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Edition 11/2006
Direct Fastening Technology Manual
Product Information
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Methodology of DX-Fastener Selection ..................................................................................................... 3
Corrosion .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Design Concepts ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Nomenclature/Symbols .............................................................................................................................. 5
Cyclic Loading ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Fastener Selection.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Steel & Metal .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Petrochemical & Industrial........................................................................................................................ 10
Interior Finishing ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Building Construction ............................................................................................................................... 13
Mechanical & Electrical ............................................................................................................................ 15
Fastener........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Fastener Index.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Profiled metal sheeting

X-ENP Siding and Decking Nail ............................................................................................................... 18
ENP2K Siding and Decking Nail .............................................................................................................. 22
SDK2 Sealing Caps for Cladding Fastening ............................................................................................ 25
NPH Siding and Decking Nails to Concrete ............................................................................................. 26
X-HVB Shear Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 29
X-EDNK22 THQ12, X-EDN19 THQ12 Diaphragm Decking Nails ........................................................... 34
Fix to steel
X-EDNI, EDS General Purpose Nails for Steel ....................................................................................... 37
EDNK, ESDMK General Purpose Nails for Thin Steel............................................................................. 41
X-BT Stainless Steel Threaded Studs...................................................................................................... 44
X-EM6/EW6, X-EF7, X-EM8, X-EM10/EW10, EW10 Threaded Studs for Steel ..................................... 47
X-FCM Grating Fastening System ........................................................................................................... 51
X-FCP Checker Plate Fastening System ................................................................................................. 57
Fix to concrete
X-AL-H General Purpose Nails for Difficult Concrete and Steel .............................................................. 61
X-DNI General Purpose Nails for Concrete, Sandlime-Masonry and Steel ............................................. 64
X-ZF General Purpose Nail for Concrete, Sandlime-Masonry and Steel................................................. 68
X-CR Stainless Steel Nails for Concrete, Sandlime Masonry and Steel.................................................. 72
DX Drywall Fasteners – X-DW, X-ZF, X-DAK, ESD ................................................................................ 76
GX Drywall Fasteners -- X-EGN, X-GPH, X-GN ...................................................................................... 79
DS Heavy Duty General Purpose Nails for Concrete and Steel .............................................................. 82
SL Nails for Forming and Other Temporary Uses.................................................................................... 85
X-M6/W6/F7, X-M8, X-M10/X-W10, W10 Threaded Studs for Concrete................................................. 87
DX-Kwik - X-M6H, X-M8H Threaded Studs and DNH, X-DKH Nails ....................................................... 91
X-CRM Stainless Steel Threaded Studs for Concrete and Steel............................................................. 94
General construction
X-IE Wall Insulation Fastener................................................................................................................... 98
X-SW Soft Washer Fastener .................................................................................................................. 101
X-FS Form Stop...................................................................................................................................... 103
X-GC Gunite Clip.................................................................................................................................... 105
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

X-HS Threaded Hanger and X-CC Loop Hanger Systems.................................................................... 107
Electrical Hanger Systems X-HS MX and X-CC MX.............................................................................. 110
X-EKB, X-ECH Electrical Cable Fasteners ............................................................................................ 112
X-FB (X-BX/X-EMTC), X-EFC Electrical Conduit Fasteners ................................................................. 115
X-ECT MX Electrical Cable Tie, X-EKS MX and X-EMTSC Conduit Clip Fastener .............................. 118
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X-ET for Fastening Plastic Electrical Cable Trays.................................................................................. 120

Nails for Electrical Applications – X-GHP, X-GN, X-DNI, X-EGN, X-EDNI ............................................ 121
Fastener for Special Applications ............................................................................................................... 122

X-CR Stainless Steel Nails for Fastening to Steel............................................................................... 122
Tools & Equipment...................................................................................................................................... 126

DX460 General Purpose Tool ................................................................................................................ 126
DX 351.................................................................................................................................................... 128
DX-E 72 .................................................................................................................................................. 129
DX 36 M.................................................................................................................................................. 129
DX 76...................................................................................................................................................... 130
DX 750.................................................................................................................................................... 132
DX-860 Tool for Decking ........................................................................................................................ 133
R4 Pneumatic Tools ............................................................................................................................... 135
GX 100 Gas Tool for Interior Finishing and GX 100-E for Electrical Applications ................................. 135
Cartridges ............................................................................................................................................... 136
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Introduction
Introduction
Methodology of DX-Fastener Selection
There are five fastener selection charts corresponding to five trade groups:
• Steel metal (e.g. siding and decking, cladding, grating)
• Petrochemical and Industrial (e.g. installations, off-shore)
• Interior finishing (e.g. drywall, suspended ceilings)
• General construction (e.g. concrete forming, insulation)
• HVAC, plumbing and electrical
To find a DX fastener for an application, enter the appropriate trade group chart with the application:
Application or other
Environmental
material to be Base material conditions or DX-fastener
conditions
fastened requirements
Detailed technical information for the selected fastener family is found on its product information sheet.
For some applications, two or more fastener families are listed as suitable. The final selection is influenced by
technical data found on the product sheets.
Regional differences in building methods, materials, trade preferences, available tools, etc. also influence fastener
selection. Therefore, designers and specifiers are advised to consult the current Hilti catalogue and make use of the
local Hilti technical advisory service.
Corrosion
The subject of corrosion has a major influence on the suitability of a fastener and therefore also on fastener
selection. In order to provide a basis for judging the suitability of fasteners, it is useful to categories applications in
three classes:
• Safety relevant, permanent applications: (e.g. profiled metal sheet fastenings in roofs and walls)
• Non-safety relevant, permanent fastenings (e.g. metal track fastenings for drywall)
• Non-safety relevant, temporary fastenings (e.g. fastenings of wooden sills, kickers, etc. in concrete forming).
For non-safety relevant applications, zinc plated fasteners made of normal carbon steel can be used without
restriction.
For safety relevant, permanent fastenings restrictions described below apply:
• In any case there is a restriction to the use of galvanised carbon steel fasteners if they are exposed to weather
or if they are inside and subject to repeated wetting as from condensation. The galvanisation (typically in a
range from 5 to 20 microns of Zn) provides corrosion protection during transport and construction, during which
exposure to weather can never be completely prevented. If the fastenings are exposed to repeated wetting or
weather during their service life, the use of galvanised carbon steel fasteners is prohibited and stainless steel
fasteners must be used. This safety measure must be observed without exception because the corrosion of
galvanised steel fasteners leads not just to material loss but also to hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen
embrittlement can easily result in fracture of the fastener at very low load.
• Referring to the above mentioned example of profiled metal sheet fastening for roofs and walls, the use of
galvanised steel fasteners is allowable only where wetting of the fastener is not to be expected. This applies in
general to inside skins of two skin, insulated roofs and walls enclosing dry and closed rooms. This is the classic
application area for ENP(H)2 galvanised fasteners.
Contact corrosion is taken into consideration by observing common rules concerning acceptable material
combinations. Parts made of less noble metals are subject to increased corrosion if they are in electrochemical
contact with a larger part made of a more noble metal, provided of course that an electrolyte is present. Fasteners
that are used in wet areas must be at least as noble or better, nobler than the fastened part. The effect of contact
corrosion is shown in the table below. This information is especially applicable to stainless steel X-CR fasteners
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Introduction
because only the X-CR is suitable for safety relevant, permanent application located outside or otherwise exposed
to corrosion.
Powder-actuated fastener
Fastened part Zinc plated carbon steel X-CR stainless steel
Construction steel (uncoated)
Galvanized steel sheet
Aluminum alloy
Stainless steel sheet
Negligible or no corrosion of fastener
Heavy corrosion of fastener
The accelerated corrosion of a fastener due to contact corrosion can take place only in the presence of an
electrolyte (moisture from precipitation or condensation). Without this electrolyte – e.g. in dry inside rooms – zinc
plated fasteners can be used in connection with more noble metals.
Design Concepts
The recommended working loads (Nrec and Vrec) are suitable for use in typical working load designs. If a partial
factor of safety design method is to be used, the Nrec and Vrec values are conservative when used as NRd and VRd.
Exact values for NRd and VRd can be determined by using the safety factors where given and or reviewing test data.
Design loads (characteristic strength, design resistance and working loads) for the X-HVB shear connector are
listed and ordered per design guideline.
Worldwide the designer may encounter three main fastening design concepts:
Working load concept Working load concept Partial factors of safety

as practiced in Europe as practiced in the USA and Canada
NRk Nu, m NSk x γF ≤ NSd ≤ =
N Rk
= NRd
NS ≤ Nrec = NS′ ≤
ν ν' γM
where ν is an overall factor of safety where ν’ is an overall factor of safety where:
including allowance for: including allowance for: γF is a partial factor of safety to allow for
• errors in estimation of load • errors in estimation of load errors in estimation on the acting load.
• deviations in material and • deviations in material and γM is a partial factor of safety to allow for
workmanship workmanship deviations in material and workmanship.
• scatter in the testing data
and NS is, in general a characteristic and NS′ is, in general a characteristic
acting load. acting load.
NS ≅ NSk NS′ ≅ NSk
Except for DX-Standard fastenings to concrete, DX fastenings can be treated as single point fastenings in the
design calculation. Structural analysis of the fastened part (e.g. roof deck panel or pipe hung from a number of
fastenings) leads to calculation of the load acting on a single fastening, which is then compared to the
recommended load (or design value of the resistance) for the fastener. In spite of this single point design concept, it
is necessary to insure that there is enough redundancy so that failure of a single fastening will not lead to collapse
of the entire system. The old saying “one bolt is no bolt” can also be applied to DX fastening.
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Introduction
Nomenclature/Symbols
Following is a table of symbols and nomenclature used in the technical data.
Fastener test data and performance
N and V Tensile and shear forces in a general sense
F Combined force (resulting from N and V) in a general sense
Ns and Vs Tensile and shear forces acting on a fastening in a design calculation
Fs Combined force (resulting from Ns and Vs) in a design calculation
Nu and Vu Ultimate tensile and shear forces that cause failure of the fastening, statistically, the reading for one
specimen
Nu,m and Vu,m Average ultimate tensile and shear forces that cause failure of the fastening, statistically, the average for a
sample of several specimens
S The standard deviation of the sample
NRk and VRk Characteristic tensile and shear resistance of the fastening, statistically, the 5 % fractile For example the
characteristic strength of a fastening whose ultimate strength can be described by a standard Gauss type
distribution is calculated by:
NRk = Nu,m - k x S where k is a function of the sample size, n and the desired confidence interval.
Nrec and Vrec Recommended tensile and shear force on the fastener shank:
Nrec = NRk / ν und Vrec = VRk / ν where ν is an overall factor of safety
Mrec Recommended working moment on the fastener shank
Where MRk is the characteristic moment resistance of the fastener shank and ν is an
Mrec = MRk / ν overall factory of safety. Unless otherwise stated on the product data sheets, the Mrec
values in this manual include a safety factor of “2” for static loading and “1.3” for cyclic
loading.
Fastening details
hET Penetration of the fastener point below the surface of the base material
hNVS Nailhead standoff above the surface fastened into (with nails, this is the surface of the fastened material,
with threaded studs, the surface of the base material.)
tII Thickness of the base material
tI Thickness of the fastened material
ΣtI Total thickness of the fastened material (where more than one layer is fastened)
Characteristics of steel and other metals
2
fy and fu Yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of metals (in N/mm or MPa)
Characteristics of concrete and masonry
fc Compressive strength of cylinder (150 mm diameter, 300 mm height)
fcc Compressive strength of cube (150 mm edge length)
fc,100 / fcc,200 Compressive strength of 100 mm diameter cylinder / cube with 200 mm edge
In some cases building material grades are used to describe the suitable range of application. Examples are the
German B25, B35, B55 etc. and the ISO 3893/ENV206/EC2 concrete grades C20/25, C30/35, C50/55. Complete
information various national and international material grades can be found in A1 Base Materials for Fastenings of
the Fastening Technology Manual.
Approvals, technical assessments and design guidelines are given on the product information sheets as
abbreviations of the names of the issuing institutes or agencies. Following is a list of abbreviations:
Abbreviation Name of institute or agency / description Country
FM Factory Mutual (insurers’ technical service) USA
UL Underwriters Laboratories (insurers’ technical service) USA
ICBO International Conference of Building Officials USA
SDI Steel Deck Institute (technical trade association) USA
CSTB Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (approval agency) France
DIBt Deutsche Institute für Bautechnik (approval agency) Germany
UBAtc Union belge pour l’Agremont technique dans la construction Belgium
SOCOTEC SOCOTEC (insurers’ technical service) France
ÖNORM Österreichische Norm / Austrian National Standard Austria
SCI Steel Construction Institute Great Britain
SZS Schweizerische Zentralstelle für Stahlbau Switzerland
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Cyclic Loading
Siding and decking nails used in wall and roof construction are subject to cyclic loading from wind suction. Cyclic
load testing is carried out to determine allowable (and recommended) loads. The approval requirements of the DIBt
(Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik) govern the design relevant number of load repetitions (5’000) and the necessary
safety factors. Notes in this regard are found on the corresponding product data sheets.
In case that fasteners will be subject to a large number of load repetitions and fatigue, we recommend carrying out a
design check according to the requirements of Eurocode 3 (or similar code). Eurocode 3 gives the characteristic
fatigue resistance and safety concept for steel construction. To carry out the check according to Eurocode 3, it is
necessary to have a statistical analysis of test data obtained under the application conditions. Except for siding and
decking fasteners, the product data sheets in C3 limit the validity of recommended loads to predominantly static
loading. In case that a design must be done for true fatigue loading, test data can be obtained from Hilti. Examples
of such data are displayed below.
X-EM8-15-14 (standard zinc plated fastener)

The X-EM8-15-14 has a shank diameter 4.5 mm and 4.5
Load range (kN)
a hardness of HRC 55.5 ± 1 (fu = 2’000 MPa). The S- 4.0
N diagram shows the load range ∆F for a lower load
of 0.05 kN. The individual test results are displayed 3.5
as points and the curves show average and
characteristic (95% survival probability) values. The 3.0
failure mode was shank fracture or fracture in the M8 2.5
threading.
The recommended load for predominantly static 2.0
loading is 2.4 kN. Comparing this value to the S-N 1.5
diagram will lead to the conclusion that EM8-15-14
fastenings designed for 2.4 kN static loading will 1.0 Lo ad range (kN)
survive a large number of load repetitions. The M ean value (kN)
fastenings can be said to be robust, even when the 0.5
C haracteristic value (kN)
actual loading turns out to be in part cyclic.
0.0
1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
Number of Cycles (LS)
X-CRM8-15-12 (stainless steel fastener) S-N Diagram, X-CRM8-15-12

6.0
The X-CRM8-15-12 has a shank diameter of 4.0 mm
and a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 1’850 MPa.
The S-N diagram shows the load range ∆F for a 5.0
lower load of 0.05 kN. The individual test results are
displayed as points. The failure mode was shank
4.0
Load range (kN)
fracture or fracture just below the head of the nail.

The recommended load for predominantly static
loading is 1.8 kN. Comparing this value to the S-N 3.0
diagram will lead to the conclusion that EM8-15-14
fastenings designed for 1.8 kN static loading will 2.0
survive a large number of load repetitions. The
fastenings can be said to be robust, even when the
Lo ad range
actual loading turns out to be in part cyclic. 1.0
0.0
1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
Number of Load Repetitions (LS)
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Mode of Failure under Cyclic Loading

A major finding of cyclic loading tests is that the strength of a DX fastening subject to cyclic loading is not limited by
failure of the anchorage. It is only when the number of cycles is very low – that is predominantly static loading – that
nail pullout is observed. The two schematic diagrams below show the relationship between failure mode and
number of cycles. All tests show that the anchorage of DX fasteners in steel and in concrete is extremely robust with
regard to resisting cyclic loading. Fasteners subject to a large number of load repetitions fracture in the shank, head
or threading. A condition to obtaining this behavior is that the fasteners are correctly driven. Fasteners that are not
driven deeply enough exhibit low pullout strength and in a cyclic loading test, may not necessarily fail by fracture.
Effect of Number of Cycles on Failure Mode Effect of Number of Cycles on Failure Mode
DX Fastener in Steel (correctly placed) DX Fastener in Steel (incorrectly placed)
Load range
Load range
Fastener fracture
Fastener pullout
Fastener fracture
Fastener pullout
Number of load cycles Number of load cycles
In older product information and data sheets, this basic suitability of DX fasteners for cyclic loading was emphasized
by defining the recommended loads as cyclic recommended loads. At the time that this product information was
assembled, a true safety concept for a strict check of DX fastenings subject to fatigue loading was not available.
With Eurocode 3, this is now available. In case that a fatigue design is carried out, it is important that adequate
redundancy – as with static design – be provided.
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Fastener Selection
Steel & Metal Conditions DX Fastener
Application Base material Other Fastener Page
Steel, tII ≥ 6 mm trough width ≥ 15mm X-ENP-19 18

Profiled metal sheeting
trough width ≥ 15 mm ENP2K 22

trough width ≥ 12 mm EDNK, ESDMK 41
Steel, tII = 4 - 8 mm trough width ≥ 12 mm X-EDNK22-THQ12,

34
& diaphragm decks X-EDN19-THQ12
for X-ENP and ENP2K
outdoor applications SDK2 Sealing Cap 25
Steel, tII ≥ 5 mm temporary fixing/ tacking X-DAK 76

Roof-, floor decking
Wall liners
Concrete trough width ≥ 20 mm NPH 26
Steel, tII ≥ 8 mm X-HVB 29

with
X-ENP-21 HVB
Shear connection
composite beams
diaphragm
end anchorage - decking
lateral support of beam
Nailed fastening X-EDNI, EDS 37
Steel, tII ≥ 4mm
General fastening to steel
EM6/EW6, EM7/EF7,
Threaded connection 47
EM8/EW8, EM10/EW10
Steel, tII = 3 - 8 mm Nailed fastening EDNK, ESDMK 41
Threaded connection,
Steel, tII ≥ 6 mm Corrosion resistant fastener X-CRM 94
required
metal brackets, clips
drywall track
fixtures for mechanical + through penetration of
Steel, tII ≥ 8mm X-BT 44
trades base steel not permitted
sheathing, liners, etc.
X-FCM 51
Hot dipped galvanised

X-FCM-M 51
grating fastener required
Steel, tII ≥ 6mm
Corrosive environment,
Grating
X-FCM-R
Corrosion resistant 51
X-CRM
fastener required
+ through penetration of
Steel, tII ≥ 8mm X-BT 44
base steel not permitted
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Steel & Metal Conditions DX Fastener

Steel, tII ≥ 6mm X-FCP-F 57

Checker plate
Offshore construction
Corrosive environment,
X-FCP-R 57
Corrosion resistant
fastener required
High pullout strength

Timber, etc. to thin steel
Steel, tII = 3 - 6 mm ESDMK 41

required
Moderate pullout
Steel, tII = 4 - 6 mm X-ZF 68
strength required
Steel, tII = 5 - 8 mm
Corrosion resistant fastener
stainless steel, X-CR 72
concrete form repair
required
aluminium
container construction
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Petrochemical & Conditions DX Fastener

Industrial
Steel, tII ≥ 6mm Offshore construction X-FCM-R 51

Corrosive environment, with X-CRM
Corrosion resistant
fastener required
Grating
Steel, tII ≥ 8mm + through penetration of X-FCM-R 51

base steel not permitted with X-BT
Steel, tII ≥ 6mm Offshore construction X-FCP-R 57

Corrosive environment, with X-CRM
Corrosion resistant
fastener required
Checker plate
Steel, tII = ≥ 4 mm Threaded connection, X-CRM 94

General fastening to steel
Corrosion resistant
fastener required
metal brackets, clips

drywall track
fixtures for mechanical Steel, tII ≥ 8mm X-BT 44
trades base steel not permitted
sheathing, liners, etc.
Junction boxes / Conduits
Concrete, masonry Corrosion resistant

Steel, aluminium fastener required X-CR 72
and stainless steel
Steel, tII ≥ 8mm Threaded connection, X-BT 44

Corrosion resistant
fastener required
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Petrochemical & Conditions DX Fastener

Industrial
Steel, tII = ≥ 8 mm Corrosion resistant X-BT 44

fastener required
Grounding / Bonding
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Interior Finishing Conditions DX Fastener

Concrete, masonry, DX Fastening Tools X-DW 76
steel X-DNI 64
X-ZF 68
GX Fastening Tool X-GN 79
Metal tracks
Old/high-strength DX Fastening Tools X-AL-H 61

concrete
Steel DX Fastening Tools X-EDNI 37
GX Fastening Tool X-EGN14 79
high strength steel DX Fastening Tools X-DAK16 76

Interior partition walls Pre-cast concrete GX Fastening Tool X-DAK16 76
(Drywall) Hollow-core slabs X-GHP 79
curtain wall construction
X-DNI 64
Concrete, masonry
X-ZF 68
Metal rails, hat profile, etc.
X-AL-H 61
Old/high-strength
concrete DX-Kwik: minimise surface
DNH, X-DKH
disruptions, single point 91
design
X-EDNI 37
Steel
+ Aluminium Corrosion resistant

wall insulation, covering X-CR 72
window frames, doors and stainless steel fastener required
X-HS DNI
Concrete 107
X-CC DNI
X-HS AL-H
Suspended ceilings
Old concrete, 107

X-CC AL-H
High-strength
concrete
DX-Kwik: X-HS DKH48
107
single point design X-CC DKH48/DNH37
Steel External threading X-HS EDNI 107
required X-EM/EW 47
Stainless Steel X-BT / X-CRM 44/94
threaded/ adjustable rods
threaded couplings X-M/W/F 87
wires
Concrete
straps DX-Kwik X-M6H/M8H 91
X-DNI 64
Concrete and steel X-ZF 68
DS, DSH 82
Wooden battens
Old/high-strength
X-AL-H 61
concrete
Aluminum and Corrosion resistant 72

X-CR
stainless steel fastener required
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Building Conditions DX Fastener

Construction
98
Walls (concrete, X-IE
masonry, steel)
Thermal Insulation
ETA approved ETICS XI-FV, SX-FV 98

Application
composite thermal
insulation
curtain walls
expansion joints
Concrete, masonry X-SW 101

X-SW MX
Water Proofing
drainage plates
thin insulation
nets, fabric, paper
plastic corrugated plate
Concrete Easy break-off fastener SL 85

required
Concrete forming
Concrete and Steel Standard nails, break-off X-DNI 64

capability not needed X-ZF 68
kickers
ledgers
closure boards
Concrete, masonry Portion of fastener X-FS 103

Positioning concrete forms
remaining at the surface X-FS MX

must be:
non-rusting
hard to see
non-conductive
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Building Conditions DX Fastener

Construction
Concrete, masonry Portion of fastener X-GC 105

remaining at the surface
must be:
Rebar Positioning
non-rusting
hard to see
non-conductive
Concrete, X-DNI 64
Fastening of wood and metal
masonry, steel X-ZF 68

DS 82
Old/ high strength

concrete X-AL-H 61
Concrete,
masonry, steel, Corrosion resistant
X-CR 72
aluminium and fastener required
stainless steel
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Mechanical & Conditions DX Fastener

Electrical
Concrete X-HS DNI 107

Threaded hangers
X-HS AL-H 107

Old/ high strength
concrete DX-Kwik: Minimum
surface disruption, X-HS DKH48 107
single point design
Pipe hangers Steel X-HS EDNI 107

Cable trays
Ventilation ducts
Removable fastening
Pipe hangers, Brackets, Clips
Concrete X-M/W/F 87
required
Old/ high strength DX-Kwik: Minimum
X-M6H, M8H 91
concrete surface disruption,
single point design
X-EM/EW 47
Steel
Corrosion resistant X-BT 44
fastener required X-CRM 94
Cable tray hangers
Concrete, Steel X-HS MX, X-CC MX 110

Junction boxes / Conduits
Concrete, masonry X-DNI 64
X-EDNI 37
Steel
Concrete,
masonry, steel, Corrosion resistant
X-CR 72
aluminium and fastener required
stainless steel
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Mechanical & Conditions DX Fastener

Electrical
Concrete No damage to plastic X-ET 120

Plastic electrical trunking
Minimum placing
failures
Minimum concrete
disruption
Concrete, masonry
Clamping of cables
X-EKB 112
Electrical cables
required
Clamping of cables not

required, large number of X-ECH 112
cables must be held
Concrete, masonry
Metal conduit clip require X-FB 115

flexible conduit
Plastic conduit clip

X-EFC 115
required
Collated nails X-BX, X-EMTC, X-EFC 115

Conduit clips / -ties
X-ECT MX, X-EKS MX, X-

Concrete, Steel Collated nails 118
EMTSC
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DS Nails 82
DX-Kwik – DNH Nails 91
DX-Kwik - X-DKH Nails 91
DX-Kwik - X-M6H / M8H Threaded Studs 91
EDNK Nails 41
EDS Nails 37
ENP2K-20 L15 Nails 22
ESD Nails 76
ESDMK Nails 41
NPH2 42 L15 Nails 26
SDK2 Sealing Cap 25
SL Nails 85
X-AL-H Nails 61
X-BT Threaded Studs 44
X-BX Conduit Fastener 115
X-CC Loop Hanger 107
X-CC MX Loop Hanger 110
X-CR Nails 72
X-CRM Threaded Studs 94
X-DAK Nails 76
X-DNI Nails 64
X-DW Nails 76
X-ECT MX Cable Tie 118
X-EDN 19 THQ12 34
X-EDNI Nails 37
X-EDNK 22 THQ12 34
X-EFC Conduit Fastener 115
X-EGN Nails 79
X-EHC Cable Fastener 112
X-EKB Cable Fastener 112
X-EKS MX Conduit Clip 118
X-EM Threaded Studs 47
X-EMTC Conduit Fastener 115
X-EMTSC Conduit Clip 118
X-ENP-19 L15 Nail 18
X-ET Cable Tray Fastener 120
X-FB Conduit Fastener 115
X-FCM Grating System 51
X-FCP Checker Plate System 57
X-FS Form Stop 103
X-GC Gunite Clip 105
X-GHP Nails 79
X-GN Nails 79
X-HS Hanger 107
X-HS MX Hanger 110
X-HVB Connectors 29
X-IE Insulation Fastener 98
X-M/M Threaded Studs 87
X-SW Soft Washer 101
X-ZF Nails 68
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X-ENP Siding and Decking Nail

X-ENP-19 L15 Material specification Approvals
Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1 ETA-04/0101 (Europe),

Zinc coating: 8 – 16 µm UL R13203, FM 3021719 (USA),
MLIT (Japan)
Fastening tools
Single nail:
DX 76 F15 130, DX 750 132 X-ENP-19 L15
Collated nails:
DX 76 MX 130, DX 750 MX 132 X-ENP-19 L15 MX
DX 860-ENP 133 X-ENP-19 L15 MXR
Applications
Roof decking Floor decking Wall liners
The intended use only comprises fastenings which are not directly exposed to external weather conditions or moist atmospheres.
For out-door applications that can be ensured by using SDK2 sealing caps, see page 25 of this manual.
Characteristic & recommended Loads
Steel Sheeting
1)
trapezoidal profile liner trays
sheeting (symmetric loading) (asymmetric loading)
thickness char. resistance char. resistance
recommended recommended
tI [mm] according to keeping to
loads loads
ETA-04/0101 ETA-04/0101
shear tension shear tension shear tension shear tension
nominal VRk [kN] NRk [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] VRk  kN]
[ NRk [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN]
0.63 4.00 4.10 2.10 2.20 2.80 2.90 1.50 1.55
0.75 4.70 6.30 2.50 3.35 3.30 4.40 1.75 2.35
0.88 5.40 7.20 2.90 3.85 3.80 5.00 2.00 2,70
1.00 6.00 8.00 3.20 4.25 4.20 5.60 2.25 3.00
1.13 7.00 8.40 3.75 4.50 4.90 5.90 2.65 3.15
1.25 8.00 8.80 4.25 4.70 5.60 6.20 3.00 3.30
1.50 8.60 8.80 4.60 4.70 6.00 6.20 3.20 3.30
1.75 8.60 8.80 4.60 4.70 6.00 6.20 3.20 3.30
2.00 8.60 8.80 4.60 4.70 6.00 6.20 3.20 3.30
2.50 8.60 8.80 4.60 4.70 6.00 6.20 3.20 3.30
NRk and VRk are valid for steel sheet with minimum tensile strength ≥ 360 N/mm (≥ S280 EN 10326).
2
•
• For intermediate sheet thicknesses, use recommended load for next smaller thickness or linear interpolation.
• Recommended loads Nrec and Vrec are appropriate for Eurocode 1 wind loading design with a partial safety factor γF =1.5 for wind load and a
partial resistance factor γM = 1.25 for the fastening.
1) Required load reduction is taken into account in accordance with Eurocode 3-1-3, section 8.4 (9) and fig. 8.2. See also construction rules
under spacings and edge distances.
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Aluminum Sheeting 1) with fu ≥ 210 N/mm2
trapezoidal profile (symmetric loading) 1) Constraint forces and corrosion aspects have to be considered.
thickness shear tension • For intermediate sheet thicknesses, use recommended load for next
tI [mm] [
Vrec  kN] Nrec [kN] smaller thickness.
• Recommended loads Nrec and Vrec are appropriate for Eurocode 1
0.60 0.75 0.35
wind loading design with a partial safety factor of γF =1.5 for wind load
0.70 0.90 0.50 and a partial resistance factor γM = 1.25 for the fastening.
0.80 1.00 0.65
0.90 1.20 0.80
1.00 1.30 0.95
1.20 1.55 1.30
1.50 1.85 1.45
2.00 2.55 1.90
Other applications
Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm] • Fastened Parts: Clips, brackets, etc.; thick steel parts.
• Redundancy (multiple fastening) must be provided.
2.4 4.0 8.8 • The possibility of prying effects has to be considered
• Failure of the fastened part is not considered in these values of Nrec,
Vrec, Mrec.
• Valid for predominantly static loading
Design
Depending on the verification concept, the corresponding design criteria are given as following.
Working load concept Partial safety concept
Tensile loads
NSk ≤ Nrec NSd ≤ NRd
Shear loads
VSk ≤ Vrec VSd ≤ VRd
N-V Interaction
For combined tensile and shear forces on the fastener, a linear function has to be used.
⎛ VSk ⎞ ⎛ NSk ⎞ ⎛ VSd ⎞ ⎛ NSd ⎞

⎜ ⎟+⎜ ⎟ ≤1 ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜V ⎟ ⎜N ⎟ ⎜ V ⎟ + ⎜N ⎟ ≤ 1
⎝ rec ⎠ ⎝ rec ⎠ ⎝ Rd ⎠ ⎝ Rd ⎠
with: with:
VSk, NSk - unfactored characteristic load acting VSd, NSd - Design load with γF = 1.5
on the fastening (= working load)
Vrec, Nrec recommended (allowable) load with VRd, NRd - Design resistance of the fastening
γGLOB = 1.875 with γM = 1.25
VRd = VRk / 1.25

NRd = αcycl NRk / 1.25
αcycl = 1.0 according to ETA-04/0101
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Application Limits – Base Material
Application Limits Cartridge selection and tool energy setting
Steel thickness tII

Fine adjustment by installation tests on site.
Note for S275:

Start with recommendation for S355. In case of too much energy:
Reduction of tool energy setting or change of cartridge color till
correct nail head stand-offs hNVS are achieved
Fastening Inspections
hNVS = 8.2 - 9.8 mm for tI,tot ≤ 4 mm

hET = 10 - 15 mm
Sheet Thicknesses and Overlap Types
(a) (b) (c) (d)

single side lap end overlap side lap and end overlap
nominal sheeting thickness tI [mm] allowable overlap types

0.63 - 1.00 a, b, c, d
> 1.00 - 1.25 a, c
> 1.25 - 2.50 a
With the above recommended sheet thickness and overlap types, it is not necessary to take into account the effect
of constraints due to temperature for steel grades up to S320 (EN 10326). For steel grade S350 (EN 10326) it shall
be considered for design. Sheets of grade S350 on base material tII ≥ 8 mm have been verified by Hilti, forces of
constraint can be neglected.
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Spacing and Edge Distance
Steel thickness - Edge distance
Trapezoidal profiles
Center fastenings in Clearance to end of sheet Double fastenings (asymmetric)

ribs
Note: Reduced recommended load per fastening.
Reduction depends on actual spacing and
conditions. Inquire at Hilti.
Liner trays
Clearance to side of Clearance to side of Clearance to end of sheet Fastener spacing along
sheet sheet sheet
c ≤ 75 mm if possible
1) If not possible, then as close as possible with fastening
90° to surface plus a second fastener at the other side of
the tray (as shown in graphs above).
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ENP2K Siding and Decking Nail

ENP2K-20 L15 Material specification Fastening tools
Carbon steel shank: Single nail:

HRC 55.5 ± 1 DX 76 F15 130 ENP2K-20 L15
Zinc coating: Collated nails:
5 – 13 µm DX 76 MX 130 ENP2K-20 L15 MX
Approvals
CSTB (France),
BUtgb (Belgium)
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design

guidelines reflect specific local conditions and may differ from
those published in this handbook.
Applications
Roof and floor decking Roof and floor decking Wall liners
Recommended Loads
sheeting thickness ENP2K-20 L15

trapezoidal profile liner trays
tI [mm]
(symmetric) (asymmetric)
nominal minimum Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN]
0.63 ----- 1.20 1.40 ----- -----
0.75 0.65 1.80 1.70 1.25 1.20
0.88 0.77 2.10 2.00 1.50 1.40
1.00 0.89 2.70 2.20 1.90 1.55
1.13 1.02 3.00 2.60 2.10 1.80
1.25 1.13 3.00 3.00 2.10 2.10
1.50 1.36 3.00 3.00 2.10 2.10
1.75 1.60 3.00 3.00 2.10 2.10
2.00 1.84 3.00 3.00 2.10 2.10
2
• Recommended working loads valid for steel sheet minimum tensile strength ≥ 360 N/mm .
• For intermediate sheet thicknesses, use recommended load for next smaller thickness.
• Recommended loads include safety factor ≥ 2.0 applied to characteristic loads NRk & VRk and are appropriate for EC 1 (or similar) wind
loading designs.
• For steel thickness, tII = 3 – 4 mm, reduce all recommended loads to 0.9 kN.
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Application Limits - Base Material
Application Limits Cartridge selection and tool energy setting

(DX 76)
Steel thickness: tII = 4.0 – 8.0 mm for general shapes

tII = 2.7 – 3.3 mm for concrete inlays
Decking and wall liners
hNVS = 7 – 11 mm
hNVS = 8.2 – 9.8 mm when used in combination with SDK2 sealing cap (see page 25)
(a) (b) (c) (d)

nominal sheeting thickness overlap types

tI [mm] tII = 3 – 4 mm tII ≥ 4 mm
0.63 - 0.75 a, b, c, d a, b, c, d
> 0.75 - 1.00 a, c a, b, c, d
• The recommendations apply if the supporting structure is flexible enough so that forces of constraint from temperature differentials can be
neglected.
• These recommendations are valid for sheets up to S350GD.
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Spacing and Edge Distance
Edge distance
Rolled I or wide flange shapes Angels
* For tII = 3 to 4 mm, restrictions on application. See approval or inquire at Hilti.

** Maximum recommended bx ≤ 8 x tII however, jobsite verification advisable.
Center fastenings in Clearance to end of sheet Double fastenings Double fastenings

Ribs
Note: Reduced recommended load per fastening.
Reduction depends on actual spacing and
conditions. Inquire at Hilti
Liner Trays
Clearance to side of Clearance to side of Clearance to end of sheet Fastener spacing along
sheet sheet sheet
c ≤ 75 mm if possible
1) If not possible, then as close as possible with fastening
90° to surface plus a second fastener at the other side of
the tray (as shown in graphs above).
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SDK2 Sealing Cap
SDK2 Sealing Caps for Cladding Fastening

SDK2 sealing cap Compatible DX Fasteners
tII ≥ 6 mm
X-ENP-19 L15
tII = 4 - 8 mm
SW/SDK2 setting tool
ENP2K-20 L15
Application
Stainless steel cap not affected by

atmospheric corrosion
Space under the cap isolated from the

atmosphere
Neoprene washer insulates against contact

corrosion and seals the space under the cap
off from the atmosphere
Pressure of the washer seals the gap

between the sheet and the base steel
Roof and wall cladding on single skin buildings Corrosion protection
X-ENP-19 L15 ENP2K-20 L15

hNVS = 8.2 - 9.8 mm
Application Guidelines
• Position the DX tool so that nail inclination is limited to • Centre fastening in valley • Minimum roof slope 6°
max. 10° from perpendicular to surface • 38 mm min. valley width
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NPH Siding and Decking Nails to Concrete
NPH2-42 L15 Material specification Fastening tools
Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1 DX 76 F15 130,

Zinc coating: 8 – 16 µm DX 750 132
Cartridges: 6.8/18M blue
Approvals
SOCOTEC (France), BUtgb (Belgium), City of Vienna
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines reflect
specific local conditions and may differ from those published in this handbook.
Applications
Roof decking Wall liners
Recommended Loads
sheeting thickness trapezoidal profiles liner trays

tI [mm] (symmetric) (asymmetric)
nominal minimum Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN]
0.75 0.65 1.80 1.20 1.30 1.20
0.88 0.77 2.10 1.50 1.50 1.50
1.00 0.89 2.40 1.80 1.70 1.80
1.13 1.02 2.70 2.20 1.90 2.20
1.25 1.13 3.00 2.50 2.10 2.50
1.50 1.36 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00
1.75 1.60 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00
2.00 1.84 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00
2
• Recommended working loads valid for steel sheet with minimum tensile strength ≥ 360 N/mm .
• Recommended loads are appropriate for EC 1 (or similar) wind loading designs.
• The safety factor included is at least 2.0 applied to the static 5 % fractile value and 1.3 to the cyclic (5000 cycles) 5 % fractile
value.
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Application Limits - Base Material
Types of concrete • Precast and cast-in-place pre-stressed concrete

• Precast and cast-in-place reinforced concrete
Concrete design strength • Minimum C20/25 (fcc = 20 N/mm2, fc = 25 N/mm2)

• Maximum C45/55 (fcc = 45 N/mm2, fc = 55 N/mm2
• The NPH/DX-Kwik system has been successfully used in concrete
having an in-place cube strength of 70 N/mm2
Minimum strength/age at time • C20/25 concrete must be 28 days old

of fastening • C45/55 concrete must be 15 days old
Minimum dimensions of • Minimum width = 180 mm

concrete member • Minimum thickness = 160 mm
1. Insure that pre-drilling is done with recommended bit (TX-C-5/23)
2. Check for conformance to recommended detailing (spacing and edge

distances for fastening)
NPH2-42 L15
3. Check the nailhead standoff of completed fastenings
Installation Details
Pre-drill with TX-C-5/23 drill bit Place fastener with Fastening completed
DX 76 / DX 750
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(a) (b) (c) (d)

nominal sheeting thickness tI [mm] allowable overlap types

0.63 - 1.13 a, b, c, d
> 1.13 - 2.50 a
• With the above recommended sheet thickness and overlap types, the effects of temperature induced forces of constraint during construction
can be neglected.
• These recommendations are valid sheets up to S350GD.
• With other sheets or overlaps or when unusually large forces of constraint are expected, analyze the structural system to insure that the
shear force acting on the nail does not exceed Vrec.
Spacing and Edge Distances
Trapezoidal profiles to girders or purlins
Liner trays to columns
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X-HVB Shear Connectors

X-HVB 140 X-HVB 125 X-ENP-21 HVB
*) Former designation of the Nail was ENPH2-21L15
Material specification
X-HVB
Carbon steel: Rm = 295 – 350 N/mm2
X-HVB 110 X-HVB 95 Zinc coating: ≥ 3 µm
X-ENP-21 HVB
Carbon steel shank: HRC58 ± 1
Zinc coating: 8-16 µm
Fastening tools & Equipment 130 & 132
Tool DX 76 DX 750
Fastener Guide X-76-F-HVB 75/HVB
Piston X-76-P-HVB 75/HVB
Cartridges 6.8/18M black, red (details see

Application Limit X-ENP-21 HVB)
X-HVB 80 X-HVB 50 Approvals and Design Guidelines
SOCOTEC (France), City of Vienna (Austria),

ÖNORM (Austria), DIBt (Germany),
SCI (UK), TZÚS (Czech)
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines

reflect specific local conditions and may differ from those published in this
handbook. If the fastening is subject to an approval process or where a
design guideline must be used, technical data in the approval or design
guideline has precedence over data presented here. Approval copies are
available from your Hilti technical advisory service.
Applications
Shear connecters for:

• composite beam action
• end anchorage of composite decking
• floor diaphragm
• resist lateral buckling
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X-HVB Selection
Maximum decking height hap [mm]

bO / hap ≥ 1.8 bO / hap < 1.8
X-HVB 50 Not for use with profiled Decking
X-HVB 80 45 45
X-HVB 95 60 57
X-HVB 110 75 66
X-HVB 125 80 75
X-HVB 140 80 80
Shear Resistance
Solid Slabs
Characteristic shear Design shear Allowable horizontal Allowable resistance

resistance resistance shear (working load)
PRk [kN] 1) PRd [kN] 2) q [kN] 3) RD [kN] 4)
X-HVB 50 23 18 N.A 13
X-HVB 80 28 23 14 16
X-HVB 95
X-HVB 110
35 28 17.5 22
X-HVB 125
X-HVB 140
1) As defined in ENV 1994-1-1 (Nominal strength in AISC-LRFD; unfactored shear resistance in CISC, Qk in BS 5950:3:3.1:1990)
2) As defined in ENV 1994-1-1 (Qp in BS 5950:3:3.1:1990)
3) Allowable shear in AISC-ASD
4) Allowable shear for working load design (unfactored loads) per ENV 1994-1-1, SIA 161, and most other European codes
Reduction Factors for Profile Metal Decks
Ribs transverse to beams
K b 0 h sc − hap
kt = ⋅ ⋅
Nr hap hap
ENV 1994-1-1 designs:

K = 0.70
Nf = HVB’s / rib (≤ 2 in the calculation even if 3 are placed in a rib)
Note: kt ≤ 1.0 !!!
AISC, CISC, BS 5950, other design codes:
K = 0.85
Nf = HVB’s / rib (1, 2 or 3)
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Ribs parallel to beam
Note: kp ≤ 1.0 !!!
Engineering Advice
Connector placement along the beam
The HVB is a flexible connector and may be uniformly distributed between points where large changes in shear flow
occur. These points are e.g. supporting points, points of application of point loads, areas with extreme values of
bending moments.
Partial shear Connection
Strength:
The minimum connection depends on the design code used:
a) In ENV 1994-1-1 & BS 5950 designs, N/Nf, must be at least 0.4. This is increased depending on span
length and decking geometry.
b) In AISC, N/Nf must be at least 0.25.
c) In CISC, N/Nf must be at least 0.50.
Deflection control only:

If the shear connection is needed for deflection control only, no minimum degree of connection, however, minimum
allowable connector spacing applies and steel beam must have enough strength to carry the self-weight and all
imposed loads.
Connector Positioning
General Positioning
or or
Position the HVB’s so that the shear force is transferred symmetrically to the beam. The HVB orientation parallel to
the axis of the beam is preferred.
Positioning on metal decks - ribs transverse to beam
1) One, two or three HVB’s per rib; ⊥ or II to beam
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2a) Position in the rib : 1 HVB per rib – leg centered in the rib or 40 mm clearance
2b) With 2 or 3 HVB’s per rib – Legs centered in the rib or alternated about the center
3) Spacing along the ribs
• basic minimum spacing, a ≥ 50 mm

• a ≥ 100 mm for: bo/m < 0.7 and bo/hap < 1.8
SDI 3” composite decking
(USA)
m = rib spacing
Positioning on metal decks - ribs parallel to beam and solid slabs
• With 1 connector per row, alternate direction of connectors from row to row.
• With 2 or 3 connecters per row, alternate direction of connectors inside of each row and from row to raw.
Clearance to metal decking
Split decking if necessary for spacing / clearance
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Application Limit X-ENP-21 HVB
Application limits are valid only if correct cartridge and power setting are used !!
Application Limits Cartridge pre selection and power Steel thickness

setting
> 20 > 20
19 19
18 18
17 17
Steel thickness [mm]
16
Steel thickness [mm]
16
Applicable
Black 4 Black 4
15 range of 15 from from
base materials 10 mm 10 mm
14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
S 235 Jxx
10 10
S 275 Jxx Black 3
9 9 Red 4
S 355 Jxx Black 2
8 8
350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 S 235 S 355
Steel strength Rm [N/mm²] Steel grade
in thermo-mechanically rolled Fine adjustment by setting tests on

construction steel, e.g. S 355M per site
EN 10025-4 the application limit is
reduced by 50 N/mm2
X-ENP-21 HVB ⇒ hNVS = 8.2 – 9.8 mm
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X-EDNK22 THQ12, X-EDN19 THQ12
X-EDNK22 THQ12, X-EDN19 THQ12 Diaphragm Decking Nails

X-EDNK 22 THQ12 M
Material specification Fastening tools
Carbon steel shank: HRC 55.5 ± 1 Collated Nails:

Zinc coating: 5 – 13 µm DX 860-HSN 133
DX 460 MX SM 126
R4-X12 135
Approvals
X-EDN 19 THQ12 M FM, UL, ICC, SDI (USA)
Applications
Roof decking (diaphragm design) Floor decking (diaphragm design)
Recommended Loads
trapezoidal profile • Recommended loads valid for steel sheet with minimum tensile strength
2
≥ 360N/mm .
tI [mm] Nrec [kN Vrec [kN] • For intermediate sheet thicknesses, use recommended load for next smaller
0.63 1.10 1.50 thickness.
0.75 1.20 1.70 • Recommended loads include safety factor 3.0 applied to characteristic (NRk & VRk)
and are appropriate for DIN 1055 part 4 (or similar) wind loading designs.
0.88 1.50 2.00 • For base steel thickness, tII = 3 – 4 mm, reduce all recommended loads to 0.9 kN.
1.00 2.00 2.20
1.25 2.50 2.50
1.50 2.50 2.50
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Application Limits
recommended flange thickness (DX 860-HSN)

S235 S355 For tII = 3 to 4 mm, restrictions on application.
X-EDNK22 3 – 6 mm 3 – 6 mm See approval or inquire at Hilti.
X-EDN19 5 – 10 mm 5 – 8 mm
Fastening Inspection
X-EDNK22 THQ12 X-EDN19 THQ12
(a) (b) (c) (d)

nominal sheeting thickness overlap types

fastener
tI [mm] tII = 3 - 4 mm tII ≥ 4 mm
0.63 – 0.75 a, b, c, d a, b, c, d
X-EDNK22
0.75 – 1.00 a, c a, b, c, d
0.63 – 0.75 ------- a, b, c, d
X-EDN19
0.75 – 1.00 ------- a, c
• The recommendations apply if the supporting structure is flexible enough so that forces of constraint from temperature differentials can
be neglected.
• These recommendations are valid for sheets up to S350GD.
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Application Restrictions and Detailing
Edge distances
Rolled I or wide flange shape Angles
* For tII = 3 - 4 mm, restrictions on application. See approval or inquire at Hilti.

** Maximum recommended bx ≤ 8 x tII however, jobsite verification advisable
Center fastenings in ribs Clearance to end of sheet Double fastenings Double fastenings
Note: Reduced recommended load per fastening. Reduction
depends on actual spacing and conditions. Inquire at Hilti.
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X-EDNI, EDS Nails
X-EDNI, EDS General Purpose Nails for Steel

X-EDNI__P8 Material specification
Carbon steel shank:

X-EDNI 12 – 22 HRC 55.5 ±1
EDS 19/22 HRC 55.0 ±1
EDS 27 HRC 53.5 ±1
X-EDNIH 16 HRC 58.0 ±1
Zinc coating: 5 – 13 µm
X-EDNI__S12
Approvals
ICC (USA): X-EDNI and EDS

ABS & LR: all types
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design

guidelines reflect specific local conditions and may differ from
EDS__P10 those published in this handbook.
Fastening tools
See fastener selection
Application
Metal brackets, clips, etc. Drywall track Fixture for mechanical trades
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X-EDNI, EDS Nails
Fastener Selection
Base material Fixed material thickness tI [mm] Fastener Ls hET DX tools

Thickness ≤1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 13 [mm] [mm]
X-EDNI 12 P8 12
X-EDNI 16 P8 16
DX 460 126
X-EDNI 19 P8 19
X-EDNI 22 P8 22
X-EDNI 16 MX 16
tII,min ≥ 4 mm DX 460 MX
X-EDNI 19 MX 19 10-14 126
X-EDNI 22 MX 22
X-EDNI 16 S12 16
X-EDNI 19 S12 19 DX 460 126
X-EDNI 22 S12 22
tII,min ≥ 6 mm X-EDNI H16 S12 16 DX 462
EDS 19 P10 19
DX 76 130
tII,min ≥ 6 mm EDS 22 P10 22 12-17
DX 750I 132
EDS 27 P10 27
MX: collated nails for magazine
recommended thickness Ls = hET + tI or Ls = hET + tI + 1 for X-EDNI__S12
X-EDNI __ P8/MX EDS __ P10 X-EDNI __ S12
hET = L – tI – hNVS hET = L – tI – hNVS
hNVS = 3.5 – 4.5 mm hNVS = 3.0 – 4.0 mm hNVS = 4.0 – 5.5 mm
Recommended Loads
Steel sheet fastening
X-EDNI _ P8/MX X-EDNI _ S12 EDS _ P10

tI [mm] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN]
0.75 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.5
1.00 1.2 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.3 2.3
1.25 1.5 2.6 2.2 2.6 1.7 3.2
2.00 2.2 2.6 2.2 2.6 2.4 4.0
2
• Recommended working loads valid for steel sheet with minimum tensile strength ≥ 360 N/mm .
• Nrec and Vrec include an overall safety factor of 3.0 applied to the characteristic strength.
Static test: Nrec = NRk / 3.0 Vrec = VRk / 3.0
• For X-EDNI H16 S12: tIImin = 8 mm for tI ≥ 1.5 mm and tIImin = 6 mm for tI ≤ 1.25 mm
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X-EDNI, EDS Nails
Other applications
X-EDNI __ P8/MX, X-EDNI __ S12 EDS __ P10

Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm]
1.6 2.6 4.9 2.4 4.0 8.8
• Fastened Parts: Clips, brackets, etc.; thick steel parts.

• Failure of the fastened part is not considered in these values of Nrec, Vrec, Mrec.
• Valid for predominantly static loading
Forces of constraint
When fastening large pieces of steel , the possibility of shear loadings from forces of constraint should be
considered. Avoid exceeding Vrec for the fastener shank!
Deflection due to primary loading Temperature effect
X-EDNI & DX 460
X-EDNIH & DX 462
EDS & DX 76, DX 750 I
• Limit lines valid for steel, tI ≤ 3 mm

• For steel tI > 3 mm and without pre-drilling,
either make trial fastenings or adjust tII to
tII + tI before using the chart.
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X-EDNI, EDS Nails
Fastening Details
tI ≤ 3 mm
Steel fastened material ≤ 3 mm

thick, usually deforms with the
displaced base material to allow
a tight fit between fastened steel
and base material without pre-
drilling.
Because conditions may vary,
trial fastenings are recommended
tI > 3 mm
Without pre-drilling: To prevent imposition of a moment on the

Steel fastened material > 3 mm shank of fastener, use three fasteners in a
thick is too stiff too fully deform group.
with the displaced base material.
The gap, which increases with
increasing tI, can result in
bending moments being applied
to the nail shank.
With pre-drilling:
If a gap between the fastened
part and the base material is
unacceptable, the fastened part
can be prepared with drilled
holes.
Rolled shapes Cold formed shapes Fastened material
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EDNK, ESDMK Nails
EDNK, ESDMK General Purpose Nails for Thin Steel

EDNK 20 P8 TH Material specification
Carbon steel shank: HRC 55.5 ± 1

Steel washers/top hat: Mild carbon steel

Coating: 10 – 20 µm
Plastic washers: Polyethylene
Approvals
ESDMK __ MA
EDNK 20 P8 TH: BUtgb (Belgium)

reflect specific local conditions and may differ from those published in
this handbook.
Fastening tools
Application
Metal brackets, clips, etc Siding and decking

.
Refitting and repair of concrete forms, plywood, chipboard, lumber to thin steel
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EDNK, ESDMK Nails
Fastener Selection
Base material Fixed material thickness tI [mm] Fastener L hET DX tools

thickness tII ≤4 13 19 24 29 34 39 44 [mm] [mm]
tII ≥ 3 mm EDNK 20 P8 TH 22.8 DX460 126
ESDMK 27 MA 28.4
ESDMK 32 MA 33.4 12-18 DX 460 126
tII = 3 – 6 mm ESDMK 37 MA 38.4 R4DW-X 135
ESDMK 47 MA 48.4
ESDMK 52 MA 53.4
recommended thickness
EDNK20-P8TH ESDMK __ MA
hET = L – tI – hNVS hET = L – tI + hCS
hNVS = 5 – 9 mm
hCS ≈ 3 mm
Recommended Loads
Steel Sheet Fastening
EDNK 20 P8 TH • Recommended working loads valid for steel sheet with minimum tensile strength ≥ 360
2
N/mm .
tI [mm] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] • For intermediate sheet thicknesses, use recommended load for next smaller thickness.
0.63 1.30 1.30 • These recommended loads include an overall safety factor of 3.0 applied to the
0.75 1.40 1.40 characteristic strength
0.88 1.50 1.50 • For base steel thickness, tII = 3 – 4 mm, reduce all recommended loads to 0.9 kN
1.00 1.60 1.60 • These recommended loads are appropriate for EC 1 (or similar) wind loading designs.
1.25 1.80 1.80
2.00 2.00 2.00
Wood Fastenings
ESDMK __ MA Conditions:
Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] • Predominately static loading
• Valid for plywood (tI ≥ 10 mm) and for lumber (tI ≥ 24 mm)
0.4 0.4
Other applications
EDNK 20 P8 TH • Fastened Parts: Clips, brackets, etc.; thick steel parts.

Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm]
• The possibility of prying effects has to be considered
1.6 2.0 4.9 • Failure of the fastened part is not considered in these values of Nrec, Vrec, Mrec.
ESDMK __ MA • Valid for predominantly static loading
1.0 1.0 2.4
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EDNK, ESDMK Nails
When fastening large pieces of steel, the possibility of shear loadings from forces of constraint should be
considered. Avoid exceeding Vrec for the fastener shank!
• Limit lines valid for steel, tI ≤ 3 mm
Edge distances – base material Edge distances/Spacing for ESDMK
Rolled I or wide flange Angles

shapes
* For tII = 3 – 4 mm, restrictions on application. See approval or inquire at Hilti

** Maximum allowable bx ≤ 8 x tII, however, jobsite trails advisable.
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X-BT Stainless Steel Threaded Studs

X-BT W10-24-6 SN12-R X-BT M8-15-6 SN12-R Material specification
X-BT M10-24-6 SN12-R
Shank: CR-500 (CrNiMo alloy)
Cr ≥ 23.5%; Ni ≥ 14.5%;
Mo ≥ 2%; Mn ≥ 3.5%
fu ≥ 1850 N/mm2
Threaded sleeve/ X2CrNiMo 17132 /

SN12-R washers: X5CrNiMo 17-12-2+2H
Cr ≥ 16.5%; Ni ≥ 10.0%;
Mo ≥ 2%; Mn ≥3.5%
fu ≥ 750 N/mm2
fy ≥ 400 N/mm2
X-BT W10-24-6-R X-BT M8-15-6-R
X-BT M10-24-6-R Sealing washers: Elastomer, black
Resistant to UV, salt water,
water, ozone, oils
Fastening tool DX 351-BT/ BTG 128
Approvals
Two part stud
Applications
Threaded stud applications especially when:

• Through penetration of base steel is not allowed
• High strength steel
• Coated steel structures
Grating with X-FCM
base plates installation rails Junction box, etc. Grounding / Bonding
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Recommended Loads
Steel grade: Europe, USA S235 +, A36 + S355 +, Grade 50 +

Tension, Nrec [kN/lb] 1.8 / 405 2.3 / 517
Shear, Vrec [kN/lb] 2.6 / 584 3.4 / 764
Moment, Mrec [Nm/lb] 8.2 / 6 8.2 / 6
Torque, Trec [Nm/lb] 8 / 5.9 8 / 5.9
Conditions for recommended loads:

• Global factor of safety for static pullout > 3 (based on 5% fractile value)
• Minimum edge distance = 6 mm [1/4”].
• Effect of base metal vibration and stress considered.
• The recommended loads in the table refer to the resistance of the shank cross-section. The loads acting on the cross-section (N’ and V’)
are influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the part or material fastened and may not be the same as the loads acting on the
fastened part or material (N and V). The existence and/or magnitude of moment acting on the fastener shank (M’) is influenced by the
characteristics and arrangement of the fastened part or material.
Cyclic loading:
• Anchorage of X-BT-R threaded stud in steel base material is not affected by cyclic loading.
• Fatigue strength is governed by fracture of the shank. Inquire at Hilti for test data if high cycle loading has to be considered in the design.
Application Limit
tII ≥ 8 mm [5/16”] Ö No through penetration
X-BT with washer X-BT without washer
Fastened Material Hole ∅ ≥ 13 mm Fastened Material Hole ∅ ≥ 11 mm
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1. Mark location for 2. Pre-drill with 3. Drive X-BT-R studs 4. Hang unit on studs. 5. Tighten using a
each fastening TX-BT 4/7 step Put on washers and screwgun with
shank drill bit hand tighten nuts torque clutch
Pre-drill until the Adjust power on Tightening torque:

shoulder grinds a shiny DX 351 BT so that the Trec ≤ 8 Nm!
ring (to assure proper fastener standoff hNVS,
drilling depth) is not greater than:
hNVS ≤ 26.8 mm
(X-BT M/W10....-R)
hNVS ≤ 16.8 mm
(X-BT M8…-R)
Before fastener Hilti Torque

installation: Sealing washer must screwgun: setting:
The drilled hole must be properly
be clear of liquids and compressed! SF 121-A 11
debris. The area SF 150-A 9
around the drilled hole SF 180-A 8
must be free from
liquids and debris.
Edge distance: ≥ 6 mm Spacing: ≥ 15 mm
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X-EM/EW/EF Threaded Studs
X-EM6/EW6, X-EF7, X-EM8, X-EM10/EW10, EW10 Threaded Studs for Steel

