Corrosion Guide for Connectors
Finish/Material
Description
Gray Paint
Water-based paint intended to protect the product while it is warehoused and in transit to the jobsite.
Powder Coating
Baked on paint finish that is more durable than our standard
Z275
Zinc galvanised coating weight of 275g of zinc per square meter, total both sides. Hot dip galvanised per ASTM A-653.
Electrocoating
(E-CoatTM)
Electrocoating utilises electrical current to deposit the coating material on the fastener. After application, the coating is cured in an oven. Electrocoating provides a minimum amount of corrosion protection and is recommended for dry, non-corrosive applications only.
ZMAX
Zinc galvanised coating weight of 550g of zinc per square meter, total both sides. Hot dip galvanised per ASTM A-653. These products require hot-dip galvanised fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153).
HOTDIP
Products are hot-dip galvanised after fabrication (2.0 mm and thicker). The coating weight increases with material thickness. The minimum average coating weight is 600g per square meter, total both sides. Hot dip galvanised per ASTM A-123. These products require hot-dip galvanised fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153). Anchor bolts are hot-dip galvanised per ASTM F2329.
Type 410 Stainless Steel
with Protective Top Coat
Carbon martensitic grade of stainless steel which is inherently magnetic, with an added protective top coat. This material can be used in mild atmospheres and many mild chemical environments.
Mechanically Galvanised
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SD Connector screw is manufactured with a mechanically-applied zinc coating in accordance with ASTM B695, Class 55 with a supplemental overcoat. These fasteners are compatible with painted and zinc-coated (Z275 and ZMAX®) connectors.
Double-Barrier Coating
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screw is manufactured with two different finishes that together provide a level of corrosion protection that equals that provided by the previous HDG coating.
SST300
Connectors are manufactured from Type 316L stainless steel, and provide greater durability against corrosion. Stainless-steel nails are required with stainless-steel products, and are available from Simpson Strong-Tie.
Use ZMAX® coated or stainless-steel connectors in outdoor environments and to protect against corrosion from preservative-treated wood. Use ONLY fasteners with a hot-dip galvanised (HDG) or double-barrier coating with ZMAX® and post-HDG connectors. Use ONLY stainless-steel fasteners with stainless-steel connectors. Visit strongtie.com/info for critical information.
Structural Connections
Unmatched Quality from the Truss to the Foundation
With nearly 60 years of field and R&D experience, Simpson Strong-Tie® timber connectors are manufactured to the industry's highest standards. From framing angles to straps to heavy-duty joist hangers, we offer the most diverse product line so that you have the right product for the job.
Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors offer unmatched quality with laboratory and field testing, and are backed by our uncompromising commitment to customer service. As the company that built the connector industry, you can count on Simpson Strong-Tie® to work closely with builders, engineers and building officials to deliver innovative, building code-compliant solutions to help build safer, stronger structures economically. Download the Structural Connectors Overview Flyer.
Timber Connectors
From testing to service to availability, everything we do is engineered to ensure your project's success. With every product, you know you are getting the quality, value, service and on-time delivery that we have built our reputation on for the past 60 years.
From straps and ties to joist hangers and much more, Simpson Strong-Tie® structural connectors increase the strength and safety of timber-frame structures. Each connector is unique to Simpson Strong-Tie and is designed for specific applications without the need to adapt metal plating to suit a connection.
Steel Frame Connectors
From fully tested and engineered connectors and clips Simpson Strong-Tie® provides comprehensive structural solutions for cold-formed steel construction. From steel-to-steel connections to full-scale lateral solutions and curtain wall connectors, we remain committed to developing new technology that helps to advance the cold-formed steel industry.
Find out how Simpson Strong-Tie timber connectors can help you build the right way every day. Download the Cold-Fromed Steel Construction Connectors Catalogue.
