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

Material: LTS - 18 gauge; MTS - 16 gauge; HTS - 14 gauge

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

Installation: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.

Some products may be installed with our new Strong-Drive® SD screw - click here for details


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MTS Installation as a Truss-to-Top Plate Tie LTS12
(MTS and HTS similar) 		MTS30
(HTS30 similar)		 MTS30C (HTS30C similar)
   
Typical MTS30 Installation MTS30 Installation with I-joist Rafter    

top Load Table: See code report listings below
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Some of these models are load-rated for use with Strong-Drive® SD Screws.
See the load values.
  1. LTS12 thru LTS20, MTS16 through MTS30, HTS24 through HTS30C (except HTS30) have additional nail holes.
  2. Install half of the fasteners on each end of strap to achieve full loads.
  3. Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
  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. NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.
next  top Code Reports (PDFs):
Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ER 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 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS20  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS20Z  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS24  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS28  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS30  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
HTS30C  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *   FL10456      
LTSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
LTS12  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 / RR25489 FL10456   ER-5275  
LTS12SS      FL10456      
LTS16  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
LTS18  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
LTS18SS      FL10456      
LTS20  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
MTSSee specific model numbers for code listings.
MTS12  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 / RR25489 FL10456   ER-5275  
MTS12Z  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 / RR25489 FL10456      
MTS16  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
MTS16ZMTS20Z No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
MTS18  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
MTS20  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
MTS20SS      FL10456      
MTS24C      FL11470      
MTS30  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      
MTS30C      FL11470      
MTS30Z  ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * RR25718 FL10456      

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction



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 ORTHOGRAPHIC
PERSPECTIVE
HTSNone for this model None for this model
HTS16None for this model None for this model
HTS20 HTS20: DWG | DXF
HTS20 front view: DWG | DXF
HTS20 left view: DWG | DXF
HTS20 right view: DWG | DXF
None for this model
HTS20ZNone for this model None for this model
HTS24None for this model None for this model
HTS28None for this model None for this model
HTS30None for this model None for this model
HTS30CNone for this model None for this model
LTSNone for this model LTS: DWG | DXF
LTS CFS: DWG | DXF
Top Plate to Stud Connectors: DWG | DXF
LTS12 LTS12: DWG | DXF
LTS12 front view: DWG | DXF
LTS12 left view: DWG | DXF
LTS12 right view: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D58: Pile/Girder to Wall: DWG | DXF
Pile to Girder Connectors 1: DWG | DXF
LTS12SSNone for this model None for this model
LTS16None for this model Pile to Girder Connectors 1: DWG | DXF
LTS18 LTS18: DWG | DXF
LTS18 front view: DWG | DXF
LTS18 left view: DWG | DXF
LTS18 right view: DWG | DXF
None for this model
LTS18SSNone for this model None for this model
LTS20 LTS20: DWG | DXF
LTS20 front view: DWG | DXF
LTS20 left view: DWG | DXF
LTS20 right view: DWG | DXF
None for this model
MTSNone for this model High Wind-Resistant Construction D117: Load Path Installation Considerations: Overlapping Connectors: Solution: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D8: I-Joists to Wall Framing: MTS Installation as an I-Joist to Top Plate Tie: DWG | DXF
MTS: DWG | DXF
MTS12 MTS12: DWG | DXF
MTS12 front view: DWG | DXF
MTS12 right view: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D58: Pile/Girder to Wall: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D1: Truss/Rafter to Wood Double Top Plates: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D24: Truss/Rafter Hip To Wall: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D35: Truss/Rafter to Stud: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D38: Top Plates to Stud: DWG | DXF
Floor to Floor Connections: DWG | DXF
Pile to Girder Connectors 1: DWG | DXF
MTS12 Single: DWG | DXF
MTS12 Double: DWG | DXF
Stud to Band Joist Connections: DWG | DXF
Stud to Band Joist Connections Version 2: DWG | DXF
Top Plate to Stud Connectors: DWG | DXF
Truss/Rafter to Wood Top Plate 1: DWG | DXF
MTS12ZNone for this model None for this model
MTS16None for this model High Wind-Resistant Construction D57: Pile/Girder to Wall: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D59: Pile/Girder to Wall: DWG | DXF
Floor to Floor Connections: DWG | DXF
Floor to Floor Connections: DWG | DXF
Lateral Load Connectors: DWG | DXF
Pile to Girder Connectors 1: DWG | DXF
Pile to Girder Connectors 2: DWG | DXF
MTS16ZMTS20ZNone for this model None for this model
MTS18 MTS18: DWG | DXF
MTS18 front view: DWG | DXF
MTS18 right view: DWG | DXF
None for this model
MTS20 MTS20: DWG | DXF
MTS20 front view: DWG | DXF
MTS20 right view: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D43: Floor to Masonry/Concrete: DWG | DXF
Truss/Rafter to Masonry/Concrete Connectors: DWG | DXF
MTS20SSNone for this model None for this model
MTS24CNone for this model None for this model
MTS30 MTS30: DWG | DXF
MTS30 front view: DWG | DXF
MTS30 right view: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D10: I-Joists to Wall Framing: MTS30 to Studwall Installation: DWG | DXF
High Wind-Resistant Construction D11: I-Joists to Wall Framing: MTS to Studwall Installation: DWG | DXF
MTS30: DWG | DXF
MTS30 Stud to Truss: DWG | DXF
MTS30CNone for this model None for this model
MTS30ZNone for this model None for this model

   
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