Abstract

Specifies the dimensions, thread forms, lead types, mechanical properties and performance and working requirements for self-drilling screws intended for drilling and tapping into steel and fixing to timber.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-029 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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reconfirmation on 22 July 2015.
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edition published.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-029:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia & NZ
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
CSIRO
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Materials Australia
National Association of Steel-Framed Housing
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia
Steel Construction New Zealand
Swinburne University of Technology

Scope

This Standard specifies the general requirements and mechanical properties for the following types of self-drilling screws used in the building and construction industries:
(a) Screws for drilling and tapping into layered or unlayered steel of 0.9 mm minimum total thickness.
(b) Screws for drilling and tapping into timber.
(c) Screws for fixing plasterboard to steel with a maximum thickness of 0.8 mm.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 28/08/2015. Reconfirmation Notrice 28/08/2015
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-029
Supersedes	DR 99514 AS 3566-1988