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LSTA Light Strap Tie

LSTA

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Straight Straps

This product's information may differ depending on the category of use. You are currently viewing details related to Straight Straps. You can also view product information related to the category: Lateral Connectors, Ties and Straps for Cold-Formed Steel Construction

The LSTA is designed to resist tension loads in wood-to-wood applications. This light strap tie utilizes a staggered nail pattern to help minimize wood splitting. The LSTA is designed for use on the edge of 2x members.

Key Features

  • Load-rated, precut strap designed for quick installation and optimal performance
  • Designed to resist wind and seismic forces
  • Floor-to-floor clear span application

Material

  • See table

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes

Options

  • Special sizes can be made to order; contact Simpson Strong-Tie

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Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Thickness (mil) Ga. W (in.) L (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
LSTA12 33 20 1 1/4 12 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA15 33 20 1 1/4 15 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA18 33 20 1 1/4 18 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA21 33 20 1 1/4 21 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA24 33 20 1 1/4 24 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA30 43 18 1 1/4 30 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA36 43 18 1 1/4 36 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
LSTA9 33 20 1 1/4 9 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1

Load Tables

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

LSTA Strap Ties Load Table
  1. See General Notes for Straps and Ties.
  2. 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.
Load Values with Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screws
Model No. Fasteners (Total) Allowable Tension Loads (DF/SP) Allowable Tension Loads (SPF/HF)
(160) (160)
LSTA9 8-SD9112 1095 715
LSTA12 10-SD9112 1235 895
LSTA15 12-SD9112 1235 1075
LSTA18 14-SD9112 1235 1235
LSTA21 14-SD9112 1235 1215
LSTA24 14-SD9112 1235 1235
LSTA30 14-SD9112 1640 1255
LSTA36 14-SD9112 1415 1255

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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