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HST Heavy Strap Tie

Lateral Connectors, Ties and Straps

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The HST is designed to support heavy, concentrated loads by creating a strong connection between wood girders and piles. The HST is a heavy, load-rated, precut strap designed for optimal performance.

Key Features

  • Installs with machine bolts
  • Designed to resist wind and seismic forces

Material

  • HST2, HST5 — 7 gauge; HST3, HST6 — 3 gauge

Finish

  • HST2, HST5 — galvanized; HST3, HST6 3 — Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint. Some products are available in HDG or black powder-coat (see HSTPC). See Corrosion Information.

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes

Options

  • Special sizes can be made to order; contact Simpson Strong-Tie

Related Literature

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Ga. W (in.) L (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
HST2 7 2 1/2 21 1/4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HST2HDG 7 2 1/2 21 1/4 Hot-Dip Galvanized 1
HST3 3 3 25 1/2 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
HST3HDG 3 3 25 1/2 Hot-Dip Galvanized 1
HST5 7 5 21 1/4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HST5HDG 7 5 21 1/4 Hot-Dip Galvanized 1
HST6 3 6 25 1/2 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1

Load Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

HST Strap Ties Load Table
  1. See Straps and Ties General Notes.
  2. Allowable bolt loads are based on parallel-to-grain loading and these minimum member thicknesses: HST2 and HST5 — 3 1/2” HST3 and HST6 — 4 1/2”.
  3. All references to bolts are for structural-quality through bolts (not lag screws or carriage bolts) equal to or better than ASTM A307, Grade A.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT