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RSS™ Rugged Structural

GRK’s RSS™ screw is made of specially hardened steel to provide you with high tensile, torque, and shear strength. The sharp threads and points bite instantly into the material (including hardwood), reducing the splitting effect due to smaller shanks.

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SKU: RSS Category:

Easy to Install Lag Alternative

RSS™ screws that are 3-1/8” and longer have CEE Threads which enlarge the screw hole for the non-threaded portion of the fastener, allowing the wood to settle easily and increases the screw’s drawing strength. The CEE Thread also reduces the friction on the screw shank which can result in lowering the driving torque and the likelihood of splitting the wood. This is why the RSS™ screw is an efficient lag screw alternative.

Our round head with built-in shield (washer type head) has no sharp edges like conventional lag screws. The added shoulder (nominal diameter) underneath the washer has the ability to center the RSS™ screw in pre-drilled hardware like hinges and connector plates.

ADVANTAGES

  • Recessed Star Drive: Zero Stripping, with 6 points of contact.
  • CEE Thread: Enlarges hole to reduce splitting, install torque.
  • W-Cut™: Low torque, smoother drive, reduce splitting.
  • Zip-Tip™: No pre-drilling, faster penetration, reduce splitting.
  • Washer Head: for immense holding power.
  • Cutting Pockets: provide a clean hole, reduces splitting, and bore with precision.
  • Case Hardened Steel: for high tensile, torque and shear strength.
  • Climatek™ Coating is AC257 code approved for use in treated lumber.
  • For interior/exterior use in; carrying beams, ledger boards, stair rails, deck posts, playground equipment and other professional applications.
  • ICC ESR 2442: RSS screws have been evaluated for structural and corrosion resistance to be in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). RSS fasteners are an industry leader for strength and corrosion resistance.

Selection Chart

SHANK DIAMETERTHREAD DIAMETERLENGTHBULK
PART NO.
BULK
BOX QTY.
PRO-PAK PART NO.PRO-PAK PAIL QTY.HANDY-PAK PART NO.HANDY-PAK CTN. SIZE/QTY.
0.1380.194
(#10)
1-1/2"10127*2300----
2-3/4"101351000----
3-1/8"10137800--12137M/50


0.169


0.25
(1/4)
1-1/2"10151*1000--12151M/50
2"10155*800--12155M/50
2-1/2"10157700--12157M/50
3-1/8"10161500--12161M/50
3-1/2"10163400--12163M/50




0.1988




0.3125
(5/16)
2-1/2"1021760012217100--
2-3/4"1021950012219100--
3-1/8"1022150012221100--
3-1/2"1022350012223100--
4"1022540012225100--
5-1/8"102313001223150--
6"102353001223550--






0.2228






0.375
(3/8")
3-1/8"102734001227350--
4"102754001227550--
5-1/8"102783001227850--
6"102813001228150--
7-1/4"102852001228550--
8"102873001228750--
10"102933001229350--
12"102993001229950--
14-1/8"103072001230750--
16"103111001231150--

SHANK DIAMETERTHREAD DIAMETERLENGTHBULK
PART NO.
BULK
BOX QTY.
HANDY-PAK PART NO.HANDY-PAK CTN. SIZE/QTY.
RSS™ JTS – JOIST AND TRUSS SCREW
0.1730.25
(1/4)
3-3/8"91727†400--
5"91735300--
RSS™ LTF – TIMBER FRAME SCREW


0.22


0.31
(3/8)
8"9128730093287M/50
10"9129330093293M/50
12"9129930093299M/50
15"9130830093308M/50
20"--93323M/25

SHANK DIAMETERTHREAD DIAMETERLENGTHPart No.QTY
RSS™ BLISTER-PAK

0.1988

0.3125
(5/16)
3-1/8"1322115
4"1322512
5-1/8"1323110
6"132358
RSS™ SMALLER HANDY-PAK

0.1988

0.3125
(5/16)
3-1/8"14221M/25
4"14225M/25
5-1/8"14231M/20
6"14235M/20

SHANK DIAMETERTHREAD DIAMETERLENGTHPart No.QTY
NEW BLACK RSS™
0.220.3125
(3/8)
5-1/8"1627850
8"1628750
10"1629350
NEW BLACK RSS™
0.19880.3125
(5/16)
2-3/4"16219100
4"16225100
5-1/8"1623150
6"1623550

NOTE: Pro-Paks need to be ordered in multiples of two.
*Does not come with the Zip-Tip™ feature. †Does not have the added CEE-THREAD™ feature. 2″ bit included in Pro-Paks, 1″ bits in Handy-Paks.

  • Driver Bits for Selected Part Numbers
  • Quality Policy
    It is the policy of GRK Fasteners Ltd. to provide top quality fasteners that require no predrilling, suitable for all applications and provide strength and finishing that customers and construction codes require.

    GRK Fasteners (“GRK”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that its Climatek™ coated will not rust under normal environmental conditions when used in accordance with the recommendations listed in GRK’s Screw Selection Guide for the life of your project.

    GRK Climatek is not appropriate for use in tropical wood, cedar, redwood, ipe wood, below ground grade treated lumber, pool/hot tub/sauna and applications within 15 miles of the coastline. These applications typically require stainless steel fasteners.

    This warranty is not transferable.

    GRK is not responsible for product failure caused by the improper use or installation of its own or other building materials. The warranty does not cover damage as a result of alteration, accident, misuse, neglect, reuse, warn building materials or use not in accordance with the Screw Selection Guide.

    The warranty is limited to the replacement of defective screws only.

    To obtain service under this warranty, the original purchaser must return defective screws, photos of the project in which failure occurred, and purchase receipt from the retailer at which the screws were bought to:

    GRK Fasteners Canada
    ITW Construction Products Canada
    120 Travail Road, Markham, ON L3S 3J1
    Tel: 1-800-387-6472