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ICC‐ES Evaluation Report
  ESR‐1782
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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 
SECTION: 06 05 23—WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITE FASTENINGS
   

REPORT HOLDER:  

ALTENLOH, BRINCK & COMPANY U.S. INC. 
 
 02105 WILLIAMS COUNTY ROAD 12‐C 
 
BRYAN, OHIO 43506 
 
 
 
EVALUATION SUBJECT: 
  
 
SPAX® POWERLAG® SERIES STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS 

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This report is subject to renewal December 2019.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND manufactured using a standard cold-forming process and
COMPOSITES subsequently heat-treated. The fasteners are available
Section: 06 05 23—Wood, Plastic, and Composite with a variety of coatings, including proprietary coating
Fastenings systems designated as HCR™ and HCRX™. The SPAX®
®
PowerLag series structural wood fasteners are available
REPORT HOLDER: in four different diameters and four different head types,
and have lengths ranging from 2 to 24 inches (51 to
ALTENLOH, BRINCK & COMPANY U.S. INC. 610 mm), inclusive of the threaded portion. The four head
02105 WILLIAMS COUNTY ROAD 12-C types are as follows: (1) Hex Washer Head design;
BRYAN, OHIO 43506 (2) T-Star Washer head design with 6-Lobe recess drive
(419) 636-6715 system; (3) T-Star Flat Head design with 6-Lobe recess
www.spax.com or www.trufast.com drive system; and (4) T-Star Pancake Head design with
6-Lobe recess drive system. See Tables 1A, 1B, 1C, and
EVALUATION SUBJECT: 1D for the diameters, lengths and head types of the 1/4,
5
/16, 3/8 and 1/2 inch series, respectively. All fasteners
SPAX® POWERLAG® SERIES STRUCTURAL WOOD described in this report are manufactured with cold-rolled
FASTENERS threads and a gimlet point.
3.2 Fastener Material:
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
The fasteners are made of hardened carbon steel grade
Compliance with the following codes: 1022 or 10B21 wire conforming to ASTM A510, or grade
®
 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code (IBC) 17MnB3 or 19MnB4 wire conforming to DIN 1654.
 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Residential Code
® Specified minimum bending yield strength, allowable
(IRC) tensile strength, and allowable shear strength of the
† fasteners are listed in Tables 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D.
 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC)
† 3.3 Wood Material:
The ADIBC is based on the 2009 IBC. 2009 IBC code sections referenced
in this report are the same sections in the ADIBC. Wood main and side members must be solid-sawn lumber
Properties evaluated: or boards having an assigned specific gravity as given in
Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this report. Assigned specific gravity
 Structural must be determined in accordance with Table 12.3.3A of
 Corrosion resistance the 2015 ANSI/AWC National Design Specification (NDS)
2.0 USES for Wood Construction (Table 11.3.3A of the 2012 NDS;
® ® Table 11.3.2A of the 2005 NDS).
The SPAX PowerLag series structural wood fasteners
described in this report are alternate dowel-type threaded 4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
fasteners used for wood-to-wood connections. 4.1 Design:
® ®
The SPAX PowerLag series structural wood fasteners 4.1.1 Reference Design Values: Reference design
having the proprietary HCR™ or HCRX™ coatings may be values for direct withdrawal connections are specified in
used where fasteners are required to exhibit corrosion Table 2 of this report. Reference design values for lateral
resistance when exposed to adverse environmental resistance in wood-to-wood connections loaded parallel to
conditions and/or chemically treated wood and are the grain are specified in Tables 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D; and
alternates to hot dip galvanized fasteners with a coating those for connections loaded perpendicular to the grain are
weight in compliance with ASTM A153, Class D. Fasteners specified in Tables 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D. When lateral loads
having the proprietary HCR™ or HCRX™ coating have are applied such that the fastener bears on either the main
been evaluated for use with wood chemically treated with or side member in a direction other than parallel or
waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, Type D (ACQ-D). perpendicular to the grain, the applicable design value for
3.0 DESCRIPTION the connection must be calculated in accordance with
Section 12.3.4 of NDS-15 (Section 11.3.4 of NDS-12 for
3.1 General: the 2012 IBC; Section 11.3.3 of NDS-05 for the 2009 IBC),
The SPAX® PowerLag® series structural wood fasteners using the applicable design values given in Tables 3 and 4
described in this report are threaded fasteners of this report. Reference design values for fastener head

