Recent Blogs

This category of technical blog posts highlights the most recent articles published relating to our self-tapping wood screws, beam hangers, lifting devices, and accessories on our bi-weekly technical blog by Mass Timber Connections (MTC) Solutions.

Steel Plate Pre-Drilling Requirements

When using self-tapping screws with steel plates, ...

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Can ASSY Steel Fasteners Be Used in Wet Service Conditions or Sheltered Outdoor Applications?

ASSY carbon steel fasteners are manufactured with ...

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How to Install ASSY Self-tapping Screws

Fully threaded and partially threaded ASSY self-ta...

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Notch Reinforcement with ASSY Fully Threaded Screws

October 10, 2019 Tension side notches in bending m...

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Geometry Requirements of ASSY Self-tapping Screws

September 26, 2019 The geometry requirements for t...

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Comparing the Behavior of Shear and Axially Loaded Fastener in Lateral Connections

September 12, 2019 Fasteners used in lateral conne...

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