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[HAL3019]

okay, now the compatible fastners include a flat head screw right? to drill thru the PVC and into the Tetrix?

[Rick]

Originally Posted by HAL3019

okay, now the compatible fastners include a flat head screw right? to drill thru the PVC and into the Tetrix?

Don't think so. Read the manual.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by Ricksta

Don't think so. Read the manual.

Meaning...
<R5>, c. The following additional components may also be used:
13. Compatible mechanical fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)

<R9> Parts may NOT be modified as follows:

Welding, soldering (except as listed below), brazing, gluing, melting or attaching in any way that is not provided within the TETRIX System will NOT be allowed.

Those two rules together says only use Tetrix Fasteners/screws.

[jamie_1930]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Meaning...
<R5>, c. The following additional components may also be used:
13. Compatible mechanical fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)

<R9> Parts may NOT be modified as follows:

Welding, soldering (except as listed below), brazing, gluing, melting or attaching in any way that is not provided within the TETRIX System will NOT be allowed.

Those two rules together says only use Tetrix Fasteners/screws.

The rule states:
<R5>, c. The following additional components may also be used:
13. Compatible mechanical fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)

Meaning if you have 6 - 32 screws of any length and shape go ahead and use them.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

One needs to read the Q&A for specific answers. This is but one in the "other parts and materials"...

This is in regard to the original question in post #2.

A: It is impossible for us to list and/or rule on all compatible or incompatible fasteners. However, information about the intent of the rule should provide sufficient guidance.

Rule <R5>c13 allows "compatible mechanical fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)." The intent of this rule is to allow teams to use fasteners from any supplier that are substantially the same as TETRIX fasteners. Compatible fasteners are characterized by using the same thread characteristics as TETRIX fasteners. For example, an acceptable substitute for the TETRIX 6-32 thread, 1/2" length socket head cap screw is a 6-32 thread, 3/4" length, button head cap screw purchased at a local hardware store.

Threaded rod with the same thread characteristics as TETRIX fasteners is basically a headless screw and would be an acceptable substitution as long as it is used as a fastener and not as a structural element.

[jamie_1930]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

One needs to read the Q&A for specific answers. This is but one in the "other parts and materials"...

This is in regard to the original question in post #2.

A: It is impossible for us to list and/or rule on all compatible or incompatible fasteners. However, information about the intent of the rule should provide sufficient guidance.

Rule <R5>c13 allows "compatible mechanical fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)." The intent of this rule is to allow teams to use fasteners from any supplier that are substantially the same as TETRIX fasteners. Compatible fasteners are characterized by using the same thread characteristics as TETRIX fasteners. For example, an acceptable substitute for the TETRIX 6-32 thread, 1/2" length socket head cap screw is a 6-32 thread, 3/4" length, button head cap screw purchased at a local hardware store.

Threaded rod with the same thread characteristics as TETRIX fasteners is basically a headless screw and would be an acceptable substitution as long as it is used as a fastener and not as a structural element.

But a second in your earlier post you said that only tetrix fasteners maybe used. This is what I was clarifying that any screw that is 6-32 is considered compatible and may be used.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

The one refers to me. I thought I had read that in the Q&A last week so I went looking for it for the correct interpretation.