Fastener Selection Guide

Fastener Selection Guide

Sailrite is proud to carry DOT® and Tenax® brand fasteners for canvas use. DOT Fasteners have been the #1 choice of the world’s leading marine and industrial product manufacturers for over 80 years, thanks to their heavy-duty construction, uniform engineering & unmatched strength. Tenax Fasteners are manufactured in Germany using only the highest quality materials and offer superior performance over look-alike fasteners. Use this guide to compare the differences between our full line of fastener brands and types.

TYPE

DOT ® Durable

Snap Fasteners

Lift-The-Dot ®

Tenax ® Pull It Up

Pull-The-Dot ®

Common Sense™

PROFILE

Low

Medium

Medium

Low

High

STRENGTH

Good

Better

Best

Better

Best

EASE OF

INSTALLATION

Easy

Moderate

Easy

Hard

Moderate

PROFILE: The profile of a fastener is how high the fastener stands above the application once installed. A low profile fastener will be almost smooth or flush with the application, and a high profile fastener stands up high enough that it can easily be grabbed but could also stub a toe or snag something in passing.

STRENGTH: The strength of a fastener can be very important depending on the application and location of the fastener. The more positive (or stronger) a connection, the more resistant the fastener is to coming apart.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: Ease of installation is determined by the number of tools required and how easy the fastener is to install properly.

DOT

®

DURABLE SNAP

FASTENERS - LIGNE 24

The most common fastener used in marine applications. Great for boat covers, dodgers, and tarps or on tabs of fabric or webbing for forestay hanks on sails under 100 sq. ft. Highly resistant to corrosion.

PROFILE: Low profile with smooth domed button top.

Looks great and button caps are available in popular canvas colors.

STRENGTH: Very easy to fasten with moderate connection strength. The overall shear strength is excellent, but one pull on an angle and the fastener will pop free. Stainless steel snaps have slightly better strength.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: A Snap Fastener

Installation Tool (#25204) or Deluxe Snap Fastener

Anvil Tool (#100949) is required for installation. Use the Pres-N-Snap Tool (#109011) or the SnapRite

System (#104500) for quicker, more efficient installation.

LIFT-THE-DOT

®

FASTENERS

Often used to secure boat covers and dodgers.

PROFILE: Medium profile and fastener will stick up above the application. Can stub your toe on it.

STRENGTH: Only opens when lifted from one side.

Unlikely to come undone when peeled from the other side. Fantastic shear strength.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: Cutting holes for the eyelet side is best done with a special hole cutter.

Folding the prongs over by hand can be tedious.

Eyelet Type Lift-The-Dot Fastners can be installed with the Pres-N-Snap Tool (#109011) and the Lift-The-

Dot Eyelet Type Base Die Set (#106397).

TENAX® PULL IT UP FASTENERS

A cleverly engineered, self-locking snap fastener that is great for applications where security, low profile, and performance are important. Ideal for marine, leather, and automotive applications.

PROFILE: Medium height profile but low enough to be toe friendly and very attractive.

STRENGTH: Very positive connectivity and can only be released by lifting up on the spring loaded cap.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: Requires only an inexpensive key (#3630002) and perhaps a hole cutter or two. All components screw or bolt together.

PULL-THE-DOT

®

(ONE WAY) FASTENERS

Uniquely designed, three-sided built-in locking snap fastener that can withstand extreme pressure on three sides without unlocking. Well suited for applications where the strain on the snap is not shear, like on the front panel of a dodger. Highly resistant to corrosion.

PROFILE: Low profile with smooth domed button top.

STRENGTH: Strong, positive hold. Pull from the protrusion side to open. Close the snap by closing the lip side first and then the protrusion side.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: Keeping the sockets and buttons aligned consistently can be a challenge. The stud can be installed as normal, but the socket must be installed so the protrusion is on the side that is to be released easily. As with normal snap fasteners, use of the Pres-N-Snap (#109011) with the appropriate die or the SnapRite System (#104500) is preferred.

COMMON SENSE™ /

TWIST-LOCK FASTENERS

A quick and secure way to fasten pieces of fabric together or to a solid surface. Often used to hold covers and enclosures in place. Designed specifically for wet environments.

PROFILE: Very high profile stud. Easy to grab and locate, but stands high off the application.

STRENGTH: Requires a manual twist of the fastener stud to lock and release. Common Sense fasteners will not come undone.

EASE OF INSTALLATION: Installation of most parts can be completed without any special tools but is much quicker and more efficient with the proper tools. A Snap Fastener Installation Tool (#25204),

Deluxe Snap Fastener Anvil Tool (#100949) or the

SnapRite Twist Lock Die Kit (#104619) is required to install buttons, and a #2 Hole Cutter (#18211) or the

Common Sense Hole Cutter (#108001) makes eyelet installation much easier. Install the Common Sense

Barrel Stud with the Pres-N-Snap Tool (#109011) and the Turn Lock Die Set (#104993).

