MiTek Releases Three New USP Structural Connector Products

MiTek Releases Three New USP Structural Connector Products
From Tension Ties to Retrofit Sill Connectors, These Three New USP
Connectors Highlight MiTek’s Excellence in Engineering Innovation
Chesterfield, MO (July 9, 2014) MiTek USA, a leading manufacturer of
code-approved structural connectors, developer of software tools for
structural design and product selection, and distributor of anchors, epoxy,
tools, and safety equipment, today announced the national availability of
three new structural connection products: 1) HTT45 Tension Tie, 2) LUGT,
and 3) SRC Sill Retrofit Connector.
HTT45 Tension Tie. This is the newest addition to USP’s line of tension
ties, and it provides two different load carrying capacities by utilizing a
diamond hole max nailing pattern. The HTT45's high load-carrying capacity
exceeds the hold-down connection requirements for Braced Wall Panels of
Table R602.10.6.1 of the 2012 IRC. HTT45's installs (with 10d or 16d nails)
above the sill plate in new or retrofit applications. A fully integrated 3Ga
washer provides positive load transfer to wood framing members, and there
is no pre-drilling required. When installed using USP's 5/8" STB anchor bolt,
the HTT45 Tension Tie becomes part of a fully-tested and structurally rated
system.
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LUGT. The LUGT series is an extremely adaptable tie-down for girder
trusses, and it offers several installation options to accommodate different
framing conditions. The LUGT series is an ideal retrofit solution to reinforce
truss connections to transfer high wind loads to supporting walls, and the
connectors can be used on either wood framed, concrete or CMU block walls.
LUGT1 is designed for wood framed walls. LUGTC2 is designed for corner
hip trusses on wood framed walls. LUGT2, LUGT3 and LUGT4 are designed
for wood frame, concrete or CMU block walls.
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SRC Sill Retrofit Connector. The new SRC Sill Retrofit Connector is
designed as a seismic retrofit sill-to-foundation connection. The SRC is a
two-piece design consisting of a channel and plate that installs with (5) WS6
wood screws (supplied). It adjusts to foundations of varying thickness and
can also be used where the sill plate may not be parallel to the face of the
foundation wall.
“These new products are just three in a series of highly innovative
connectors we are introducing to the market in 2014,” said Tom Mort, Senior
VP, MiTek Builder Products. “They demonstrate our enduring commitment to
innovative engineering excellence and our dedication to providing connector
solutions for any wood frame structural challenge.”
About USP Structural Connectors
USP Structural Connectors, a product brand of MiTek, is a code-approved
line of engineered structural connectors, anchors, and epoxy for the
residential, commercial construction, and DIY sectors. USP offers more than
4,000 SKUs backed by professional engineering, technical support,
innovative software solutions, and a North American sales team. USP has a
long-standing history of providing its customers with a competitive
advantage. Learn more: www.USPConnectors.com
About MiTek Industries
MiTek Industries is a diversified global supplier of engineered products,
software, and equipment to the industrial, residential, and commercial
construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its customers’ success
and its employees’ well being is the Company’s hallmark. A Berkshire
Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, the Company has
operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more:
www.MiTek-us.com/ and www.Mii.com.
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