Specifications
Published dimensions and materials for the GYP-GRIP range. For test and project documentation, contact us directly.
All Variants
Shaft length, drive and the included bit are common to every variant. Only the embedded screw and its substrate change.
- Shaft length
- 4 inch (101.6 mm)
- Drive
- T40 Torx, socket formed into the head
- Bit included
- 8" T40 Torx bit, one per box
- Body material
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Tip
- ACME milling thread, self-drilling through foam
- Cap
- Snap-on thermal-break cap
- Construction
- One-piece; screw over-moulded into the sleeve as a captive unit
- Installation tool
- Standard cordless drill
- Country of origin
- Canada
By Variant
| Variant | Embedded Fastener | Substrate | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| GYP-GRIP Drywall | #12 Drywall Screw | Gypsum / drywall sheathing | Available Now |
| GYP-GRIP Wood | #12 Wood Screw | Wood studs, plywood, OSB sheathing | Launching Soon |
| GYP-GRIP Metal | #12 Self-Drilling / Self-Tapping Screw (SD3) | Steel studs, metal liner sheathing | Launching Soon |
| GYP-GRIP Concrete | #14 Concrete Screw | Poured concrete, concrete block, ICF walls | Launching Soon |
Embedded screws are sourced from Lealand Industries. Manufacturing is being set up with Custom Plastics International in Ontario.
Patent
- US provisional application
- #63/671,819 (filed July 16, 2024)
- Canadian application
- #3280235
- Status
- Patent pending — USA and Canada
Project Documentation
Test data and specification documentation are issued per project. Tell us the substrate, the insulation type and thickness, and the jurisdiction, and we will send the current documentation for that assembly.
For installation sequence see how it works, or the frequently asked questions for shorter answers.