ASTM C954-22

Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum requirements, physical properties, and test methods for steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or metal plaster bases to steel members. The screws shall be manufactured from Grade 1018 to 1022 steel wire and the screw surface shall be carbonitrided to a specific depth. The apparatus for testing shall comprise of a power-driven drill screw gun and a vice or a similar device to support the stud during tests. Surface hardness and ductility of the specimens shall conform to the metallurgical property requirements as shall be determined by microhardness and bend test methods, respectively.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or metal plaster bases to steel members from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in thickness.  
1.2 This specification also covers physical properties and test methods for determining performance requirements.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs
• Technical Committee: C11 - Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
• Drafting Committee: C11.02 - Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and Related Products

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C954 −22
Standard Specification for
Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel
Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033
1
in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C954; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and
Alloy Steel
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for
A1040 Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade
steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or
Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, andAlloy
metal plaster bases to steel members from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm)
Steels
to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in thickness.
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
1.2 This specification also covers physical properties and
Materials and Systems
test methods for determining performance requirements.
C847 Specification for Metal Lath
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded C955 Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Fram-
ing Members
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
C1513 Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-
and are not considered standard.
Formed Steel Framing Connections
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
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2.2 AISI Standard:
test methods described in this specification. This standard does
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, S240 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel
Structural Framing
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
3. Terminology
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions:
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.1 For definitions relating to gypsum and related building
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
materials and systems, see Terminology C11.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.1 steel drill screw, n—self-drilling tapping screw with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the ability to drill its own hole, form or cut mating threads
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
without deforming its own threads or breaking during assem-
bly.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 4. Materials
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for
4.1 Screws shall be made from steel wire manufactured in
accordance with Specification A510/A510M.
4.1.1 Chemical composition shall be in accordance with
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
Guide A1040, Grade 1018 to 1022.
Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and
Related Products.
5. Physical Properties
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally
5.1 Metallurgical Requirements:
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C954 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/C0954-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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C954−22
5.1.1 The surface of the screw shall be carbonitrided to a 6.2.1 When tested in accordance with Section 10 and 11,
depth of 0.004 to 0.008 in. (0.10 to 0.20 mm). screws shall meet the requirements as follows:
6.2.1.1 Gypsum Panel Products—When tested in accor-
5.1.2 The core hardness shall be 32 to 40 HRC after being
drawn at a minimum temperature of 625 °F (330 °C). dance with Section 11, screw threads shall be capable of
pulling t
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Designation: C954 − 18 C954 − 22
Standard Specification for
Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel
Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033
1
in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C954; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or metal
plaster bases to steel members from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in thickness.
1.2 This specification also covers physical properties and test methods for determining performance requirements.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 limitations prior to use.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and Alloy Steel
A1040 Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Alloy Steels
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C847 Specification for Metal Lath
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and Related Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018June 1, 2022. Published April 2018June 2022. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20152018 as
C954 – 15.C954 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/C0954-18.10.1520/C0954-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C954 − 22
C955 Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing Members
C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
C1513 Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections
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2.2 AISI Standard:
S240 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions relating to gypsum and related building materials and systems, see Terminology C11.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 steel drill screw, n—self-drilling tapping screw with the ability to drill its own hole, form or cut mating threads without
deforming its own threads or breaking during assembly.
4. Materials
4.1 Screws shall be made from steel wire manufactured in accordance with Specification A510/A510M.
4.1.1 Chemical composition shall be in accordance with Guide A1040, Grade 1018 to 102
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