FASTENING TO STEEL DESIGN CENTER
Fastening solutions designed to meet the demands of the toughest applications and environments
Realize productivity improvements and predictable cost savings with Hilti Power-actuated fastening systems, a safer and effective method for attaching equipment, fixtures, or supports to structural steel. By making quick, repetitive fastenings, Hilti solutions offer significant advantages compared to traditional methods like welding, clamping, or through-bolting. Hilti offers various product lines that provide corrosion-resistant fastenings for a wide range of applications across many industries and environmental conditions. From the interior of an industrial facility, to outdoor oil and gas sites, to the harshest offshore environments, Hilti fasteners are thoroughly tested to meet your demanding needs. These innovative systems are easy to install, provide consistent fastenings, and bring more productivity to the installer. This Design Center will help you learn more about this technology and where you can save time and money on your next project.
PowDer-Actuated Advantages over Traditional Fastening Methods
Fasten
to base material with minimal preparation and rework | Skilled
welder is not required | Only access
to one side of the steel is needed | More
flexibility in the field |
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| Unlike welding or through-bolting, Hilti fastening solutions only
require a small pilot hole in the base material to fastening. No rework of the
base materials is needed after the fastening is made. This makes the overall
installation much faster while still providing reliable corrosion protection. | Fastening to steel with Hilti systems can be completed by most trained
operators and does not require a certified welder. Therefore, contractors can
deploy welders to other critical applications where welding is an absolute
must. On-site training and installer certification is provided by Hilti. | Unlike through-bolting or clamping, Hilti
fastening solutions do not require access to both sides of the base materials.
This improves operator productivity as there is no need to get fingers into
tight spaces, and possibly eliminates the need to reposition a lift to access
the back side of a fastening. | Hilti powder-actuated tools and cordless drill/drivers for sharp and
blunt-tip solutions cab be used in almost all-weather conditions. These tools
use powder, gas or battery technology eliminating the need for an external
power source, extension cords or leads. |
| Reliable
products backed by extensive testing and industry approvals | Procedures
and checks for repeatable, quality installations | No
through penetration or damage to the back of the steel | |
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| Hilti provides comprehensive technical data for each product including,
but not limited to, capacity for different steel strengths and thickness,
vibration, resistance, and effects on base materials. The data is backed by the
international Code Council’s Evaluation Service ( ICC-ES), as well as many
industry approvals. In addition, Hilti blunt-tip screw fastening studs are
approved for use in aluminum. | Visual aids during the drilling process help create a reliable pilot
hole for blunt-tip fastener installation. Power regulation on the powder tool
and a depth gauge for the drill/driver help ensure that each blunt-tip fastener
can be set to the correct depth for optimum performance. Finally, both Hilti
sharp-tip and blunt-tip fasteners are easy to inspect after installation using
a visual check. | With Hilti blunt-tip technology, fastenings can be completed without
damaging the protective coating for steel as thins as ¼ inch, making it ideal
for highly-corrosive environments. |
APPLICATIONS
Grating Fasteners | Checker-plate Fasteners | Decking Fasteners | Grounding | Bonding - Electrical |
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COST ADVANTAGE VS TRADITIONAL
METHODS
Hilti blunt tip solutions can be 57-63% more cost effective compared to traditional methods in mildly corrosive environments. Using Hilti sharp tip solutions in mildly-corrosive environments can often provide even more cost benefits in terms of total installed cost per fastening. Contact us for one of our account managers to visit you on-site or at your office to show you how.
HILTI STUD FASTENER TYPES
Three fast and reliable ways for fastening to steel
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tip fastening | X-BT
blunt tip fastening | S-BT
blunt tip screw fastening |
A fastening technology where a sharp tip
fastener is driven by a powder-actuated tool into the base material, creating a
high-quality connection. + Suitable for high-frequency applications where each fastening can be completed in a few seconds
| A revolutionary fastening technology where
a blunt-tip fastener with a smooth shank is driven by a powder-actuated tool
into a pre-drilled hole in the base material, creating a high-quality
connection. + No damage to base material corrosion protection in non-through penetration applications
| An innovative fastening technology where a
blunt-tip stainless steel fastener with a threaded shank is driven by a
torque-controlled driver into a pre-drilled hole in the base material creating
a strong, tapped connection. + No damage to base material corrosion protection in non-through penetration applications
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DIRECT FASTENING TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW
Which technology is right for your jobsite environment?
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| Powder-actuated | Gas-actuated | Battery-actuated | Screw-fastened |
A fastening
technology utilizing a powder charge and captive piston for fast, secure
fastenings. Nails &
threaded studs for electrical and mechanical applications Highest
energy levels for the most demanding applications Available
for mildly to highly corrosive environments Fasten to
steel, concrete, or masonry | A fastening
technology that offers the ultimate in productive, light duty applications. Suitable
for high volume, interior applications Ideal for
drywall track, electrical, mechanical and building construction Wide range of nails for fastening a variety of materials Fasten to concrete or masonry | A fastening technology that offers the ultimate
in productive, light duty applications. Suitable
for high volume, interior applications Ideal for
drywall track, electrical, mechanical and building construction Wide range
of nails for fastening a variety of materials | A trusted
fastening technology using only a drill/driver and torque-controlled setting
tool. Threaded
studs for a variety of electrical and mechanical applications, as well as grating
fasteners Available
for mildly to highly corrosive environments Fasten to
steel or aluminum |
Watch these videos on the
Hilti x-bt systEM
Fastening on steel has
never been so easy.
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