X-EM6/EW6-__-__ FP8 X-EF7-7-12 FS8 X-EM8-__-12 P8
X-EM8-__-14 P8 EM8-15-14 FP10 X-EM10/EW10-__-14 P10
EW10-30-15 P10
Material specification Approvals
Carbon steel: HRC 55.5 ± 1 ICC (USA): X-EW6, EW10

UL: EW10
HRC 58 ± 1 (X-EW6H)
ABS, LR: all types
Zinc coating1): 5 – 13 µm Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines
2 – 5 µm (X-EM8-__-12 P8) reflect specific local conditions and may differ from those published in this
handbook.
Fastening tools See fastener selection
1) Zinc coating (electroplating for corrosion protection during construction and service in protected environment)
Applications
Base plates for pipe rings Hanging with threaded Electrical boxes Miscellaneous
couplers attachments
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Fastener Selection
Program
Designation 1) Standard Standard shank lengths L [mm] DX-tools

Lg [mm] Ls [mm]
X-EM6-xx-12 FP8 8, 11, 20 11.5 Lg + 11.5
X-EM6-xx-9 FP8 11, 20 9 Lg + 9
X-EW6-xx-12 FP8 11, 20, 28, 38 11.5 DX 460 126
Lg + 11.5
X-EW6H-xx-12 FP8 11, 20, 30, 38 11.5
X-EW6H-xx-9 FP8 11, 20 9 Lg + 9
X-EF7-7-12 FS8 7 11.5 Lg + 11.5
DX 460 126
X-EM8-xx-12 P8 11, 15 12.5 Lg + 16
X-EM8-xx-14 P8 11, 15, 25 13.5 DX 460 126
Lg + 17
EM8-15-14 FP10 15 13.5
DX 76 130
X-EM10-24-14 P10 24 14
Lg + 17.5 DX 460 126
X-EW10-27-14 P10 26.5 14
EW10-30-15 P10 30 15 45 DX 600 N
1) Type of threading: M = metric; W6, W8, W10 = Whitworth 1/4“; 5/16“; 3/8“; F7 = French 7 mm
Threading length:
Lg ≥ tI + twasher + tnut
X-EM6/EW6, X-EF7 EM8, X-EM8, X-EW8, X-EM10, EW10
Penetration depth Tightening torque Penetration depth Tightening torque
hET hNVS Trec hET hNVS Trec

[mm] [Nm] [mm] [Nm]
X-EM6, X-EW6-__-9 8 – 11 L - hET ≤4 X-EM8-__-12 P8 11 - 15 L - hET ≤ 10.5
X-EM6, X-EW6-__-12 10 - 14 L - hET ≤5 X-EM8__14 P8, EM8,
13 - 16 L - hET ≤ 10.5
X.EF7-7-12 10 - 14 L - hET ≤6 X-EM/EW10-__-14
EW10-30-15 14 - 17 L - hET ≤ 15
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Recommended Loads
Fastener designation Shank Nrec Vrec Mrec

ds x Ls [mm] [kN] [kN] [Nm]
X-EM6, X-EW6, X-EF7 3.7 x 9.0 1.0 1.0 3.0
X-EM6, X-EW6, X-EF7 3.7 x 11.5 1.6 1.6 4.9
X-EM8-__- 12 P8 4.0 x 12.0 2.0 2.0 6.2
X-EM8__- 14 P8, EM/EW10-__-14 4.5 x 13.5/14 2.4 2.4 8.8
EW10-30-15 5.2 x 15.0 3.0 3.0 13.6
Arrangements to prevent moment on shank: Non-symmetric arrangement

Coupler tight against steel
• Moment on fastened part
• Prying effect must be considered
in determining loads acting on
fastener
Conditions
• Predominantly static loading.

• Strength of fastened material must be considered.
• Observance of all application limitations and recommendations.
• The recommended loads in the table refer to the resistance of the shank cross-section. The loads acting
on the cross-section (N’ and V’) are influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the part or
material fastened and may not be the same as the loads acting on the fastened part or material (N and V).
• The existence and/or magnitude of moment acting on the fastener shank (M’) is influenced by the
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Application Limits
X-EM6, X-EW6, X-EF7 X-EM8, EM8 X-EM10/EW10, EW10
DX 460 tool X-EM8-__-14 / DX 460 tool EW10-30-15 / DX 750 I tool

X-EM8-__-12 / DX 460 tool X-EM10/EW10-__-14 /
EM8-15-14 / DX 76, DX 76, DX 750 I tool
DX 750 I tool
Minimum steel thickness:

X-EM6/EW6, X-EF7 tII ≥ 4mm
X-EM8/EW8, EM8, X-EM10/EW10 tII ≥ 6mm
Edge distance and spacing: c = s ≥ 15 mm
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X-FCM Grating Fastening System

X-BT M8-15-6 SN12-R
X-CRM8-15-12 FP10 EM8-15-14 FP10
X-CRM8-15-12 P8 X-EM8-15-14 P8
X-BT / X-CRM8 two piece EM8 one piece design

design
Approvals
ABS: X-FCM-R +
GL: X-FCM-M, X-FCM-R
LR: all types
Material specification See separate chapter
Fastening tools See product selection
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Application
Grating
Product Selection
Application areas Dimensions Tools

Indoors, dry and Indoors, mildly Marine, offshore,
non corrosive corrosive petrochemical,
environment environment, or for caloric (coal, oil)
limited lifetime use power plants, etc.
X-FCM System
X-FCM X-FCM-M X-FCM-R L Grating height
Zinc plated Duplex coated Stainless steel [mm] [mm]
X-FCM 25/30 X-FCM-M 25/30 X-FCM-R 25/30 23 25 - 30
X-FCM 1 ¼-1 ½ X-FCM-M 1 ¼-1 ½ X-FCM-R 1 ¼-1 ½ 30 32 – 38 SF 100-A,
X-FCM 35/40 X-FCM-M 35/40 X-FCM-R 35/40 33 35 – 40 SF 120-A
X-FCM 45/50 X-FCM-M 45/50 X-FCM-R 45/50 43 45 - 50
Note: Note:
Not for use Not for use

in marine in automobile
atmosphere or in tunnels, swimming
heavily polluted pools or similar
environment. environments.
Threaded Studs
DX 76 130
X-EM8-15-14 DX 750 132
DX 460 126
X-BT M8-15-6 SN12-R DX 351-BTG 128
X-CRM8-15-12 DX 76, DX 750, DX 460
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Material Specification
Material and coatings
X-FCM System
X-FCM-R X-FCM-M X-FCM All Systems
Disk Threaded stem Disk Threaded stem Disk Threaded stem Absorber
Material X2CrNiMo18143 X2CrNiMo18143 ST1403 11SMNPB30+C ST1403 11SMNPB30+C Polyurethane
designation X6CrNiMoTi17122 Black
X5CrNiMo17122K700
Cr [%] ≥ 17.0 ≥ 16.5 ------- ------- ------- -------
Ni [%] ≥ 12.5 ≥ 10.5 ------- ------- ------- -------
Mo [%] ≥ 2.5 ≥ 2.0 ------- ------- ------- ------- resistant to:
UV, saltwater,
Mn [%] ------- ------- ------- 0.9 - 1.3 ------- 0.9 - 1.3
ozone, oil,
C [%] ≤ 0.03 ≤ 0.03, ≤ 0.08, ≤0.07 ≤ 0.08 0.3 - 0.5 ≤ 0.08 0.3 - 0.5 grease
fu [N/mm2] ≥ 490 ≥ 490 270 - 350 490 - 760 270 - 350 490 - 760
fy [N/mm2] ≤ 210 ≥ 410 ≤ 210 ≥ 410
≥ 65µm ≥ 20µm
Coating none none Duplex * 10 - 20µm Zn -------
Zn Zn
* 480 h Salt spray test per
DIN 50021 and 10 cycles
Kesternich test per
DIN 50018/2.0 (comparable
to 45µm HDG steel)
Threaded Studs
X-BT & CRM8 EM8 X-CRM X-BT
Part X-CR shank threaded sleeve EM8 Sealing washer SN12-R washer Sealing washer
X-BT shank
Material Stainless steel X2CrNiMo17132 Carbon steel Polyethylene, X2CrNiMo17132 Elastomer,
designation wire, CR 500 X5CrNiMo17122+2H wire, LD, black X5CrNiMo17122+2H black
(A4 / AlSl316) (A4 / AlSl316) Ck 67 MOD (A4 / AlSl316)
Cr [%] ≥ 23.5 ≥ 16.5 ≤ 0.12 ≥ 16.5
Ni [%] ≥ 14.5 ≥ 10.0 ≤ 0.12 ≥ 10.0
Mo [%] ≥ 2.0 ≥ 2.0 ≤ 0.04 Resistant to ≥ 2.0 Resistant to
Mn [%] ≥ 3.5 ≤ 3.5 0.70 - 0.85 UV, ≤ 3.5 UV,
C [%] ------- ------- 0.63 - 0.69 salt water, ------- salt water,
fu [N/mm2] 1) ≥ 1850 ≥ 750 590 - 760 ozone, oils, ≥ 750 ozone, oils,
fu [N/mm2] 2) ------- ------- ≥ 1950 grease ------- grease
fy [N/mm2 ------- ≥ 400 ------- ≥ 400
Coating none none 5 – 13 µm Zn 3) none
1) Raw material before hardening
2) After thermal hardening
3) Zinc applied by electroplating. Intended for corrosion protection during shipment, storage, construction and service in protected
environment. It is not adequate for protection against corrosion in outside or otherwise corrosive applications.
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Recommended Tensile Loads [kN]
Grating opening type Notes/Conditions:

• Except for loads noted with*, recommended tensile loads
Rectangular Square are limited by elastic limit of disk.
• Exceeding recommended loads can result in plastic
deformation of disk.
• X-FCM, X-FCM-M, X-FCM-R resist shear by friction and
are not suitable for explicit shear load designs, e.g.
diaphragms. Depending on surface characteristics, shear
loads of up to about 0.3 kN will not result in permanent
Bar spacing deformation. Therefore, small unexpected shear loads can
18 30 18 30 generally be accommodated without damage.
[mm]
X-FCM 0.8** 0.8** 2.4* 0.8**
X-FCM-M,
1.4** 1.0** 1.8* 1.0**
X-FCM-R
* Loading is limited by recommended load for

threaded stud.
** Loading is limited by plastic deformation of the
X-FCM disk.
Application Limits Studs – Base Material
DX 76 / DX 750 DX 460
X-CRM8-15-12 FP10 / DX 76, DX 750 (impact) X-CRM8-15-12 P8 / DX 460 (impact)

X-CRM8-15-12 FP10 / DX 76, DX 750 (co-acting) X-CRM8-15-12 P8 /DX 460 (co-acting)
EM8-15-14 FP10 / DX 76, DX 750 (impact) X-EM8-15-14 P8 / DX 460 (impact)
X-BT
No application limits Ö using in high strength steel

No through penetration Ö tII ≥ 8 mm [5/16”]
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Threaded stud placing Tightening torque Fitting tolerances/height of grating
X-BT M815-6 SN12-R Trec = 5 – 8 Nm Min. grating height = L+2 Max. grating height = L+7
hNVS ≤ 16.8 mm Tightening tool:
• Screw gun with torque

release coupling (TRC)
• 5 mm Allen-type bit
X-CRM8-15-12
Governing requirement: Governing requirement:
hET = 12 ± 2 mm • Minimum 2 mm • Minimum 5 mm thread
clearance between X- engagement at the
hNVS = 18 ± 2 mm FCM and top of steel to minimum allowable
allow for deflections and standoff, hNVS.
over tightening
Note:
Example: • The maximum grating
X-FCM 25/30 height for an X-FCM type
Hilti Torque Min. grating ht.=23+2=25 can be extended if hNVS
Screwgun setting Max. grating ht.=23+7=30 is tightly controlled, e.g.
at 18 mm instead of 16
SF 100-A TRC 6–10 Grating height of 32 can be mm.
SF 120-A TRC 5.5–7 accommodated if
X-EM8-15-14 / EM8-15-14 hNVS ≥ 18
hET = 13 – 16 mm
hNVS = 16 – 19 mm
Installation procedure for bar grating
1. Place the grating 2. Widen opening at 3. Place the threaded 4. Tighten the disk
sections fastening location if stud
necessary
For X-BT pre-drill with

XBT4/7 stop shank drill bit
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Spacing- and Edge Distances
X-CRM, EM8 X-BT
Edge distances: c ≥ 15 mm Edge distance: c ≥ 6 mm

Spacing: s ≥ 15 mm Spacing: s ≥ 15 mm
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X-FCP Checker Plate Fastening System

X-FCP-R 5/10 X-FCP-F 5/10 X-CRM8-9-12 FP10 X-CRM8-15-12 FP10
X-FCP Sealing ring X-CRM8-9-12 P8 X-CRM8-15-12 P8
X-CRM8 two piece design
Material specification: See separate chapter
Fastening tools: See product selection +

Approval: ABS: X-FCP-R
Application
Checker plate
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Product Selection
Application areas Tools

Indoors, mildly Marine, offshore, Drip-through of
corrosive environment, petrochemical, caloric water/oil needs to
or for limited lifetime (coal, oil) power plants, be prevented
use incineration plant, etc.
X-FCP System
X-FCP-F X-FCP-R Sealing ring
Note: Note:
Not for use in marine Not for use in
SF 100-A,
atmosphere or in automobile tunnels,
SF 120-A
heavily polluted swimming pools or
environment. similar environments.
Threaded Studs
X-CRM8-9-12, X-CRM8-15-12 DX 76 130, DX 750 132
DX 460 126
Material Specification
Material and coatings

X-FCP System
X-FCP-R X-FCP-F All Systems
Disk Screw Disk Screw Sealing ring

Material designation X5CrNiMo17122 X2CrNiMo17132 ST2K40 BK 9SMnPb28 K Neoprene, black
Cr [%] ≥ 16.5 ≥ 16.5 ------- -------
Ni [%] ≥ 10.0 ≥ 10.5 ------- -------
Mo [%] ≥ 2.0 ≥ 2.0 ------- -------
Mn [%] ------- ------- ------- 0.90 – 1.30
C [%] ≤ 0.07 ≤ 0.03 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.14
fu [N/mm2] 540 - 710 550 - 700 390 - 540 460 - 710
fy [N/mm2] ------- ------- ≤ 310 ≥ 375
Coating none none ≥ 65µm Zn Duplex *
* 480 h Salt spray test per DIN 50021 and 10 cycles Kesternich test per
DIN 50018/2.0 (comparable to 45µm HDG steel)
Threaded Studs CRM8
X-CR shank CRM8 threaded sleeve Sealing washer
Material Stainless steel X2CrNiMo17132 Polyethylene,

designation wire, CR 500 X5CrNiMo17122+2H LD, black
(A4 / AlSl316) (A4 / AlSl316)
Cr [%] ≥ 23.5 ≥ 16.5
Ni [%] ≥ 14.5 ≥ 10.0
Mo [%] ≥ 2.0 ≥ 2.0
Mn [%] ≥ 3.5 ≤ 3.5 Resistant to UV,
salt water,
C [%] ------- -------
ozone, oils,
fu [N/mm2] ≥ 1850 ≥ 750 grease
fu [N/mm2] ------- -------
fy [N/mm2] ------- ≥ 400
Coating none none
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Recommended Loads
Predominantly
static loading
Nrec [kN] 1.8
Conditions:
Limited by the strength of the X-CRM8 threaded stud.
Recommended loads are valid for fastenings of steel and aluminium with ∅ 20mm pre-drilling.
X-FCP-F & X-FCP-R are not intended for shear loading.
Application Limits Studs – Base Material
DX 76 / DX 750 DX 460
X-CRM8-__-12 FP12 / DX 76, DX 750 (impact) X-CRM8-__-12 P8 / DX 460 (impact)

X-CRM8-__-12 FP12 / DX 76, DX 750 (co-acting) X-CRM8-__-12 P8 / DX 460 (co-acting)
Threaded stud placing Tightening torque Thickness of checker plate
X-CRM8-9-12 T = 5 – 8 Nm X-CRM8-9-12 X-CRM8-15-12

hNVS = 13 ± 2 mm
hET = 12 ± 2 mm Tightening tool: Max. plate Max. plate
• Screw gun with torque thickness = 8 mm thickness = 13 mm
release coupling (TRC)
• S-NSX 2.8 x 15 bit Governing: Governing:
• hNVS = 11 mm • hNVS = 16 mm
• Thread engagement • Thread engagement
≥ 3.5mm ≥ 3.5mm
Hilti Torque
X-CRM8-15-12 Screwgun setting
hNVS = 18 ± 2 mm SF 100-A TRC 6–10

hET = 12 ± 2 mm SF 120-A TRC 5.5–7
Min. plate
thickness = 5 mm
Min. plate
Governing: thickness = 5 mm
• Screw hard up against
Governing:
base
• Screw hard up against
base
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Installation procedure
Plates must be pre-drilled or 1. Place and align the 2. Place the X-CRM 4. Tighten the disk
pre-punched plate section threaded stud through
the pre-drilled hole
3. Start the X-FCP on

the stud by hand
Spacing- and Edge Distances
X-CRM8
Edge distances: c ≥ 15 mm
Spacing: s ≥ 15 mm
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X-AL-H Nails
X-AL-H General Purpose Nails for Difficult Concrete and Steel

X-AL-H ___ TPH Material specification
Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1

Approvals
ICC (USA): X-AL-H with dnom = 4.5 mm

ABS, LR: all types
X-AL-H ___ P8

handbook.
Fastening tools DX 460 126

DX 36 M 129
Application
Lumber / battens to Membranes to pre cast Drywall track to steel or

steel / concrete concrete concrete
Fastener Program
Designation LS [mm] dnom [mm]

X-AL-H 12 TPH 12 3.7
X-AL-H 14 TPH 14 3.7
X-AL-H 19 TPH 19 4.0
X-AL-H 22 TPH 22 4.0
X-AL-H 16 P8 16 3.7
X-AL-H 19 P8 19 4.0
X-AL-H 22 P8 22 4.0
X-AL-H 27 P8 27 4.5
Sizes in 5 mm increments
X-AL-H 72 P8 72 4.5
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X-AL-H Nails
Fastener Selection - fastening wood or soft material
Required nail shank length: wood LS = hET + tI [mm]

soft material LS = hET + tI - 3.5 - hCS [mm] hCS ≈ 3 mm if possible
Required Depth of Penetration hET
Normal Weight Concrete NWC Sandlime Masonry SLM Steel

hET = 15 – 27 mm
hET according to concrete strength: hET according to masonry strength:
Nail shank buckling
2
fcc [N/mm ] 25 45 65 fcc [N/mm2] 25 45
hET [mm] 27 25 22 hET [mm] 27 25
Light Weight Concrete LWC
hET = 32 – 37 mm
Fastening Inspection - fastening wood or soft material
Fastener Selection - fastening Drywall Tracks
Required nail shank length: LS = hET + tI [mm]
Normal Weight Concrete NWC Sandlime Masonry SLM Steel (fu ≤ 690 N/mm2)
hET according to concrete strength: hET according to masonry strength Use X-AL-H 12 or 14
fcc [N/mm2] 35 50 70 fcc [N/mm2] 35 50

hET [mm] 27 19-22 16-19 hET [mm] 27 22
Fastening Inspection - fastening Drywall Tracks
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X-AL-H Nails
Recommended Loads (predominantly static)
Wood:
Concrete, sandlime-masonry: Nrec = Vrec = 400 N
Steel: Nrec = Vrec = 600N
Design conditions:
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit with normal weight concrete base material.
• Increase to 600 N possible if 8 or more fastenings in each fastened unit.
• All visible failures must be replaced.
• Single point design possible with steel, sandlime-masonry or lightweight concrete base material. But for safety
relevant fastenings sufficient redundancy of the entire system is required.
• Valid for concrete and sandlime-masonry with strength of fcc < 45 N/mm2.
• Fastened material: wood, minimum thickness = 24 mm
plywood, minimum thickness = 16 mm
Soft material:
• Recommended loads depend on strength and thickness of material fastened. Do not use recommended loads
in excess of those for wood.
• Use R23 or R36 (∅ 4.5 hole) washer to control penetration and to increase pullover strength (separately
available from Hilti).
Distance to edge of concrete / Fastener spacings on wood: Distance to edge of steel:

sandlime masonry:
Spacing along track (per U. S. Gypsum Handbook) At track ends (cut-outs for doors), secure with two nails
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X-DNI Nails
X-DNI General Purpose Nails for Concrete, Sandlime-Masonry and Steel

X-DNI __ P8 X-DNI __ S12
X-DNI __ P8S15 X_DNI __ P8S36
Approvals ICC (USA)
HRC 58 ± 1
(X-DNI 82, 97, 117)
handbook.
Applications
Sill plates, battens to concrete Drywall track to concrete,

and steel sandlime masonry and steel
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X-DNI Nails
Fastener Program
1) 1) Nail length limits are for use without pre-driving

Designation LS [mm] L [mm] DX-tools
into the wood.
X-DNI 19 P8 19 20.9
X-DNI 22 P8 22 23.9 2) Hand-driving the nail into the wood and bringing
the DX tool into position over the nail head
Sizes in 5 mm increments DX 460 126 extend the nail length range for the tools.
X-DNI 62 P8 62 63.9 DX 36 M 129
X-DNI 72 P8 72 73.9 DX-E 72 129
X-DNI 82 P8 2) 82 83.9
2)
X-DNI 97 P8 97 98.9
X-DNI 117 P8 2) 117 118.9
X-DNI 22 S12 22 23.9
X-DNI 52 S12 52 53.9 DX 460 126
X-DNI 62 S12 62 63.9
X-DNI 72 S12 72 73.9
X-DNI 27 P8S15 27 28.9
X-DNI 32 P8S15 32 33.9 DX 460 126
DX 36 M 129
X-DNI 32 P8S36 32 33.9 DX-E 72 129
X-DNI 52 P8S36 52 53.9
X-DNI 72 P8S36 72 53.9
X-DNI 19 MX 19 20.9
X-DNI 22 MX 22 23.9
DX 460-MX 126
X-DNI 72 MX 62 63.9
MX: Collated Nails for Magazine
Fastener Selection – fastening wood or soft material

soft material LS = hET + tI – 1.9 – hCS [mm] hCS ≈ 3 mm if possible
hET according to concrete strength: hET according to masonry strength: hET = 15 – 27 mm
fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 37 fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 37 Nail shank buckling

hET [mm] 32 27 22 hET [mm] 32 27 27
hET = 32 – 37 mm
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X-DNI Nails
Fastening Inspection – fastening wood or soft material
Fastener Selection – fastening Drywall Tracks
Required nail shank length: LS = hET + tI [mm]
hET according to concrete strength hET according to concrete strength Use X-DNI 19, 22 or 27
fcc fcc
Alternate nails:
fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35
hET [mm] 32 27 22 hET [mm] 32 27 27 • X-EDNI 12 or 16
• X-EDNI 19 or 22 (if placeable)
Fastening Inspection – fastening Drywall Tracks
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X-DNI Nails
Wood:
Design conditions:
Soft material:
• Working loads depend on strength and thickness of material fastened. Do not use working loads in excess of
those for wood.
• Use R23 or R36 (∅ 4.5 hole) washer to control penetration and to increase pullover strength. Separately
available from Hilti.

sandlime masonry:
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X-ZF Nails
X-ZF General Purpose Nail for Concrete, Sandlime-Masonry and Steel

X-ZF __ P8 Material specification
Approvals: ICC (USA)

X-ZF __ P8S23
X-ZF __ P8S36
Application
Forming concrete Barriers, temporaries Drywall track Sill plates, battens
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X-ZF Nails
Fastener Program
Designation LS [mm] dnom [mm] DX tools

X-ZF 22 P8 22 3.5
X-ZF 47 P8 47 DX 460 126
DX 36 M 129
X-ZF 52 P8 52 DX-E 72 129
3.5
X-ZF 62 P8 62
X-ZF 72 P8 72
X-ZF 27 P8 S23 27
X-ZF 32 P8 S23 32 DX 460 126
X-ZF 37 P8 S23 37 3.5 DX 36 M 129
X-ZF 42 P8 S23 42 DX-E 72 129
X-ZF 47 P8 S23 47
X-ZF 32 P8 S36 32
X-ZF 37 P8 S36 37 DX 460 126
3.5
X-ZF 52 P8 S36 52 DX 36 M 129
X-ZF 62 P8 S36 62 DX-E 72 129
X-ZF 72 P8 S36 72 3.7
X-ZF 20 MX 20
3.5
X-ZF 22 MX 22
Sizes in 5 mm increments DX 460-MX
126
X-ZF 52 MX 52
X-ZF 62 MX 62 3.5
X-ZF 72 MX 72
MX: Collated Nails for Magazine


hET = 15 – 27 mm
hET according to fcc hET according to fcc
fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 Base material limitations:

hET [mm] 32 27 22 hET [mm] 32 27 27
tII = 4 – 6 mm
L = hET + tI – 3 L = hET + tI – 3
hET = 32 – 37 mm
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X-ZF Nails
Fastener Selection – fastening Drywall Tracks
Select hET according to fc Select hET according to fc Use X-ZF 14, 16 for steel
tII ≥ 6 mm
fc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 fc [N/mm2] 15 25 35
hET [mm] 32 27 22 hET [mm] 32 27 27
Fastening Inspection – fastening Drywall Tracks
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X-ZF Nails
Wood:
Design conditions:
• Valid for concrete and sandlime-masonry with strength of fcc < 30 MPa.
Fastened material: wood, minimum thickness = 24 mm
Soft material:
those for wood.

sandlime masonry:
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X-CR Nails
X-CR Stainless Steel Nails for Concrete, Sandlime Masonry and Steel
X-CR __ P8 Material specification
Nail shank: CrNiMo Alloy

fu ≥ 1850 N/mm2
Zinc coating: X-CR-48 P8S15 has 5 – 13 µm zinc

coating to improve anchorage in concrete
X-CR __ P8
Approvals
DIBt (Germany): X-CR 48 P8 S15

ICC (USA): X-CR with dnom = 3.7 mm
ABS, LR: all types
X-CR __ P8 S12

handbook.

X-CR 48 P8 S15
Application
Exposure to weather or otherwise corrosive conditions Noble or corrosive fastened material
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X-CR Nails
Fastener Program
Designation LS [mm] L [mm] dnom [mm] DX tools Method

X-CR 24 P8 24 26.4 3.7
X-CR 29 P8 29 31.4 3.7
X-CR 34 P8 34 36.4 3.7 DX 460 126
DX Standard
DX 36 M 129
X-CR 39 P8 39 41.4 4.0 (without pre-drilling)
DX-E 72 129
X-CR 44 P8 44 46.4 4.0
X-CR 54 P8 54 56.4 4.0
X-CR 39 P8 S12 39 41.4 4.0
DX 460 126 DX-Kwik
X-CR 44 P8 S12 44 46.4 4.0
DX 36 M 129 (with pre-drilling)
X-CR 48 P8 S15 48 50.4 4.0
DX Standard: Fastener Selection – fastening wood or soft material


hET ≥ 10 mm
hET according to concrete strength hET according to concrete strength
fcc: fcc: Nail shank buckling
fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 fcc [N/mm2] 15 25 35

hET [mm] 32 27 22 hET [mm] 32 27 27
hET = 32 – 37 mm
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X-CR Nails
DX Standard: Recommended loads (predominantly static)
Wood:
Design conditions:
Fastened material: wood, minimum thickness = 24 mm
Soft material:
those for wood.
• Depth penetration and other conditions same as for fastening wood.
DX-Kwik (with pre-drilling): Recommended loads
Nrec,1 Nrec,2 Vrec Mrec

X-CR 39/44 2.0 0.6 2.0 5.5
X-CR 48 3.0 0.9 3.0 5.5
Conditions:
• Nrec,1: concrete in compressive zone.
• Nrec,2: concrete in tension zone.
• Static or cyclic (5000 load applications) loading, single point fastening design.
• fcc ≥ 25 N/mm2. For higher concrete strengths, higher loadings be may possible if supported by testing.
• Recommended loads are based on failure of the fastener anchorage in the concrete. Thickness and
quality of the fastened material may lower the loadings.
• Observance of all pre-drilling requirements, fastened thickness limits, and recommended details.
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X-CR Nails
Pre-drilling details (not through fastened material)
X-CR 39 / X-CR 44 X-CR 48
tI [mm] Drill bit tI [mm] Drill bit

X-CR 39 ≤2 TX-C-5/18 X-CR 48 ≤5 TX-C-5/23
X-CR 44 2–7 TX-C-5/18
Details valid for C20/25 – C45/55 (fcc = 25 – 55 N/mm2 / fc = 20 – 45 N/mm2)
Pre-drilling details (through fastened material)
X-CR 48
tI [mm] Drill bit

X-CR 48 ≤2 TX-C-5/23
Spacing and Edge Distances [mm]
Pairs Row along edge General (e.g. group of fasteners)
reinforced* non-reinforced reinforced* non-reinforced reinforced* non-reinforced

c 100 150 c 80 150 c 80 150
a 80 100
* Minimum ∅ 6 mm reinforcing steel continuous along all edges and around all corners.
Edge bar must be enclosed by stirrups.
Fastener spacings on wood:
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DX Drywall Fasteners
DX Drywall Fasteners – X-DW, X-ZF, X-DAK, ESD

X-DW __ THP ESD 16 P8TH X-DAK 16 P8TH
X-ZF14 THP X-ZF20 THP X-ZF16 P8TH
X-ZF __ P8TH
Approvals
Carbon steel shank: X-DW __ THP/MX ⇒ HRC 53.5 ± 1
ICC (USA): ESD16, X-ZF
ESD 16 THP ⇒ HRC 55.5 ± 1
X-DAK 16 P8TH/MXSP ⇒ HRC 59 +2/-1 Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and
design guidelines reflect specific local conditions and may
X-ZF14 THP/MX ⇒ HRC 59 +2/-1 differ from those published in this handbook.
X-ZF16 P8TH ⇒ HRC 55.5 ± 1
X-ZF20 THP/MX ⇒ HRC 52.5 ± 1 Fastening tools
X-ZF22/27 P8TH/MX ⇒ HRC 52.5 ± 1
Zinc coating: X-DW ⇒ 2 – 8 µm

ESD/X-DAK/X-ZF ⇒ 5 – 13 µm
Applications
Drywall tracks to concrete Drywall tracks to steel
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Fastener Program
Designation Ls [mm] L [mm] dnom [mm] DX tools

X-DW 20 THP 20 21.7 DX 460 126
X-DW 27 THP 27 28.7 3.0 DX 351 128
X-DW 39 THP 39 40.7 DX 36 M 129
ESD 16 P8TH 16 18.5 3.7
X-DAK 16 P8TH 16 17.7 2.7/3.8
X-ZF 14 THP 14 16.2 3.7 DX 460 126
DX 351 128
X-ZF 20 THP 20 21.4 3.5 DX 36 M 129
X-ZF 16 P8TH 16 17.4 3.7 DX-E 72 129
X-ZF 22 P8TH 22 23.4
3.5
X-ZF 27 P8TH 27 28.4
X-DW 20 MX 20 21.7
3.0
X-DW 27 MX 27 28.7
X-DAK 16 MXSP 16 17.7 2.7/3.8
DX 460-MX 126
X-ZF 14 MX 14 16.2 3.7 DX 351-MX 128
X-ZF 20 MX 20 21.4
X-ZF 22 MX 22 23.4 3.5
X-ZF 27 MX 27 28.4
Fastener Selection - fastening to Concrete/Sandlime Masonry
Base material
Designation Application
Concrete/sandlime masonry
Wooden track (tI ≤ 24 mm)
increasing strength
X-DW 39
X-DW 27 Concrete/sandlime masonry,
Metal track
X-DW 20 increasing strength
X-ZF 27
Concrete/sandlime masonry,
X-ZF 22 Metal track
increasing strength
X-ZF 20
Pre-cast concrete, high
X-DAK 16 Metal track
strength concrete
Fastening Inspection - fastening to Concrete/Sandlime Masonry
X-DW hNVS = 2 – 4 mm X-ZF hNVS = 2 – 4 mm X-DAK 16 hNVS = 2 – 4 mm
Fastener Selection - fastening to Steel
Designation Application Base material

increasing
X-ZF 16
strength
ESD 16
Metal track Steel
X-ZF 14
X-DAK 16
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Fastening Inspection - fastening to Steel
X-DAK 16 hNVS = 3 – 6 mm ESD 16 hNVS = 3 – 4 mm X-ZF 14/ZF16 hNVS = 3 – 4 mm
Recommended Loads
Concrete Steel
400 N for hET ≥ 27 mm 400 N for Steel

300 N for hET ≥ 22 mm
Design conditions:
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit
• All visible failures must be replaced
Application Limits for Steel
X-DAK 16
X-ZF 14
Spacing along track All track ends (cut-outs for doors),

(per U.S. Gypsum Handbook) secure with 2 nails
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GX Drywall Fasteners
GX Drywall Fasteners -- X-EGN, X-GPH, X-GN

X-EGN 14 X-GHP 18
X-GN 20/27/32 X-GN 39
Carbon steel shank: X-EGN ⇒ HRC 58 ± 1 ICC (USA): X-GN 20/27/32, X-EGN 14
X-GPH ⇒ HRC 58 ± 1 Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines
X-GN ⇒ HRC 53.5 ± 1 reflect specific local conditions and may differ from those published in this
handbook.
Fastening tool GX 100 135
Applications
Drywall tracks to concrete Drywall tracks to steel
Fastener Program
Designation Ls [mm] L [mm] dnom [mm]

X-EGN 14 MX 14 15.8
X-GHP 18 MX 18 19.8
X-GN 20 MX 19 20.9 3.0
X-GN 27 MX 27 28.9
X-GN 32 MX 32 33.9
X-GN 39 MX 37 38.9 2.6
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Fastener Selection - fastening to Concrete/Sandlime Masonry
Designation Application Base material
increasing
X-GN 39 Wooden track (tI ≤ 24 mm) Concrete/sandlime masonry
strength
X-GN 27 Concrete/sandlime masonry
X-GN 20 Metal track
X-GHP
Fastener Inspection - fastening to Concrete/Sandlime Masonry
X-GN/GHP: hNVS = 2 – 5 mm X-GN 39: hNVS = 2 – 3 mm
Fastener Selection - fastening to Steel
Designation Application
X-EGN 14 Metal track
Product and Fastening Inspection
Fastener Inspection - fastening to Steel
X-EGN 14:
hNVS = 4 – 7.5 mm
Recommended Loads
Concrete Steel
Nrec = Vrec = 400 N for hET ≥ 27 mm Nrec = Vrec = 400 N

Design conditions:
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit
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Application Limits for Steel
X-EGN 14
Spacing along track All track ends (cut-outs for doors),

(per U.S. Gypsum Handbook) secure with 2 nails
Distance to edge of concrete/sandlime masonry Fastener spacings on wood:
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DS Nails
DS Heavy Duty General Purpose Nails for Concrete and Steel

DS __ P10 Material specification
Carbon steel shank: HRC 54 ±1 (DS)

HRC 58 ±1 (DSH)
Approvals ICC (USA)

handbook.
Application
Wood to steel and Plastic and rubber to steel Metal parts to concrete Soft material to steel and
concrete concrete
Fastener Program
Designation Ls [mm] DX-tools 1) 1) Nail length limits are for use without
pre-driving into the wood.
DS 27 P10 27
DS 32 P10 32 2) Hand-driving the nail into the wood
and bringing the DX tool into
DS 37 P10 37 position over the nail head extend
DS 42 P10 42 the nail length range for the tools.
DS 47 P10 47 DX 460 126
DS 52 P10 52 DX 76 130
DX 750 I
DSH 57 P10 57 DX 750 with
DS 62 P10 62 G-equipment 132
DS 72 P10 72
2)
DS 82 P10 82
DS 92 P10 2) 92
DS 117 P10 2) 117
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DS Nails

soft material LS = hET + tI – 2 – hCS [mm] hCS ≈ 3 mm if possible
Required depth of penetration hET
Normal weight Concrete Steel
Select hET according to fc hET = 17 – 27 mm
fc [N/mm2] 15 25 35 Nail shank buckling

hET [mm] 42 37 32
Fastener Selection – fastening metal profiles
Required depth of penetration hET
Normal weight concrete
hET according to concrete strength fcc
fcc [N/mm2] < 25 > 25

hET [mm] 42 37
Fastening Inspection – fastening metal profiles
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DS Nails
Recommended Loads
Wood
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit (normal weight concrete)

• predominantly static loading
Soft Material:
those for wood.
• Depth penetration and other conditions same as for fastening wood.
Metal profiles to concrete
Nrec = Vrec = 400 N

• tI = 1 – 4 mm
Spacing and Edges Distances
Edge distance: concrete Edge distance: steel
Spacing on wood Spacing, edge distances on steel
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SL Nails
SL Nails for Forming and Other Temporary Uses

SL __MX Material specification
SL __ DP8
Applications
Fasten wooden cleats, To position and hold Fasten site barriers, Fasten plastic, netting,
runners, etc. concrete formwork covers, etc. etc.
Fastener Selection
Program
Designation L [mm] L5 [mm] tI,min - tI,max [mm] DX-tools

SL 47 DP8 48.6 20 - 24
SL 54 DP8 55.6 27 – 31 DX 460 126
25 DX 36 M 129
SL 62 DP8 63.6 36 – 40 DX-E 72 129
SL 72 DP8 73.6 45 - 49
SL 44 MX 45.6 23 17 - 21
SL 47 MX 48.6 20 - 24
DX 460-MX 126
SL 54 MX 55.6 25 27 – 31
SL 62 MX 63.6 36 - 40
Setting information
tI = tmax tI = tmin
hET = L5 hET = L5 + 4
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Recommended Loads
Nrec = Vrec = 350N
conditions:
• Static loading only (placing and vibration of concrete does not
affect design).
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit.
1. Fastening using 2. Pry wood off over 3. Use length of steel 4. Nail is broken off at
proper nail length head of nail pipe with inner diameter grade with minimum
of 10 mm) to break off concrete damage.
nail
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X-M/W/F Threaded Studs
X-M6/W6/F7, X-M8, X-M10/X-W10, W10 Threaded Studs for Concrete

X-M6/W6/F7 ____ FP8 X-M6/W6/F7 ____ D8 F7 ____ FS8
X-M8 ____ P8 X-M10/X-W10 ____ P10 W10 ____ P10
Carbon steel shank: HRC 53.5 ± 1 ICC (USA): X-W6, W10

