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CERTIFICATION

COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. certifies that all screw fasteners sold under the brand names of

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are tested in accordance with and meet all criteria in ICBO ES AC 118 "Acceptance Criteria for Tapping Screw Fasteners."

ICBO ES AC 118 references and specifies the following documents:

ANSI/ASME B 18.6.4
SAE J78
ASTM A370
ASTM B117
ASTM C954
ASTM C1002
AISI Test Methods for Mechanically Fastened Cold-Formed
Steel Connections (CF-92-1), February 1992

All DARTSŪ brand self drilling screws are covered under ICBO ES Report #5202 and L.A. Research #25294.

All Marker Drywall sharp point screws meet or exceed ASTM C1002 requirements for corrosion resistance and performance.

All Darts Brand Drywall self-drilling screws meet or exceed ASTM C-954 requirements for corrosion resistance and performance.

All zinc plated screws conform to ASTM F1491-00 (which replaces B633), as tested in accordance with ASTM B117.

COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. conforms to The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) specifications for tapping screws published in 1988, Sixth Edition, Section H, Pages H-1 through H-78.

Hard copies of the ASTM SPECIFICATIONS may be obtained from ASTM by calling 610-832-9694, or downloaded directly from the internet at http://www.astm.org, then go to the SHOPPING CART.

All products manufactured for COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. are of a non-chemically hazardous nature.

 

Best Regards,

Marge Spencer


Product Manager

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NAIL CERTIFICATION

COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. certifies that all nails sold under the brand name of

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meet or exceed the following standard specifications:

ASTM C-514 STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR NAILS FOR THE APPLICATION OF GYPSUM BOARD.

ASTM F-1667 STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR DRIVEN FASTENERS - NAILS, SPIKES AND STAPLES.

ASTM F-547 STANDARD TERMINOLOGY OF NAILS FOR THE USE WITH WOOD AND WOOD BASED MATERIALS.

FFN-105-B IS A FEDERAL SPECIFICATION FOR DRIVEN FASTENERS FOR WHICH THE ASTM F-1667 STANDARD IS ACCEPTED AS AN EQUAL SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT.

Hard copies of the ASTM SPECIFICATIONS may be obtained from ASTM by calling 610-832-9694, or downloaded directly from the internet at http://www.astm.org, then go to the SHOPPING CART.

All products manufactured for COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. are of a non-chemically hazardous nature.

 

For Compass International:

Marge Spencer


Product Manager

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