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Strong-Drive® SDPW™ DEFLECTOR Screw 

The Strong-Drive SDPW Deflector screw from Simpson Strong-Tie is a premium structural fastening solution for connecting non-load-bearing walls to trusses and joists. With tested lateral-load ratings that meet building code requirements, the SDPW screw is value engineered for strength, installation speed and safety. Offset driver bits and a driver extension maximize installation speed and safety while minimizing installed cost. The SDPW’s screw and polymer sleeve permit the naturally occurring differential deflection between the wall and the supporting member without squeaking.

Key Features

  • Deep 6-lobe recess for secure driving
  • Polymer sleeve allows for deflection without squeaks
  • Interior-grade E-coat for dry service applications
  • Offset driver bit (6-lobe) drives SDPW Deflector screw to predetermined screw depth
  • Available in 3 1/2", 5" and 6" lengths

Applications

  • Non-load-bearing partition walls to trusses and joists

Product Includes

  • Retail packs include (1) Offset Driver Bit and (1) 3/8" predrill bit. Mini bulk packs include (2) Offset Driver Bits and (2) 3/8" predrill bits.

Patent Information

  • US Patent 8,458,972

Related Links

Catalog Pages

Related Literature

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C-F-2023
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Fastening Systems Technical Guide
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A technical document featuring engineering information for structural fasteners featured in the C-F-2023 Fastening Systems Catalog.
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Guía técnica de los sistemas de sujeción
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Un documento técnico información de ingeniería para los sujetadores estructurales que se incluyen en el C-F-2019SP Catálogo de sistemas de sujeción.
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Sistemas de sujeción
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Catálogo que incluye información sobre productos nuevos y las instrucciones de instalación y especificaciones correspondientes para los sujetadores Simpson Strong-Tie® y los sistemas Quik Drive®.
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Installer's Pocket Guide
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A bilingual pocket installation guide for connectors.
Product Guide
Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector Screw
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A flier providing product and installation information about the Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector screw.
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Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector Screw Installation Guide
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An installation guide for the Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector screw.
Installation Guide
Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector Screw for Non-Load-Bearing Wall Top-of-Wall Connection
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Strong-Drive® SDPW Deflector screws are designed to provide lateral support to full-height non-load-bearing partition walls with a low-friction interface between the fastener and the framing.
Engineering Letter

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
New products
Model No. Coating/Material Length (in.) Head Diameter (in.) Shank Diameter (in.) Drive Type Head Type Thread Type Thread Length (in.) Point Type Color Packaging Qty.
SDPW14312MB E-coat® Electrocoating 3 1/2 0.550 0.205 T25 6-Lobe Washer Head Coarse Threads 2 Type-17 Point Blue 500
SDPW14312-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 3 1/2 0.550 0.205 T25 6-Lobe Washer Head Coarse Threads 2 Type-17 Point Blue 50
SDPW14500MB E-coat® Electrocoating 5 0.550 0.205 T25 6-Lobe Washer Head Coarse Threads 2 Type-17 Point Orange 500
SDPW14500-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 5 0.550 0.205 T25 6-Lobe Washer Head Coarse Threads 2 Type-17 Point Orange 50
SDPW19600MB E-coat® Electrocoating 6 0.650 0.275 T40 6-Lobe Washer Head Serrated Threads 3 SawTooth® Point Gray 400
SDPW19600-R50 E-coat® Electrocoating 6 0.650 0.275 T40 6-Lobe Washer Head Serrated Threads 3 SawTooth® Point Gray 50

Load Tables

Allowable Shear Loads (F1 and F2) for SDPW DEFLECTOR Screws that Connect a Non-Load-Bearing Partition Wall and the Supporting Member

Model No. Top Plate Allowable Lateral Load (lb.), SPF/DFL/SP (CD=1.6)
Offset = 0"
Gap		 Offset = 3/4"
Gap
0" 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/2" 0" 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/2"
  1. Allowable lateral load was calculated based on a safety factor of 5.0. Loads were increased for wind and earthquake (CD=1.6); no further increases allowed. Reduce when other loads govern.
  2. Per section of 1607.15 of IBC-2018, interior walls and partitions at least 6' in height must resist a horizontal load of 5psf. Screw spacing shall be determined by a designer.
  3. I-joist shall shall have minimum flange thickness of 1 1/8".
  4. The SDPW DEFLECTOR screw is preferably driven with Simpson Strong-Tie offset driver bit for the 3/4" offset installation.
  5. The partition wall top plate-to-stud and top-plate splice connections shall be fastened per applicable building code.
  6. A 0-in. gap may result in load transfer into walls not designed to be load-bearing.
  7. Cells with ‘NA’ represent conditions that should not be built using the SDPW14312 Deflector screws.
SDPW14312 2x 220 145 145 NA 220 100 NA NA
SDPW14500 2x +3/4" WSP 190 140 140 140 190 105 90 45
SDPW19600 (2) 2x 295 205 165 75 295 205 165 75

Maximum SDPW DEFLECTOR Screw Spacing for 8-ft. and 10-ft. Tall Residential Walls

Model No. Top Plate On-Center Spacing (in.)
Offset = 0"
Gap		 Offset = 3/4"
Gap
0" 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/2" 0" 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/2"
  1. Spacings are maximums (inches on-center) based on a 5psf horizontal pressure and short duration (CD=1.6) allowable loads. For other durations, adjust loads and spacing.
  2. In each cell: spacing (in.) for 8' tall/10' tall wall.
  3. Cells with ‘NA’ represent conditions that should not be built using the SDPW14312 Deflector screw.
  4. Spacing for wall heights between 8' and 10' may be interpolated.
  5. Spacing for other loads and wall heights shall be calculated using the Allowable Shear Loads (F1 and F2) for SDPW DEFLECTOR Screws table above.
SDPW14312 2x 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 NA 48 / 48 48 / 48 NA NA
SDPW14500 2x +3/4" WSP 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 36 24 / 18
SDPW19600 (2) 2x 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 42 / 36 48 / 48 48 / 48 48 / 48 42 / 36

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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