How to Assemble Collated Screws

What is Collated Screw?

Collated screw is a fastener that connects self-drilling or self-tapping screws through a plastic strip, ideal for rapid drywall installation. It is used with a collated screw gun for fast construction and is favored by the construction industry. So, how to assemble collated screws?

How to Assemble Collated Screws?

Wondering how to assemble collated screws? They’re produced by using a collated screw machine, an automated system that efficiently combines screws and strips:

Screw Feeding: The vibrating plate arranges the screws neatly and feeds them into the guide rail.
Preliminary Assembly: The dividing tray inserts the screws into the plastic strip.
Stamping Fixation: The stamping plate presses the screws completely into the plastic strip.
Split packaging: The interconnected collated screws are separated through the splint at the outlet for easy use and packaging.

Plastic Strip Characteristics

The plastic strip, a key part of collated drywall screws, features 54 holes – 50 for screws and 2 at each end for connection.
Color:
Green, Red, White, Yellow…
Two Types:
Injection Molded Strip and Stamped Strip
Currently, the injection molded belt is the top choice because of its high production efficiency, high quality and high precision.

Drywall Screw Features

Color: White, Black, Yellow…
Self-Drilling Drywall Screw: The screws can be drilled directly into the material without pre-holes.
Self-Tapping Drywall Screw: The thread is cut by itself and fixed firmly.

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