HCSTR Hinge Connector Straps

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Use Hinge Connector Straps for retrofit applications to strap horizontal wood members together where a hinge connector interferes.

All bolt holes shall be 1/32" (minimum) and 1/16" (maximum) larger than the bolt diameter (2005 NDS 11.1.2).

Material: HCSTR2, HCSTR3 - 7 gauge; HCSTR4 - 3 gauge.

Finish: HCSTR4 - Simpson gray paint. All others - Galvanized.

Options:

Where wood is subject to shrinkage, order an HCST2, HCST3 or HCST4 for straps with obround holes.
Contact Simpson for longer lengths. For use with Simpson hinge connectors.

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Allowable loads are for straps used in pairs and include a 33% and 60% increase for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Allowable loads assume a carrying member of 5 1/8" minimum thickness with bolts in double-shear.
Designed for HC style hinge connectors; contact Simpson for lengths for HCA and HC3A (only) style hinge connectors.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
HCSTR	See specific model numbers for code listings.
HCSTR2	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
HCSTR3	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
HCSTR4	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.

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