AC/ACE/LPCZ/LCE Post Caps

Typical LCE4 Installation
(For 4x or 6x lumber)

Typical LCE4
Corner Installation
(see note 7)

Typical ACE Installation

The LCE4's universal design provides high capacity while eliminating the need for rights and lefts. For use with 4x or 6x lumber. LPCZ—Adjustable design allows greater connection versatility.

Material: LCE4—20 gauge; AC, ACE, LPC4Z—18 gauge; LPC6Z—16 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating and stainless steel; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Install all models in pairs. LPCZ—2 1/2” beams may be used if 10dx1 1/2” nails are substituted for 10d commons.

Some products may be installed with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural Connector screw - click here for details

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These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive SD Structural-Connector screw.
See the load values.

Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake with no further increase allowed; reduce where other load durations govern.
Loads apply only when used in pairs.
LPCZ lateral load is in the direction parallel to the beam.
MIN nailing quantity and load values - fill all round holes;
MAX nailing quantities and load values - fill round and triangle holes.
Uplift loads do not apply to splice conditions.
Spliced conditions must be detailed by the Designer to transfer tension loads between spliced members by means other than the post cap.
LCE4 uplift load for mitered corner conditions is 985 lbs. (DF/SP) or 845 lbs. (SPF).
Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-SCLCOLUMN for values on the narrow face (edge).
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
AC	See specific model numbers for code listings.
AC4		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25714 / RR25910	FL10860
AC4R		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25910	FL10860
AC4SS				FL10860
AC4Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25714 / RR25910	FL10860
AC6		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25714 / RR25910	FL10860
AC6R		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25910	FL10860
AC6SS				FL10860
AC6Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25714 / RR25910	FL10860
ACE	See specific model numbers for code listings.
ACE4		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
ACE4SS				FL10860
ACE4Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
ACE6		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
ACE6SS				FL10860
LCE	See specific model numbers for code listings.
LCE4	ER-112	ESR-3096	RR25814 / RR25910	FL11478
LCE4SS				FL11478
LCE4Z	ER-112	ESR-3096	RR25814 / RR25910	FL11478
LPC	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
LPC-21/2	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
LPC4	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
LPC4Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25910	FL10860
LPC6	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
LPC6Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *		FL10860
LPCZ	See specific model numbers for code listings.

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction

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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
AC	None for this model	AC4 and H1: DWG \| DXF
AC4	AC4: DWG \| DXF AC4 front view: DWG \| DXF AC4 left view: DWG \| DXF AC4 right view: DWG \| DXF AC4 top view: DWG \| DXF	AC4: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D62: Post/Column to Beam: DWG \| DXF
AC4R	None for this model	None for this model
AC4SS	None for this model	None for this model
AC4Z	None for this model	None for this model
AC6	AC6: DWG \| DXF AC6 front view: DWG \| DXF AC6 left view: DWG \| DXF AC6 right view: DWG \| DXF AC6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
AC6R	AC6R: DWG \| DXF AC6R front view: DWG \| DXF AC6R left view: DWG \| DXF AC6R right view: DWG \| DXF AC6R top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
AC6SS	None for this model	None for this model
AC6Z	None for this model	None for this model
ACE	None for this model	None for this model
ACE4	ACE4: DWG \| DXF ACE4 front view: DWG \| DXF ACE4 left view: DWG \| DXF ACE4 right view: DWG \| DXF ACE4 top view: DWG \| DXF	ACE4: DWG \| DXF
ACE4SS	None for this model	None for this model
ACE4Z	None for this model	None for this model
ACE6	ACE6: DWG \| DXF ACE6 front view: DWG \| DXF ACE6 left view: DWG \| DXF ACE6 right view: DWG \| DXF ACE6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
ACE6SS	None for this model	None for this model
LCE	None for this model	None for this model
LCE4	LCE4: DWG \| DXF LCE4 front view: DWG \| DXF LCE4 left view: DWG \| DXF LCE4 right view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D61: Post/Column to Beam: DWG \| DXF LCE4: DWG \| DXF
LCE4SS	None for this model	None for this model
LCE4Z	None for this model	High Wind-Resistant Construction D70: Corner Post/Column to Beam: Typical LCE4Z Installation (Mitered Corner): DWG \| DXF
LPC	None for this model	LPC: DWG \| DXF
LPC-21/2	None for this model	None for this model
LPC4	LPC4: DWG \| DXF LPC4 front view: DWG \| DXF LPC4 left view: DWG \| DXF LPC4 right view: DWG \| DXF LPC4 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
LPC4Z	None for this model	None for this model
LPC6	LPC6: DWG \| DXF LPC6 front view: DWG \| DXF LPC6 left view: DWG \| DXF LPC6 right view: DWG \| DXF LPC6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
LPC6Z	None for this model	None for this model
LPCZ	None for this model	None for this model