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pull-through resistance for connections having a minimum series fasteners, respectively, to reduce splitting of the
side member thickness of 1.5 inches (38 mm) are specified wood. The threaded portion of the fastener, including the
in Table 5. tip, must be embedded within the main member using the
minimum fastener penetration depths shown in Tables 3A,
The reference design values given in Tables 2, 3, 4 and
3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D. The bottom of the fastener
5 must be multiplied by all adjustment factors applicable to
head must be installed flush to the surface of the member
dowel-type fasteners and wood screws, in accordance with
being connected. The fastener must not be overdriven.
the NDS, including the wet service factor, CM, shown in
Minimum required end and edge distances, measured from
Tables 2, 3 and 4, where applicable. Reference head pull-
the center of the fastener to the end or edge of the wood
through design values must be adjusted using the NDS
side and main members, are specified in Table 6. Minimum
adjustment factors applicable to withdrawal for wood
required fastener spacing, measured from the center of
screws.
one fastener to the center of another, is also specified in
The allowable load for a single-screw connection in Table 6.
which the screw is subject to tension is the least of: (a) the
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
reference withdrawal design value given in Table 2,
multiplied by the thread length and adjusted by all The SPAX® PowerLag® series structural wood fasteners
applicable adjustment factors; (b) the reference head pull- described in this report comply with, or are suitable
through design value given in Table 5, adjusted by all alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in
applicable adjustment factors; and (c) the allowable screw Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following
tension strength given in Tables 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. conditions:
The allowable lateral load for a single-screw connection 5.1 The screws must be installed in accordance with the
is the lesser of: (a) the reference lateral design value given manufacturer’s published installation instructions and
in Tables 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D; Tables 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D; or this report. In case of a conflict between this report
as determined for loading at an intermediate angle to the and the manufacturer’s published installation
grain; as applicable, adjusted by all applicable adjustment instructions, this report governs.
factors, and (b) the allowable screw shear strength given in
5.2 Calculations and details demonstrating compliance
Tables 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D.
with this report must be submitted to the code official.
When designing a connection, the structural members The calculations and details must be prepared by a
must be checked for load-carrying capacity in accordance registered design professional where required by the
with Section 11.1.2 of NDS-15 (Section 10.1.2 of NDS-12 statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be
and NDS-05 for the 2012 and 2009 IBC), and local constructed.
stresses within multiple-fastener connections must be
5.3 When the capacity of a connection is controlled by
checked against Appendix E of the NDS to ensure the
fastener metal strength, rather than wood strength,
capacity of the connection and the fastener group.
the allowable strength of the connection is not
Connections comprised of multiple screws must be permitted to be multiplied by the adjustment factors
designed in accordance with Sections 11.2.2 and 12.6 of specified in the NDS.
NDS-15 (Sections 10.2.2 and 11.6 of the NDS -12 and
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
NDS-05 for the 2012 and 2009 IBC).
6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
Where the screws are subjected to combined lateral and
Criteria for Alternate Dowel-type Threaded Fasteners
withdrawal loads, connections shall be designed in
(AC233), dated April 2015.
accordance with Section 12.4.1 of NDS-15 (Section 11.4.1
of the NDS-12 and NDS-05 for the 2012 and 2009 IBC). 6.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
® ® Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and
4.1.2 Corrosion Resistance: The SPAX PowerLag
Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment
series structural wood fasteners having the proprietary
Chemicals (AC257) dated October 2009 (editorially
HCR™ or HCRX™ coating are recognized for use in wood
revised May 2015).
treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, Type
D (ACQ-D), to a minimum retention level of 0.40 pcf 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
(6.4 kg/m3). These fasteners must be limited to use in the
The packaging for the SPAX® series structural wood
typical applications described in Table 7, subject to the ®
fasteners is labeled with the designation “SPAX
limitations noted in the table.
PowerLag®”; the fastener description, including fastener
4.2 Installation: head type, diameter, length and coating; the report holder’s
name and address; and the ICC-ES evaluation report
The SPAX® PowerLag® series structural wood fasteners
1 number (ESR-1782). Each fastener is identified by the
must be installed with a /2-inch (12.7 mm), low rpm/high
manufacturer’s identifying mark “SPAX®” and the length
torque electric drill (450 rpm) or impact wrench using the
designation, where practical with respect to available
appropriate drive bit. Lead holes are not required for the
1 space on the fastener head.
/4 inch and 5/16 inch series fasteners. Lead holes having
diameters of 0.175 inch (4.45 mm) and 0.200 inch
(5.08 mm) are required for the 3/8 inch series and 1/2 inch
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TABLE 1A—FASTENER
1 R SPECIFICATIO
ONS: 1/4-INCH SERIES SPAX P
POWERLAG S TRUCTURAL W
WOOD FASTENE
ERS

