Cold-Formed Steel: SSP/DSP/TSP Stud Plate Ties

SSP
U.S. Patent 7,065,932

Typical SSP Installed to Bottom Track
(DSP similar for Double Stud)

DSP
U.S. Patent 7,065,932

Typical DSP Installed to Top Track
(SSP similar for Single Stud)

Typical TSP Installed to Top Track with Top Plate

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SSP/DSP/TSP Stud Plate Ties

The SSP and DSP single and double stud plate ties connect single and double studs to top and bottom track. Each can be used for either top or bottom track applications.

Material: SSP/DSP - 43 mil (18 ga); TSP - 54 mil (16 ga)

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX®; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
DSP/SSP - top track installation-fill all round and triangle holes.

top Gallery:

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top Load Table: See code report listings below

Tabulated loads are governed by tests and may not be increased. Refer to Steel Stress Increase for additional information.
For wood plates, noted values only apply to DF/SP members where wood top plates are used. For SPF values, multiply by 0.86.
For wood plates, when cross-grain tension cannot be avoided, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces should be considered.
Screws installed into wood plates with a minimum #10x3/4".

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
DSP	ER-112	ESR-2613		FL1423 / FL9601			ES-9603C
SSP	ER-112	ESR-2613		FL1423 / FL9601			ES-9603C
TSP				FL8239 / FL9601