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Polymer GypTec

The OMG Polymer GypTec™ is a glass-filled nylon auger fastener with a 1-in. head designed to secure insulation and single-ply membrane to gypsum and cementitious wood fiber (i.e., Insulrock, Permadeck, Tectum®, etc.).

The fastener features a wide buttress thread design for excellent pull-out resistance, and tabs that lock the plate to the head of the fastener. The Polymer GypTec is designed to thread into the substrate but should not penetrate the deck. An internal 1/4-in. square drive (driver bit included) assures fast and easy installation.

The Polymer GypTec is used with 3-in. steel plates for insulation and 2-in. steel plates for membrane attachment. The Polymer GypTec fastener is Factory Mutual approved and available in lengths from 2.5–12 inches.

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Features & Benefits

  • Thread design and large root diameter:
    – Increase pullout resistance
    – Increase side shear strength
  • Made from glass-filled nylon, which:
    – Eliminates corrosion
    – Eliminates thermal bridging and condensation
    – Yields high tensile strength
  • Non-penetrating design. Fastener threads into the deck but not through.
  • The OMG Polymer GypTec is F.M. approved for insulation attachment only. See system manufacturer for membrane attachment requirements.
  • The OMG Polymer GypTec is Miami Dade approved.
  • 1/4-in. driver bit included in every box.

Application

OMG Polymer GypTec fasteners can be installed into some cementitious wood fiber decks without predrilling. A pilot hole is required for gypsum. Use a 7/16-, 1/2- or 9/16-in. drill bit as determined by pullout test results. Pilot holes must be a minimum of 1/2-in. deeper than embedment. Polymer GypTec fasteners should be installed using a heavy duty variable speed screw gun.

Installation at a low rpm is recommended. Minimum fastener embedment into the deck should be 1 1/2 in. (2 in. recommended). The Polymer GypTec fastener should never penetrate the underside of the deck.

Note: Prior to job bid, contact OMG to perform a pullout test to determine drill bit size and the pullout values. Overdriving the fastener can cause damage to the insulation facer.

SKU Weight Fastener Lengths Packaging Thread Length
GYPTEC025 13 lbs 2 1/2" 500 1.5"
GYPTEC030 16 lbs 3" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC035 18 lbs 3 1/2" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC040 20 lbs 4" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC045 22 lbs 4 1/2" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC050 23 lbs 5" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC055 24 lbs 5 1/2" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC060 26 lbs 6" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC065 28 lbs 6 1/2" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC070 30 lbs 7" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC075 32 lbs 7 1/2" 500 2.25"
GYPTEC080 17 lbs 8" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC085 19 lbs 8 1/2" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC090 20 lbs 9" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC095 21 lbs 9 1/2" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC100 22 lbs 10" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC105 23 lbs 10 1/2" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC110 24 lbs 11" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC115 25 lbs 11 1/2" 250 2.25"
GYPTEC120 26 lbs 12" 250 2.25"
Polymer GypTec Plates
SPGYPTEC2 30 lbs 2" 1000 N/A
SPGYPTEC3 45 lbs 3" 1000 N/A
Polymer GypTec Bit
GYPTECBIT .75 lbs 1/4" 1 ea N/A

Physical Data

Material: Glass-filled nylon
Thread Diameter: .675
Head Diameter: 1"
Coating: N/A