{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sd-connector-screw-9-x-2-1-2-in-1-4-hex-drive-mech-galvanized-2000-pack-sd9212mb","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw, #9 x 2-1\/2-in. 1\/4-Hex Drive, Mech. Galvanized, 2000-Pack (SD9212MB)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNail Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw is specifically designed to replace nails in approved Simpson Strong-Tie connectors. That gives you more control during installation, especially where swinging a hammer is awkward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/chuck-type.svg\" alt=\"chuck-type\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Hex Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA 1\/4 inch hex head with integrated washer makes these connector screws easy to drive with a drill or impact driver. It is a practical upgrade for overhead work and tight connector locations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Rated Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe mechanically galvanized Class 55 coating is built for interior and exterior connector applications. It is also recognized for use with certain preservative-treated wood applications where the coating matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw\u003c\/strong\u003e is a boxed pack of structural connector screws built for installing approved Simpson Strong-Tie metal connectors to wood framing. This is a hand-drive connector screw designed for replacing nails in specific connector applications. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSD9212MB\u003c\/strong\u003e. For builders, framers, remodelers, and serious DIY users, the big advantage is simple: you get approved connector fastening with better control and less hassle than driving nails by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this screw matter is that it is not just another exterior wood screw. Simpson designed the Strong-Drive SD CONNECTOR screw specifically for use in many of its own connectors, and it is the only screw approved for certain of those applications. In this SD9212MB version, you are getting a \u003cstrong\u003e#9 x 2-1\/2 inch connector screw\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sharp point, a 1\/4 inch hex drive, and a shank sized to fit connector holes correctly. That sizing matters because connector performance depends on the fastener matching the hardware the way it was tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn the job, the benefit is control. If you are fastening in a corner, between joists, up near a rafter seat, or anywhere a hammer swing is cramped, this screw lets you drive the fastener with a drill or impact driver instead. That can speed up installation, reduce missed hits on galvanized hardware, and make overhead work more manageable. Simpson also states that the single-fastener load capacity of the SD9 exceeds the capacity of a 10d common nail, which is exactly the kind of detail pros care about when choosing a connector fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe head and shank design are built around connector work. The 1\/4 inch hex head uses an integrated washer with a diameter of about 0.370 inch, which helps the screw seat cleanly against the connector. The shank is specifically designed to match connector holes, and the head is stamped for easy identification after installation. That may sound like a small detail, but on inspections or during punch-list work, being able to identify the installed fastener quickly is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial and coating are just as important here as size. The SD9212MB uses a \u003cstrong\u003emechanically galvanized Class 55 coating\u003c\/strong\u003e for corrosion resistance in approved interior and exterior applications. According to Simpson Strong-Tie, this coating meets ASTM B695 Class 55 and is recommended for use with certain preservative-treated woods. If you are choosing connector screws for framing, deck-related connector work, or general exterior structural hardware, the coating is a real specification, not a throwaway line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis package includes \u003cstrong\u003e2,000 screws\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is aimed at higher-volume work rather than the occasional repair. That makes it a good fit for framing crews, deck builders, contractors stocking a trailer, or anyone standardizing on approved connector fasteners instead of mixing in generic screws that were never tested for the hardware. A hex driver is also included, which means you can get right to work without chasing the correct bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you regularly install Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and want a fastener that is purpose-built for that hardware, the SD9212MB is the right kind of screw to buy. It is best for users who care about approved fastening, repeatable installation, and jobsite efficiency. If you just need a general wood screw, this is overkill. If you need a connector screw that matches the application it was engineered for, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDrive Connectors Where a Hammer Is a Pain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/pdpm3mv16i\/jpeg\/C_H1Z_InstPho_Pho_Inst_HurricaneTie-SDScrew-Drill_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw being driven into a metal framing connector on dimensional lumber with a drill during structural wood fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is where connector screws earn their keep. When the connector is tucked into a tight spot or you are working overhead, driving a screw with a hex bit is usually easier than trying to land clean hammer blows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned to replace nails in approved Simpson Strong-Tie connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch hex drive works with common nut drivers and hex adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real Connector Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/tt7u2e0ghc\/jpeg\/C_LUSZ_InstPho_Pho_Instl_Light-U-Hanger-DoubleShear-SD-ConnectorScrew_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw installed in a joist hanger style connector on treated lumber in an outdoor framing application\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThese are not generic construction screws. The shank diameter and head design are made to work with connector holes the way the hardware was tested, which is the whole point when you are fastening structural connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#9 screw with 0.130 inch shank diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIntegrated washer head diameter is approximately 0.370 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Identify After Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/5nsoqqzopx\/jpeg\/SD10212G.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Illustration of the Simpson Strong-Tie SD connector screw head stamp and screw profile showing the integrated washer head and threaded point used for connector fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe head stamp is not just branding. It helps identify the fastener after it is installed, which can make inspection and verification easier when you are working through a framing package full of connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHex head is stamped with the Simpson Strong-Tie mark and fastener size\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSharp point starts cleanly for faster placement in wood framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(2000) Simpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB #9 x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Hex driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eScrew Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in. Hex\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHex Head with Integrated Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.370 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.130 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eThread Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1-1\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSharp Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCoating\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMechanically Galvanized, Class 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHand-Drive Screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e23.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eConnector System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for use in many approved Simpson Strong-Tie connectors for wood framing applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/chuck-type.svg\" alt=\"chuck-type\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses a 1\/4 inch hex head for installation with a matching hex driver, drill, or impact driver setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWood Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eMechanically galvanized Class 55 coating is recommended by Simpson Strong-Tie for approved interior and exterior applications, including certain preservative-treated wood uses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFraming\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Connector Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eKeep a dedicated 1\/4 inch hex driver in your connector pouch when you are framing with these. The whole advantage of the SD9212MB is fast, controlled installs in spots where a hammer is clumsy, so having the right driver ready saves more time than you would think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SD9212MB Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw for crews that want approved connector fastening without the hammer routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you install a lot of Simpson hardware, this is the kind of fastener that makes the work cleaner, faster, and easier to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, deck builders, remodelers, and serious DIY users installing approved Simpson Strong-Tie connectors in volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is purpose-built for connector holes, approved for specific connector applications, and easier to drive in tight or overhead spots than nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a connector-specific fastener, not a general wood screw. Buy it when you need the right screw for the hardware, and note that this carton is a big 2000-count pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this screw designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to replace nails in many approved Simpson Strong-Tie connectors for wood framing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tool drives this screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SD9212MB uses a 1\/4 inch hex head and installs with the included hex driver or another matching 1\/4 inch hex setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an exterior-rated connector screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses a mechanically galvanized Class 55 coating intended for approved interior and exterior applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is a #9 x 2-1\/2 inch screw with a 1-1\/8 inch thread length and sharp point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999306182950,"sku":"SD9212MB","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/SD9212MB_00707392125808_Product_Photo_01_9c7af139-519d-40fd-a8e4-155f64c700bd.jpg?v=1779135458","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sd-connector-screw-9-x-2-1-2-in-1-4-hex-drive-mech-galvanized-2000-pack-sd9212mb","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}