The Strong‑Drive® SDS Heavy Duty Connector Screw is a 6.4mm diameter structural wood screw ideal for various connector installations as well as timber-to-timber applications.
Strong‑Drive® connectors have been designed and tested with specific types of nails, which are generally referred to as Structural Connector Nails (SCN).
Strong‑Drive® connectors have been designed and tested with specific types of nails, which are generally referred to as Structural Connector Nails (SCN).
The CCN64 Collated Connector Nailer helps to ensure the correct installation of connectors through its unique design and is considerably faster than traditional hand nailing.
The Strong‑Drive® SDWC Truss Screw provides a truss and rafter-to-top plate connection as well as a method to fasten stud-to-top and bottom plate.
The Strong‑Drive® SDWS is the 2nd generation structural screw, redesigned with a patented SawTooth™ Point.
The versatile A35 Reinforced Angle Brackets provide a way to make a straight angle of 90° connection. The A35 Angle Bracket’s exclusive bending slot allows instant, accurate field bends for two and three-way ties.
E5 Reinforced Angle Bracket is suitable for structural applications in framing and timber-frame houses for general connecting of timber at 90° angles. Typical applications include fixing trusses, studs, purlins, beams and posts.
Simpson Strong‑Tie offers a wide variety of holdown devices designed and tested to address many applications and load demands. The DTT Tension Tie & Holdown is designed for lighter‑duty holdown applications on single or double studs.
Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist, rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. The LUS Double Shear Joist Hanger values engineering at its finest. All hangers in the LUS series have Double-Shear Nailing.
Hurricane Ties provide a positive connection between the truss/rafter and the wall of the structure to resist wind and seismic forces. These ties connect both solid-sawn and engineered timber across a wide range of applications.
Simpson Strong‑Tie offers a wide variety of holdown devices engineered and tested to perform and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
Simpson Strong‑Tie offers a wide variety of holdown devices designed and tested to address many applications and load demands.
The LSC Light Staircase Stinger Connector offers a versatile, concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or boundary joist while replacing costly framing.
The SAE Face Fix Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty hanger designed for applications requiring additional strength.
The SDE Split Joist Hanger is a two‑piece, width‑adjustable joist hanger that can accommodate joist widths from 60mm and 120mm. Each SDE is comprised of one left and one right piece.
The TP Tie Plate joins and reinforces joints with a simple, versatile solution for a wide range of connections. The TP is a nail-on tie plate, which is designed to be used back-to-back on a piece of timber without fastener interference.
The VPA Variable Pitch Connector is a versatile, field‑adjustable solution for connecting rafters to the wall top plate.
The ABR255 is a hold down bracket designed for fixing CLT panels to concrete / timber floors and parapet walls. Very versatile, it is particularly resistant to shear loads thanks to its optimized geometry.
The ABR9020 and ABR105 reinforced angle brackets are designed for fixing CLT panels to timber floors and parapet walls. Reinforcing ribs provide enhanced performance.
TFLS provides the combined function of levelling and fixing the sole plate to the foundation or substructure. It comprises a universal base plate and packing pieces which can be added or removed as required.
NPB255 nail plate has been developed specifically to fix CLT panels to timber or concrete.
The HU Face Fix Joist Hanger is a heavy‑duty hanger designed for applications requiring additional strength and safety factors. It is suitable for fixing to timber or masonry.
The IUC Face Fix Concealed Joist Hanger is a face‑mounted concealed flange hanger on solid timber sections. Ideal for end of ledger/header or post conditions, the IUC also provides cleaner lines for exposed conditions such as overhead decks.
Designed to strengthen I-joists when holes are required to be cut in locations not normally permitted.
The MJC Multiple Joist Connector allows two I-joists/metal web joists to be fixed together to act as a single unit, transferring the incoming load from the loaded ply to the unloaded ply.
The AE116 & AE76 are hold down brackets designed for fixing CLT panels to concrete / timber floors and parapet walls. Very versatile, it is particularly resistant to shear loads thanks to its optimized geometry.
Computer modeling and CNC manufacturing enables glulam to be delivered to the jobsite in precise lengths and with preinstalled concealed hangers.
The MSTC is designed to resist tension loads in timber-to-timber applications. This diaphragm tension strap tie utilizes a staggered nail pattern to help minimize timber splitting.
Simpson Strong-Tie tested and load-rated tension straps and fasteners are designed to minimize cost and maximize speed and precision — while providing the strength, versatility and reliability you depend on.
The LDSS light diaphragm spline strap is designed to be placed directly on top of CLT (cross-laminated timber) and other mass timber panels to connect them together. Unlike plywood splines, the LDSS does not require routing.
Structural Connections
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. Download the Timber Construction Connectors Catalogue (2016-2018).
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