PCT Purlin Cross Tie

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Designed using a section that works in both tension and compression.

Material: 1 1/2" square tube steel ASTM A500 Grade B.

Finish: Simpson gray paint.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
PCT18 and 23 are sized to span a maximum hanger seat depth
("B" dimension) of 4".
PCT27 and 38 are sized to span a maximum hanger seat depth
("B" dimension) of 6".
Tube section helps with drilling alignment, through the purlin.
Offset angle to allow drilling access through glulam.
2 1/2" or a 2 9/16" diameter hole required.
Install in pairs.

Options: Contact Simpson for other lengths.

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PCT U.S. Patent 6,862,854	Typical PCT Installation	PCT Installed in Pairs (Top View)

Allowable loads have been increased 33% for earthquake or wind loading. No further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Install in pairs.
Minimum bolt length is (Purlin width + 3" (PCT) + 1" (nut)).
Bolt value assume minimum 10 1/2" deep purlin.
Engineer of Record is responsible for evaluating the glulam.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
PCT	See specific model numbers for code listings.
PCT18		ESR-2607	RR25540 / RR25719	FL1463		ER-5938
PCT23		ESR-2607	RR25540 / RR25719	FL1463		ER-5938
PCT27		ESR-2607	RR25540 / RR25719	FL1463		ER-5938
PCT38		ESR-2607	RR25540 / RR25719	FL1463		ER-5938