ACHZ™ Post Cap
Product Details
The ACHZ is a heavier-capacity post cap, designed to provide a secure connection between a beam and a post. A two-piece design, it’s ideal for new or retrofit applications where structural support is needed. It provides medium- to high-capacity uplift loads and allows for either mid-beam or end-beam connections when flanges are field bent.
Key Features
- ZMAX® finish is standard
- Flanges can be field bent for end-beam conditions
- Load rated when installed in pairs
- Installs with 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails or Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws for increased loads
Material
- 16 gauge
Finish
- ZMAX coating; see Corrosion Information
Installation
• Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
• Install in pairs to achieve allowable loads
• Field-bend the flange for end-beam condition; bend one time only
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Ga. | W (in.) | L (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACH4Z | 16 | 3 9/16 | 6 1/2 | ZMAX® | 1 |
| ACH6Z | 16 | 5 1/2 | 8 1/2 | ZMAX® | 1 |
Load Tables
| Model No. | Dimensions (in.) |
Total No. Fasteners (in.) |
DF/SP Allowable Loads (160) | |||
| W | L | Beam | Post | Uplift | Lateral | |
| ACH4Z | 3 9/16 | 6 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x2 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | 4,045 | 1,765 |
| (20) SD10212 | (20) SD10212 | 5,895 | 2,595 | |||
| ACH4Z (END) | 3 9/16 | 6 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | 2,580 | 1,360 |
| (20) SD10212 | (20) SD10212 | 2,680 | 1,815 | |||
| ACH6Z | 5 1/2 | 8 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | 4,045 | 2,640 |
| (20) SD10212 | (20) SD10212 | 5,895 | 4,130 | |||
| ACH6Z (END) | 5 1/2 | 8 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | (20) 0.162 x 2 1/2 | 2,580 | 1,965 |
| (20) SD10212 | (20) SD10212 | 2,680 | 2,200 | |||
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Connector table loads and fastener quantities are listed for two parts.
- Lateral load is in the direction parallel to the beam.
- Uplift loads do not apply to spliced conditions. Spliced conditions must be detailed by the Designer to transfer tension loads between spliced members by means other than the post cap.
- Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers known as the narrow face. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-C-SCLCLM at strongtie.com for load reductions resulting from narrow-face installations.
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. SD screws are Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SD Connector Screws.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
| DWG | DXF | RFA | IFC | SAT | |||
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