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It's time to get more out of the efforts you put into the design and build process. It's time to shake things up – to look at construction hardware in a whole new light. ITW Building Components Group is proud to introduce a complete line of construction hardware and software solutions basedfamily owned manufacturer of buildersto create more For over thirty-nine years, KC® Metal Products, Inc. has remained the largest on our extensive engineering expertise - all designed structural value for you! hardware. Founded in San Jose, California in 1970, the company owes it's longevity in this competitive market to it's allegiance Building professionals consistently look to component industry experts to supply the critical structural information they need to specify hardware - in fact we have been calling out loads toto customers, constant pursuit of new years.better manufacturingoftechniques, of hardware you can restproducing theexperts product at theget specify custom and stock hangers for more than 40 and So while this is just the start our new brand and dedication to easy knowing our best have experience to the job done. Designing structural connections isin San Jose,what weMetal addition of our own linealong with its southern California branch, to build better best price. With its headquarters the lifeblood of KC® do. The Products, Inc., of hardware will allow us to spend the extra time needed KC® Metals connections and software solutions that encompass more of the entire structure, to simplify and speed overall construction. South in Riverside, can handle the toughest jobs no matter the size or And that is just the start! As part of ITW, our complete line of construction products offers a unique opportunity to be involved in every major part of the building industry. We now have and tighttodeadlines we will earnand create the missing links supply your daily needs. the players - to delivercompetitive attitude and devotion By to to tie together all the parts and all The company's on the promise of BIM and whole house design. the resources realign existing business tools your working with select experts in ensures that we will provide the best product and the best alternative any get the job done right, Cullenat the and outside of the ITW family of companies, we are able to offer a distinctive value unmatched by to other. Our direct connections to and hardware, to it's product line Paslode/Duofast and other strategic partners have allowed us to fast-track a complete line of code approved construction hardware products - and we have no intention of slowing down. right cost for you. We will strive to serve you in the best possible way. KC® Metal Products, Inc. and KC® Metals South look For nearly 100 years, our parent company Illinois Tool Works (ITW), has been providing game changing end-user and business to business products and services. By staying customer forward to become exceedingly good at creating customer value. You can be with the will bring all of our industry knowledge the industry can provide. focused we have continuing to supply you, our valued customer, sure that webest structural connectors forward as we craft new and better solutions for the building industry. Our simple goal is to offer you more - Connections for your Digital Life. NOTE: ALL products manufactured by CATALOG TO "KC METALS" OR Components APPLY references AND SHALL REFER TO or ® METAL PRODUCTS, NOTE: Certain REFERENCES IN THIS KC Metal Products, Inc. for ITW Building"KC" SHALLGroup. All EQUALLYin this catalog to "KC Metals"KC"KC" shall apply equally and shall INC. AND TY-RITE TIMBER FASTENERS,KC South Metals. refer to KC Metal Products, Inc., doing business as INC., DOING BUSINESS AS KC SOUTH METALS. EVALUATIONS GAGE TABLE U.S. Standard Steel Gage Equivalents in Nominal Dimensions1 A wide range of code authorities evaluates KC® Metals' SUPERSPEED® A wide range of code authorities evaluates these connectors, including: connectors, including: ICC - International Code Council Evaluation Service Report 2929 - Joist Hangers/Panelized Roof Hangers/Joist and Purlin Hangers/Heavy Structural Hardware/ Anchors and Straps/Post Anchors/Post Caps/Anchors and Clips/Angles/Tie Straps/ Foundation Hardware Evaluation Service Report 2860 - Wall Bracing/Bridging/Coil Strapping Evaluation Service Report 2930 - Wood I-Joist Hangers/Truss Hangers/Straps Evaluation Service Report 5033 - KCAB SUPERSPEED Anchor Bolts/Anchor Downs/Strap Anchors/Wall Anchors/Retrofit Connectors Evaluation Service Report 2860 - Anchor Down Screw Type/Embossed Tie Straps/Roof Diaphragm Kip Straps Other Code Acceptance: City of Los Angeles No. RR24197 and 25209/Fabricators License No. 00986. Meets the California Division of Architects (OSA), FHA and HUD Standards. For easy identification