Simpson Strong-Tie MTW45-8-R10 - Mass Timber Angled Washer 10ct
Product Details
Inclined screws greatly increase the strength and stiffness of mass timber connections. The Simpson Strong-Tie MTW45-8 is designed for use with a wide variety of 10 gauge–33 ksi connection plates and 8 mm-diameter Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDCF Timber-CF screws driven at a 45º angle.
Key Features
- Recessed hole provides a clean finish with the SDCF countersunk head
- Guides screw to an accurate 45º angle
- High capacity reduces number of screws required in a connection
- Material: ASTM A27 Grade 70–40
- Finish: Galvanized
Installation
- Use all specified MTW45-8 washers and Strong-Drive SDCF Timber-CF screws.
- Minimum connector plate is 10 gauge (0.126" minimum thickness) with ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 or ASTM A1011 Grade 36 Type 2.
- Fabricate plates with obround holes as given in the installation images. If plates are galvanized after holes are punched oversize holes to account for galvanized thickness.
- Insert MTW45-8 into obround holes and drive Strong-Drive SDCF Timber-CF screws at a 45º angle in the direction specified by the designer. Countersunk screw heads shall be fully seated into MTW45-8 screw hole.
Specifications:
| Coating/Material | Zinc Galvanized, G90 |
| Packaging Qty. | 10 |
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