ASTM C1513-13 - 1.3.2013
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel self-drilling and self-piercing tapping screws for the connection of cold-formed steel members manufactured in accordance with Specifications C645 and C955. This specification also covers test methods for determining performance requirements and physical properties.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

SAE J933

Mechanical and Quality Requirements for Tapping Screws

SAE J78

Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.

ANSI/ASME B18.18

Quality Assurance for Fasteners3

ANSI/ASME B18.6.4

Standard Specification for Thread Forming and Thread-Cutting Screws Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.

F1941-10

Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners (Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN/UNR))

B117-26a

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus (Includes all amendments and changes 9/22/2026).

F1470-24

Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection

C11-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

A510-08

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel

C955-24

Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing Members

C645-24

Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products