of the company, all parts are stamped with ICC Number, Part Number and/or Series Number/Label and Bar Code. GALVANIZED STEEL GALVANIZED STEEL GAGE IN DECIMALS2 IN APPROXIMATE FRACTIONS 3 — — 3 0.239" (6.0 mm) ¹⁄₄" 7 — — 7 0.179" (4.5 mm) ³⁄₁₆" 10 0.138" (3.5 mm) ¹⁄₈" 10 0.134" (3.4 mm) ¹⁄₈" 11 0.123 (3.1 mm) ¹⁄₈" 11 0.120" (3.0 mm) ¹⁄₈" 12 0.108" (2.7 mm) ³⁄₃₂" 12 0.105" (2.6 mm) ³⁄₃₂" GAGE IN DECIMALS2 IN APPROXIMATE FRACTIONS 14 0.078" (2.0 mm) ³⁄₃₂" 14 0.075" (1.9 mm) ¹⁄₁₆" 16 0.063" (1.6 mm) ¹⁄₁₆" 16 0.060" (1.5 mm) ¹⁄₁₆" 18 0.052" (1.3 mm) ¹⁄₁₆" 18 0.048" (1.2 mm) ¹⁄₁₆" 20 0.040" (1.0 mm) ¹⁄₃₂" 20 0.036" (0.9 mm) ¹⁄₃₂" 22 0.034" (0.8 mm) ¹⁄₃₂" 22 0.030" (0.7 mm) ¹⁄₃₂" 1 The actual steel dimensions will vary from nominal dimensions according to industry tolerances 2 mm = millimeters ENGINEER'S AND ARCHITECTS GUIDE GENERAL NOTES 1. KC® Metal Products, Inc. reserves the right to change and models without 1. ITW BCG reserves the right to change specifications, deignspecifications, deign and liability without changes. notice ormodels for such notice or liability for such changes. 2. No authorization made for product modification. If the the product is not 2. No authorization is is made for product modification. If product is not to theto the customers' requirements or specifications, the factory be contacted in time in customers' requirements or specifications, the factory shouldshould be contacted to time to allow for replacement. allow for correction orcorrection or replacement. 3. Critical fabrication, welding and inspection techniques preclude acceptance 3. Critical fabrication, welding and inspection techniques preclude acceptance of of SUPERSPEED® connectors product change or adulteration by without written SUPERSPEED® connectors product change or adulteration by othersothers without written permission from authorized factory personnel. This is necessary to permission from authorized factory personnel. This is necessary to guarantee the guarantee the ultimate in quality and product performance. In the event of ultimate in quality and product performance. In the event ® product design or of product design or fabrication disparity, contact KC Metal Products, Inc. fabrication disparity, contact ITW BCG immediately. The factory is not liable for cost or immediately. The factory is not liable for cost or performance of products performance of products modified by others. modified by others. 4. For unusual supporting conditions or loading, excessive wood shrinkage hostile 4. For unusual supporting conditions or loading, excessive wood shrinkage hostile environment situations or abnormal erection requirements, please provide special environment situations or abnormal erection requirements, please provide product detailing and/or discuss with the factory. special product detailing and/or discuss with the factory. 5. Design loads given are based on the 2006 I-Codes (IBC) and the 2005 National 5. Design loads given are based on the 2006 I-Codes (IBC) and the 2005 National Design Specifications (N.D.S.). Other code agencies and/or editions of the IBC may Design Specifications (N.D.S.). Other code agencies and/or editions of the IBC use different design loads. may use different design loads. 6. Safe design loads in this catalog are based on the lower value of: 6. Safe design loads in this catalog are based on the lower value of: A. The ultimate tested load, divided by appropriate safety factor. A. The ultimate tested load, divided by appropriate safety factor. B. Load-producing 1/8" deflection. B. Load-producing 1/8" deflection. C. Fastener values in accordance with the code. C. Fastener values in accordance 2006 IBC. All D. Seat-bearing loads are based on thewith the code.of the design loads have been D. Seat-bearing loads by an independent testing laboratory design loads with performed and documentedare based on the 2006 IBC. All of the in accordance have the ICCbeen performed and documented by anseating of joisttesting laboratory in testing standards. Loads deflection and independent in hanger is based accordance with the ICC testing standards. Loads deflection and seating upon installation using proper nails where required and first-class workmanship. of joist in hanger is based upon installation using proper nails where required 7. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are in inches and design loads are in pounds. and first-class workmanship. 8d, 10d, and 16d signify common nails. All reference to nominal lumber sizes relates to 7. Unless otherwise noted, dressed or S4S dimensions. dimensions are in inches and design loads are in pounds. 