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RC Ripper Clip

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The ripper clip is designed to connect ripped 2x framing to the top of another wood joist.

Material

  • 20 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; refer to General Notes
  • Attach RC to ripper, then attach ripper/RC assembly to roof joist

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2019-2020
C-C-2019
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 2019–2020
C-C-2019SP
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

Load Tables

RC Ripper Clip Load Table
  1. Allowable loads are for DFL ripper members.
  2. Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  3. Designer to consider stability/blocking requirements for system, if necessary.
  4. Spacing of RC per Designer.
  5. 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.
Typical RC Installation
Typical RC Installation

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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