The Simpson T-Shape Column Cap for GFCMU and Concrete Piers with SDS Screws is an embedded connector engineered by Simpson for raised pier foundation construction where heavy beams meet concrete or concrete masonry unit columns. Designed to handle the structural demands of both floor support beam mid-span locations and intermediate 90 deg. beam connections, this T-shape cap delivers the uplift and lateral load resistance required in high-wind structural applications.

Key Features

• T-shape configuration with side stirrup - supports beam-to-beam connections at 90 deg. angles, making it the right fit for intermediate pier locations that a standard straight cap cannot serve
• Heavy-gauge 7 gauge steel construction - provides the structural strength needed to carry heavy beam loads on concrete and GFCMU columns without compromise
• Included Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - the screw configuration is optimized to deliver high uplift design values, so the connection holds firm under lateral and wind-driven forces
• Gray paint finish - provides a baseline corrosion barrier suited to the installation environments typical of raised pier and concrete column applications
• Certified welds - give builders and inspectors confidence in the integrity of every load-bearing joint on the connector
• Compatible with GFCMU and concrete pier substrates - covers both poured concrete column and concrete block column applications in a single connector design

Why This Product

• Built for demanding pier foundation work - the T-shape geometry and heavy-gauge steel body address the specific structural challenges of mid-span and non-corner pier locations where conventional column caps fall short
• Uplift and lateral resistance in one connector - the SDS screw configuration combined with the heavy-gauge beam seat delivers both uplift and lateral load resistance, making this a single-connector solution for high-wind structural requirements
• Versatile beam-to-column compatibility - engineered to work with raised pier foundations involving heavy beams over either concrete or concrete masonry unit columns, reducing the need to source separate connectors for different substrate types
• American-made quality from a trusted structural connector brand - produced domestically by Simpson, a name specifiers and contractors rely on for code-compliant structural connections

Specifications

• Model Number: CCTQM4.62-SDS
• Main Channel Width (W1): 4 5/8 in.
• Side Stirrup Width (W3 and W4): 4 5/8 in.
• Main Channel Length (L1): 13 1/2 in.
• Side Stirrup Length (L2): 4 in.
• Material: 7 gauge
• Finish: Gray Paint
• Fasteners Included: 1/4" x 2 1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Raised pier foundation construction
• Heavy beam-to-concrete column connections
• Heavy beam-to-concrete masonry unit (GFCMU) column connections
• Floor support beam mid-span and non-corner pier locations
• Intermediate support beam connections at 90-degree angles via side stirrup
• High-wind-resistance structural applications requiring uplift and lateral load resistance

What's Included

• 1 x CCTQM4.62-SDS T-Shape Column Cap (Gray Paint finish)
• 1/4" x 2 1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws

Options

Configurations for many different beams or beam-to-beam combinations can be manufactured. Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of foundation is the CCTQM4.62-SDS designed for?

The CCTQM4.62-SDS is an embedded column cap specifically designed for raised pier foundations and applications where heavy beams rest on concrete or concrete block (GFCMU) columns.

What makes this column cap suitable for high-wind areas?

The heavy-gauge beam seat combined with Simpson Strong-Tie SSTB anchor bolts provides the high uplift and lateral resistance needed to help resist high-wind events. Additionally, the SDS screws are configured specifically to provide high uplift design values.

What is the T-Shape design used for, and where should this cap be installed?

The T-Shape design makes the CCTQM4.62-SDS ideal for use along a floor support beam at non-corner pier locations. Its side stirrup accommodates intermediate support beams connecting at 90-degree angles, making it the correct choice for mid-run pier positions rather than corner locations.

Can this column cap be configured for different beam sizes or combinations?

Yes. Configurations for many different beams or beam-to-beam combinations can be manufactured. for Configurable Options and Special orders.

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture.