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ClipSource is a comprehensive line of steel framing connectors thoughtfully designed to facilitate quicker, more cost-effective installation while assuring proper attachment.
Pre-punched hurricane straps, ties, angles, and blocking help speed up installation while contributing to a continuous load path design.
PRODUCT DETAILS
KATZ BLOCKING (KB)
Details
Katz Blocking has been designed to provide attachment between parallel framing members. Product is pre-punched to work in 16” and 24” spacing of parallel framing members of wood or steel.
For steel studs, Katz are designed for 1-1/4” flanges”
MATERIAL:
18 ga (43 mil) 33ksi
20 ga (30 mil) 33ksi
25 ga (18 mil) 33ksi
FINISH: Galvanized – G40
UTILITY CLIP (UA) - 16/14/12 GAUGE
Details
Utility Clips are used in a variety of framing applications including floors, walls, and roofs. UA clips are pre-cut with pre-drilled holes for easy installation.
- Leg lengths available from 3-1/4” through 15-3/4”.
- Leg widths available in 1-1/2”, 2”, 3” and 4”.
- Available in 16, 14 and 12 gauge.
- Pre-punched for faster and more accurate fastener attachment.
- 3”x 3” Clips available (do not have embossments).
FINISH: Galvanized – G90
SEISMIC AND HURRICANE TIES (S/H)
Details
Designed to provide seismic and wind ties for trusses or joists, this versatile SIMPSON Strong-Tie® line may be used for general tie purposes, strongback attachments, and as all-purpose ties where one member crosses another.
MATERIAL: 18 ga (43 mil) 33 ksi
FINISH: Galvanized – G90
SEISMIC AND HURRICANE TIES (S/H1A)
Details
SIMPSON Strong-Tie® SH1A was designed to fit within several proprietary truss chords to provide uplift resistance.
MATERIAL: 18 ga (43 mil) 33 ksi
FINISH: Galvanized – G90
STRAP TIES (ST/LSTA/MST/MSTA)
Details
SIMPSON Strong-Tie® Straps are load-rated and provide the correct thickness and number of fasteners the specifier is looking for compared with the field fabricated straps. Install Strap Ties where top or bottom plates are cut, at wall intersections, and as ridge ties. LSTA and MSTA straps are engineered for use on members with a minimum width of 1 1/2″. Reduce the allowable load based on the size and quantity of fasteners used.
Refer to applicable code for minimum edge and end distances.
FINISH: Galvanized – G90
TWIST STRAPS (MTS)
Details
SIMPSON Strong-Tie® Twist Straps provide a tension connection between two members. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3″ bend section eliminates interferences at the transition points between steel members.
MATERIAL: 16 ga (54 mil) 50 ksi
FINISH: Galvanized – G90
GUSSET PLATE (UNPUNCHED) (GP)
Details
Designed for a variety of construction connections. Used for conditions such as roof, wall and floor framing connections. GPU Plate is used for in-plane truss chord connections, header-to-jamb connections and tension strap connections. Adapts to varying construction tolerances.
FINISH: Galvanized coating weight as requested
