength.
Below is a representation of the small amount of edge and space allowed as well as the requirements for the foundation material depth necessities: Concrete: 1.
Minimum edge requirements - You cannot be any nearer than 3" from the edge of the concrete.
This prevents injury should the concrete crack and cause the fastener to recoil from the concrete.
2.
Spacing requirements - You cannot place fasteners less than 3" apart.
You can place them further apart but if you place them closer together you could cause the concrete to crack.
Again, there is serious concern about a recoil of the fastener, which could lead to injuries or even death.
This doesn't only apply to those applying the Powder actuated fasteners, this could occur when a child is walking by or some other innocent passerby.
3.
The thickness of the concrete - In order to safely attach the fasteners to the concrete, the concrete has to be at least 3 times thicker than the dept the fastener penetrates.
This means if the fastener has penetrated 3" then you need a depth of 6".
If you don't comply with this requirement, you could see the concrete break away and create flying debris.
What's more, your power to hold is decreased as well.
Steel: 1.
Minimum edge requirements - You have the ability to place the fastener as close to 1/2" from the edge.
If you use heat or fire at that edge point, you risk compromising the integrity of the steel by softening it.
This can cause a recoil of the fastener, which could lead to the death or injury of people in the area.
2.
Spacing requirements - Fasteners cannot be any closer than one inch apart.
There is still a concern about the recoil of a fastener if you place them too close together, so avoid this at all costs.
3.
The thickness of the steel - The thickness of your fasteners shank will determine how thick your steel has to be.
While it can be thicker than the shank, it should never be thinner.
If you do use a thinner steel, you will be faced with the possibility of the Powder actuated fasteners losing it's hold and hitting people in the vicinity.
A bond is created as a result and you get a concrete that can withstand high loads before it is crushed.
Fastening to Steel Steel is very resilient.
As such it can hold the Powder actuated fasteners tightly.
The combination of the steel and fastener creates heat which allows for a fusing that gives the utmost clamping strength.
Below is a representation of the small amount of edge and space allowed as well as the requirements for the foundation material depth necessities: Concrete: 1.
Minimum edge requirements - You cannot be any nearer than 3" from the edge of the concrete.
This prevents injury should the concrete crack and cause the fastener to recoil from the concrete.
2.
Spacing requirements - You cannot place fasteners less than 3" apart.
You can place them further apart but if you place them closer together you could cause the concrete to crack.
Again, there is serious concern about a recoil of the fastener, which could lead to injuries or even death.
This doesn't only apply to those applying the Powder actuated fasteners, this could occur when a child is walking by or some other innocent passerby.
3.
The thickness of the concrete - In order to safely attach the fasteners to the concrete, the concrete has to be at least 3 times thicker than the dept the fastener penetrates.
This means if the fastener has penetrated 3" then you need a depth of 6".
If you don't comply with this requirement, you could see the concrete break away and create flying debris.
What's more, your power to hold is decreased as well.
Steel: 1.
Minimum edge requirements - You have the ability to place the fastener as close to 1/2" from the edge.
If you use heat or fire at that edge point, you risk compromising the integrity of the steel by softening it.
This can cause a recoil of the fastener, which could lead to the death or injury of people in the area.
2.
Spacing requirements - Fasteners cannot be any closer than one inch apart.
There is still a concern about the recoil of a fastener if you place them too close together, so avoid this at all costs.
3.
The thickness of the steel - The thickness of your fasteners shank will determine how thick your steel has to be.
While it can be thicker than the shank, it should never be thinner.
If you do use a thinner steel, you will be faced with the possibility of the Powder actuated fasteners losing it's hold and hitting people in the vicinity.
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