Fastener for Use with Z Clip
Fastener for Use with Z Clip
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I would be interested to know what fastener/screws are most used in practice in mounting continuous lengths of z-clips, which are used to hang wall panels without drilling or nailing into the face.
This is a video of how z-clips work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76u5OAiuhNA
In the informal testing I have done so far, I have used a #8 pan philips deep thread screw for the smaller clip on the wall panel side because we find the deep threads grab the MDF better. For the wall side, I used a #8 Pan Philips 60# sheet metal screw. Does anyone have any thoughts on specialty screws that might have more holding power or that work better for metal studs vs. wood studs?
I would also be interested if anyone has any suggestions on independent testing labs that would do weight bearing or load testing for a sample set up.
This is a video of how z-clips work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76u5OAiuhNA
In the informal testing I have done so far, I have used a #8 pan philips deep thread screw for the smaller clip on the wall panel side because we find the deep threads grab the MDF better. For the wall side, I used a #8 Pan Philips 60# sheet metal screw. Does anyone have any thoughts on specialty screws that might have more holding power or that work better for metal studs vs. wood studs?
I would also be interested if anyone has any suggestions on independent testing labs that would do weight bearing or load testing for a sample set up.






RE: Fastener for Use with Z Clip
Aspects that I would consider:
Everything inox (not always the case in insets)
Exposure to fire, neither chemical nor mechanical anchors may work well under fire
Exposure to ice swelling at the insets
Upwards disengagement under rare wind exposures (or non particularly targeted to dismountage vandalism)
Mechanical strength, of course
RE: Fastener for Use with Z Clip
RE: Fastener for Use with Z Clip