LGT/MGT/VGT/HGT Heavy Girder Tiedowns

The LGT, MGT, VGT and HGT are girder tiedowns for moderate to high load capacity applications. The LGT and VGT are also suitable for retrofit applications.

LGT connectors provide a low profile connection to the studs for easy installation of drywall. Simple to install and can be installed on the inside or outside of the wall. LGT connectors also provide exceptional bearing enhancement for heavy download applications. NEW! The LGT series has been extended to include the new LGT4-SDS3 for 4-ply girders.

The Variable Girder Tiedown (VGT) is a higher capacity alternative to the LGT and MGT for girder trusses. It attaches with SDS screws to the side of truss and features a predeflected crescent washer that allows it to accommodate top chord pitches up to 8:12. The VGT is also available with one flange concealed for attachment to trusses with no tail.

The HGT offers the highest uplift capacity for girders and can be installed on trusses and beams with top chord slopes from 3:12 to 8:12.

Material: HGT, VGT - 7 gauge, LGT2 - 14 gauge, MGT, LGT3, LGT4 - 12 gauge.

Finish: HGT - Simpson gray paint; LGT, MGT, VGT - Galvanized

Installation:

When the HGT-3 is used with a 2-ply girder or beam, shimming is required. Fasten to act as one unit.
Before installing fasteners, ensure LGT3-SDS2.5 makes complete contact with bottom of truss.
SDS screws provided with LGT3, LGT4 and VGT series.
VGT - Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss.
VGT - The product can be installed in a single application or in pairs to achieve a higher uplift capacity.
VGT - When installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR/L.
VGT - Install washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall top plate.
LGT3-SDS2.5 - The four large hexagonal holes are intended for CMU and concrete applications.
See masonry applications.

Options: LGT3 and LGT4 are available with reduced widths of W = 4 13/16" and W = 6 3/8" - order as LGT3N-SDS2.5 and LGT4N-SDS3.

Attached members must be designed to resist applied loads.
Allowable loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
LGT2 - F₁ load = 700, F₂ load = 170 with installation of 4-16d sinkers optional nail holes.
LGT3 - F₁ load = 795, F₂ load = 410.
LGT4 - F₁ load = 2000, F₂ load = 675. Uplift for DF/SP girder and SPF studs is 3860.
MGT can be installed with straps vertical for full table load provided all specified nails are installed to either a solid header or minimum double 2x6 web.
Refer to technical bulletin T-HTIEBEARING for LGT allowable bearing enhancement loads.
NAILS: 16d Sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1/4" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
HGT	See specific model numbers for code listings.
HGT-2		ESR-2613 / ESR-2616		FL474	NER-432		ES-9603C
HGT-3		ESR-2613 / ESR-2616		FL474	NER-432		ES-9603C
HGT-4		ESR-2613 / ESR-2616		FL474	NER-432		ES-9603C
LGT2				FL1423
LGT3-SDS2.5				FL6482
LGT4-SDS3				FL10246
MGT				FL1423
VGT				FL8239
VGTL				FL8239
VGTR				FL8239