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Cold-formed steel perimeter wall and curtain wall

Cold-formed steel perimeter wall and curtain wall

Powder-actuated solutions

Perimeter wall applications and light gauge steel curtain walls are common in steel and concrete structures. Light gauge steel framing and track along the outside perimeter of the building can be fastened directly to steel framing members or concrete slab edges using Hilti powder-actuated fastening solutions.

Hilti offers attachments solutions for track fastening and deflection slip clip connections, also in cooperation with main clip manufacturers.

Furthermore, Hilti powder-actuated fasteners may be used to attach steel track to steel in all Seismic Design Categories (for more details, please refer to ICC-ES reports in Approvals & Reports section).

Track Fastening

Concerned about reliability when fastening into concrete? With Hilti's performance nails you can expect high and reliable stick rate. Looking for a versatile solution? Normal-weight concrete up to 8’000 psi, lightweight and concrete-over-deck: all options are covered. For increased productivity, Hilti magazine tools and collated nails will always keep you a step ahead.

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Slip-Clip Fastening

When fastening to steel, details really matter. Hilti fully knurled solutions outperform the competition in resistance. Load data for a broad range of clips are included in the approvals, tailored for your specific application. Furthermore, Hilti runs comprehensive benchmarking in order to prove that provided solutions are the best.

Select the right nail

Don't Miss a Single Shot

Are you concerned with proper fastener installation? What does a proper fastening even look like? Take a look at this video and don’t forget to visit the Product Resource section for additional information. And if what you’re looking for is not there, just contact us: will be more than happy to support you.

Selection Made Easy

Track Fastening on Concrete? X-P MX

High-performance collated nail for use on tough concrete with powder-actuated tools. Long conical tip, 0.157 in. shank diameter and 59 HRC hardness for high stick rate and reliable loads also on tough concrete. Provides effective embedment depths of 3/4", 1", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" when used with tracks up to 16 gauge thickness.

More information on X-P MX fasteners

Track Fastening on Steel? X-U MX

High-performance collated nail for concrete and steel, for powder-actuated tools. Fully-knurled ballistic point for high performance on high-strength steel and tough concrete. 0.157 in. shank diameter and 57.5 HRC hardness provide high application limits with high tensile and shear loads.

More information on X-U MX fasteners

Slip-clip fastening on concrete? X-U P8

High-performance single nail for concrete and steel, for powder-actuated tools. Fully-knurled ballistic point for high performance on high-strength steel and tough concrete. 0.157 in. shank diameter and 57.5 HRC hardness provide high application limits with high tensile and shear loads.

More information on X-U P8 fasteners

Slip-clip fastening on steel? X-U P8

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Not all nails are created equal

fasteners and boosters for perimeter wall applications

A broad range of nails is available in the marketplace serving different application needs and offering a range of ‘value for money’ solutions. Why do manufacturers like Hilti offer so many different fastener options? Take a look at the Nail Selection Guide: all you need to know to make the right fastener selection.

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Tested Stick Rates for X-U and X-P on Concrete

Notes:

The chart is based on at least 350 setting tests per nail in the same example concrete through a 16 gauge (1.5mm) sheet steel coupon
The stick rate is the ratio of installed fasteners reduced by the number of "no holds", to the total number of installed fasteners in the setting test
A no hold is deinfed as a fastener that fails upon installation, and no load can be applied. Detected no holds must be replaced.
Due to varying jobsite, base material and installation conditions, the stick rate on a specific project may vary from the indicative numbers above