UL: W10
Zinc coating: 5 -13 µm 1)
handbook.
1) Zinc coating (electroplating for corrosion protection during

construction and service in protected environment)
Applications
Plates for pipe rings Hangings with threaded Electrical boxes Miscellaneous
couplers attachments
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Fastener Selection
Program
2) 2)
1) Standard threading Standard shank lengths
Designation L [mm] DX-tools
Lg [mm] Ls [mm]
X-M6-8-yy FP8 8 17, 22, 27
X-M6-11-yy FP8 11 17, 22, 27
X-M6-20-yy FP8 20 22, 27
X-W6-11-yy FP8 11 22, 27
X-W6-20-yy FP8 20 22, 27 DX 460 126
X-W6-38-27 FP8 38 27 Lg + Ls DX 36 M 129
X-M6-xx-yy D8 8, 11, 20 32, 42
X-W6-xx-32 D8 11, 20 32
X-F7-xx-yy FS8 7, 15, 20 17, 22, 27, 42
X-M8-15-yy P8 15 27, 32, 42
X-M8-20-yy P8 20 27, 32
X-M10-24-yy P10 24 32, 47 DX 76 130
Lg + Ls + 3.5
X-W10-27-32 P10 26.5 32
W10-30-yy P10 30 27, 32, 42 Lg + Ls DX 600 N
1) Type threading: M = metric; W6, W8, W10 = Whitworth 1/4”; 5/16”; 3/8”; F7 = French 7 mm
2) Standard threading and shank lengths. Other lengths and combinations available on special order.
Threading length Lg [mm]: Shank length Ls [mm]1:

Normal weight concrete Light weight concrete
2
X-M6/W6/F7 fc [N/mm ] 15 25 ≥35 15 25 ≥35
Required thread length
Lg ≥ tI + twasher + tnut + 2.5 Ls [mm] 32, 42 27 17, 22 42 32, 42 32
Normal weight concrete Light weight concrete
X-M8, X-M10, X-W10 fc [N/mm2] 15 25 ≥35 15 25 ≥35
Required thread length
Lg ≥ tI + twasher + tnut Ls [mm] 42 27, 32 27 42 42 42
1) Note: For preliminary selection only, optimize by on-site trails to maximize pullout strength and minimize placing failures/spalls.
Recommended Loads
Fastener designation Shank diameter Nrec Vrec Mrec

ds [mm] [kN] [kN] [Nm]
X-M6/W6, F7 3.7 4.9
X-M8, X-M10, X-W10 4.5 0.4 0.4 8.8
W10 5.2 13.6
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Arrangements to prevent moment on shank: Non-symmetric arrangement

Coupler tight against concrete
• Moment on fastened part
• Prying effect must be
considered in determining
loads acting on fastener
Conditions
• Can increase Nrec and Vrec to 0.6 kN for 8 or more fastenings per
fastened unit.
• With lightweight concrete base material and greater loading may be
possible, inquire at Hilti.
• The recommended loads in the table refer to the resistance of the
shank cross-section. The loads acting on the cross-section (N’ and V’)
are influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the part or
material fastened and may not be the same as the loads acting on the
fastened part or material (N and V)
• The existence and/or magnitude of moment acting on the fastener
shank (M’) is influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the
fastened part or material.
X-M6/W6/F7 X-M8/W8, X-M10/W10, W10
Penetration depth Tightening torque Penetration depth Tightening torque
hNVS = L - hET Trec ≤ 4 Nm hNVS = L - hET Trec ≤ 6 Nm

hET = Ls ± 2 hET = Ls ± 2
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Reinforced* non-reinforced Reinforced* non-reinforced Reinforced* non-reinforced

c 100 150 c 80 150 c 80 150
a 80 100
* Minimum ∅ 6 reinforcing steel continuous along all edges and around all corners.
Edge bars must be enclosed by stirrups.
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DX-Kwik X-M6H/M8H, DNH, X-DKH
DX-Kwik - X-M6H, X-M8H Threaded Studs and DNH, X-DKH Nails

X-M6H-__-37 FP8 DNH 37 P8S15
X-M8H___-37 P8
X-DKH 48 P8S15

DIBt (Germany): X-M8H, X-DKH
Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1 SOCOTEC (France): X-M8H, DNH,
X-DKH (with X-CC, X-HS)
Zinc coating: 5 – 13 µm City of Vienna: X-M8H, DNH
Application
Base plates, Radiator brackets Floor stands, Metal Suspended ceilings

rails for piping fixtures to concrete
Fastener Selection
Designation Lg [mm] Ls [mm] L [mm] DX-tools

X-M6H-10-37 FP8 10 47
37
X-M6H-20-37 FP8 20 57
DX 460 126
X-M8H-__-37 P8 10, 15, 25 37 Lg + 3.5 + Ls
DX 36 M 129
DNH 37 P8S15 ----- 37
X-DKH 48 P8S15 ----- 48
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Recommended Loads
Nrec,1 [kN] Nrec,2 [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm]

X-M6H, DNH 37 2.0 0.6 2.0 5.4
X-M8H, X-DKH 48 3.0 0.9 3.0 9.7
Conditions
• Nrec,1: concrete in compressive zone.
• Nrec,2: concrete in tension zone.
• Single point fastening design allowed.
• Concrete strength fcc ≥ 25 N/mm2. For higher concrete strengths, higher loadings be may possible if
supported by testing.
• Recommended loads are based on failure of the fastener anchorage in the concrete. Thickness and
quality of the fastened material may lower the loadings.
• Observance of all pre-drilling requirements, fastened thickness limits, and recommended details.
• The recommended loads in the table refer to the resistance of the shank cross-section. The loads acting
on the cross-section (N’ and V’) are influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the part or
material fastened and may not be the same as the loads acting on the fastened part or material (N and V)
Arrangements to reduce or Arrangement causing Non-symmetric arrangement

prevent moment on shank: moment to act on shank:
Installation Details and Fastening Inspection
X-M6H/M8H
Pre-drill with drill bit TX-C-5/23B Fastening Inspection Tightening torque
hNVS = L - hET Trec

X-M6H 6.5 Nm
hET = 37 ± 2 M8H 10 Nm
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DNH 37, X-DKH 48
Pre-drilling details (not through fastened material) Nail placement
tI [mm] Drill- bit tI [mm] Drill- bit Place nails so that heads and washers
DNH 37 ≤2 TX-C-5/18 X-DKH 48 ≤5 TX-C-5/23B bear tightly against each other and
against the fastened material
hNVS ≅ 4 mm
Details valid for C20/25 - C45/55

(fcc = 25 - 55 N/mm2 / fc = 20 - 45 N/mm2)
The DX-Kwik system has been successfully used in concrete with a

cube strength of fc = 70 N/mm2
Pre-drilling details (through fastened material)
tI [mm] Drill bit

X-DKH 48 ≤2 TX-C-5/23B

c 100 150 c 80 150 c 80 150
a 80 100
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X-CRM Threaded Studs
X-CRM Stainless Steel Threaded Studs for Concrete and Steel

X-CRM6/CRW6-__-12 FP8 X-CRM8-__-12 FP10 X-CRM8-__-12 P8
X-CRM6/CRW6-__-27 FP8
Shank: CrNiMo alloy

X-CRM8-__-12 P8 fu ≥ 1850 N/mm2
Threaded sleeve: A4 (AlSI 316)
Zinc coating to facilitate anchoring in concrete

(X-CRM8-__-42): 5 – 13 µm
Washers/
guidance sleeve: Polyethylene
X-CRM8-__-42 P8 Approvals
DIBt (Germany): X-CRM8-__-42 P8 (DX-Kwik)
ABS, LR: all types
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines reflect specific
local conditions and may differ from those published in this handbook.
Applications
Base plates for Installation rails Facade brackets Special purpose

pipe rings connections
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Fastener Selection
Designation 1) Lg [mm] Ls [mm] Base material DX-tools

X-CRM6-11-12 FP8 9 11.5
X-CRM6-22-12 FP8 20 11.5
Steel
X-CRW6-11-12 FP8 9 11.5
X-CRW6-22-12 FP8 20 11.5
X-CRM6-11-27 FP8 9 26.5
X-CRM6-22-27 FP8 20 26.5 DX 460 126
Concrete
X-CRW6-11-27 FP8 9 26.5 DX 36 M 129
X-CRW6-22-27 FP8 20 26.5
X-CRM8-11-12 P8 10 11.5
Steel
X-CRM8-22-12 P8 21 11.5
X-CRM8-14-42 P8 14 42 Concrete, DX-Kwik
X-CRM8-22-42 P8 22 42 Method (pre-drilled)
X-CRM8-9-12 P8 9 12.5
DX 460 126
X-CRM8-15-12 P8 15 12.5
Steel DX 460 126
X-CRM8-9-12 FP10 9 12.5
DX 76 130
X-CRM8-15-12 FP10 15 12.5 DX 750 132
1) Type threading: M = metric; W6 = Whitworth 1/4”
Recommended Loads
DX-Standard method
Fastening to concrete Fastening to steel
X-CRM6/W6-__-27 FP8 (no pre-drilling) X-CRM6/W6/M8-__-12 FP8

Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm] Nrec [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm]
0.4 0.4 4.3 X-CRM6/W6 1.6 1.4 4.3
X-CRM8 1.8 1.8 5.5
Conditions: Conditions:
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit • Single point fastening design allowed. But for
safety relevant fastenings sufficient redundancy
of the entire system is required.
DX-Kwik method
Fastening to concrete (pre-drilling)
X-CRM8-__-42 FP8 (pre-drilling)

Nrec,1 [kN] Nrec,2 [kN] Vrec [kN] Mrec [Nm]
3.0 0.9 3.0 5.5
Conditions:
• Nrec,1: concrete in compressive zone
• Nrec,2: concrete in tension zone
• Single point fastening design allowed
• fcc ≥ 20 N/mm2
• Observance of all pre-drilling requirements
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General Conditions for recommended loads
• Predominantly static loading

• Strength of fastened material must be limiting.
• The recommended loads in the table refer to the resistance of the shank cross-section. The loads acting on
the cross-section (N’ and V’) are influenced by the characteristics and arrangement of the part or material
fastened and may not be the same as the loads acting on the fastened part or material (N and V).
Arrangements to reduce or Arrangement causing

prevent moment on shank: moment to act on shank:
Application limits on steel
DX 460
c/d X-CRM6-xx-12 FP8 (impact-/co-act. operation)

e/f X-CRM8-14-12 P8 (impact-/co-act. operation)
X-CRM8-22-12 P8
Minimum steel thickness tII = 6.0 mm
X-CRM8-9-12 and X-CRM8-15-12 data see chapter X-FCM 51 ff
Installation Details and Fastening Inspection
Fastening to steel
Penetration depth Tightening torque
hET = 10 – 13 mm X-CRM6/W6 X-CRM8

hNVS = L - hET Trec 5 Nm 8.5 Nm
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Fastening to concrete
DX-Kwik (pre-drilling) DX-Standard

(no pre-drilling)
X-CRM8-__-42 FP8
X-CRM6/W6-__-27 FP8
Pre-drill Penetration depth Tightening torque
hET = 42 ± 2
hNVS = L - hET
Trec = 4 Nm
hNVS = L - hET Trec = 10 Nm

hET = 42 ± 2
Fastening to steel
c, s ≥ 15 mm

c 100 150 c 80 150 c 80 150
a 80 100
* Minimum ∅ 6 reinforcing steel continuous along all edges and around all corners.
Edge bars must be enclosed by stirrups.
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X-IE Wall Insulation Fastener

X-IE 6 HDT 90
Plate: HDPE, colorless Nail: Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1

HDPE, black (BK) Zinc coating: 10 – 14 µm
Approvals SOCOTEC WX 1530 (France)
Comment: European Technical Approvals for the fasteners XI-FV (ETA-03/0004) and
SX-FV (ETA-03/0005) for use in ETICS are available
Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines reflect specific local conditions and may differ from those published in
this handbook.
Fastening tools DX 460 IE 126
Applications
Composite thermal Insulation behind curtain Moisture barriers / Expansion joint material
insulation walls drainage plates
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Fastener selection
Program
Designation Fastener LS [mm] L [mm]

X-IE 6-25 PH 47 47 25
X-IE 6-30 PH 52 52 30
X-IE 6-35 PH 52 52 35
X-IE 6-40 PH 52 52 40
X-IE 6-80 PH 52 52 80
X-IE 6-90 PH 52 52 90
X-IE 6-100 PH 52 52 100
X-IE 6-120 PH 72 72 120
X-IE 6-140 PH 72 72 140
Select L = tI
For intermediate thicknesses, use next shorter
X-IE.
Use extension plate HDT 90 / HDT 90 BK for
soft insulation.
Recommended Loads
Insulation thickness tI [mm]

40 45 50 60 70 75 80 100 120 140
X-IE 6 Shear, Vrec [N]

Polystyrol [15 kg/mm3] 150 200 250 300 300 325 350 350 350 350
Styrofoam [15 kg/mm3] 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
Pullover, Nrec [N]
Polystyrol [15 kg/mm3] 250 270 290 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Styrofoam [15 kg/mm3] 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
HDT 90 Pullover, Nrec [N]

2
Mineral wool [ ≥ 7.5 kN/m ]* 135 135 135 135 135 135 135
Mineral wool [ ≥ 15 kN/m2]* 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
*) Tensile Strength σmt according to DIN EN 1607
When base material properties are questionable, jobsite qualification a necessary
Concrete: fcc = 15 – 45 N/mm2

aggregate size ≤ 32 mm
Sand-lime masonry: fcc = 15 – 45 N/mm2
Clinker brick work: fcc = 28 – 45 N/mm2
Steel: fu = 360 – 540 N/mm2

tII = 4 – 6 mm
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Insulation thickness tI [mm]

40 45 50 60 70 75 80 100 120 140
Concrete hET = 25 – 29 mm
xmin [mm] 10 15 20 30 40 45 50 70 70 90
xmax [mm] 14 19 24 34 44 49 54 74 74 94
Steel and sand-lime hET = 20 – 24 mm
xmin [mm] 5 10 15 25 35 40 45 65 65 85
xmax [mm] 9 14 19 29 39 44 49 69 69 89
Recognition of placing failures Visual check immediately after fastening

Fastener rebounds Fastener remains on tool* Correct: Top hat crushed Incorrect: Top hat not crushed
*) XI-FV and SX-FV with placing failure indication
1. Load X-IE on cycled tool 2. Push the X-IE all the way into 3. Pull the trigger to fasten
the insulation
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X-SW Soft Washer Fastener
X-SW 30 X-SW 60 Material specification
Plate: PE
Nail:
Carbon steel shank: HRC 52.5 ±1
Zinc coating: 5– 13µm
Applications
Membranes and drainage Insulation up to 30 mm Nets, fabric and Plastic corrugated sheets
plates thick similar
Fastener selection
Program
Designation Ls [mm] DX-tools

X-SW 30 ZF 37 37
X-SW 30 ZF 47 47
X-SW 30 ZF 62 62 DX 460 126
DX 36 M 129
X-SW 60 ZF 37 37 DX-E 72 129
X-SW 60 ZF 47 47
X-SW 60 ZF 62 62
X-SW 30 DX 460-MX 126 with collated X-ZF
X-SW 60 nails (3.5 mm shank diameter)
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• X-SW 30 for stronger, less damageable material.

• X-SW 60 for more easily damaged material (i.e.
aluminium foil, nets, paper, etc.)
• Select ZF 37, ZF 47 and ZF 62 according to base
material conditions and fastened thickness
For unusual applications, X-SW with other nail available on order

Example 1: tI = 40 and normal concrete ⇒ X-ZF 72
Example 2: tI < 5 and steel base material ⇒ X-EDNI 22
Recommended Loads
Nrec = 300N Vrec = 300N Design conditions:
1. Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit.

2. Predominantly static loading.
3. Design loads valid for nail pullout strength. Fastened material has to be
considered separately.
4. Valid for concrete of fc = 30 N/mm2
1. Load X-SW fastener on cyclic 2. Press the X-SW against the 3. Pull the trigger to fasten
tool surface
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X-FS Form Stop
X-FS Form Stop
Nail zinc coating: 5 - 13 µm
Applications
Positioning concrete forms on concrete surfaces. Leave X-FS is nailable and useable for minor forming
in place, grey polyethylene is non rusting, nearly applications
invisible and non-conductive.
Fastener Selection
Program
LS Nail shank Applicable base

Designation DX-tools Remarks
[mm] diameter materials
X-FS ZF 52 52 normal concrete For unusual
3.5 mm DX 460 126
X-FS ZF 72 72 green concrete applications, X-FS
DX 36 M 129
available with other nails
X-FS DNI 52 52 3.7 mm DX-E 72 129 high-strength concrete
on special order
DX 460-MX X-FS without nail for fastening with collated nails.
X-FS MX
126
Recommended Working Loads
Vrec = 400 N
(Predominantly static, however,

vibration from concrete
compacting allowed)
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X-FS Form Stop
Installation Detail
1. Mark out unit to be concreted 2. Place X-FS tangent to 3. Position forms against X-FS.
marked out lines.
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X-GC Gunite Clip
X-GC Gunite Clip

X-GC ZF 37 X-ZF 37
Applications
Position reinforcing steel on

concrete, gunite, or masonry
surfaces. Leave-in-place, grey
polyethylene is non-rusting,
nearly invisible, and non-
contacting. New and existing
reinforcing are electrically
separated, even when a nail hits
and existing bar,
Concrete repair Canal repair
Recommended Loads
One-wire ties Two-wire ties
Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN] Wire ∅ [mm] Vrec [kN] Nrec [kN]
0.1 0.1 0.8 0.2 0.2
0.2 0.2 1.0 0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2 1.5 0.4 0.4
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X-GC Gunite Clip
Installation Detail
1. Load X-GC on the tool 2. Place X-GC’s along lines of reinforcing bars to be tied off.
3. The reinforcing bars off to the 4. Place concrete

X-GC’s
Alternate detail
To space the new reinforcing more than
20 mm from the existing concrete
surface, use a length of plastic tubing
(outer diameter: 25 mm)
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X-HS, X-CC Hanger System
X-HS Threaded Hanger and X-CC Loop Hanger Systems

X-HS DKH 48 P8S15
X-DNI 32 P8
X-AL-H 27 P8
X-CC
X-EDNI 19 P8
X-HS / X-CC: Zinc coating: ≥ 10 µm
Nail: Zinc coating: 5 – 13 µm

Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1 X-HS M __ DKH, X-HS M/W __ AL, X-AL 27 P8
HRC 55.5 ± 1 X-HS M/W __ DNI, X-HS M/W __ EDNI, X-CC DNI/EDNI __ P8
Fastening tools DX 460-F8 126 , DX 36 M 129
Approvals
IBMB (Germany): X-HS with X-DKH
SOCOTEC (France): X-HS/X-CC with X-DKH handbook.
CSTB (France): X-HS M6 with X-AL-H 27
Lloyds Register: X-HS
Applications
Threaded rod attachments to concrete and steel Wire attachments to concrete and steel
These zinc coated fasteners are not suitable for long-term service outdoors or in otherwise corrosive environments.
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Fastener selection
Designation Shank ∅ ∗) Shank length *) L [mm] Base material

dS [mm] LS [mm]
X-HS M6-DKH 48 P8S15
Concrete
X-HS M8-DKH 48 P8S15 4.0 48 50.0
pre-drilled
X-HS M10-DKH 48 P8S15
X-HS M6-DNI 32 P8S15
X-HS M8-DNI 32 P8S15
X-HS M10-DNI 32 P8S15 32 33.9 Concrete
X-HS W6-DNI 32 P8S15
X-HS W10-DNI 32 P8S15
3.7
X-HS M6-EDNI 19 P8S15
X-HS M8-EDNI 19 P8S15
X-HS M10-EDNI 19 P8S15 19 21.4 Steel
X-HS W6-EDNI 19 P8S15
X-HS W10-EDNI 19 P8S15
X-HS M6-AL-H 27 P8S15
X-HS M8-AL-H 27 P8S15 4.5 27 30.5 Hard old concrete
X-HS W10-AL-H 27 P8S15
X-CC DKH 48 P8S15 4.0 48 50.0 Concrete pre-drilled
X-CC DNI 27 P8 27 28.9
Concrete
X-CC DNI 32 P8 32 33.9
3.7
X-CC EDNI 16 P8 26 18.4 Steel
X-CC AL-H 27 P8 27 30.5 Hard old concrete
Type of threading : M = metric ; W6, W10 = Whitworth 1/4’’ ; 3/8’’
*) Standard shank diameters and shank lengths. Other combinations available on special order.
Recommended Loads
DX-Kwik in concrete (with pre-drilling) or steel
X-HS Fastener X-CC

X-HS __ DKH 48
X-HS __ EDNI 19
Nrec = Vrec = 0.9 kN
X-CC DKH 48
X-CC EDNI 16 P8
Conditions:
• Single point fastening design.
• Concrete strength fc ≥ 20 N/mm2 (fcc ≥ 25 N/mm2).
• Strength of fastened material is not limiting.
• Observance of all application limitations and recommendations
(especially pre-drilling requirements).
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X-HS Fastener X-CC

X-HS __ DNI 32
Nrec = Vrec = 0.4 kN
X-HS __AL-H 27
X-CC DNI 27/32 Nrec = 0.2 kN*
X-CC __ AL-H 27 Vrec = 0.4 kN
Conditions:
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit (normal weight concrete).
• Can increase Nrec and Vrec to 0.6 kN (Nrec = 0.3 kN for X-CC) for 8 or more
fastenings per fastened unit.
• With lightweight concrete base material and appropriate washers, greater
loading may be possible, inquire at Hilti.
*) eccentric loading considered
X-HS
1. Attach the 2. For DKH 48 pre- 3. Load the 4. Locate the nail, 5. Bend the X-HS
threaded rod to drill assembly into the compress the tool, assembly down
the X-HS before (∅ 5 x 23) tool pull the trigger to the vertical
fastening and the fastening position
is complete
X-CC
1. Assemble the 2. For DKH 48 or 3. Load the 4. Locate the nail, 5. Adjust the wire
wire with the DNH 37 pre-drill assembly into the compress the tool, as required
X-CC (∅ 5 x 23 or tool pull the trigger
∅ 5 x 18) and the fastening
is complete
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X-HS MX, X-CC MX Hanger System
Electrical Hanger Systems X-HS MX and X-CC MX

X-HS MX X-CC MX
X-GHP 20 X-GN 27 X-EGN 14 X-DNI 22/27 X-EDNI 16
X-HS MX / X-CC MX: Zinc coating: ≥ 10 µm Nail: see fastener selection
Applications
Hanger systems for cable trays, etc.
- Threaded rod attachments

- Wire attachments
These zinc coated fasteners are not suitable for long-term

service outdoors or in otherwise corrosive environments.
Fastener selection
Designation Nails Material specification Base material Tools

HRC 55.5 ± 1 DX 460-MX 126
X-DNI 22
Zinc coating 5 – 13 µm DX 351-MX 128
Concrete
HRC 58± 1
X-GHP 20 GX 100-E 135
Zinc coating 2 – 8 µm
HRC 55.5 ± 1 DX 460-MX 126
X-HS M6 / W6 MX X-DNI 27
& Masonry
X-CC MX HRC 53.5 ± 1
X-GN 27 GX 100-E 135
HRC 58 ± 1
X-EGN 14 GX 100-E 135
Steel
HRC 55.5 ± 1 DX 460-MX 126
X-EDNI 16
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X-HS MX, X-CC MX Hanger System
Recommended Loads
Fastener Recommended Loads Conditions

• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit (normal weight concrete).
• Can increase Nrec and Vrec to 150 N (Nrec = 75 N for X-CC) for 8 or more
fastenings per fastened unit.
X-HS MX Nrec = Vrec = 100 N
• Valid for masonry and concrete fc ≤ 45 N/mm2 / fcc ≤ 55 N/mm2
• With lightweight concrete base material and appropriate washers, greater loading
may be possible, inquire at Hilti.
Nrec = 50 N*
X-CC • Observance of all application limitations and recommendations.
Vrec = 100 N
*) eccentric loading considered
Note: Recommended loads are based on test data with the Gas nail X-GHP 20 and have been calculated with a statistical, so called Monte Carlo
simulation method. This method is used to ensure a save fastening taking into account high scatter and concrete failure.
Test Data - X-HS MX with X-GHP 20 Gas Nail
Nail Average tensile failure load Scatter Embedment depth Concrete strength
2
X-GHP 20 Nu,m = 1.6 kN 52 % hET = 14 mm fcc = 52.2 N/mm
X-HS MX
1. Load the X-HS into the tool 2. Locate the nail, compress the tool, 3. Attach the rod and bend the X-HS
pull the trigger and the fastening is assembly down to the vertical
complete position
X-CC MX
1. Assemble the wire with 2. Load the assembly into 3. Locate the nail, 4. Adjust the wire as
the X-CC the tool compress the tool, required
pull the trigger and the
fastening is complete
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X-EKB, X-ECH Electrical Cable Fasteners

X-EKB 8 X-EKB 16
X-DNI-H f X-ECH-S X-ECH-M
X-ECH-L/FR-L X-EKB MX 4 / 8 / 16 X-EKB MX 4

j j
Approvals:
Material specification See Fastener selection CSTB (France): X-EKB 8/X-EKB 16 with X-DNI-H 37
X-ECH with X-DNI-H 37
Fastening Tools See Fastener selection Note: Technical data presented in these approvals and design guidelines reflect
Applications
X-EKB for fastening cables to concrete X-ECH for fastening bunched cables
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Designation Material specification Tools

X-EKB 8-DNI H37
Polyamide (halogen & silicon free), light grey RAL 7035
X-EKB 8-DNI H42
X-EKB 8-FWI-DNI H37 Polyamide (halogen & silicon free, flame retardant),
X-EKB 8-FWI-DNI H42 stone grey RAL 7030
X-EKB 16-DNI H37
X-EKB 16-DNI H42
X-EKB 16-FWI-DNI H37 Polyamide (halogen & silicon free, flame retardant),
X-EKB 16-FWI-DNI H42 stone grey RAL 7030
X-DNI-H37 Nail Nail shank: Carbon steel, HRC 58 ± 1, Galvanized 5–13 µm
X-DNI-H37 Nail Sleeve/Thimble: Carbon steel, not hardened, Galvanized 5–13 µm DX 460-F8
X-ECH-S DNI H37 126
X-ECH-S DNI H42 DX 351-F8
X-ECH/FR-S DNI-H37 Polyamide (halogen & silicon free, flame retardant), 128
X-ECH/FR-S DNI-H42 stone grey RAL 7030
X-ECH-M DNI-H37
X-ECH-M DNI-H42
X-ECH/FR-M DNI-H37 Polyamide (halogen & silicon free, flame retardant),
X-ECH/FR-M DNI-H42 stone grey RAL 7030
X-ECH-L DNI-H37
X-ECH-L DNI-H42
X-ECH/FR-L DNI-H37 Polyamide (halogen & silicon free, flame retardant),
X-ECH/FR-L DNI-H42 stone grey RAL 7030
Carbon steel: DX 460-MX
HRC 55.5 ± 1 - X-DNI 22/27, X-EDNI 16 126
j X-EKB MX 4/8/16 DNI PA light grey RAL Zinc coating: DX 351-MX
7035 and flame 5-13 µm - X-DNI 22/27, X-EDNI 16 128
retardant (FR) stone
Carbon steel
grey RAL 7030
materials available HRC 58 ± 1 - X-GHP 20, X-EGN 14
X-EKB MX 4/8/16 with X-
j GHP, X-GN, X-EGN HRC 53.5 ± 1 - X-GN 27 GX 100-E 135
Zinc coating:
2-8 µm - X-GHP 20, X-EGN 14, X-GN 27
X-EKB: Securing electrical cables to concrete ceilings and walls
Max. capacity (number of cables in one X-EKB) at spacing of 50 – 100 mm

Number of wires/cables & wire sizes
Designation
NYM 3 x 1.5 mm2 (Ø 8 mm) NYM 5 x 1.5 mm2 (Ø 10 mm)
X-EKB 4 5 3
X-EKB 8 8 5
X-EKB 16 16 10
X-ECH: Laying cable on ceilings and walls
Max. capacity (Number of ∅ 10mm cables / X-ECH) at spacing of 60 – 80 mm

Designation Number of cables
X-ECH-S DNI-H __ & X-ECH/FR-S DNI-H __ 10 – 15
X-ECH-M DNI-H __ & X-ECH/FR-M DNI-H __ 20 – 25
X-ECH-L DNI-H __ & X-ECH/FR-L DNI-H __ 30 - 35
Conditions:
2 2 2 2
• For concrete C12/15 to C45/55 (fcc ≤ 15 N/mm to 55 N/mm / fc ≤ 12 N/mm to 45 N/mm ), aggregate size < 32 mm
• All visible placing failures have to replaced
• Damaged X-ECH have to replaced
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Application Limits
Placing failure rates:

Concrete quality & Aggregate size
C20/25* & 0/32 C30/37* & 0/16 C45/55* & 0/16
X-EKB & X-ECH with DNI 8% 5% 7%
X-EKB MX with
15 % 15 % 25 %
X-GHP & X-GN
*fcc ≤ 25, 37, 55 N/mm ; fc ≤ 20, 30, 45 N/mm2
2
X-EKB Fastening quality X-ECH Fastening quality
hNVS = 7 ± 2 mm hNVS = 7 ± 2 mm
X-EKB
1. Load X-EKB in the 2. Apply clasp to surface 3. Compress tool and pull 4. Lift arm and put the
tool with tool the trigger cables in place
Spacing: approximately 50 – 100 cm (Adjust as necessary to control cable sag)
X-ECH
1. Load X-ECH in the 2. Apply the X-ECH to the 3. Compress tool and pull 4. Introduce the cables
tool surface with tool the trigger
Stacking X-ECH
1. Attach an X-ECH-S 2. Introduce the cables

and press to “click”
Possible: Not possible:

X-ECH-S on X-ECH-S X-ECH-M on X-ECH-S
X-ECH-S on X-ECH-M X-ECH-M on X-ECH-M
Spacing: approximately 60 – 80 cm (Reduce as necessary to limit sagging)
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X-FB (X-BX/X-EMTC), X-EFC
X-FB (X-BX/X-EMTC), X-EFC Electrical Conduit Fasteners

X-EFC 1 X-FB DNI 27 ZF 27 X-GHP 20
i j
X-FB X-FB MX (X-BX/X-EMTC) X-DFB X-GN 27

e k
See Fastener selection
Fastening Tools
See Fastener selection
Applications
X-EFC for fastening flexible conduits X-FB for rigid conduits
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Fastener Selection
W
Designation d [mm] H [mm] Material specification DX-tools
[mm]
X-EFC 1 DNI 27 ---- ---- ---- Polyethylene, grey DX 460 126
X-FB 8-DNI27 / MX 8 31 10
3
X-BX 3/8” MX 10 ( /8”) 33 12
X-FB 11-DNI27 MX 11 34 13
X-FB 13-DNI27 X-EMTC ½” MX 13 (½”) 42 15
X-FB 16-DNI27 X-FB 16 MX 16 44 18
X-FB 18-DNI27/ -ZF27 18 46 20
X-EMTC ¾” MX 19 (¾”) 47 21
X-FB 20-DNI27 / -ZF27 X-FB 20 MX 20 48 22
X-FB 22-DNI27 / -ZF27 X-FB 22 MX 22 50 24
DX 460-F8
X-FB 24-DNI27 / -ZF27 24 52 26 126
X-FB 25-DNI27 / MX X-EMTC 1” 25 (1’’) 53 27 galvanized steel sheet
fu = 270-420 N/mm2, DX 351-F8 128
X-FB 28-DNI27 / -ZF27 X-FB 28 MX 28 56 30 10 – 20 µm
X-FB 32-DNI27 / MX 32 58 34 zinc coating DX-E 72 129
X-FB 35-DNI27 35 64 37
X-FB 40-DNI27 X-FB 40 MX 40 69 42 and
X-FB 50-DNI27 50 77 52
X-DFB 16-DNI27 16 66 15 DX 460-MX 126
X-DFB 18-DNI 27/-ZF 27 18 70 18 DX 351-MX 128
X-DFB 20-DNI 27/-ZF 27 20 75 20 for
X-DFB 22-DNI 27/-ZF 27 22 79 22 X-FB __MX
X-DFB 24-DNI 27/-ZF 27 24 83 24
X-DFB 28-DNI 27/-ZF 27 28 91 28
X-DFB 35-DNI 27 35 106 30
X-DFB 40-DNI 27 40 116 37
X-FB 26/30-DNI 27 26 58 42 Steel sheet, DD11
X-FB 30/40-DNI 27 30 62 40 per EN 10111
X-FB 35/40-DNI 27 35 68 40 Zn coating ≥ 5 µm
DNI 27 Nail Nail shank : Carbon steel, HRC 55.5 ± 1 Zinc coating: 5-13 µm
ZF 27 Nail Nail shank : Carbon steel, HRC 52 ± 1 Zinc coating: 5-13 µm
X-GHP 20 Nail Nail shank : Carbon steel, HRC 58 ± 1 Zinc coating: 2-8 µm
GX 100-E 135
k X-GN 27 Nail Nail shank : Carbon steel, HRC 53.5 ± 1 Zinc coating: 2-8 µm
X-EFC: Fastening flexible conduit to concrete floors, ceilings, walls
Capacity (number of conduits to one X-EFC clamp)

Conduits size
∅ 16 ∅ 20 ∅ 25 ∅ 32
X-EFC 1 1 1 1 1
X-EFC 2 1 to 3 1 or 2 1 or 2 none!
X-FB/DFB: Fastening of electrical conduits, sewage pipes and heating, tubes to concrete
2
Capacity: Nail choice: X-ZF for fc ≤ 30 N/mm
conduit ∅ ≤ d X-DNI for fc ≤ 40 N/mm2
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Nailhead not protruding
X-EFC:
1. Load X-EFC in the tool 2. Position against the conduit 3. Compress tool, pull the trigger
and the conduit is fastened
Spacing: Space fastenings as needed to control sag and maintain alignment
X-FB/DFB:
Same as for X-EFC but with standard tool equipment
Spacing: As needed to limit sagging and get paper alignment
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X-ECT MX, X-EKS MX, X-EMTSC
X-ECT MX Electrical Cable Tie, X-EKS MX and X-EMTSC Conduit Clip Fastener
X-ECT MX X-EKS MX X-EMTSC
X-ECT and X-EKS: Polyamide (halogen & silicon free), light grey RAL 7035 and PBT (silicon free, flame
retardant), stone grey RAL 7030
X-EMTSC: galvanized steel sheet fu = 270-420 N/mm2, 10 – 20 µm zinc coating
Nails:
Carbon Steel HRC 58 ± 1 X-GHP 20, X-EGN 14
HRC 53.5 ± 1 X-GN 27
HRC 55.5 ± 1 X-DNI 22/27, X-EDNI 16
Zink coating 2-8 µm X-GHP 20, X-EGN 14, X-GN 27

5-13 µm X-DNI 22/27, X-EDNI 16
Application
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X-ECT MX, X-EKS MX, X-EMTSC
Fastener Selection
Designation Nail Base Material DX-tool

X-DNI 22/27 MX Concrete and sandlime masonry DX 460-MX 126
X-ECT, X-EDNI 16 MX Steel DX 351-MX 128
X-EKS or X-GHP 20 MX Concrete
X-EMTSC X-GN 27 MX Sandlime masonry GX 100-E 135
X-EGN 14 MX Steel
MX - collated nails for Magazine
Suitable cables with X-ECT fastener X-EKS Tube with max. no. of cables
Cable Type Cable measure No. of cables NYM 3x1.5 NYM 5x1.5
NYM 3x1.5 ∅ 8 mm 14 ∅ 8 mm ∅ 10 mm
X-EKS 16 MX 2 1
NYM 5x1.5 ∅ 10 mm 10
X-EKS 20 MX 3 2
X-EKS 25 MX 4 3
Suitable conduits with X-EMTSC fastener X-EKS 32 MX 6 4
X-EKS 40 MX 9 6
Conduit type Conduit size No. of Conduits
1/2” – 1” 1/2” – 1” 1
1. Load X-EKS,X-ECT or X- 2. Apply X-EKS,X-ECT or 3. Turn down the X-EKS 4. Fasten the cable to
EMTSC in the tool. X-EMTSC to surface clip or assemble a the X-EKS clip, the
with tool, compress the cable binder into the X-ETC or the X-EMTSC
tool and pull the trigger. X- ECT
(Example: X-EKS) (Example: X-EKS)
Spacing:
• 50 – 100 cm along the cable tie
• Adjust spacing as needed to achieve stability of cable tie
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X-ET for Cable Trays
X-ET for Fastening Plastic Electrical Cable Trays and Junction Boxes
X-ET DNIK-H27 DNIK-H27 X-ET MX
w x l x h = 16.5x16.5x12 mm
X-ET Polyethylene
X-ET MX Polyamide
Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1

Zinc coating: Galvanized 5 – 13 µm
Sleeve / Thimble: Carbon steel, not hardened

Zinc coating: Galvanized 10 – 20 µm
Application
Fastener Selection
Designation DX-tool
c X-ET DNIK-H27
DX 460-F8 126
d DNIK-H27 Nail
GX 100-E 135, DX 460-MX 126,
e X-ET MX DX 351-MX27 128
Conditions for use: Trunking dimensions:
• No fastenings on ribs tI ≤ 2 mm PVC

• Underside of trunking
must be smooth
• Base material:
- Concrete
- Sandlime masonry
• X-ET MX only in pre-
drilled holes
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X-ET for Cable Trays
1. Load X-ET in the tool. 2. Apply X-ET to surface 3. Nailheads should be 4. Cables can be laid right
with tool, compress the below top of X-ET over the fastenings
tool and pull the trigger.
.
Spacing:
• 50 – 100 cm along the trunking
• Adjust spacing as needed to achieve stability of trunking
Nails for Electrical Applications – X-GHP, X-GN, X-DNI, X-EGN, X-EDNI

X-GHP 20 MX X-GN 27 MX X-DNI 22/27 MX X-EGN 14 MX X-EDNI 16 MX
Fastenings to concrete Fastenings to steel
Recommended Loads
Fastenings to concrete Fastenings to steel
Nails Nrec = Vrec hET Nails Nrec Vrec hET