FAS STENER AV
VAILABLE THREAD LENNGTH2 (inches) SHAN NK MINORR OUTSIDE BENDING A ALLOWABLE STEEL
DESIGGNATION HEA
AD STYLES for head
d styles of: DIAMETTER THREAAD THREAD YIELD STRENGTH
3
DIA. X OVERALL HEX WASHER TAR
T-ST T-STAR FLAT
F (inch
h) DIAMET ER DIAMETER R STRENGTH T TENSILE SHEAR
LENGTH1 (inches) HEAD
H WASHHER HEAD AND
A (inch)) (inch) (psi) (lbf) (lbf)
HEA
AD T-STA
AR
PANCAKE HEAD
1/4
4 X 2" 1.770
75
1.37
1/4 X 2-1/2" 1.375
5
1.375
1/4
4 X 3" 90
1.79
2.360
1/4 X 3-1/2" 1.96
60
1/4
4 X 4"
1/4 X 4-1/2"
1/4
4 X 5"
1/4 X 5-1/2"
1/4
4 X 6"
1/4 X 6-1/2"
He
ex Washer
1/4
4 X 7" Head
1/4 X 7-1/2"
T-Star Washer
1/4
4 X 8" Head
0.195
5 0.170
0 0.276 158,000 1,169 766
1/4 X 8-1/2"
ar Flat Head
T-Sta
1/4
4 X 9"
2..375
1/4
4 X 10" T-Sttar Pancake
Head
1/4
4 X 11"
1/4
4 X 12"
1/4
4 X 13"
1/4
4 X 14"
1/4
4 X 15"
1/4
4 X 16"
1/4
4 X 18"
1/4
4 X 20"
1/4
4 X 22"
1/4
4 X 24"
Additional 1/4" Powe
erLag® Fastener S
Specifications:
Head Style: He
ex Washer Head T-Sttar Washer Head T-S
Star Flat Head T-Star Pancake Head
Head Diameter (inch
h) n/a n/a 0.510 n/a
Wa
asher Diameter (inc
ch) 0.545 0.697 n/a 0.635
H
Head Height (inch) 0.210 0.097 n/a 0.075
Threads Per Inch 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25
Drive System 3/8" Hex Driver T-30
0 6 Lobe Recess T-30 6 Lobe Recess T-30 6 Lobe Recess
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psi = 6.895 kPa; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
For purposes of measuring overall fastener length, flat head typpes are measured from top of head to
o bottom of tip. Wa asher head types aare measured from underside of head
d to
bottom oof tip.
2
Length of thread includes tip. See detailed illustration.
3
Bendingg yield strength dettermined in accordaance with ASTM F1 1575 using minor th
hread diameter wh en fastener is teste
ed in a threaded loccation.
4
Tabulatted fastener dimens sions are as measu ured on uncoated fasteners.

1
/4" Hex Washerr Head PowerLag® 1
Star Washer Head PowerLag®
/4" T-S

1
/4" T-Star Flat Head PowerLag® 1
/4" T-S d PowerLag®
Star Pancake Head

1 ®
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FIG NCH POWERLA
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TABLE 1B—FASTENER
R SPECIFICATIO
ONS: 5/16-INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG S
STRUCTURAL W
WOOD FASTENERS

FAS STENER AV
VAILABLE THREAD LENNGTH2 (inches) SHAN NK MINORR OUTSIDE BENDING A ALLOWABLE STEEL
DESIGGNATION HEA
AD STYLES for head
d styles of: DIAMETTER THREAAD THREAD YIELD STRENGTH
3
DIA. X OVERALL HEX WASHER TAR
T-ST T-STAR FLAT
F (inch
h) DIAMET ER DIAMETER R STRENGTH T TENSILE SHEAR
LENGTH1 (inches) HEAD
H WASHHER HEAD AND
A (inch)) (inch) (psi) (lbf) (lbf)
HEA
AD T-STA
AR
PANCAKE HEAD
5/1
16 X 2"
1.375 1.37
75
5/16 X 2-1/2"
5
1.375
5/1
16 X 3" 2.360 1.65
50
5/16 X 3-1/2" 2.05
50
2.993
5/1
16 X 4"
5/16 X 4-1/2"
5/1
16 X 5"
5/16 X 5-1/2"
5/1
16 X 6"
5/16 X 6-1/2"
He
ex Washer
5/1
16 X 7" Head
5/16 X 7-1/2"
T-Star Washer
5/1
16 X 8" Head
0.217
7 0.189
9 0.315 150,000 1,459 920
5/16 X 8-1/2"
ar Flat Head
T-Sta
5/1
16 X 9"
5/16 X 10" T-Sttar Pancake 2..375
Head
5/16 X 11"
5/16 X 12"
5/16 X 13"
5/16 X 14"
5/16 X 15"
5/16 X 16"
5/16 X 18"
5/16 X 20"
5/16 X 22"
5/16 X 24"
Add
ditional 5/16" Pow
werLag® Fastener Specifications:
Head Style: He
ex Washer Head T-Sttar Washer Head T-S
Star Flat Head T-Star Pancake Head
Head Diameter (inch
h) n/a n/a 0.570 n/a
Wa
asher Diameter (inc
ch) 0.591 0.776 n/a 0.610
H
Head Height (inch) 0.248 0.140 n/a 0.085
Threads Per Inch 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35
Drive System 7/16”
7 Hex Driver T-40
0 6 Lobe Recess T-40 6 Lobe Recess T-40 6 Lobe Recess
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psi = 6.895 kPa; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
For purposes of measuring overall fastener length, flat head typpes are measured from top of head to
o bottom of tip. Wa asher head types aare measured from underside of head
d to
bottom oof tip.
2
Length of thread includes tip. See detailed illustration.
3
Bendingg yield strength dettermined in accordaance with ASTM F1 1575 using minor th
hread diameter wh en fastener is teste
ed in a threaded loccation.
4
Tabulatted fastener dimens sions are as measu ured on uncoated fasteners.