For cloth-to-surface applications, use a Single Screw

Common Sense Driver Tool (#100135) to drill the stud into a hard surface.

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DOT

®

DURABLE SNAP FASTENERS - LIGNE 24

Use on boat covers, dodgers, and tarps or install on tabs of fabric or webbing and use as forestay hanks for sails under 100 sq. ft. Choose from top quality nickel-plated brass with bronze springs (surface studs have stainless steel screws) or from 100% stainless steel snap fasteners.

All fasteners are highly resistant to corrosion. Installation tools are required. Use either the Snap Fastener

Installation Tool (#25204) or the Deluxe Snap Fastener Anvil Tool (#100949), or for quicker installation, use the

Pres-N-Snap Tool (#109011) or the SnapRite System (#104500).

CLOTH-TO-CLOTH (C-C) CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-S)

5/8"

5/32"

Barrel

SRA, SRG OR A, SSA

B, SSB fabric

+

C, SSC fabric

D, SSD

CLOTH-TO-CLOTH-TO-CLOTH (C-C-C)

E, SSE

OR

F, SSF

OR

SRA, SRG OR A, SSA

G

OR

+

H

B, SSB

OR fabric

I

CLOTH-TO-CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-C-S)

OR

K

2

SRA, SRG OR A, SSA fabric

B, SSB

+

SRJ OR J fabric

B, SSB

+

C, SSC fabric

D, SSD

SRA, SRG OR A, SSA fabric

B, SSB

+

SRJ OR J fabric

B, SSB

E, SSE

OR

F, SSF

OR

G

OR

+

H

OR

I

OR

K



COMPLETE SETS*

Silver Button Set (4 pc.) Nickel-plated Brass ( A 1 , B 2 , C, D 1)

Silver Button, 3/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Nickel-Plated Brass ( A 1 , B 2 , E)

Silver Button, 5/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Nickel-Plated Brass ( A 1 , B 2 , F)

Silver Button Set (4 pc.) Stainless Steel (SSA 1 , SSB 2 , SSC, SSD 1 )

Silver Button, 3/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Stainless Steel ( SSA 1 , SSB 2 , SSE)

Silver Button, 5/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Stainless Steel ( SSA 1 , SSB 2 , SSF)

Snaprite Button Set (4 pc.) Nickel-Plated Brass ( SRA 1 , B 2 , C, D 1 )

Snaprite Button Set (4 pc.) Stainless Steel ( SRG 1 , SSB 2 , SSC, SSD 1 )

Snaprite Button, 3/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Nickel-Plated Brass (SRA 1 , B 2 , E)

Snaprite Button, 3/8" Screw Set (3 pc.) Stainless Steel ( SRG 1 , SSB 2 , SSE)

KEY COMPONENTS (NICKEL-PLATED)

A 1

SRA 1

A 1

A 1

SRA 1

A 1

F

G

G

H

I

J 1

SRJ

K

K

B 2

B 3

C

D 1

D 1

E

Silver Button, 11/64" Barrel

Snaprite Silver Button, 11/64" Barrel

Colored Button, 3/16" Barrel




Normal Action Socket

Hard Action Socket

Stud

Eyelet, 1/4" Barrel

Eyelet, 5/16" Barrel

3/8" Screw Stud (8-15 Self-Tap)


3/8" Machine Screw (10-32)




Gypsy Stud, 3/16" Barrel

Snaprite Gypsy Stud, 3/16" Barrel

3/4" Windshield Clip

7/8" Windshield Clip

KEY COMPONENTS (STAINLESS STEEL)

SSA 1

SSA 1

SRG 1



SNaprite Silver Button, 5/32" Barrel

SRG 1

SSB 2


Normal Action Socket

SSC Stud

SSD 1 Eyelet, 1/4" Barrel

SSE 3/8" Screw Stud (8-15 Self-Tap)

SSF 5/8" Screw Stud (8-15 Self-Tap)

1 11/64" or 3/16" - most common barrel lengths for regular thickness fabric assemblies.

1/4" barrel length for fabric assembly thickness of up to 3/16"

5/16" barrel length for fabric assembly thickness of up to 1/4"

2 Normal Action – Snaps come apart with normal force.

3 Hard Action – Snaps come apart with additional force.

*Complete sets come with the shortest barrel button.

