Use and Care Manual
18
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
Copyright © 2020 MiTek Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved
General Information
Product Notes
1) This catalog reects the most current information available at the time
of printing. However, we are continually improving our products through
better engineering design and development and recommend visiting our
website for the latest on-line version of the catalog at MiTek-US.com.
MiTek reserves the right to change specications, designs, and models
at any time without notice and liability for such changes. This catalog
may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written
approval of MiTek.
2) This catalog reects changes to product design and allowable loads
to some MiTek products. The information presented in this publication
supersedes all previously published Product Catalogs.
3) This Product Catalog was designed as a general reference for the
MiTek Product Line. Various specialized publications have also been
developed for design professionals, truss manufacturers, contractors,
and building material distributors. Consequently, product information
may vary from one publication to another due to product development
testing and revisions to code evaluation report upgrades. We
recommend visiting our website for the latest on-line version of these
specialized publications.
4) The type and quantity of fasteners used to install MiTek products is
critical to connector performance. To achieve the allowable loads
presented in this catalog, all specied fasteners must be used and proper
installation procedures observed (refer to footnotes under Allowable
Loads tables in the product’s ICC-ES ESR code evaluation report for
possible substitution of TECO brand pneumatic nails). Verify that the
dimensions of the supporting members are sufcient to receive the
specied fasteners. All product modications will void the warranty
unless prior written consent from MiTek has been obtained.
5) Some connector models are listed more than once to indicate
installation and/or fastener options.
6) New products or updated product information are designated in blue.
7) Throughout this catalog, dimensions are expressed in inches and loads
in pounds unless specically noted otherwise.
8) Some MiTek products show both nail fastening and bolt schedules. In
those cases, specic loads for each has been identied. Nail and bolt
values cannot be combined unless noted otherwise.
9) Load values for 8d, 10d, 16d, and 20d designations in the fastener
schedules throughout this catalog refer to common wire nails unless
noted otherwise. Nails shall conform to a recognized national standard,
such as ASTM F1667, as prescribed by the model building codes.
10) Diamond holes are for optional nailing for maximum listed
capacity or for temporary hanger fastening during installation.
11) Fastener installation may cause wood to split and reduce a fastener’s
ability to transfer loads into the supporting member. If wood splitting
occurs, consider pre-drilling holes not exceeding 75% of the
nail diameter (per the National Design Specication for Wood
Construction (NDS) Section 12.1.5.3).
12) Bolts specied in this catalog are through-bolts and must conform
to requirements for ASTM A 307 Grade A, or ASME SAE Grade 2,
or better unless noted otherwise.
13) Anchor Bolts must conform to ASTM F 1554.
14) MiTek connectors listed in this catalog are manufactured for
specic sizes of standard dimensional lumber, plated trusses, or
structural composite lumber. For applications involving unusual
supporting conditions environments, contact MiTek. Wood shrink-
age or expansion, caused by lack of moisture or excessive mois-
ture, may adversely affect connector installation. Evaluate potential
shrinkage or expansion to ensure proper connector installation and
performance.
15) The load values listed in this catalog are based on installation to wood
with a moisture content of less than 19%, and used in dry service con-
ditions. Load reductions, in accordance with the applicable local Building
Code, shall be taken where wood moisture content is greater than 19% at
the time of installation or where used in wet service conditions.
16) Unless otherwise noted, MiTek products may not be bent or cut for any
reason unless prior written consent from MiTek has been obtained. Field
alterations may signicantly reduce the published allowable load
values in this catalog.
Design Notes
1) Some products have allowable loads that can be applied in several
directions (F1, F2, and uplift is a common example). When these
products have F1, F2 and/or uplift loads applied simultaneously,
it is necessary to make the following check:
As an alternative check for simultaneous loads in more than one direction
for embedded truss anchors (pages 244-250), LUGT girder tiedowns (pages
253 and 257), hurricane angles and connectors (pages 255-256), and
hurricane ties (pages 262-264); the applied load in each direction shall not
exceed 75% of the listed allowable load in the corresponding direction.
2) Unless otherwise noted, the allowable loads shown in this catalog
are based on Allowable Stress Design methodology. Multiply seismic
and wind ASD load values by 1.4 or 1.6 respectively to obtain
LRFD values.
3) Connector capacities may exceed the allowable capacity of the wood
members involved in the connection. A qualied designer should verify
that all wood members (supporting and supported) have been properly
designed for the connector.
4) Verify that the size of the supporting member can accommodate
the connector’s specied fasteners.
5) Some illustrations in this catalog may not reect additional mechanical
reinforcements which may be required to reduce cross grain tension
or wood member bending under loading. The design professional is
responsible for determining if additional mechanical reinforcement is
required during construction.
6) MiTek recommends the hanger height be 60% of the joist height for
stability during construction.
7) Allowable loads of different connector models cannot be combined to
resist loads at a single connection location. For special considerations,
consult MiTek Customer Service
2018 NDS
®
Standards
Unless otherwise noted, the allowable load values presented in this
catalog reect the calculation criteria set forth in the 2018 National Design
Specication for Wood Construction (NDS
®
) published by the American
Forest and Paper Association; with the methodology prescribed in ICC-ES
AC13 or other relevant acceptance criteria applied.
F
1
applied
+
F
2
applied
+
Uplift applied
< 1.0
F
1
allowable
F
2
allowable Uplift allowable