MSTA Medium Strap Tie
Lateral Connectors, Ties and Straps
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Product Details
The MSTA is designed to resist tension loads in uplift applications. This medium strap tie utilizes a staggered fastener hole pattern to optimize strength.
Key Features
- Load-rated, precut strap designed for quick installation and optimal performance
- Designed to resist wind and seismic forces
- Floor-to-floor clear span application
Material
- See table
Finish
- Galvanized
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
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Product Information Table
Model No. | Thickness (mil) | Ga. | W (in.) | L (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
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MSTA12 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 12 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA12SS | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 12 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
MSTA12Z | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 12 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA15 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 15 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA15Z | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 15 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA18 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 18 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA18SS | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 18 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
MSTA18Z | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 18 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA21 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 21 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA21Z | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 21 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA24 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA24SS | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
MSTA24Z | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA30 | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 30 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA30Z | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 30 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA36 | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA36SS | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
MSTA36Z | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | ZMAX® | 1 |
MSTA49 | 54 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 49 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTA9 | 43 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 9 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

- Use half of the fasteners in each member being connected to achieve the listed loads.
- Loads are based on lesser of steel capacity or fastener calculation.
- Not all fastener holes need to be filled, as additional fastener holes are provided. Install fasteners symmetrically.
- See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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