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DOT ® Snap Fastener Buttons (nickel-plated brass only) also available in these colors:

C-S

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PART #

#444777

#444888

#104153

#444004

#444050

#444100

#444555

#444105

#444110

Black

#333014

Grey

#333030

Brown

#333016

Beige

#333018

Burgundy

#333020

Green

#333022

Navy

#333032

Blue

#333024

Red

#333026

White

#333028

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PART #

#333050

#333058

#333100

#333555

#333558

#333105

#333110

#333115

#333118

#333120

#333125

#333130

#104236

#333135

#333138

#333777

#104151

SEE COLOR

CHART

#333010

#104154

#333012

PART #

#333001

#333002

#333003

#444001

#444002

#444003

#104909

$104910

#104911

#104912

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COMMON SENSE

®

/ TWIST-LOCK FASTENERS

Nickel-plated brass Common Sense "twist-lock" fasteners are a quick and secure way to fasten cloth-to-cloth and cloth-to-surface applications. Often used to hold covers and enclosures in place. Designed specifically for wet environments. All complete sets include an eyelet, stud, and all necessary backing plates.

Use a 2 screw stud (flat base) with buttons on cloth-to-cloth applications to add a more finished appearance to the back of the stud. Buttons are very strong and eliminate any possibility of chafe. The Snap Fastener Installation Tool (#25204), SnapRite Twist Lock Die Kit (#104619), Deluxe Snap Fastener Anvil

(#100949), or Pres-N-Snap Tool (#109011) with the Turn Lock Die Set (#104993) is required for installation. The studs used for cloth-to-surface installation screw into any hard surface. Use the Single Screw Common Sense Driver Tool (#100135) with the 5/8" screw stud for easier installation.

NICKEL-PLATED BRASS


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AA fabric

+

KK

JJ

AA fabric

BB

OR

+

AA

+

KK fabric

JJ

W

X

OR

AA fabric

BB

CC fabric

DD

OR

OR

+

CLOTH-TO-CLOTH-TO-CLOTH (C-C-C)

AA fabric

BB

OR

+

AA fabric

BB

OR

+

+ fabric

FF

SRA

EE

OR

AA

+

KK fabric

JJ

AA

+

KK fabric

JJ

CLOTH-TO-CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-C-S)

AA fabric

BB

OR

+

AA fabric

BB

OR

+

+

AA

+

KK fabric

JJ

AA

+

KK fabric

JJ

II

+

FF

GG fabric

SRA

II

+

GG

Common Sense ® is a registered Trademark of Scovill Fasteners, Inc. (DOT ® ).



COMPLETE SETS*

DOT ® 2 Prong Stud Set (4 pc.) - Nickel-plated Brass AA, BB, CC, DD

DOT ® 2 Button Back Set (5 pc.) - Nickel-plated Brass AA, BB, FF, SRA (2)

DOT ® 5/8" Screw Stud Set (3 pc.) - Nickel-plated Brass AA, BB, EE

DOT ® 2 Screw Stud Set (5 pc.) - Nickel-plated Brass AA, BB, FF, II (2)

2 Screw Stud Set (5 pc) - Stainless Steel (not DOT ® brand) SSG, SSI, SSH, II (2)

2 Button Back Set (5 pc) - Stainless Steel (not DOT ® brand) SSG, SSI, SSH, SSA (2)


AA 1

AA 2

BB

CC

DD

Eyelet

Long Prong Eyelet

Washer

2 Prong Stud

Clinch Plate

EE

FF 3

GG 3

W 1

X

5/8" Screw Stud

2 Screw 1/4" Stud

Double Height 2 Screw 3/8" Stud 3

SRA Snaprite Silver Button, 11/64" Barrel (2 Required)

II 1/2" Screw (2 Required)

JJ

KK

Oversized Washer

Plastic Reinforced Washer

Barrel Stud

Back Plate For Barrel Stud

STAINLESS STEEL

(Only sold in kits #777500 and #777600. Not sold individually)


SSG fabric

SSI

SSH

SSA

SSG fabric

SSI

II

+

SSH

KEY COMPONENTS (STAINLESS STEEL)

SSG Eyelet

SSH 3 2-Hole Base Stud

SSI Clinch Plate

SSA 1 Silver Button, 11/64" Barrel

II 1/2" Screw (2 Required)

1

2

Use for up to 1/8" assemblies (up to 6 layers of canvas)

Use for 9/64"–3/16" assemblies (6–9 layers of canvas)

3 7/8" between holes

*Complete sets always come with the shortest pronged eyelet

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PART #

#777005

#777006

#777010

#777015

#777020

#777025

#777030

#777035

#104151

#777040

#777045

#777050

#104803

#104804

PART #

#777100

#777200

#777300

#777400

#777500

#777600

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TENAX

®

PULL IT UP FASTENERS

Cleverly engineered, self-locking snap fasteners that cannot come undone once engaged. Releases instantly by pulling up on the head of the button component. The positive engagement and locking feature is great for applications where security, low profile, and performance are minimum prerequisites.

Nickel-plated brass fasteners available in a variety of short or long head stud styles including screw studs, two hole plate studs, and screw base studs. Ideal choice for marine, leather, and automotive applications. Locking Key required for installation.

