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Cold-Formed Steel Connectors
CFS Connectors
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
LUGT Girder Tiedown
Type
1,4,5
LUGT1 H10S 18 6 4 4 #10 177 263 433 --
1) Install self-tapping screws symmetrically into CFS stud to prevent any eccentricity.
2) Allowable load is based on allowable tension capacity of truss to connector. Be sure to install all prescribed nails.
3) Minimum quantity of fasteners to be installed. Product may have additional holes not needed to meet the
published allowable load.
4) #10 screws are ITW Buildex 10-16 HWH Teks Structural Fasteners with a nominal diameter of 0.190". Self-drilling
tapping screws with equivalent physical and strength properties may be used.
5) Allowable loads are based on Grade 33 steel for 43 mil (18 ga) and thinner CFS members and
Grade 50 steel for 54 mil (16 ga) and thicker CFS members.
MiTek USP
Stock No. Ref. No.
33 mil
(20ga)
43 mil
(18ga)
54 mil
(16ga)
Min Qty
3
33 mil
(20ga)
43 mil
(18ga)
54 mil
(16ga)
Fastener Schedule
Steel
Gauge
Allowable Shear
Loads (Lbs.)
Allowable Tension
Loads (Lbs.)
2
Code
Ref.
33 mil
(20ga)
43 mil
(18ga)
54 mil
(16ga)
1045
LUGT1
11-1/2"
1-5/8"
5"
3"
7-3/4"
The LUGT is designed to transfer uplift loads from roof
framing members to the wall studs.
Materials: 20 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners.
W H Qty Type
2
SPT4 SP4 20 3-9/16 6-7/8 6 #10 530 830 985
SPT6 SP6 20 5-9/16 7-5/8 6 #10 530 830 985
1) Allowable loads are based on Grade 33 steel for 43 mil (18 ga) or thinner CFS members and
Grade 50 steel for 54 mil (16 ga) or thicker CFS members.
2) #10 screws are ITW Buildex 10-16 HWH Teks Structural Fasteners with a nominal diameter of 0.190".
Self-drilling tapping screws with equivalent physical and strength properties may be used.
Code
Ref.
--
Dimensions (in) Fastener Schedule
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Steel
GaugeRef. No.
Allowable Uplift Loads 100% (Lbs.)
1
33 mil
(20 ga)
43 mil
(18 ga)
54 mil
(16 ga)
MiTek SPT4 and SPT6 Stud Plate Ties may be used to create a
tension and bearing connection between multiple CFS members
with self-tapping screws.
Materials: 20 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Installation:
• Wrap SPT tie around top or bottom track.
• Use all specified fasteners.
H
W
1-1/4"
SPT
SPT Stud Plate Ties