5
/16" Hex Washerr Head PowerLag® 5
/16" T-S d PowerLag®
Star Washer Head

5
/16" T-Star Flat Head PowerLag® 5
/16" T-S d PowerLag®
Star Pancake Head

5 ®
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TABLE 1C—FASTENER
R SPECIFICATIO
ONS: 3/8-INCH SERIES
S SPAX P
POWERLAG ST
TRUCTURAL W
WOOD FASTENE
ERS

FAS STENER AV
VAILABLE THREAD LENNGTH2 (inches) SHAN NK MINORR OUTSIDE BENDING A ALLOWABLE STEEL
DESIGGNATION HEA
AD STYLES for head
d styles of: DIAMETTER THREAAD THREAD YIELD STRENGTH
3
DIA. X OVERALL HEX WASHER STAR
T-S R FLAT
T-STAR (inch
h) DIAMET ER DIAMETER R STRENGTH T TENSILE SHEAR
LENGTH1 (inches) HEAD
H WAS
SHER HEA
AD (inch)) (inch) (psi) (lbf) (lbf)
HE
EAD
3/8 X 4"
2..375
3/8 X 4-1/2"
3/8 X 5"
3/8 X 5-1/2"
3/8 X 6"
3/8 X 6-1/2"
3/8 X 7"
ex Washer
He
3/8 X 7-1/2" Head
3/8 X 8"
T-Star Washer
3/8 X 8-1/2" 0.270
0 0.236
6 0.394 144,000 2,402 1,435
5
Head
3/8 X 9" 3..105
3/8
8 X 10" T-Sta
ar Flat Head

3/8
8 X 11"
3/8
8 X 12"
3/8
8 X 13"
3/8
8 X 14"
3/8
8 X 15"
3/8
8 X 16"
3/8
8 X 18"
Additional 3/8" Powe
erLag® Fastener S
Specifications:
Head Style: Hex Washer Head
H T-Sta
ar Washer Head T-Star Flatt Head
Head Diameter (inch
h) n/a n/a 0.720
0
Wa
asher Diameter (inc
ch) 0.748 0.970 n/a
H
Head Height (inch) 0.307 0.173 n/a
Threads Per Inch 5.00 5.00 5.00
0
Drive System 1/2” Hex Driv
ver T-40
0 6 Lobe Recess T-50 6 Lobe
e Recess
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psi = 6.895 kPa; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
For purposes of measuring overall fastener length, flat head typpes are measured from top of head to
o bottom of tip. Wa asher head types aare measured from underside of head
d to
bottom oof tip.
2
Length of thread includes tip. See detailed illustration.
3
Bendingg yield strength dettermined in accordaance with ASTM F1 1575 using minor th
hread diameter wh en fastener is teste
ed in a threaded loccation.
4
Tabulatted fastener dimens sions are as measu ured on uncoated fasteners.

