Features
Powderful™ Coating System
- 2.5 mil of computer controlled powder coat is applied over zinc plating and chromate sealer.
- Unique polyester powder formulation resists harmful UV rays and chemical breakdown.
- Automated process ensures a consistent color match from batch to batch.
- POWDERFUL is completely free of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and is entirely recyclable.
- There are 35 standard colors that match high volume metal panel paint colors.
ZXL™ No Red Rust
- 5/16” Cupped HWH is manufactured from a strong ZAMAC zinc-aluminum alloy, The head is molded. It is not a cap. The molded head encapsulates the EPDM washer, which fits neatly and conforms to the inside of the mold.
- Head and washer face carry a 40 year warranty against red rust.
- ZXL is proudly molded in the USA.
KS LO-ROOT™ Thread Design
- Fastener thread transitions from fine to coarse. The low root design provides excellent pullout strength versus traditional or HI-LO thread forms.
MICRO-BIT® Point Design
- Drill point design consistently penetrates metal panels, which eliminates the need to “punch” the metal panels with a sharp point to start the drilling process.
- MB point is excellent for penetrating multiple thicknesses of steel often found on ridge cap or trim applications.
ALL UNPAINTED WOODBINDER MB FASTENERS COME STANDARD WITH DURASEAL® PLUS ENHANCED CORROSION RESISTANCE COATING.
FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, THE USE OF IMPACT DRIVERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR POWDER COATED OR ANY WET PAINTED FASTENER.
PULLOUT & PULLOVER VALUES ARE DETERMINED IN THE ST FASTENING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LABORATORY USING STEEL PANELS/FRAMING & WOOD DENSITIES WHOSE STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES ARE FOUND IN PRESENT DAY PRODUCTS.
THE MB MICRO-BIT POINT MAY GENERATE SMALL METAL SHAVINGS UPON INSTALLATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN/SWEEP THE METAL PANELS AFTER INSTALLATION TO PREVENT PREMATURE RUST SPECKS.
SIZE | CARTON QTY. | WEIGHT/M |
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10 x 1” | 3000 | 12.7 |
10 x 1 1/2” | 2500 | 14.7 |
10 x 2” | 2000 | 17.0 |
10 x 2 1/2” | 1500 | 19.2 |
10 x 3” | 1000 | 21.0 |
12 x 3/4” STITCH | 2500 | 9.0 |
ZXL | ZXL STITCH | |
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HEAD STYLE | 5/16” CHWH** | 5/16” CHWH** |
DRILL POINT | MICRO-BIT™ | MICRO-BIT™ |
MAJOR DIAMETER | .210/.191 | .215/.209 |
MINOR DIAMETER | .121/.116 | .160/.153 |
WASHER FACE DIAMETER | .500 | .500 |
HEAD ACROSS FLATS | NOM .312 | NOM .312 |
ULT. TENSILE STRENGTH | 1575** LBS. | 1575** LBS. |
MIN. TORSIONAL STRENGTH | 56 IN.-LBS. | 88 IN.-LBS. |
NOM. SHEAR STRENGTH | 1574 LBS. | 1962 LBS. |
SUBSTRATE | PENETRATION | 10-16/8 VALUE | STITCH VALUE |
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3/4” PLY | FULL | 636 | N/A |
5/8” PLY | FULL | 441 | N/A |
5/8” PLY | 1/2" | N/A | 297 |
1/2” PLY | FULL | 368 | N/A |
1/2” PLY | 1/2" | N/A | 329 |
7/16” OSB | FULL | 210 | N/A |
7/16” OSB | 1/2" | N/A | 217 |
2 X Y. PINE* | 1” | 713 | N/A |
2 X Y. PINE* | 1/2” | N/A | 495 |
2 X Y. PINE* | FULL | 1526 | N/A |
2 X SPF* | 1” | 466 | N/A |
2 X SPF* | 1/2" | N/A | 162 |
2 X SPF* | 1 1/2” | 1216 | N/A |
* Y.PINE (Yellow Pine) * SPF (Spruce Pine Fir)
SUBSTRATE | GAUGE | THICKNESS | 10-16/8 VALUE | STITCH VALUE |
---|---|---|---|---|
AZ55 Galvalume | 29 | .014 | 658 | 658 |
AZ55 Galvalume | 26 | .018 | 927 | 927 |
AZ55 Galvalume | 24 | .024 | 1035 | 1035 |
AZ55 Galvalume | 22 | .032 | 1386 | 1386 |





The combination of the Micro-Bit point & transition thread from fine to coarse generates superior drill speed in metal & holding strength in wood substrates.

The Zinc-Aluminum alloy HWH prevents red rust from ever starting. ST Fastening Systems spring retainer sockets are designed to allow for the added thickness of the powder coat and are recommended.

Notes:
- **CHWH-Cupped Hex Washer Head
- *** Tabulated value is the force at which the ZXL head breaks from the carbon steel body.
- All strength values shown are ultimate values, expressed in LBS. Apply an appropriate safety factor to obtain design limits.