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CLOTH-TO-CLOTH (C-C) CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-S) CLOTH-TO-CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-C-S)

+

NN fabric

(NN)

LL fabric

(LL)

OO or

MM or

PP or

+

LL fabric

(LL)

II

+

UU or +

RR

TT

QQ

+ or

+

LL fabric

(LL)

XX fabric

(XX)

SS

+

TT

PULL IT UP FASTENERS

COMPLETE SETS

Pull It Up Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth (2 PC) LL, NN

Pull it Up Fastener Cloth-to-Surface (4 pc) LL, UU, II (2)

KEY

SS

TT

UU

LL

MM

NN

OO

PP

QQ

RR

COMPONENTS (Nickel-Plated)

Button with Clinch Nut

1/2" Wood Screw Short Head

Stud with Clinch Plate



5/8" Wood Screw Long Head

3/8" Machine Screw Short Head

3/8" Machine Screw Long Head

Nut

Two Hole Base

II

KEY

XX

6 x 1/2" Screw (2 required per fastener) (Not Tenax ® Brand)

COMPONENTS (Nickel-Plated)

Nickel Spur Grommets #1 (Not Tenax ® Brand)

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C-C

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PART #

#104913

#104914

PART #

#3000078

#3000082

#3000002

#3000010

#3000080

#3000076

#3000006

#3000008

#3000012

#3000101

C-C

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C-S

#777040

C-C-S

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PART #

#26315

• = Add one •• = Add two

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PULL-THE-DOT

®

(ONE WAY) FASTENERS

Uniquely designed three-sided built-in locking snap fastener that can withstand extreme pressure on three sides without unlocking. Releases instantly with pressure on the fourth side. Well suited for applications where the strain on the snap is not shear, as on the front panel of a dodger. Top quality nickel plated brass with bronze springs (surface studs have stainless steel screws). Highly resistant to corrosion.

INSTALLATION: Rivet or screw the stud in place as normal but install the socket so the protrusion is on the side that is to be released easily. Pull from the protrusion side to open. Close the snap by closing the lip side first and then the protrusion side. The protrusion will also prevent the snap from turning after installation. Install with the SnapRite System (#104500, p. 157) using the SnapRite button or the Pres-N-Snap Tool (additional die required, #109011, p. 159).


5/8"

5/32"

Barrel

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SRR or

S fabric

+

T

D fabric

R SRR or

+ fabric

S

V

R

PULL-THE-DOT (ONE-WAY) FASTENERS


D

V

S

T

R Silver Button, 11/64" Barrel

SRR Snaprite Silver Button, 1/4" Barrel

Socket

Stud

Eyelet, 1/4" Barrel


C-C

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C-S

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PART #

#555777

#104299

#555050

#555100

#333555

#555105



LIFT-THE-DOT

®

FASTENERS

Nickel-plated brass fasteners that only open easily when lifted from one side. Unlikely to come undone when peeled from the other side. Available in cloth-tocloth and cloth-to-surface configurations. Often used to secure boat covers and dodgers.

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CLOTH-TO-CLOTH (C-C)

M

L

+

+ or

N

O fabric

+

Y

Z fabric

CLOTH-TO-SURFACE (C-S)

P

+ or

N

O fabric

Q

COMPLETE SETS** C-C C-S PART #

Lift-The-Dot Cloth-to-Surface (3 pc.) ( N, O, P)

Lift-The-Dot Cloth-to-Cloth (4 pc.) ( N, O, L, M)

COMPONENTS (NICKEL-PLATED) KEY

Q

Q

Y 1

Y 2

Z

L

M

N

N

O

P

2 Prong Stud

Washer

Socket

Socket (Extended Legs)

Backplate


3/8" Machine Screw Stud (8-32)

5/8" Machine Screw Stud (8-32)

Eyelet-Type Base Stud*

Long Eyelet-Type base stud*

Eyelet-type Base Washer*

1 Use for up to 1/8" assemblies (up to 6 layers of canvas)

* Installation requires the Pres-N-Snap tool and Lift-The-Dot Eyelet-Type Base Die Set #106397 (p.159)

** Complete sets come with standard socket leg length

2 Use for up to 11/64" assemblies (up to 8 layers of canvas)

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#888100

C-S PART #

#888005

#888010

#888015

#888017

#888020

#888025

#888030

#888035

#888050

#888055

#888060


Fastener Selection Guide

Fastener Selection Guide

DOT

DURABLE SNAP

FASTENERS - LIGNE 24

LIFT-THE-DOT

FASTENERS

TENAX® PULL IT UP FASTENERS

PULL-THE-DOT

(ONE WAY) FASTENERS

COMMON SENSE™ /

TWIST-LOCK FASTENERS