3
/8" Hex Washer Head
H PowerLag® 3
ad PowerLag®
/8" T--Star Washer Hea

3
Lag®
/8" T-Starr Flat Head PowerL

3 ®
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TABLE 1D—FASTENER
R SPECIFICATIO
ONS: 1/2-INCH SERIES
S SPAX P
POWERLAG ST
TRUCTURAL W
WOOD FASTENE
ERS

FAS STENER AV
VAILABLE THREAD LENNGTH2 (inches) SHAN NK MINORR OUTSIDE BENDING A ALLOWABLE STEEL
DESIGGNATION HEA
AD STYLES for head
d styles of: DIAMETTER THREAAD THREAD YIELD STRENGTH
3
DIA. X OVERALL HEX WASHER STAR
T-S R FLAT
T-STAR (inch
h) DIAMET ER DIAMETER R STRENGTH T TENSILE SHEAR
LENGTH1 (inches) HEAD
H WAS
SHER HEA
AD (inch)) (inch) (psi) (lbf) (lbf)
HE
EAD
1/2 X 4"
1/2 X 4-1/2"
1/2 X 5"
1/2 X 5-1/2"
1/2 X 6"
1/2 X 6-1/2" ex Washer
He
1/2 X 7" Head
3..150 0.335
5 0.295
5 0.480 166,000 3,404 2,394
4
1/2 X 7-1/2" T-Sta
ar Flat Head
1/2 X 8"
1/2 X 8-1/2"
1/2 X 9"
1/2
2 X 10"
1/2
2 X 11"
1/2
2 X 12"
Additional 3/8" Powe
erLag® Fastener S
Specifications:
Head Style: He
ex Washer Head T-Sttar Flat Head
Head Diameter (inch
h) n/a 0.875
Wa
asher Diameter (inc
ch) 0.858 n/a
H
Head Height (inch) 0.394 n/a
Threads Per Inch 4.25 4.25
Drive System 5/8”
5 Hex Driver T-50 6 Lobe Recess
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psi = 6.895 kPa; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
For purposes of measuring overall fastener length, flat head typpes are measured from top of head to
o bottom of tip. Wa asher head types aare measured from underside of head
d to
bottom oof tip.
2
Length of thread includes tip. See detailed illustration.
3
Bendingg yield strength dettermined in accordaance with ASTM F1 1575 using minor th
hread diameter wh en fastener is teste
ed in a threaded loccation.
4
Tabulatted fastener dimens sions are as measu ured on uncoated fasteners.

1
/2" Hex Washer Head
H PowerLag® 1
/2" T-Star Flat Head PowerLag®

1 ®
FIG
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TABLE 2—REFERENCE WITHDRAWAL DESIGN VALUES (W)

W (lbf./in.) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET

THREAD
HEAD FASTENER 2 SERVICE
FASTENER SERIES LENGTH ,
STYLE DESIGNATION 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31 FACTOR,
L (inches)
CM
1/4 X 2" 1.770

