DrillFast® Stainless

DF6-SS
Standard fasteners
Stainless steel self-drilling fasteners for roofing and cladding
Application
• For mechanically fixing metal sheeting systems up to 5mm
thickness metal purlins and rails.
• For mechanically fixing multiple components of steel,
aluminium and metal framing systems where the
combination is a maximum of 6mm thickness.

Key Features
• A2/304 stainless steel for optimum resistance to corrosion
• Bi-metal manufactured for superior drilling performance
• Excellent pull-out and shear performance
• Purpose designed and precision manufactured by Fixfast

01 FASTENER SYSTEMS

Technical Data DrillFast® Stainless Fasteners

Document reference FF P DF6SS5.5 002

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Specification
Material 1.4301 stainless steel (304M), with carbon steel case hardened welded point
Coating Organic
Head Type Hexagon 8mm
Drilling Capacity 1.5 – 5.0mm Steel

Installation and handling

Installation tool
Installation drive
Installation speed
Correct installation
Handling
Variable speed electric screwdriver
Fixfast GreenDrive (8mm hex integral socket with retaining clip)
1500rpm
Fasteners should be driven within three degrees of perpendicular to the surface
of the fastened material. Use a depth-setting nosepiece to avoid over-driving,
and do not over-tighten. Variants with bonded washers should not have the
rubber compressed to less than two-thirds of its uncompressed height. Care
should be taken when engaging and disengaging from the fastener head to
avoid damage to the protective coating.
Fasteners may have sharp edges, and the use of power tools can be
dangerous. Use personal protective equipment. Store fasteners in dry
conditions. Inspect each fastener before use and do not use damaged
fasteners. Replace any fasteners which appear to have been installed
incorrectly.

Installation details
Substrates
Steel purlins and rails
Thickness limits Minimum penetration
1.5mm-5.0mm thickness, or a
combination of materials up to a 19mm through underside
maximum of 6mm thickness.

Dimensions
Fastener Nominal length Nominal diameter
DF6-SS-5.5 x 30 30mm 5.5mm

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 Build-ups
Fastener No washer A15 / A19 washer A29 washer
DF6-SS-5.5 x 30 0-5mm 0-2mm 0-1mm

Build-up figures are shown for installation into maximum 6.0mm thickness substrate. The figures shown make allowance for the carbon portion of
the fastener which must always fully penetrate through the substrate. Figures may be increased by the difference in substrate thickness for thinner
materials. For assistance with selecting the correct fastener please contact Fixfast.

Performance
Pull-out values (axial load resistance)
Substrate Characteristic Value Design Value
1.5mm steel* 2.30 kN 1.73 kN
4.0mm steel* 10.74 kN 8.07 kN
6.0mm steel* 11.95 kN 8.98 kN

Pull-through values (axial load resistance)

Characteristic Value Design Value
0.5mm steel / A15 washer 3.38 kN 2.54 kN
0.7mm steel / A15 washer 4.78 kN 3.59 kN

Shear Values (lateral load resistance)

Material (i)
No washer
Metal sheeting
Material (ii) Characteristic Value Design Value
1.2mm steel 1.95 kN 1.47 KN
Failure mode: hole elongation in sheeting material

Steel S275 nominal, Metal sheeting 0.5mm.

Independently tested to CUAP 06.02/07 and CUAP 06.02/12.
Design values include safety factor γm = 1.33.
* In-house tested to BS5427
Other figures and specific testing are available on request. For more information please contact Fixfast.

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Durability class
Years / Environment

Swiming
Semi- Industrial / pools &
Interior Rural Urban Marine
interior Coastal Chemical
plants

Corrosivity Category C1 - C2 C3 C4 C5 -

A2 stainless grade 304 30 25 25 25 15 n/a n/a

Environment Conditions are defined in Fixfast’s Terms and Conditions of Warranty

Atmospheric environments are now commonly categorised by reference to an international standard, of which the UK
version is BS EN ISO 9223:2012.

Certification
ETA ETA_18/0943

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