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color:#1F497D'>I’ve used the attached tek screws for a couple of steel roof
applications – if you look at the “Performance Data” you’ll note how strong
they are. Similar versions are available in SS. -August<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Luminalt Energy Corporation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>O: 415.564.7652<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>M: 415.559.1525<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>F: 650.244.9167<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>tom
jacoby<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 23, 2009 2:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] SS Tek Crews<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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have used fablok fasteners and "never drop" or toggle anchors for
very similar applications and liked them. I just don't trust Tek Screws for
attaching racking systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Never
drop:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/3266/=46tlns<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Fablok:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>http://www.aboveboardelectronics.com/camcar/fablock.html<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Both
require additional work to install, but are worth knowing the connection is
solid (no spinnners).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Tommy
Jacoby<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:12:37 -0400<br>
> From: swingjunkie@gmail.com<br>
> To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<br>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SS Tek Crews<br>
> <br>
> Hello Wrenches,<br>
> <br>
> Pulling up this thread from earlier in the year. I have a couple of<br>
> upcoming jobs where I am attaching PV mounting structure as follows<br>
> Job 1) LFoot to metal roof into Z purlin, and Job 2) FastJack to metal<br>
> roof into bar joist.<br>
> <br>
> In both of the applications I'm considering the Tek screw type<br>
> attachment to the building steel. Both the L foot and FastJack are<br>
> sized for a 5/16 - 3/8 lag or bolt. Most of the self tappers I see<br>
> are 1/4" max diameter. Should I be concerned about the undersized fit<br>
> of the fastener in the mounting attachment or are there large Tek type<br>
> screws out there I'm not finding?<br>
> <br>
> Does anyone have pullout strengths for this type of attachment?<br>
> <br>
> With Regards<br>
> Carl Adams<br>
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer<br>
> SunRock Solar, LLC<br>
> <br>
> On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Peter Parrish<br>
> <peter.parrish@calsolareng.com> wrote:<br>
> > Does anyone have a source for stainless steel, self tapping Tek
screws? I<br>
> > could use some #10/3-4 and #10/1-1/2. If they have the little cap and<br>
> > neoprene washer that would be even better!<br>
> ><br>
> > - Peter<br>
> ><br>
> > Peter T. Parrish, President<br>
> > California Solar Engineering, Inc.<br>
> > 820 Cynthia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065<br>
> > Ph 323-258-8883, Mobile 323-839-6108, Fax 323-258-8885<br>
> > CA Lic. 854779, NABCEP Cert. 031806-26<br>
> > peter.parrish@calsolareng.com<br>
> ><br>
> ><br>
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