Hex 1/4 X 2-1/2" 1.375

Washer 1/4 X 3"
Head 2.360
1/4 X 3-1/2"
All Other Lengths 2.375
1/4 X 2" 1.375

T-Star 1/4 X 2-1/2" 1.375

1/4" Spax
Washer 1/4 X 3" 1.790 305 278 255 232 212 158 114 0.63
PowerLag®
Head 1/4 X 3-1/2" 1.960
All Other Lengths 2.375
1/4 X 2"
T-Star Flat
Head and 1/4 X 2-1/2"
1.375
T-Star 1/4 X 3"
Pancake 1/4 X 3-1/2"
Head
All Other Lengths 2.375
5/16 X 2" 1.375
5/16 X 2-1/2" 1.375
Hex 5/16 X 3" 2.360
Washer
Head 5/16 X 3-1/2"
2.993
5/16 X 4"
All Other Lengths 2.375
5/16 X 2" 1.375
5/16" Spax T-Star 5/16 X 2-1/2" 1.375
388 295 259 230 210 164 133 0.67
PowerLag® Washer 5/16 X 3" 1.650
Head 5/16 X 3-1/2" 2.050
All Other Lengths 2.375
5/16 X 2"
T-Star Flat
Head and 5/16 X 2-1/2"
1.375
T-Star 5/16 X 3"
Pancake 5/16 X 3-1/2"
Head
All Other Lengths 2.375
Hex 3/8 X 4"
Washer 2.375
3/8 X 4-1/2"
Head and
3/8" Spax T-Star
Washer All Other Lengths 3.105 469 361 317 281 254 191 146 0.64
PowerLag®
Head
T-Star Flat
All Lengths 2.375
Head
Hex
Washer
1/2" Spax
Head and All Lengths 3.150 506 392 345 307 279 212 165 0.62
PowerLag®
T-Star Flat
Head
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf/in = 175 N/m.
1
Reference withdrawal design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Reference withdrawal design values are to be multiplied by the length of thread penetration in the main member. Thread length includes tip.
3
Reference withdrawal design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from
the tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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TABLE 3A—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PARALLEL TO GRAIN (Z║)SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER)
® 1,3
CONNECTIONS WITH 1/4 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS
SIDE
MINIMUM Zparallel (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
MEMBER
FASTENER FASTENER SERVICE
THICKNESS, 2
DESIGNATION PENETRATION FACTOR,
ts 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
(inches) CM
(inches)
1/4 X 2" 0.625
1/4 X 2-1/2" 1.125 356 246 217 199 189 173 168
1.375
1/4 X 3" 1.625
1/4 X 3-1/2" 2.125 379 313 285 263 246 207 179
1/4 X 4" 1.625
1/4 X 4-1/2" 2.125
1/4 X 5" 2.625
1/4 X 5-1/2" 3.125
1/4 X 6" 3.625
1/4 X 6-1/2" 4.125
1/4 X 7" 4.625
1/4 X 7-1/2" 5.125
1/4 X 8" 5.625
0.70
1/4 X 8-1/2" 6.125
1/4 X 9" 6.625
2.375 385 319 294 276 263 236 218
1/4 X 10" 7.625
1/4 X 11" 8.625
1/4 X 12" 9.625
1/4 X 13" 10.625
1/4 X 14" 11.625
1/4 X 15" 12.625
1/4 X 16" 13.625
1/4 X 18" 15.625
1/4 X 20" 17.625
1/4 X 22" 19.625
1/4 X 24" 21.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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TABLE 3B—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PARALLEL TO GRAIN (Z║) SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER)
® 1,3
CONNECTIONS WITH 5/16 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS
SIDE
MINIMUM Zparallel (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
MEMBER
FASTENER FASTENER SERVICE
THICKNESS, 2
DESIGNATION PENETRATION FACTOR,
ts 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
(inches) CM
(inches)
5/16 X 2" 0.625
5/16 X 2-1/2" 1.125 388 270 236 215 202 180 170
1.375
5/16 X 3" 1.625
5/16 X 3-1/2" 2.125 465 325 285 260 245 220 209
5/16 X 4" 1.625
5/16 X 4-1/2" 2.125
5/16 X 5" 2.625
5/16 X 5-1/2" 3.125
5/16 X 6" 3.625
5/16 X 6-1/2" 4.125
5/16 X 7" 4.625
5/16 X 7-1/2" 5.125
5/16 X 8" 5.625
0.70
5/16 X 8-1/2" 6.125
5/16 X 9" 6.625
2.375 527 368 326 301 287 267 261
5/16 X 10" 7.625
5/16 X 11" 8.625
5/16 X 12" 9.625
5/16 X 13" 10.625
5/16 X 14" 11.625
5/16 X 15" 12.625
5/16 X 16" 13.625
5/16 X 18" 15.625
5/16 X 20" 17.625
5/16 X 22" 19.625
5/16 X 24" 21.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.

TABLE 3C—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PARALLEL TO GRAIN (Z║)
® 1,3
SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 3/8 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS

SIDE
MINIMUM Zparallel (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
MEMBER
FASTENER FASTENER SERVICE
THICKNESS, 2
DESIGNATION PENETRATION FACTOR,
ts 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
(inches) CM
(inches)
3/8 X 4" 1.625
3/8 X 4-1/2" 2.125
3/8 X 5" 2.625
3/8 X 5-1/2" 3.125
3/8 X 6" 3.625
3/8 X 6-1/2" 4.125
3/8 X 7" 4.625
3/8 X 7-1/2" 5.125
3/8 X 8" 5.625
3/8 X 8-1/2" 6.125 2.375 516 417 382 356 338 298 273 0.70
3/8 X 9" 6.625
3/8 X 10" 7.625
3/8 X 11" 8.625
3/8 X 12" 9.625
3/8 X 13" 10.625
3/8 X 14" 11.625
3/8 X 15" 12.625
3/8 X 16" 13.625
3/8 X 18" 15.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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TABLE 3D—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PARALLEL TO GRAIN (Z║)
® 1,3
SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 1/2 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS

SIDE
MEMBER MINIMUM Zparallel (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF:
WET
FASTENER THICKNESS FASTENER
SERVICE
DESIGNATION , PENETRATION
2 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31 FACTOR, CM
ts (inches)
(inches)
1/2 X 4" 1.625
1/2 X 4-1/2" 2.125
1/2 X 5" 2.625
1/2 X 5-1/2" 3.125
1/2 X 6" 3.625
1/2 X 6-1/2" 4.125
1/2 X 7" 4.625
2.375 554 464 427 396 373 318 279 0.70
1/2 X 7-1/2" 5.125
1/2 X 8" 5.625
1/2 X 8-1/2" 6.125
1/2 X 9" 6.625
1/2 X 10" 7.625
1/2 X 11" 8.625
1/2 X 12" 9.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.

