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RFB Retrofit Bolt

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The RFB retrofit bolt is a clean, oil-free, pre-cut threaded rod, supplied with nut and washer. It offers a complete engineered anchoring system when used with Simpson Strong-Tie® adhesive. Inspection is easy; the head is stamped with rod length and “No Equal” symbol for identification after installation.

Material

  • ASTM F1554 Grade 36; RFB#5X8SS — stainless steel

Finish

  • Zinc plated, hot-dip galvanized; RFB#5X8SS — Type 316 stainless steel

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Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Coating/Material Size (in.) Carton Qty.
Footnotes

  1. Bulk quantities do not include the nut and washer and must be ordered with a “-B” suffix (example: RFB#4x5-B). Hot-dip galvanized RFBs not available in bulk.

  2. Retail packs must be ordered with a “-R” suffix (example: RFB#4x10-R).

  3. Washer not included with stainless-steel model RFB#5x8SS.
RFB#4X10HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 10 25
RFB#4X4HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 4 50
RFB#4X5HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 5 50
RFB#4X5HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 5 10
RFB#4X6HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 6 50
RFB#4X7HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 7 50
RFB#4X8HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 1/2 x 8 10
RFB#5X10HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 10 25
RFB#5X12HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 12 10
RFB#5X16HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 16 25
RFB#5X16HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 16 10
RFB#5X5HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 5 50
RFB#5X5HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 5 10
RFB#5X8HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 8 50
RFB#5X8HDG-R Hot-Dip Galvanized 5/8 x 8 10
RFB#6X10.5HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized 3/4 x 10 1/2 25
RFB#5X8SS Type 316 Stainless Steel 5/8 x 8 -
RFB#4X10 Zinc Plated 1/2 x 10 25
RFB#4X10-R Zinc Plated 1/2 x 10 10
RFB#4X4 Zinc Plated 1/2 x 4 50
RFB#4X5 Zinc Plated 1/2 x 5 50
RFB#4X6 Zinc Plated 1/2 x 6 50
RFB#4X6-R Zinc Plated 1/2 x 6 10
RFB#4X7 Zinc Plated 1/2 x 7 50
RFB#4X7-R Zinc Plated 1/2 x 7 10
RFB#5X10 Zinc Plated 5/8 x 10 25
RFB#5X16 Zinc Plated 5/8 x 16 25
RFB#5X5 Zinc Plated 5/8 x 5 50
RFB#5X8 Zinc Plated 5/8 x 8 50
RFB#6X10.5 Zinc Plated 3/4 x 10 1/2 25

Product Information Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

  1. RFB#4X8HDG-R and RFB#5X12HDG-R are only available with a hot-dip galvanized coating. They are retail packaged and are sold 10 per carton.
  2. Washer provided on all RFB (except RFB#5x8SS).

Code Reports

Part IAPMO UES ER ICC-ES ESR City of Los Angeles State of Florida
RFB No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X10 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X10HDG No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X4 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X5 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X6 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X7 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#4X8 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X10 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X12 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X16 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X5 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X8 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#5X8 No evaluation report listing.
RFB#6X10.5 No evaluation report listing.

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
RFB#4X10
RF1 Detail Sheet
DWGDXF
RFB#4X10 Front View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X10HDG
RFB#4X10 Front View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X4None
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X5
RFB#4X5 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#4X5 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X6None
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X7
RFB#4X7 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#4X7 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#4X8None None
RFB#5X10
RF1 Detail Sheet
DWGDXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#5X12None None
RFB#5X16
RFB#5X16 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#5X16 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#5X5
RFB#5X5 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#5X5 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#5X8
RF1 Detail Sheet
DWGDXF
RFB#5X8 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#5X8 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF
RFB#6X10.5
RFB#6x10.5 Front View
DWG DXF
RFB#6x10.5 Top View
DWG DXF
High Wind Resistant Construction Detail D106: Holdowns - HWRC D106 Holdowns Typical HDC Installation with (2) 2x4 Studs
DWG DXF

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