The Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS is an L-Shape End Column Cap built to create strong, reliable structural connections where two beams meet in an "L" formation on top of a column. Engineered for end-of-beam applications with a 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam in a right-side orientation, this heavy-duty connector helps distribute beam loads and provides critical support at the column-to-beam junction. Fabricated from 7-gauge steel with a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, it installs using included 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - delivering a lower-profile fastening solution that generally eliminates the need for additional brackets or braces.

Key Features

• SDS screw configuration optimized for uplift resistance - screws are positioned to deliver high uplift design values, giving builders confidence in connections that must resist lifting and lateral forces.
• Certified welds throughout - weld quality is verified to meet strength and loading standards, so the structural integrity of the cap can be trusted under demanding conditions.
• Diamond holes for temporary fastening - allow the cap to be held in position during alignment and layout before final fastening, reducing the chance of misalignment and simplifying the installation process.
• Right-side beam orientation built in - the side beam exits to the right, making this cap the correct choice for right-hand L-configurations; the ECCLLQ model is available for left-side applications.
• 7-gauge steel construction - the heavy-gauge steel body provides the structural mass needed to handle demanding column-to-beam load transfer in end-of-beam scenarios.
• Strong-Drive SDS screws included - the 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws ship with the cap, so no separate fastener sourcing is required and installation can begin immediately.
• Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish - provides a consistent, clean appearance that blends with standard structural connector hardware on the jobsite.

Why This Product

• A purpose-built solution for L-configuration end-of-beam connections - rather than adapting a generic bracket, this cap is specifically engineered for the geometry of two beams intersecting in an "L" formation on top of a column, resulting in a cleaner, stronger, and more code-supportable connection.
• Faster installation with a lower profile - the SDS screw-driven fastening system replaces traditional through bolts, reducing installation time and keeping hardware low-profile without sacrificing the high uplift values the connection requires.
• Confidence built into every weld - certified welds mean the cap has been held to a verifiable quality standard at the most critical stress points, giving contractors and inspectors a reliable baseline for structural review.
• Eliminates the need for additional hardware - the cap is sized and configured to handle the column-beam connection on its own, generally removing the need for supplemental brackets or braces and streamlining material planning.

Specifications

• Model Number (MPN): ECCLRQ464SDS
• Member Size: 4x main beam, 6x post, 4x side beam
• Beam Orientation: Skewed Right (for left orientation, order ECCLLQ)
• Material: Steel
• Gauge: 7-Gauge
• Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Fastener Type: 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws (Model: SDS25212)

Approved Applications

• End-of-beam column cap connections where two beams intersect in an "L" formation on top of a column.
• Structural column-to-beam connections requiring high uplift resistance and load distribution.
• Applications requiring a right-side beam orientation with a 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam configuration.
• Projects where a low-profile fastener solution is preferred over standard through bolts.

What's Included

• 1 x Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS L-Shape End Column Cap (Right)
• 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (Model: SDS25212) - included

Installation Note: Install 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which are provided, in all