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fixing fencing screws to metal

RippleZIPS® 

Application

Buildex RippleZIPS® are designed for fixing mini orb or corrugated cladding to buildings, sheds and fencing. The Hex Ripple Hex Head has been designed to blend with the cladding and make a design statement. RippleZIPS® can be used in kitchens and other in-house fitouts where mini orb or corrugated sheet is used.  

Features & Benefits

  • Zips® point for fast and easy drilling into both steel and timber
  • High pull-out strength
  • The unique Hexagon drive allows the fastener to be installed positively minimising the potential for sheet damage (sheet scratching)
  • Contoured under head profile has been specifically designed to provide a great appearance, matching the design of the sheeting whilst also sealing without the need for a washer
  • Climaseal® 4 corrosion protection

RippleZIP

Part NumberProductGaugeThreadLengthHead TypeSealCorrosion FinishAvailable ColoursPack QtyCarton QtyDatasheet link
1-031-9341-1TPC4 (While stocks last) RippleZIP 10 16 25mm Hex Head No Seal  Climaseal® 4 Colormatch®* 100 5 pdf03145-PDS
6-031-3341-1C4 RippleZIP 10 16 25mm Hex Head No Seal  Climaseal® 4 Colormatch® 1000 4 pdf03145-PDS

Metal Teks®

Application

Buildex has a range of Metal Teks® suitable for fencing applications.

Features & Benefits

  • Fast and Easy application into steel between 1mm and 5mm thick
  • High pull-out strength
  • Climaseal® 4 corrosion protection available
 

Metal Teks®

Part NumberProductGaugeThreadLengthHead TypeSealCorrosion FinishColoursPack QtyCarton QtyDatasheet link
6-311-3097-1C4 Metal Teks® 12 14 20mm Hex Head No Seal Climaseal® 4 Colormatch® 500 4 pdf31167-PDS
6-311-3151-1C4 Metal Teks® 10 16 16mm Hex Head No Seal Climaseal® 4 Colormatch® 1000 4 pdf31166-PDS
6-311-3323-1C4 Metal Teks® 14 10 25mm Hex Head No Seal Climaseal® 4 Colormatch® 500 3 pdf31180-PDS

Shed Teks®

Application

Buildex Shed Teks® is a general purpose fastener for fixing metal to metal. It is a 14 Gauge with a 12 Gauge head which outperforms 12g screws in all strength properties.

14-10 Shed Tek will install into steel thicknesses between 1.2mm & 2.4mm, while the 14-20 will install into steel thicknesses between 2.4mm lapped & 6mm hot rolled steel.

Features & Benefits

  • Teks® point for fast and easy application into steel
  • High pull-out strength
  • Climaseal® 3 corrosion protection available
 

Shed Teks®

Part NumberProductGaugeThreadLengthHead TypeSealCorrosion FinishColoursPack QtyCarton QtyDatasheet link
6-311-0554-7MP (While stocks last) Shed Teks® 14 10 25mm Hex Head No Seal Climaseal® 4 Unpainted 500 3 pdf31219-PDS

Metal Teks® Headlok

Application

Headlok® Security Head screws are designed for securely fastening metal roofing and cladding profiles to prevent unauthorised entry into property. It is ideal for; warehouses and shopping centres, government and defence installations, correctional and storage facilities, community centres and water treatment facilities.

Headlok Security head Teks® are designed to fix into steel purlins between 1.2mm and 4.5mm thick. For fixing into light gauge steel less than 1.2mm, Buildex Headlok Roof Zips® are recommended.

Features & Benefits

  • Unique tamper proof head design that can only be installed and undone using Buildex Security Socket
  • End users are placed on registration database to ensure traceability of socket location
  • Fast & Easy Installation into steel up to 4.5mm thick with Teks® point
  • High pull-out strength
  • Climaseal® 4 corrosion protection available
 

Headlok Security Metal Teks®

Part NumberProductGaugeThreadLengthHead TypeSealCorrosion FinishColoursPack QtyCarton QtyDatasheet link
6-310-3624-4C4 Headlok Security Metal Teks® 14 10 25mm Headlok   Climaseal® 4 Colormatch® 500 3 pdf31250-PDS