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ompany History

USP Structural Connectors®(United Steel Products

ompany) has been designing, manufacturing, and

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marketing construction hardware for over 50 years. The
company’s experience in marketing, engineering, and
service has allowed USP to be a leader in developing new
connectors for a changing construction industry.

Burnsville, MN Corporate Office

14305 Southcross Drive
Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Livermore, Western Region

2150 Kitty Hawk Road
Livermore, CA 94551-9522
Phone: [phone]

ISO 9001:2000

Registered

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Largo, Eastern Region

11910 62nd Street North
Largo, FL 33773-3705
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Thornhill, Canadian Office

221 Racco Parkway
Thornhill, ON L4J 8X9
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

UUSSPPSSttrruuccttuurraall CCoonnnneeccttoorrss®

in Montgomery, Livermore, Largo,

and North Wilkesboro achieved

registration of its quality

system in accordance with

the requirements of

ISO 9001:2000

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SP Operations Include

• Nine strategically placed manufacturing and warehousing
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• In-house quality control and testing with independent,

third-party plant inspection, and test witnessing.

• On staff licensed professional engineers.

• Our National Factory Technical Sales Force is ready

to help with application questions.

• Ongoing regional and national code evaluations as

products are developed.

Product Questions & Answers

The Customer Service/ Technical Assistance staff is
ready to answer your questions and help solve your
connector related problems. Our staff can assist you in
developing economical solutions to your structural
connection problems.

When calling for Technical Assistance, please have the
following information ready:

• Which USP product are you using?

• What is connector application?

• What is the header material and application?

• What is the load requirement?

Table of Contents

Company Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Anchor Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Foundation

Anchors

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ARRANTY

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United Steel Products Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material
and workmanship. Said products are further warranted as to adequacy of design, provided
products are used in strict accordance with United Steel Product Company’
design limits and are installed in a workmanlike manner
the event products are cut, notched, welded, drilled or in any way altered). No warranty
applies if deterioration occurs due to environmental conditions. United Steel Products
Company’s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement or repair of
those products demonstrated to be defective. Such remedy shall constitute Customer’s
sole and exclusive remedy and Customer hereby agrees that no other remedy (including,

. (Said warranties do not apply in

Customer Service / Technical Assistance

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s current published

Burnsville, MN Corporate Office

Foundation Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Floor Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Joist Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ridge Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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but not limited to claims for INCIDENT
OR ANY CAUSE, LOSS, ACTION, CLAIM OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,
WHATSOEVER, OR INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE OR INCIDENTAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS) shall be available to Customer
said claims be asserted on the basis of warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise.

ARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR

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IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES BEING HEREBY
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

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Please Note

• USP Structural Connectors®reserves the right to change
specifications, designs, and models without notice and
liability for such changes. This catalog may not be

eproduced in whole or in part without the prior written

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approval of USP Structural Connectors®.

• This SIP Connection publication was designed as a
general reference for the USP Product Line. See USP’s
Full Line Catalog for complete product information.

• To achieve the allowable loads presented in this
catalog, all specified fasteners must be used and
proper installation procedures observed. Verify that the
dimensions of supporting members are sufficient to
receive specified fasteners. Any product modifications
void the warranty unless

USP Structural Connectors®is obtained.

• Nails specified as 8d, 10d, 16d, and 20d are common
wire nails.

• See USP’s
code information.

• This publication shows common SIP connections.
Please refer to SIP manufacturers literature for complete
SIP connection information.

• Allowable loads shown in this publication are based on
connections to wood members. Fasteners connecting
only to the panel skin have not been considered.

Full Line Catalog for testing, material, and

prior written permission of

NDS® Standards

The load resistance values presented in this catalog
reflect the calculation criteria set forth in the 1991 revised
and 1997 National
Construction (NDS®) published by the
and Paper Association. The values shown in this catalog
supercede those previously printed.

Design Specification for Wood

American Forest

Douglas Fir-Larch or Hem Fir Equivalent Capacity

Unless otherwise noted, the published design loads in
this catalog apply to Spruce-Pine-Fir lumber
catalog, no provisions are made to increase these loads
when using Douglas Fir-Larch, Southern Pine, or Hem Fir
lumber. Contact USP Technical Assistance for additional
information regarding load capacities for species other
than Spruce-Pine-Fir.

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On all structurally-rated products, USP performs full-scale
testing in accordance with ASTM D 1761, the standard
recognized by all domestic code agencies. All final testing
is conducted by a third-party testing laboratory.

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Material

USP Structural Connectors®are manufactured from prime

quality steel which meets ASTM A 653 requirements

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for galvanized steel, and ASTM A 1011, or ASTM A 36 for
hot-rolled steel.

Finish

All galvanized products have a zinc coating as
specified in ASTM A 653. Hot-dip galvanized parts are
galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A 123.

Non-galvanized steel products are prime coated for
corrosion protection.

Corrosion Resistant Finishes

USP Structural Connectors®offers three options for

improved corrosion resistance of their connectors.

Triple Zinc (TZ) – galvanizing provides a prefabrication

coating of 1.85 (G-185) ounces of zinc per square
foot of surface area measured in accordance with
ASTM A 653.

Required Fastener: Hot-dip galvanized fasteners

Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) – coating provides an

after fabrication hot-dipped zinc coating. The coating
thickness is dependent on the connector material,
but generally ranges from 1.1 to 2.3 ounces of zinc
per square foot of surface. Hot-dip products meet
requirements set forth in ASTM A 153.

Required Fastener: Hot-dip galvanized fasteners

Stainless Steel (SS) – is the best option for corrosion

protection. Quality stainless steel (316SS grade steel)
is used to fabricate connectors. Although costs are
higher, some applications may need the virtual
corrosion proof quality of stainless steel.

Required Fastener: Stainless Steel fasteners

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For minimum corrosion protection, USP Structural
Connectors®recommends consumers use Triple

G-185 or HDG connectors in all outdoor applications and
with treated lumber. In general, connectors, including
anchors and fasteners, installed in corrosive environments
exposed to corrosive materials, or chemicals, can be
damaged, possibly resulting in the reduction of load
values.
in potentially corrosive environments.

For more information on industry changes to pressure
treated wood and associated use of connectors
and fasteners refer to USP’s Corrosion Protection News,
USP953, or visit our website at www

Standard G90 connectors should not be installed

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Shear Wall
end post

SIP Foundation Connections

Tension compression

post at end of

shear wall

STAD8RJ

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MP4F

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Floor

FA3

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MP4F

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STB series

Anchor Bolt

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ST2-TZ

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PHD

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STB series

Anchor Bolt

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TDX

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ST2-TZ

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SIP Multi-Story Connections

Floor

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SIP Rafter & Truss Connections

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Double top
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