Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie®Quik Drive® PROHSD ‘wood to steel’ fastening solution for OEMs and truck bed manufacturers.
Simpson says the Quik Drive PROHSD is a fast, reliable, and ergonomic fastening system designed to boost efficiency and performance for OEMs and truck bed manufacturers as they produce trailer floor and truck bed assemblies.
Consisting of a family of auto feed screw driving systems and ‘wood to steel’ fasteners. To the existing PROHSD60 and PROHSD75 ‘wood to steel’ products and Strong-Drive® TB ‘wood to steel’ screws, Simpson is adding enhanced variations - the PROHSD60M and PROHSD75M tools, and a new high performing Strong-Drive TF ‘wood to steel’ screw. The Quik Drive PROHSD60M and PROHSD75M tools have been modified with a new nosepiece that provides greater stability when driving the robust Strong-Drive TB and TF ‘wood to steel’ fasteners.
The PROHSD60M drives the 1 ¾ inches (45mm) and 2 3/8 inches (60mm) Strong-Drive TB ‘wood to steel’ screws and is an ideal solution for applications where wood is installed over steel up to ¼ inch thick. For heavier duty applications where steel member thickness is ¼ inch to 15/32 inch, the PROHSD75M and 3 inch (75mm) 6-lobe-drive Strong-Drive TF ‘wood to steel’ screws are recommended.
To enhance the performance of these PROHSD solutions, Simpson provides a variety of extensions to allow for more ergonomic stand-up driving. A new optional Foot Step accessory is being introduced that attaches to the extension and allows for additional pressure to be applied while driving through the steel member.
These load rated TB and TF screws are designed for performance and productivity; and install 26% faster than traditional methods while eliminating the need to predrill. The screws also have been designed with a self-drilling point and wings for boring through wood, self-tapping threads that securely fasten into steel, and a flat head with nibs that provides pull-through resistance while easily countersinking into wood surfaces.
Combining the Quik Drive PROHSD60M and PROHSD75M auto-feed tools with Strong-Drive TF and TB Wood-to-Steel fasteners, these solutions provide truck bed and trailer floor assemblers with the perfect combination of speed and ease. These Quik Drive systems yield a double productivity punch of improved handling and accuracy with significant reduction of user fatigue.
“When it comes to fastening wood to steel, our Quik Drive PROHSD solutions offer builders and manufacturers high quality, high performance and reliability,” says Brandon Ward, product manager at Simpson Strong-Tie. “Designed for user comfort, speed and ease, these unique solutions eliminate the need for predrilling and improves productivity to help streamline and economise manufacturing processes and strengthen the end product.”
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