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A Angle

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Our line of angles provides a way to make a wide range of 90° connections.

Material

  • A21 and A23 — 18 ga.; all other A angles—12 ga.

Finish

  • Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2021-2023
C-C-2021
A catalog including new product information as well as any applicable specification and installation instructions for wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete structural connectors.
Catalog
Conectores para la construcción con madera 2021–2023
C-C-2021SP
El catálogo incluye información sobre nuevos productos, así como especificaciones e instrucciones de instalación aplicables para conectores estructurales de madera a madera y de madera a concreto.
Catalog
High Wind Guide
F-C-HWG20
A comprehensive guide to help Designers select the most appropriate connections for challenging, high-wind regions.
Product Guide
Strong-Tie DIY - Projects for a strong and beautiful home
S-HOMEPRJCTS18
A booklet featuring practical and attractive DIY projects for home and yard using Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors and fasteners, including Outdoor Accents®.
Flier
Strong-Tie DIY - Proyectos para una casa resistente y hermosa
S-HOMPRJCTS18SP
Un catálogo con proyectos prácticos y atractivos DIY para el hogar y el patio que utilizan conectores y sujetadores Simpson Strong-Tie® y accesorios Outdoor Accents®.
Flier

Load Tables

Load Values with Nails

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

    Many of these products are approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.

A Angle Load Table
  1. See Straps and Ties General Notes.
  2. For SPF/HF lumber, use 0.86 x DF/SP allowable loads.
  3. Connectors are required on both sides to achieve F1 loads in both directions.
  4. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
A44 Installation (A33 similar)
A44 Installation (A33 similar)
A21/A23 Installation
A21/A23 Installation
Load Values with SD Series Screws
Model No. Fasteners DF/SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads
To Rafters/ Truss To Plates/Base To Studs/Post Uplift Lateral Uplift Lateral
(160) F1 (160) F2 (160) (160) F1 (160) F2 (160)
  1. H connector loads based on installation to double top plate.
  2. Uplift load for the H4 stud to bottom plate installation is 415 lbs for DF/SP and 355 lbs for SPF/HF.
  3. Uplift load for the H8 stud to bottom plate installation is 380 lbs for DF/SP and 325 lbs for SPF/HF.
A21 - 2-SD9112 2-SD9112 - 430 165 - 360 140
A23 - 4-SD9112 4-SD9112 - 670 560 - 580 480
A33 - 4-SD9112 4-SD9112 - 830 335 - 715 290
A44 - 4-SD9112 4-SD9112 - 805 290 - 695 250

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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