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For over thirty-nine years, KC® Metal Products, Inc. has remained the largest family owned manufacturer of builders structural hardware. Founded in San Jose, California in 1970, the company owes it's longevity in this competitive market to it's allegiance to customers, constant pursuit of new and better manufacturing techniques, and dedication to producing the best product at the best price. With its headquarters in San Jose, KC® Metal Products, Inc., along with its southern California branch, KC® Metals South in Riverside, can handle the toughest jobs no matter the size or specifications. By meeting your specific requirements and tight deadlines we will earn your confidence to supply your daily needs. The company's competitive attitude and devotion to it's product line ensures that we will provide the best product and the best alternative to get the job done right, and at the right cost for you. We will strive to serve you in the best possible way. KC® Metal Products, Inc. and KC® Metals South look forward to continuing to supply you, our valued customer, with the best structural connectors the industry can provide. NOTE: ALL REFERENCES IN THIS CATALOG TO "KC METALS" OR "KC" SHALL APPLY EQUALLY AND SHALL REFER TO KC® METAL PRODUCTS, INC. AND TY-RITE TIMBER FASTENERS, 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® 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 ITW BCG ICC Number, Part Number and/or Series Number/Label and Bar Code. GALVANIZED STEEL GAGE IN DECIMALS2 GALVANIZED STEEL IN APPROXIMATE FRACTIONS 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" 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" The actual steel dimensions will vary from nominal dimensions according to industry tolerances 2 mm = millimeters 1 ENGINEER'S AND ARCHITECTS GUIDE GENERAL NOTES 1. KC® Metal Products, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, deign and models without notice or liability for such changes. 2. No authorization is made for product modification. If the product is not to the customers' requirements or specifications, the factory should be contacted in time to allow for correction or replacement. 3. Critical fabrication, welding and inspection techniques preclude acceptance of SUPERSPEED® connectors product change or adulteration by others without written permission from authorized factory personnel. This is necessary to guarantee the ultimate in quality and product performance. In the event of product design or fabrication disparity, contact KC® Metal Products, Inc. immediately. The factory is not liable for cost or performance of products modified by others. 4. For unusual supporting conditions or loading, excessive wood shrinkage hostile environment situations or abnormal erection requirements, please provide 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 Design Specifications (N.D.S.). Other code agencies and/or editions of the IBC may use different design loads. 6. Safe design loads in this catalog are based on the lower value of: A.The ultimate tested load, divided by appropriate safety factor. B.Load-producing 1/8" deflection. C.Fastener values in accordance with the code. D.Seat-bearing loads are based on the 2006 IBC. All of the design loads have been performed and documented by an independent testing laboratory in accordance with the ICC testing standards. Loads deflection and seating of joist in hanger is based upon installation using proper nails where required and first-class workmanship. 7. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are in inches and design loads are in pounds. 8d, 10d, and 16d signify common nails. All reference to nominal lumber sizes relates to dressed or S4S dimensions. 8. Unless otherwise noted, allowable design loads are given are for use with 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 9. Wood shear is not considered in the loads given; reduce allowable design loads when wood shear is limiting. 10. All catalog (code) design loads assume proper installation with the specified fasteners or nails. Install all fasteners before loading connection. Verify whether the support member dimensions can receive the specified nails. 11. For table and ICC uniformity, normal loads are basic design values with a 0% increase suitable for floor loading. Three-month snow duration loading for roofs is 1.15 times the normal load (a 15% increase). Maximum loads already include a 25% increase for seven-day construction and may be used for roofs in areas where there is no ground snow. Uplift loads have been increased by 33¹⁄₃% where applicable for wind and seismic stresses. 12. Where applicable, "maximum" uplift/tension load values listed indicate a 33¹⁄₃% increase. IBC has not recognized the 60% increases taken by some manufacturers. Please contact factory for these values. 13. KC® Metal Products, Inc. has revised calculated design loads based on the 2006 IBC Values. In some cases, the evaluation reports may not reflect the increased values due to lag time in revision of the reports. Evaluation reports may be pending on some items. 14. Pneumatic or power-actuated fasteners may deflect and injure the operator or others. Nail guns may be used to install connectors, provided the correct quantity and type of nails are properly installed in the nails holes. Guns with nail hole locating mechanisms should be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the appropriate safety equipment. 15. Unless otherwise noted, bending steel in the field may cause fractures at the bend line. Fractured steel will not carry load and must be replaced. 16. All references to bolts or machine bolts (MBs) are for structural quality through bolts equal to or better than American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM Standard A307 Grade A. SPECIFICATION: All items shall have an evaluation report where indicated and be equal in design, quality and specifications to those manufactured by KC® Metals SUPERSPEED® connectors, San Jose and Riverside, California.