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Drilling into 14 gauge sheet metal with our self-drilling eye lag screws
14 gauge sheet metal is difficult to drill into with our self-drilling eye lag screws. There are several variables which can affect the ability of the screw to set correctly. Principally, the variables are thickness of the metal, tensile strength of the metal and...
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ANSI vs. ICC-ES, what’s the difference?
About ANSI: ANSI is an acronym for American National Standards Institute. ANSI is a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Its mission is to enhance U.S. global...
read moreSeismic Bracing Installation Instructions
Required tools and fasteners: ODM, ODM375, ODM916, TE-12, Torque Wrench, 3/8” Wedge Anchor, HOCL-45 Angle Clip, ceiling wire. Step 1. Drill a 3/8” hole into the concrete ceiling using an ODM (Overhead Drill Machine) fitted with an ODM375 3/8”x 3.325” HALT bit. Step 2....
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Inspiration for this tool came from watching a friend pre-wrap thousands of wires onto purlin clips, day after day in his shop. I thought to myself, there has got to be a faster and easier way to attach ceiling wire onto joists without the hassle of having to pre-wrap...
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