8d, 10d, and allowable design loads are All reference to with Group II, 8. Unless otherwise noted, 16d signify common nails. given are for usenominal lumber sizes relates to dressed or S4S dimensions. specific gravity 0.50 for Douglas fir-Larch used under dry conditions. Design loads for 8. Unless otherwise noted,adjusted accordingloads are given are for use with other wood species must be allowable design to the code. Group II, specific gravity 0.50 for Douglas fir-Larch used under dry conditions. Design loads for other wood species must be adjusted according to the code. 2 www.itwbcghardware.com - 800.521.9790 9. Wood shear is considered in the loads given; reduce allowable design loads 9. Wood shear is notnot considered in the loads given; reduce allowable design loads when wood is limiting. when wood shearshear is limiting. 10. All catalog (code) design loads assume proper installation with the the specified 10. All catalog (code) design loads assume proper installation with specified fasteners or Install all fasteners before loading connection. verify Verify whether fasteners or nails.nails. Install all fasteners before loading connection.whether the the support member dimensions can receive the specified nails. support member dimensions can receive the specified nails. 11. For table and ICC uniformity, normal loads are basic design values with a 0% 0% 11. For table and ICC uniformity, normal loads are basic design values with a increase suitable for floor loading. Three-month snow loading loading for roofs increase suitable for floor loading. Two-month snow duration durationfor roofs is 1.15 is 1.15 times the normal load (a 15% increase). Maximum include a 25% times the normal load (a 15% increase). Maximum loads already loads already include a 25% seven-day construction construction and may be in areas roofs there is increase for increase for seven-day and may be used for roofs used for where in areas where there is no ground snow. Uplift loads have been increased by 33¹⁄₃% no ground snow. Uplift loads have been increased by 33¹ % where applicable for wind where applicable for wind and seismic stresses. and seismic stresses. 12. Where applicable, "maximum" uplift/tension load values listed indicate a 12. Where applicable, "maximum" uplift/tension load values listed indicate a 33¹ % 33¹⁄₃% increase. IBC has not recognized the 60% increases taken by some increase. IBC has not recognized the 60% increases taken by some manufacturers. manufacturers. Please contact factory for these values. Please contact factory for these values. 13. KC® Metal Products, Inc. has revised calculated design loads based on the 13. Certain products have revised calculated design loads based on the 2006 IBC 2006 IBC Values. In some cases, the evaluation reports may not reflect Values. In some cases, the evaluation reports may not reflect the increased values due the increased values due to lag time in revision of the reports. Evaluation to lag time in revision of the reports. Evaluation reports may be pending on some items. reports may be pending on some items. 14. Pneumatic or power-actuated fasteners may deflect and injure the operator or 14. Pneumatic or power-actuated fasteners may deflect and injure the operator others. Nail guns may be used to install connectors, provided the correct quantity and or others. Nail guns may be used to install connectors, provided the correct type quantityare properly installed in the nailsinstalled in the nails holes. locating of nails and type of nails are properly holes. Guns with nail hole Guns with mechanisms should bemechanisms should be used. Follow the manufacturer's nail hole locating used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the appropriate safety equipment. appropriate safety equipment. instructions and use the 15. Unless otherwise noted, bending steel in the field may cause fractures at the 15. Unless otherwise noted, bending steel in the field may cause fractures at the bend line. bend line. steel will not carry load and must beand must be replaced. Fractured Fractured steel will not carry load replaced. 16. All references to bolts or machine bolts (MBs) are for structural quality through bolts 16. All references to bolts or machine bolts (MBs) are for structural quality through equal to orequal to or better than American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM bolts better than American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM Standard A307 Grade A.A307 Grade A. Standard SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION: All items shall have an evaluation report where indicated and be equal in design, Items shall have an evaluation report where indicated and be equal in design,quality and ® quality and specifications to those manufactured by KC® Metals SUPERSPEED specifications to those manufactured by KC® Metals SUPRSPEED® connectors, San Jose and connectors, San Jose and Riverside, California. Riverside, California. ITW BCG Hardware

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