ASTM C954-18

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 and health 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2018
• 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)

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Designation:C954 −18
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* A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for
Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for
Alloy Steel
steel drill screws for use in fastening gypsum panel products or
A1040 Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade
metal plaster bases to steel members from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm)
Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, andAlloy
to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in thickness.
Steels
1.2 This specification also covers physical properties and
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
test methods for determining performance requirements.
Materials and Systems
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded C847 Specification for Metal Lath
C955 Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Fram-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only ing Members
C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
and are not considered standard.
C1513 Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Formed Steel Framing Connections
test methods described in this specification. This standard does
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
3. Terminology
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
3.1 Definitions:
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
3.1.1 For definitions relating to gypsum and related building
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
materials and systems, see Terminology C11.
to use.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.1 steel drill screw, n—self-drilling tapping screw with
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the ability to drill its own hole, form or cut mating threads
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
without deforming its own threads or breaking during assem-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
bly.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Materials
4.1 Screws shall be made from steel wire manufactured in
2. Referenced Documents
accordance with Specification A510/A510M.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 Chemical composition shall be in accordance with
Guide A1040, Grade 1018 to 1022.
5. Physical Properties
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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
5.1 Metallurgical Requirements:
of Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and
5.1.1 The surface of the screw shall be carbonitrided to a
Related Products.
depth of 0.004 to 0.008 in. (0.10 to 0.20 mm).
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
5.1.2 The core hardness shall be 32 to 40 HRC after being
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C954 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/C0954-18.
drawn at a minimum temperature of 625°F (330°C).
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1.3 The screw shall have no band of free ferrite between
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
the case and core nor shall the case contain appreciable
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. amounts of retained austenite or other soft constituents.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.1.4 Surface hardness shall be determined by a micro lath tight against the flange of a steel stud 0.033 in. (0.84 mm)
hardness instrument at “the root of the thread profile,” as thick so that when subjected to a steady pull, the lath will tear
exposed by removal of enough material to form a flat surface and not slip out from under the screw head when tested in
along the length of the scre
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Designation: C954 − 15 C954 − 18
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*
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.
1.5 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A510A510/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
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
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 manufactured from Grade 1018 to 1022 made from steel wire manufactured in accordance with
Specification A510A510/A510M.
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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 June 1, 2015April 1, 2018. Published June 2015April 2018. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
C954 – 11.C954 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/C0954-15.10.1520/C0954-18.
2
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
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4.1.1 Chemical composition shall be in accordance with Guide A1040, Grade 1018 to 1022.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Metallurgical Requirements:
5.1.1 The surface of the screw shall be carbonitrided to a depth of 0.004 to 0.008 in. (0.10 to 0.20 mm).
5.1.2 The core hardness shall be 32 to 40 HRC after being drawn at a minimum temperature of 625°F (330°C).
5.1.3 The screw shall have no band of free ferrite between the case and core nor shall the case contain appreciable amounts of
retained austenite or other soft constituents.
5.1.4 Surf
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