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CSS-GA E-Glass Anchor

CSS-GA

CSS-GA is a high-strength, non-corrosive E-glass anchor designed to be field laminated with CSS-ES saturant resin to create a glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite anchor for enhanced detailing of CSS fabrics.

Key Features

  • High strength
  • Lightweight
  • Ambient cure
  • Non-corrosive
  • Flexible
  • Low aesthetic impact
  • Various finish coatings

Applications

  • Seismic retrofit
  • Load rating upgrade
  • Damage repair
  • Defect remediation
  • Blast mitigation

    Storage Conditions

    • Store material in a dry area with no exposure to moisture.

    Shelf Life

    • 10 years in unopened, undamaged carton

    Options

    CSS-GA are special-order E-glass anchors available in the diameters listed below in custom lengths in folded versions for termination anchoring and unfolded versions for through anchoring. Please contact Simpson Strong-Tie for ordering instructions.

    Part #DiameterSaturating Rates1
    CSS-GA25X1/4" (6.4 mm)0.2 US gal. (0.6 L)
    CSS-GA37X3/8" (9.5 mm)0.4 US gal. (1.4 L)
    CSS-GA50X1/2" (12.7 mm)0.7 US gal. (2.5 L)
    CSS-GA62X5/8" (15.9 mm)1.0 US gal. (3.9 L)
    CSS-GA75X3/4" (19.1 mm)1.5 US gal. (5.6 L)
    CSS-GA87X7/8" (22.2 mm)2.0 US gal. (7.6 L)
    CSS-GA100X1" (25.4 mm)2.6 US gal. (9.9 L)
    CSS-GA112X1 1/8" (28.6 mm)3.3 US gal. (12.5 L)
    CSS-GA125X1 1/4" (31.8 mm)4.1 US gal. (15.5 L)
    CSS-GA137X1 3/8" (34.9 mm)5.0 US gal. (18.7 L)
    CSS-GA150X1 1/2" (38.1 mm)5.9 US gal. (22.3 L)

    1. Saturating rates based on 100 anchors (12" long) saturated with CSS-ES and are highly dependent on saturating method, waste, etc.

    Warranty

    • This product is covered by the Simpson Strong-Tie RPS Product One-Year Limited Warranty, which is available at strongtie.com/limited-warranties or by calling Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099

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