Deck & Dock Fastening

RSM
305 SS
Series

305 stainless. Arrow-tip point. Drives into Ipe, cumaru, and composite decking without splitting or pre-drilling.

Deck & Dock Fastener

Arrow Tip.
No Split.
No Pre-Drill.

The RSM 305 SS Series is the collated deck fastener built for hardwood and composite applications. The arrow-tip point drives into Ipe, cumaru, teak, and PVC composite without splitting or pre-drilling. 305 marine-grade stainless resists freshwater and brackish environments. At 100 screws per coil, you cover twice the linear footage between reloads.

305 SS
Marine grade stainless
100
Screws per coil
0
Pre-drill or countersink
2x
More footage per reload
Specifications

RSM 305 SS Series
Technical Specs

Product Codes: 305 SS
CS8134S#8 X 1-3/4" 304 SS, 2,700/box
CS8200SLP-T17#8 X 2" 305 SS, 1,800/box
CS8212SLP-T17#8 X 2-1/2" 305 SS, 1,800/box
CS8300SEP#8 X 3" 305 SS, 900/box
CS0200SLP-T17#10 X 2" 305 SS, 1,800/box
CS0212SLP-T17#10 X 2-1/2" 305 SS, 1,800/box
CS0212SLP-316#10 X 2-1/2" 316 SS, 1,800/box
DriveSquare #2, Type-17 tip, bugle head
Substrate Compatibility
IpeYes, no pre-drill
Cumaru / TeakYes, no pre-drill
Cedar / RedwoodYes
PVC CompositeYes
Pressure TreatedYes (305 SS rated)
SubstructureWood joist / steel framing
Environment Rating
FreshwaterRated
Brackish WaterRated
SaltwaterUse 316 SS (available)
ACQ Treated LumberRated per ICC-ES
Compatible Tool
ModelFDVL43
Drive TypeAuto-feed collated
Depth AdjustmentNose-piece micro-adjust
Weight6.2 lbs with coil
Arrow tip drives hardwood.
No splitting.
No pilot hole.
Why RSM 305 SS

The Hardwood
Deck Fastener.

01
Arrow-Tip Point
The arrow tip is engineered for dense tropical hardwoods. It splits the grain rather than forcing it, preventing checking and splitting at the surface without a countersink step.
02
305 SS Grade
305 stainless is the right call for freshwater docks and decks. Corrosion-resistant against tannins in Ipe and ACQ preservatives in pressure-treated lumber. Upgrade to 316 for full marine.
03
100-Screw Coil
Cover twice the linear footage before your first reload. On a standard 20-ft deck board run, that means fewer trips to the bucket and a noticeably faster install pace for the whole crew.
The System
RSM 305 SS + FDVL43. From the first board to the last.
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Exterior Deck Screws
Most Popular · Treated Lumber
Exterior Deck
Square Drive
C-coat & ShieldGuard coating. Green, gray, brown. The go-to for pressure-treated and cedar decking.
ES8200WLP-G50.8mm / 2" total, · ShieldGuard Green
ES8212WLP-G63.5mm / 2-1/2" total, · ShieldGuard Green
ES8300WEP-G76.2mm / 3" total, · ShieldGuard Green
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Stainless Steel Screws
Saltwater Rated · 305 & 316 SS
Stainless
Steel
305 SS for freshwater and coastal. 316 SS for full saltwater exposure. Dock boards, boat lifts, marine-grade builds.
CS8212SLP-T1763.5mm / 2-1/2" total, · 305 SS
CS0212SLP-31663.5mm / 2-1/2" total, · 316 SS
CS0300SEP-31676.2mm / 3" total, · 316 SS
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Full Range
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Inventory
Composite: Non-Mushrooming
Trex · TimberTech · Fiberon
Exotic Hardwood
IPE · Teak · Cumaru, Ejector Tip
Trim Head
Low-profile finish · C-coat & 305 SS
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FD
VL43
FDVL43 Auto-Feed Screw Gun
The tool that drives the RSM 305 SS Series
SPEC
SHEET
Deck Series Spec Sheet
Pull-out values, substrate guide, installation tips
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