The Strong‑Drive® SD Connector Screw is used with our connectors.
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 CSA is a self-drilling Flat Head screw with a Type-17 Point tip suitable for installing construction connectors to timber structures.
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 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.
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.
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 Strong-Rod™ Anchor Tiedown Systems (ATS) offer safe and tested continuous rod tiedown solutions for multi-story, timber-frame construction in seismic and high-wind areas.
The SDPW Deflector Screw is a premium structural fastening solution that provides a time‑saving solution for non‑load‑bearing walls to trusses and joists.
The load‑rated Strong‑Drive® SD Connector SS screw (SD SS) is a Type 316 stainless steel fastener designed, tested and approved for use with certain Simpson Strong‑Tie® stainless steel connectors.
Superior to nails in holding power and pullout resistance
Designed to strengthen I-joists when holes are required to be cut in locations not normally permitted.
New color-coded driver bits for easy size identification
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.
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.
