Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 (5-7/16" x 47-5/8") 7-Gauge Mass Timber Washer Strap for CLT and Engineered Wood Connections
Description
Description
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Description
The MTWS48-5.5 is a 7-gauge high-capacity strap designed for CLT and engineered wood connections, offering high strength and stiffness.
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Includes
- (1) MTWS48-5.5 Strap
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Features
- High capacity reduces the need for expensive shop-fabricated steel plates
- Use of inclined SDCF screws and MTW45-8 washers reduces the number of fasteners needed to achieve the load
- Strap can be used for either CLT panel-to-panel connection or CLT panel-to-steel connection
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Applications
- CLT panel-to-panel connections
- CLT panel-to-steel connections
- Engineered wood construction
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Installation Overview
- Install optional fasteners in diamond holes to hold strap in desired location
- Orient washers so the screws point away from the centerline of the strap and toward the end of the strap
- Install inner fasteners first and work towards the ends of the strap
- Use all specified fasteners and washers
Simpson Strong-Tie MTWS48-5.5 Specifications
Material | 7 gauge (ASTM A653 Grade 33) |
Finish | Galvanized |
Width | 5 7/16" |
Length | 47 5/8" |
Weight | 12.3 lb |
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values.
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