Technical Specifications

Recommended
Materials
Use with most polyethylene based composites and vinyl
decking (5/4” or thicker Trex, Veranda, Boardwalk…)
Appearance
Semi gloss black finish, rectangular body with horizontally
oblong shaped hole along lower bend. Two sets of large
opposing prongs on top. 3/16” spacing flanges on inner
prongs.
Dimensions
.50” h x 2.00” w x 1.00” d
Material
.060 304 ¼ roll hardened stainless steel (Semi-magnetic)
Yield strength 64.5 kpsi
Tensile strength 145.7 kpsi
Or:
.060 201 ¼ roll hardened stainless steel (Semi-magnetic)
Yield strength 75 kpsi
Tensile strength 125 kpsi
Finish
Black oxide with sealer topcoat
Workability
All work can be done quickly from above using basic tools
(hammer, screw gun, 1/8” drill bit, sledge hammer)
Gapping
TC-3S will automatically create a gap between each
decking board slightly greater than 3/16”. With the use of
spacers or shims, TC-3S can support gapping up to 5/16”.
Expansion /
Contraction
Fasteners are designed to allow decking to expand and
contract naturally by sliding on the fastener prongs and still
maintain hold down strength. From the point of
installation, the TC-3S Fastener can handle expansion up
to 1/8” and contraction up to 3/16”. The oblong shaped
screw hole in the TC-3S is designed to allow for lineal
expansion in composite deck boards.
Recommended
Screw Used
Quality Stainless steel # 8 x 2” bugle head decking screw
Packaging
90 pieces per box (SKU # F-4401-3SRB)