The Simpson ECCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 End Column Cap is a heavy-duty structural connector engineered by Simpson to deliver a high-capacity connection for column-beam combinations in end-of-beam wood construction applications. Designed specifically for use with a 7-inch wide beam and a 6x post, this connector provides a reliable, load-bearing interface where structural integrity is critical in both residential and commercial wood-frame projects. Built from 3-gauge steel and finished in Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint, it meets rigorous engineering and quality standards trusted by contractors and engineers alike. The connector ships complete with 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws included, so installation can begin right away without sourcing additional fasteners.

Key Features

• Includes Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - no need to source fasteners separately, keeping your project on schedule from the moment the connector arrives.
• Strong-Drive SDS screw installation - provides faster installation than traditional through-bolt methods and delivers a greater net section area of the column, preserving more of the post's structural capacity.
• Lower-profile connection compared to standard through bolts - produces a cleaner, less obtrusive finished connection in visible or tight-clearance framing applications.
• 3-gauge steel construction - heavy-duty material thickness supports high-capacity loads at critical beam-to-column connections in demanding structural applications.
• Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish - provides a consistent, professional appearance and baseline corrosion resistance suitable for typical interior and covered structural framing environments.
• Engineered and tested to perform - manufactured to Simpson's quality standards, giving engineers, inspectors, and contractors confidence in code-compliant structural connections.

Why This Product

• A complete, hardware-included solution - the included 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS screws mean you have everything needed to make the connection right out of the box, reducing trip time and guesswork on the job site.
• SDS fasteners outperform through bolts on two fronts - they install faster and preserve more of the column's net section area compared to bolts, making this connector a smarter choice for high-load post-and-beam connections where column integrity matters.
• Heavy-gauge steel built for serious structural loads - 3-gauge steel construction ensures this end column cap can handle the high-capacity demands of column-beam combinations in both residential framing and commercial wood-frame construction.
• Trusted Simpson engineering behind every connector - Simpson connectors are the choice of engineers and contractors for a reason: each product is engineered, tested, and manufactured to meet stringent performance and quality standards, giving you confidence that the connection will perform as designed.

Specifications

• Model Number (MPN): ECCQ7.1-6SDS2.5
• Beam Width: 7 in.
• Width 2: 5-1/2 in.
• Width 1: 7-1/8 in.
• Height: 7 in.
• Length: 8-1/2 in.
• Post Size: 6x Post
• Dimension W1: 7-1/8 in.
• Dimension W2: 5-1/2 in.
• Dimension L: 8-1/2 in.
• Dimension H: 7 in.