TABLE 4A—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PERPENDICULAR TO GRAIN (Z║)SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-
® 1,3
MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 1/4 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS
SIDE
MEMBER MINIMUM Zperpendicular (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
FASTENER THICKNESS FASTENER SERVICE
DESIGNATION , PENETRATION FACTOR,
2 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
ts (inches) CM
(inches)
1/4 X 2" 0.625
1/4 X 2-1/2" 1.125 351 230 197 178 166 150 144
1.375
1/4 X 3" 1.625
1/4 X 3-1/2" 2.125 372 295 264 239 221 179 151
1/4 X 4" 1.625
1/4 X 4-1/2" 2.125
1/4 X 5" 2.625
1/4 X 5-1/2" 3.125
1/4 X 6" 3.625
1/4 X 6-1/2" 4.125
1/4 X 7" 4.625
1/4 X 7-1/2" 5.125
1/4 X 8" 5.625
0.70
1/4 X 8-1/2" 6.125
1/4 X 9" 6.625
2.375 372 298 272 252 238 209 191
1/4 X 10" 7.625
1/4 X 11" 8.625
1/4 X 12" 9.625
1/4 X 13" 10.625
1/4 X 14" 11.625
1/4 X 15" 12.625
1/4 X 16" 13.625
1/4 X 18" 15.625
1/4 X 20" 17.625
1/4 X 22" 19.625
1/4 X 24" 21.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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1,2
TABLE 4B—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PERPENDICULAR TO GRAIN (Z║) SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-
® 1,3
MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 5/16 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS
SIDE
MEMBER MINIMUM Zperpendicular (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
FASTENER THICKNES FASTENER SERVICE
DESIGNATION S, PENETRATIO FACTOR,
ts
2
N (inches) 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31 CM
(inches)
5/16 X 2" 0.625
5/16 X 2-1/2" 1.125 376 250 214 191 176 152 141
1.375
5/16 X 3" 1.625
5/16 X 3-1/2" 2.125 427 311 272 244 226 189 168
5/16 X 4" 1.625
5/16 X 4-1/2" 2.125
5/16 X 5" 2.625
5/16 X 5-1/2" 3.125
5/16 X 6" 3.625
5/16 X 6-1/2" 4.125
5/16 X 7" 4.625
5/16 X 7-1/2" 5.125
5/16 X 8" 5.625
0.67
5/16 X 8-1/2" 6.125
5/16 X 9" 6.625
2.375 519 340 295 269 255 237 234
5/16 X 10" 7.625
5/16 X 11" 8.625
5/16 X 12" 9.625
5/16 X 13" 10.625
5/16 X 14" 11.625
5/16 X 15" 12.625
5/16 X 16" 13.625
5/16 X 18" 15.625
5/16 X 20" 17.625
5/16 X 22" 19.625
5/16 X 24" 21.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.

TABLE 4C—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PERPENDICULAR TO GRAIN (Z┴)
® 1,3
SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 3/8 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS

SIDE
MEMBER MINIMUM Zperpendicular (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
FASTENER THICKNESS FASTENER SERVICE
DESIGNATION , PENETRATION FACTOR,
2 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
ts (inches) CM
(inches)
3/8 X 4" 1.625
3/8 X 4-1/2" 2.125
3/8 X 5" 2.625
3/8 X 5-1/2" 3.125
3/8 X 6" 3.625
3/8 X 6-1/2" 4.125
3/8 X 7" 4.625
3/8 X 7-1/2" 5.125
3/8 X 8" 5.625
3/8 X 8-1/2" 6.125 2.375 502 383 342 313 292 250 223 0.67
3/8 X 9" 6.625
3/8 X 10" 7.625
3/8 X 11" 8.625
3/8 X 12" 9.625
3/8 X 13" 10.625
3/8 X 14" 11.625
3/8 X 15" 12.625
3/8 X 16" 13.625
3/8 X 18" 15.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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TABLE 4D—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR LOADING PERPENDICULAR TO GRAIN (Z┴)
® 1,3
SINGLE SHEAR (TWO-MEMBER) CONNECTIONS WITH 1/2 INCH SERIES SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS

SIDE
MINIMUM Zperpendicular (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
MEMBER
FASTENER FASTENER SERVICE
THICKNESS, 2
DESIGNATION PENETRATION FACTOR,
ts 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31
(inches) CM
(inches)
1/2 X 4" 1.625
1/2 X 4-1/2" 2.125
1/2 X 5" 2.625
1/2 X 5-1/2" 3.125
1/2 X 6" 3.625
1/2 X 6-1/2" 4.125
1/2 X 7" 4.625
2.375 522 376 326 290 266 219 193 0.67
1/2 X 7-1/2" 5.125
1/2 X 8" 5.625
1/2 X 8-1/2" 6.125
1/2 X 9" 6.625
1/2 X 10" 7.625
1/2 X 11" 8.625
1/2 X 12" 9.625
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference lateral design values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance with the NDS.
2
Minimum fastener penetration depth, p, into the main member includes the length of the tip.
3
Reference lateral design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from the
tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.