X-GN 27 MX, 400 N ≥ 27 mm X-EGN 14 MX 400 N 400 N ≥ 10 mm
X-DNI 27 MX 300 N ≥ 22 mm X-EDNI 16 MX 1.6 N 2.6 kN ≥ 10 mm
X-DNI 22 MX 200 N ≥ 18 mm
X-GHP 20 MX 100 N ≥ 14 mm Conditions:
Conditions: • Failure of the fastened part is not considered in these
• Minimum 5 fastenings per fastened unit values of Nrec and Vrec.
• All visible failures must be replaced • Valid for predominantly static loading
Test Data for Hilti Nails – Examples
Fastenings to concrete
Nail Average Tensile failure load Scatter Embedment depth Concrete strength
X-GHP 20 MX Nu,m = 1.61 kN 52.0 % hET = 14.0 mm fcc = 52.2 N/mm2
X-GN 27 MX Nu,m = 1.91 kN 47.1 % hET = 19.2 mm fcc = 23.7 N/mm2

X-DNI 22 Nu,m = 3.41 kN 21.2 % hET = 19.5 mm fcc = 93.2 N/mm2
X-DNI 27 Nu,m = 4.14 kN 49.7 % hET = 25.5 mm fcc = 47.1 N/mm2
Fastenings to steel
Embedment
Nail Average Tensile failure load Scatter steel thickness steel strength
depth
X-EGN 14 MX Nu,m = 3.62 kN 13.7 % hET = 8.6 mm tII = 6 mm fu = 543 N/mm2
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Fastener for Special Applications
X-CR Stainless Steel Nails for Fastening to Steel
X-CR __ P8 Material specification
Shank: CR-500 (CrNiMo alloy) fu ≥ 1850 N/mm2

Cr ≥ 23.5%; Ni ≥ 14.5%; Mo ≥ 2%; Mn ≥ 3.5%
Steel washers: X2CrNiMo 18143, fu ≥ 490 N/mm2

Cr ≥ 17%; Ni ≥ 12.5%; Mo ≥ 2.5
Plastic washers: Polyethylene

X-CR 14 D12
Approvals
DIBt (Germany): X-CR 14 P8 with DX 450 (125%)

ABS, LR: all types
X-CR __ S12
Applications
For fastening exposed to weather or other corrosive conditions
Wall ties Installation rails Facade brackets
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Fastener Selection
Base material Fixed material thickness tI [mm] Fastener Ls hET DX tools

thickness tII ≤1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 [mm] [mm]
tII,min ≥ 6 mm X-CR 14 P8 14
X-CR 16 P8 16 DX 460
126
*tII,min ≥ 5 mm X-CR 18 P8 18
X-CR 21 P8 21 *DX 450
X-CR 24 P8 24
≥ 9
X-CR 14 D12 14
X-CR 16 S12 16
tII,min ≥ 5 mm X-CR 18 S12 18 DX450
X-CR 21 S12 21
X-CR 24 S12 24
recommended thickness Ls = hET + tI for X-CR __P8
Ls = hET + tI + 1 for X-CR __D12/S12
X-CR __ P8 X-CR 14 D12 X-CR __ S12
hET = Ls – tI = L – tI – hNVS hET = Ls – tI – 1 = L – tI – hNVS hET = Ls – tI – 1 = L – tI – hNVS
hNVS = 3.5 – 4.5 mm hNVS = 4 – 5 mm hNVS = 4 – 5 mm
Recommended Loads [kN]
Steel sheet fastening
Carbon steel sheet, fu ≥ 370 N/mm2 Aluminum sheet, fu ≥ 210 N/mm2

X-CR __ P8 X-CR __ D12/S12 X-CR __ P8 X-CR __ D12/S12
[
tI mm ] Nrec Vrec Nrec Vrec tI [mm] Nrec Vrec Nrec Vrec
0.75 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.4
1.00 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.6
1.25 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.9 1.1 0.9
2.00 2.2 2.0 2.2 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.4
2.0 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.7
• Recommended working loads valid for fastened materials as shown above.

• For stainless steel sheet, use same loads as for carbon steel sheet.
• Recommended loads include an overall safety factor applied to the characteristic strength.
• These recommended loads are appropriate for Eurocode 1 (or similar) wind loading designs.
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Other applications* [kN]
X-CR __ P8/ X-CR 14 D12 * Fastened parts: Clips, brackets, etc. with 1 or to fastenings;
X-CR __ S12 thicker steel parts
• Failure of fastened material is not considered in Nrec and Vrec.
Nrec Vrec Mrec
• Loads valid for predominantly static loading.
1.6 2.0 3.8
When fastening large pieces of steel or aluminum, the possibility of shear loadings from forces of constraint should
be considered in the fastening design. Either allow for movement or avoid exceeding VRk !
DX 450, DX 460 (Steel thickness h ≥ 5mm)
X-CR16 (tI ≤ 3 mm)

X-CR14 (tI ≤ 2 mm)
X-CR14 (tI ≤ 1 mm)
X-CR14 (tI ≤ 1 mm) with DX 460 tool
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tI ≤ 3 mm
Steel fastened material ≤ 3 mm

thick, usually deforms with the
displaced base material to allow a
tight fit between fastened steel and
base material without pre-drilling.
Because conditions may vary, trial
fastenings are recommended
tI > 3 mm
Without pre-drilling: To prevent imposition of a moment

Steel fastened material ≤ 3 mm thick on the shank of fastener, use three
is too stiff too fully deform with the fasteners in a group.
displaced base material. The gap,
which increases with increasing tI,
can result in bending moments
being applied to the nail shank.
With pre-drilling:
If a gap between the fastened part
and the base material is
unacceptable, the fastened part can
be prepared with drilled holes.
Rolled shapes Cold formed shapes Fastened material
Fastened material
** max. allowable bx ≤ 8 x tII

however, jobsite trails
advisable
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Tools & Equipment
Tools & Equipment

DX460 General Purpose Tool
DX 460-MX
Fastener:
X-DNI __ MX Piston: X-460-P8 and X-460-P8W (for fastening
X-ZF __ MX wood)
SL __ MX
X-EDNI __ MX Cartridges:
6.8/11M – black, red, yellow, green
DX 460-F8
Fastener:
X-AL-H __ P8 Piston: X-460-P8 and X-460-P8W (for fastening
X-DNI __ P8 wood)
X-DNI __ P8S15/S23/S36
DNH 37 P8S15 Cartridges:
DKH 48 P8S15 6.8/11M – black, red, yellow, green (valid for all
X-ZF __ P8 equipment)
X-EDNI __ P8
X-CR __ P8/ P8S12
SL __ DP8
X-GC, X-FS, X-SW
X-FB, X-RE
X-EM6/EW6-__-__ FP8
X-EF7/-__-__ FP8
X-M6/W6-__-__ FP8
F7-__-__ FP8
X-EM8-__-__ P8
X-M8-__-__ P8
X-GC, X-HS
DX-Kwik Method X-M6H-__-37 FP8 Piston: X-460- PKwik

(pre-drilling into concrete) M8H-__37 P8
X-CRM8-__42 FP8
X-460-F8N15 X-AL-H Piston: X-460-P8

Narrow Access Fastener Guide X-DNI
(∅ 15.2 mm x 53.2 mm) X-ZF
X-CR __ P8
X-460-F8N10 X-AL-H Piston: X-460-P8

Narrow Access Fastener Guide X-DNI
(bxdxL 10.4x25.9x 50 mm) X-ZF
X-CR __ P8
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X-460-F8S12 X-DNI __ S12 Piston: X-460-P8

S12 Fastener Guide X-EDNI __ S12
X-460-F8SS X-M6-__-__FP8 Piston: X-460-P8

8 mm Stop Spall Fastener Guide X-W6-__-__FP8
F7-__-__FP8
X-M8-__-__P8
X-460-F10 X-M10/W10 Piston: X-460-P10

DS
X-460-F10SS X-M10/W10 Piston: X-460-P10

10 mm Stop Spall Fastener
Guide
X-460-FIEL X-IE Insulation Fastener Piston: X-460-PIEL
DX 460-MX SM
Fastener: Piston: X-460-PSM

X-EDNK22-THQ12M
X-EDN19-THQ12M Cartridges:
X-ZF22-THS12M 6.8/11M – black, red, yellow
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Tools & Equipment
DX 351
DX 351 with X-MX27 Interior Finishing Tool
Fastener:
X-DW20/27 MX Piston: X-P 8S-351
X-DNI19/27 MX
X-ZF14/27 MX Cartridges:
X-EDNI16/22 MX 6.8/11M – red, yellow, green, white
X-DAK16 MXSP
X-ZFAH MSP
DX 351-F8
Fastener:
X-DW20/27 TPH Piston: X-P 8S-351
X-DNI19/47 P8
X-ZF14/47 P8/TH/THP Cartridges:
X-CF20/47 P8 6.8/11M – red, yellow, green, white
X-EDNI16/22 P8
X-DAK16 P8/P8TH
X-CC-DNI27/32 P8
X-CC-AL27 P8
X-CC-EDNI16 P8
X-CC-ZF32 P8
X-HS __-DNI32 P8S15
X-HS __-AL-H27 P8S15
X-HS __-EDNI19 P8S15
X-FG 8L-351 Piston: X-P 8L-351

narrow access fastener guide
DX 351-BT
Fastener:
X-BT M10-24-6 SN12-R Piston: X-351 BT P 1024
X-BT W10-24-6 SN12-R Cartridges:
X-BT M10-24-6-R 6.8/11M – high precision - brown
X-BT W10-24-6-R
Fastener Guide dimensions

bxdxL = 17.5x22x29.5 mm
DX 351-BTG Grating
Fastener:
X-BT M8-15-6 SN12-R Piston: X-351 BT P G
X-BT M8-15-6-R Cartridges:
6.8/11M – high precision - brown
Fastener Guide dimensions

bxdxL = 17.5x22x56 mm
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Tools & Equipment
DX-E 72
Fastener:
X-EDNI, X-DNI
X-ZF, X-CF Cartridges:
Drywall fasteners 5.6/16ND (cal .22NC) – red, yellow, green,
X-RE, X-SW white (brown), grey
X-FS, X-GC
X-M6/W6/F7
X-EM6/EW6/EF7
X-FB, X-DFB
XHS, X-CC
X-CR, SL
DX 36 M
Fastener:
X-DNI, X-ZF, X-RE,
X-EDNI, X-CR, SL, Cartridges:
X-EM6/EW6/EF7 6.8/11M – red, yellow, green,
X-M6/W6/F7/M8 white (brown), grey
X-FS, X-SW, X-FB
X-DKH, DNH, X-HS, X-CC
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Tools & Equipment
DX 76
DX 76 MX (Siding & Decking)
Fastener:
X-ENP-19 L15 MX Piston: X-76-P-ENP
Cartridges:
6.8/18M – black, red, blue
ENP2K-20 L15 MX Piston: X-76-P-ENP2K

Cartridges:
6.8/18M – blue, yellow, green
DX 76 F15 (Siding & Decking)
Fastener:
X-ENP-19 L15 Piston: X-76-P-ENP
Cartridges:
6.8/18M – black, red, blue
ENP2K-20 L15 Piston: X-76-P-ENP2K

Cartridges:
DX 76 F15 (Siding & Decking on Concrete – DX-Kwik)
Fastener:
NPH2-42 L15 Piston: X-76-P-Kwik
Fastener Guide: X-76-F-Kwik
Cartridge:
6.8/18M –blue
DX 76 F15 (X-HVB shear connectors)
Fastener & Connector:

X-ENP-21 HVB Piston: X-76-P-HVB
X-HVB shear connectors Fastener Guide: X-76-F-HVB
Cartridges:
6.8/18M – black, red
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Tools & Equipment
DX 76 F15 (Grating & Checker Plate)
Grating Fastener:
X-CRM8-15-12 FP10 Piston: X-76-P-GR
EM8-15-14-10 FP10 Fastener Guide: X-76-F-10
Checker Plate Fastener:

X-CRM8-15-12 FP10
X-CRM8-9-12 FP10
Cartridges:
6.8/18M – black, red, blue, yellow, green
DX 76 F15 (Heavy Duty)
Fastener:
EDS 19 – 27 P10 Nail Piston: X-76-P-10
X-EM10-24-14 P10 Piston: X-76-P-GR
Fastener Guide (for nails and studs):

X-76-F-10
Cartridges:
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Tools & Equipment
DX 750
DX 750 MX (Siding and Decking)
Fastener:
X-ENP-19 L15 MX Piston: 75/ENP2-L
Cartridges: 6.8/18M – black, red, blue
ENP2K-20 L15 MX Piston: 75/ENP2K

Cartridges:
DX 750 with 75/S4 or 75/S3 (narrow troughs) equipment (Siding and Decking)
Fastener:
X-ENP-19 L15 Piston: 75/ENP2-L
Cartridges: 6.8/18M – black, red, blue
ENPH2-24 L15
ENP2K-20 L15 MX Piston: 75/ENP2K

Cartridges:
DX 750 with 75/S2 equipment (Siding & Decking on Concrete – DX Kwik)
Fastener:
NPH2-42 L15 Piston: 75/NPH2
Cartridges: 6.8/18M – blue
DX 750 with 75/S10-G equipment (Grating)
Fastener:
EM8-15-14 FP10 Piston: 75/10-G
X-CRM8-15-12 FP10
DS, EDS Cartridges:
X-CR 18/20 DP10 6.8/18M – black, red, blue, yellow, green
DX 750 with 75/HVB equipment
Fastener:
X-ENP-21 HVB Piston: 75/HVB
Cartridges: 6.8/18M – black, red
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DX 750 I with 75/S10-I equipment
Fastener:
EW10-30-15P10 Piston: 75/W10/M10
X-EW10-27-14 P10
X-EM10-24-14 P10
DS 27 – 117 P10 Piston: 75/DS

DSH 57 P10
EDS 19 – 27 P10 Cartridges:
DX 750 I with 75/I equipment
Fastener:
W10-30-__ P10 Piston: 75/W10/M10
X-W10-27-__ P10
M10-24-__ P10 Cartridges:
DX-860 Tool for Decking
DX 860-ENP
Fastener:
X-ENP-19 L15 MXR Piston: X-76-P-ENP
Cartridges:
6.8/18M40, black, red, blue
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Tools & Equipment
DX 860-HSN
Fastener:
X-EDNK22-THQ12 Piston: X-860-HSN-SP
X-EDN19-THQ12 Cartridges:
6.8/11M40, black, yellow
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Tools & Equipment
R4 Pneumatic Tools
R4DW-X with 8 mm equipment
Fastener: Maximum pressure:

X-DNI __ MX 12 bar
X-ZF __ MX
X-ZF __ MA
X-CF __ MX
X-ESDMK __ MAK
R4D-X12 with 12 mm equipment
Fastener: Maximum pressure:

X-EDNK22-THQ12M 12 bar
X-EDN19-THQ12M
X-ZF22-THS12M
GX 100 Gas Tool for Interior Finishing and GX 100-E for Electrical Applications
Fastener: Energy:
X-EGN 14 MX GC 11 used international
X-GHP 18 MX GC 12 used only in USA
X-GHP 20 MX
X-GN 20 MX
X-GN 27 MX
X-GN 32 MX
X-GN 39 MX
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Tools & Equipment
Cartridges
Cartridge 6.8/11M and 6.8/11M401 (.27 caliber short)
Strength DX 860-
Color code* DX 36M DX 460 DX 351 1
number** HSN
High precision
2[2] no no X no
white
2[2] no no X no
[brown]
green 3[3] X X X no
yellow 4[4] X X X X
red 6[5] X X X no
black
7[6] no X no X
[purple]
Cartridge 6.8/18M (.27 caliber long)
Strength
Color code* DX 76 DX 750
number**
green 3 X X
yellow 4 X X
blue 5[4.5] X X
red 6[5] X X
black
7[6] X X
[purple]
Cartridge 6.8/18M40 (.27 caliber long)
Strength
Color code* DXA 70R DX 860-ENP
number**
blue 5[4.5] no X
red 6[5] X X
black
7[6] X X
[purple]
Cartridge 5.6/16ND (caliber .22NC) and 6.8/18 (.27 caliber long)1
Strength Strength
Color code* DX-E 72 DX 600N1
number** number**
[grey] [1] X − no
white [brown] 2 X − no
green 3 X 3 X
yellow 4 X 4 X
red 6 X 5 X
black
7[6] no 7[6] X
[purple]
* Color code according to DIN 7260, in brackets e.g. [purple] according to PATMI (USA & Canada)
** Strength number as used on Hilti packaging. Without brackets refers to number used in Europe, in brackets e.g. [6] refers to number
according to PATMI and as used in USA & Canada.
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HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

X-ET for Fastening Plastic Electrical Cable Trays.................................................................................. 120

Fastener for Special Applications ............................................................................................................... 122

Tools & Equipment...................................................................................................................................... 126

Cartridges ............................................................................................................................................... 136

Working load concept Working load concept Partial factors of safety

X-EM8-15-14 (standard zinc plated fastener)

X-CRM8-15-12 (stainless steel fastener) S-N Diagram, X-CRM8-15-12

fracture or fracture just below the head of the nail.

Mode of Failure under Cyclic Loading

Number of load cycles Number of load cycles

Steel, tII ≥ 6 mm trough width ≥ 15mm X-ENP-19 18

trough width ≥ 15 mm ENP2K 22

Steel, tII = 4 - 8 mm trough width ≥ 12 mm X-EDNK22-THQ12,

Steel, tII ≥ 5 mm temporary fixing/ tacking X-DAK 76

Steel, tII ≥ 8 mm X-HVB 29

Steel, tII = 3 - 8 mm Nailed fastening EDNK, ESDMK 41

Hot dipped galvanised

Steel & Metal Conditions DX Fastener

Steel, tII ≥ 6mm X-FCP-F 57

High pullout strength

Steel, tII = 3 - 6 mm ESDMK 41

Petrochemical & Conditions DX Fastener

Steel, tII ≥ 6mm Offshore construction X-FCM-R 51

Steel, tII ≥ 8mm + through penetration of X-FCM-R 51

Steel, tII ≥ 6mm Offshore construction X-FCP-R 57

Steel, tII = ≥ 4 mm Threaded connection, X-CRM 94

 metal brackets, clips

Concrete, masonry Corrosion resistant

Steel, tII ≥ 8mm Threaded connection, X-BT 44

Petrochemical & Conditions DX Fastener

Steel, tII = ≥ 8 mm Corrosion resistant X-BT 44

Interior Finishing Conditions DX Fastener

Old/high-strength DX Fastening Tools X-AL-H 61

high strength steel DX Fastening Tools X-DAK16 76

+ Aluminium Corrosion resistant

Old concrete, 107

Aluminum and Corrosion resistant 72

Building Conditions DX Fastener

ETA approved ETICS XI-FV, SX-FV 98

Concrete, masonry X-SW 101

Concrete Easy break-off fastener SL 85

Concrete and Steel Standard nails, break-off X-DNI 64

Concrete, masonry Portion of fastener X-FS 103

remaining at the surface X-FS MX

Building Conditions DX Fastener

Concrete, masonry Portion of fastener X-GC 105

masonry, steel X-ZF 68

Old/ high strength

Mechanical & Conditions DX Fastener

Concrete X-HS DNI 107

X-HS AL-H 107

 Pipe hangers Steel X-HS EDNI 107

Concrete, Steel X-HS MX, X-CC MX 110

Concrete, masonry X-DNI 64

Mechanical & Conditions DX Fastener

Concrete  No damage to plastic X-ET 120

Clamping of cables not

Metal conduit clip require X-FB 115

Plastic conduit clip

Collated nails X-BX, X-EMTC, X-EFC 115

X-ECT MX, X-EKS MX, X-

metal brackets, clips

Pipe hangers Steel X-HS EDNI 107

Concrete No damage to plastic X-ET 120

Carbon steel shank: HRC 58 ± 1 DX 76 F15 130,

Fastening tools & Equipment 130 & 132