Steel Stud Fasteners - Shearing issue

[CBSE]

I have a project that I'm using 54mil 6" studs on for all of the framing. The contractor is having issues with the screws shearing off and not going through the studs.

As a result, they want to use ET&F Fastening Systems Model 210 Trimfast Pins.

Has anyone used these? Anyone else have problems with self tappers in steel studs?

 

[XR250]

Sounds like he is using inferior or the wrong screws. The total material thickness must be within the range required by the manufacturer. I have never had this problem on any of my jobs (that I know about - anyhow) in 20 years. I had one client use those pins but eventually abandoned them and went back to welds and screws.

 

[CBSE]

I'm surprised by it as well. He is only installing 7/16 OSB over steel studs. It hasn't been this difficult before.

 

[ameyerrenke]

Probably a bad batch of screws, not uncommon at all. The self drilling tips are hardened, if the QC isn't there when it's manufactured, the screw becomes too brittle. Try ordering a different screw or from a different vender.