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LTS/MTS/HTS Twist Straps

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Twist straps provide a tension connection between two members. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3" bend section eliminates interference at the transition points between steel members.

Material: See table.

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel and ZMAX®; see Corrosion Resistance.

Installation: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.


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Typical LTS
Installation
Truss to Steel
Studs		 LTS12
(MTS and HTS
similar)		 MTS30 (HTS30 similar) MTS30C (HTS30C similar)
 
   

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Table
  1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled as additional fastener holes are provided. Install fasteners symmetrically.
  2. Install half of the fasteners on each end of strap to achieve full loads.
  3. Tabulated loads are governed by tests and may not be increased. Refer to Steel Stress Increase for additional information.
  4. All straps except the MTS30 and HTS30 have the twist in the center of the strap.
  5. Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the load.
  6. May be installed on the inside face of the stud.
  7. Loads are based on steel with 43 mil (18 ga) minimum.

top Code Reports (PDFs):
Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ICC-ES ESR CITY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF FLORIDA ICC-ES NER ICC-ES ER ICC-ES ES
HTSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
HTS16  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
HTS20  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
HTS24  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
HTS28  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
HTS30  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
HTS30C  ESR-2613   FL538 / FL9601     ES-9603C
LTSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
LTS12  ESR-2613 RR25489 / RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5275 / ER-5672  
LTS16  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
LTS18  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
LTS20  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
MTSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
MTS12  ESR-2613 RR25489 / RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5275 / ER-5672  
MTS16  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
MTS18  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
MTS20  ESR-2613 RR25718 FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
MTS24C      FL1423 / FL9601      
MTS30  ESR-2613   FL474 / FL9601 NER-413 ER-5672  
MTS30C      FL1423 / FL9601      

   
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