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A3

3" 18 Gauge Framing Angles

Manufacturer
USP Structural Connectors
Part Number
A3
Retail UPC
A3

Packaging Units:
EA1.0000
CTN100.0000

Product Availability:

Sterling, MA:
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Specifications

  • 18 Gauge Steel
  • 1-7/16" x 1-7/16" x 2-3/4" (W1xW2xL )
  • Fasteners Required:
    • Header: (4) 10d x 1-1/2" nails
    • Joist: (4) 10d x 1-1/2" nails
  • Allowable Loads (DF-L/SP):
    • F1 100%: 450 lbs.
    • F1 115%: 515 lbs.
    • F1 125%: 560 lbs.
    • F1 160%: 590 lbs.
    • F2 100%: 450 lbs.
    • F2 115%: 515 lbs.
    • F2 125%: 560 lbs.
    • F2 160%: 590 lbs.
    • F3 100%: 210 lbs.
    • F3 115%: 240 lbs.
    • F3 125%: 260 lbs.
    • F3 160%: 335 lbs.
  • Allowable Loads (S-P-F):
    • F1 100%: 390 lbs.
    • F1 115%: 445 lbs.
    • F1 125%: 485 lbs.
    • F1 160%: 495 lbs.
    • F2 100%: 390 lbs.
    • F2 115%: 445 lbs.
    • F2 125%: 485 lbs.
    • F2 160%: 495 lbs.
    • F3 100%: 135 lbs.
    • F3 115%: 155 lbs.
    • F3 125%: 170 lbs.
    • F3 160%: 215 lbs.
  • Code References: 8, F14, R9

* Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind and seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
* Minimum nail embedment shall be 1-1/2" for 10d nails
* Loads are shown per angle, and may be doubled if installed in pairs. When using a single angle, joist must be constrained from rotation.
* For 1-1/2" lumber, use 0.98 of table load for 10d nails and 0.92 for 16d nails.
* 10d x 1-1/2 nails are 9 gauge (0.148" diameter) by 1-1/2" long.