1,2
TABLE 5—REFERENCE PULL-THROUGH DESIGN VALUES (P)
MINIMUM SIDE P (lbf) FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: WET
FASTENER HEAD MEMBER SERVICE
SERIES STYLE THICKNESS 0.67 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.36 0.31 FACTOR,
(inches) CM
Hex
Washer 743 559 483 422 376 269 192
Head
T-Star
Washer 701 679 608 528 456 249 118
1/4" Spax
Head 0.63
PowerLag®
T-Star
520 337 276 232 203 148 73
Flat Head
T-Star
Pancake 715 636 565 494 433 268 133
Head
Hex
Washer 967 602 495 422 375 285 234
Head
T-Star
Washer 996 770 676 601 544 413 319
5/16" Spax
Head 0.67
PowerLag®
T-Star 1.50
606 429 355 296 252 148 75
Flat Head
T-Star
Pancake 739 649 572 496 432 257 115
Head
Hex
Washer 1,281 787 643 546 484 364 297
Head
3/8" Spax T-Star
0.64
PowerLag® Washer 1,326 997 869 771 699 541 436
Head
T-Star
776 501 417 361 323 250 208
Flat Head
Hex
Washer 1,316 946 807 702 627 466 363
1/2" Spax
Head 0.62
PowerLag®
T-Star
955 657 561 496 453 377 341
Flat Head
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.448 N.
1
Reference pull-through design values must be multiplied by adjustment factors as applicable to reference withdrawal design values, W, in
accordance with the NDS.
2
Reference pull-through design values for connections in wood having specific gravities other than those given above may be interpolated from
the tabulated values. Extrapolation to specific gravities greater than 0.67 or less than 0.31 is not permitted.
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1
TABLE 6—MINIMUM EDGE DISTANCES, END DISTANCES AND FASTENER SPACING

MINIMUM MINIMUM END DISTANCE (inches) MINIMUM ON-CENTER SPACING (inches)

EDGE
DISTANCE Between Fasteners in a
SHANK Loaded Parallel to Grain Between Rows
FASTENER Loading Row
DIAMETER Loaded
SERIES Parallel or
(inches) Perp. To
Perpendicular Bearing Bearing Away Parallel to Perp. To
Grain In-line Staggered
3
to Grain Toward End From End Grain Grain
(inches)

1/4" Spax
0.195 1 1/2 3 2 2 3 2 1 1/2
PowerLag®

5/16" Spax
0.217 1 3/4 3 3/4 2 3/8 2 3/8 3 1/4 2 3/16 1 1/8 5/8
PowerLag®

3/8" Spax
2 0.270 2 1/4 4 1/2 2 3/4 2 3/4 1 1/2 1 1/2
PowerLag® See 2015 NDS Table
12.5.1D (2012 and 2005
1/2" Spax NDS Table 11.5.1D)
2 0.337 2 3/4 5 1/2 3 3 1 3/4 1 3/4
PowerLag®
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
1
Edge distances, end distances and spacing of the screws must be sufficient to prevent splitting of the wood, or as required by this table,
whichever is greater.
2
Lead holes having diameters of 0.175 inches (4.45 mm) and 0.200 inches (5.08 mm) are required for the 375 series and 500 series fasteners,
respectively, to reduce splitting of the wood.
3
Staggered rows must be offset by one half of the required spacing between fasteners in a row.

®
TABLE 7—RECOGNIZED EXPOSURE CONDITIONS FOR SPAX POWERLAG STRUCTURAL WOOD FASTENERS

EXPOSURE
COATING SYSTEM TYPICAL APPLICATIONS RECOGNITION LIMITATIONS
CONDITION

Limited to use where equilibrium moisture content of

1 Treated wood in dry use applications the chemically treated wood meets the dry service
condition as described in the NDS.

Limited to clean untreated wood and materials without

HCR™, HCRX™
2 Aboveground with coastal salt exposure known corrosion effects greater than that of clean
untreated wood.

Limited to freshwater and chemically treated wood

3 General construction
exposure, e.g. no saltwater exposure.

No limitations on use with respect to moisture and

chemically treated wood except that chemical wood
HCRX™ 4 Coastal construction
treatment must have the same or lesser corrosion
effects as qualification conditions.