The Simpson Strong-Tie DWFSD178PS DWFSD Drywall-to-CFS Screw is a collated drywall fastening screw made for attaching drywall to cold-formed steel. This is a collated drywall-to-steel screw designed for fastening drywall to cold-formed steel framing. Model Number: DWFSD178PS. If you are running a Quik Drive auto-feed screwgun on metal stud work, this is the fastener built for that setup.

For this specific model, you are getting a #6 screw in a 1-7/8 in. length with a bugle head, fine threads, and a #2 Phillips drive. In practical use, that combination matters because the bugle head helps the screw seat properly in drywall without tearing up the paper face, while the fine thread pattern is the right style for biting into steel framing rather than wood. The drill point is there for metal penetration, so the screw is set up for drywall-to-metal fastening instead of general-purpose board hanging.

Simpson Strong-Tie positions the DWFSD series for drywall to cold-formed steel, with recommended steel thicknesses listed at 43 mil / 18 gauge and 54 mil / 16 gauge. That gives you a pretty clear picture of where this fastener belongs: interior metal framing, modular construction, and similar production environments where consistency matters as much as speed. This is not the screw you grab for wood studs. It is a purpose-built metal framing fastener.

The collated format is the real time-saver here. Instead of loading loose screws one at a time, these are fed in strips for use with compatible Quik Drive tools. On a large drywall job, that means faster repeat fastening, less fumbling for screws, and more consistent drive depth across sheets. The curved collation is part of that system, helping the screws feed properly through the matching auto-feed attachment or driver.

The finish on this model is listed as yellow-zinc coated or yellow-zinc dichromate coating in the supplied product data. That is a practical finish choice for interior drywall fastening applications where corrosion exposure is not the main concern. More important than the coating here is matching the screw length and point style to the framing material and tool platform, and this model is clearly aimed at drywall over steel members in the specified range.

Compatibility is also straightforward. The DWFSD178PS is listed for use with Quik Drive PRO200G2 and PRO250DWG2 in the product table, and supplementary load table data also references older or shorthand tool naming. Either way, this is part of the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive system, so buyers should confirm they are running a compatible Quik Drive auto-feed screwgun before ordering. If you already work in that platform, this screw makes sense. If you do not, these are not meant to be run as loose bulk drywall screws.

This product is best suited for drywall installers, interior framing crews, modular builders, and contractors who regularly fasten gypsum board to steel studs. It is especially useful when production speed matters and the job justifies a collated fastening system. For a homeowner hanging a few sheets, loose screws are usually the simpler choice. For a crew doing repetitive drywall fastening on metal framing, this is the kind of fastener that earns its keep.

Simpson Strong-Tie DWFSD178PS DWFSD Drywall-to-CFS Screw for serious production drywall crews

This is the kind of specialty fastener that makes a lot of sense when you are hanging board on steel all day and already own the right Quik Drive setup.

• Who it's for: Drywall installers, modular builders, and contractors fastening drywall to cold-formed steel framing.
• Why it stands out: It is purpose-built, not generic: bugle head, fine thread, drill point, and collated feed all line up with metal stud drywall work.
• Worth knowing: This is a system fastener. Make sure your Quik Drive tool matches this screw model and length before ordering.

• What is this screw designed to fasten? It is designed for fastening drywall to cold-formed steel.
• What drive type does it use? It uses a Phillips #2 drive.
• What steel thickness range is recommended? The supplied product data lists recommended steel thicknesses of 43 mil / 18 gauge and 54 mil / 16 gauge.
• Is this compatible with Quik Drive tools? Yes. The supplied product table lists compatibility with Quik Drive PRO200G2 and PRO250DWG2.