Product Description
The Simpson CCOQ5-SDS2.5 is a heavy-duty column cap engineered by Simpson to deliver high-capacity connections between beams and steel columns. Designed without straps, this cap is built for field-welding to pipe columns or other steel column types, giving structural framing crews a reliable, versatile solution when beam-to-column connections demand both strength and adaptability. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are included, allowing for fast, precise installation on 5-1/8 in. wide beams used in residential and commercial construction.
Key Features
- Strong-Drive SDS screw installation - replaces traditional through bolts to speed up installation while preserving a greater net section area of the column, reducing material compromise at the connection point
- Low-profile screw connection - SDS screws sit lower than standard through bolts, keeping the connection cleaner and less obtrusive in finished structural assemblies
- Column cap only (no straps) design - enables field-welding directly to pipe or other steel columns, giving fabricators and contractors flexibility to adapt the connector to a variety of column types on site
- Fits 5-1/8 in. wide beams - precisely sized for standard 5-1/8 in. glulam and engineered lumber beams, ensuring a secure, properly seated beam-to-column connection
- 3-gauge uncoated steel construction - heavy-gauge material provides the structural mass needed for high-capacity load transfer in demanding column-beam applications
- SDS screws included in the package - 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws come with the cap so the connection is ready to install without sourcing additional fasteners separately
Why This Product
- Engineered and tested for high-capacity performance - Simpson column caps are designed to provide reliable, code-compliant column-to-beam connections that engineers and contractors depend on for structural framing projects where connection integrity is critical
- SDS screws make installation faster without sacrificing strength - by using Strong-Drive SDS screws instead of through bolts, this cap installs more quickly and retains more of the column cross-section, making it a practical choice when both speed and structural soundness matter
- No-strap configuration opens up field-welding options - for projects involving pipe columns or non-standard steel column profiles, the cap-only design allows direct welding in the field, eliminating the need for a different connector when column conditions vary
- Heavy 3-gauge steel meets demanding load requirements - the thick uncoated steel construction is suited for structural applications where a lighter-gauge connector would be insufficient, making this cap appropriate for commercial and residential builds with significant beam loads
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CCOQ5-SDS2.5
- Beam Width: 5-1/8 in.
- Material / Gauge: 3-Gauge Steel
- Finish / Coating: Uncoated Steel (No Coating)
- Installation Fasteners: 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws (included)
- Strap Configuration: No Straps (Column Cap Only)
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- High-capacity column-to-beam connections at the top of steel columns
- Field-welded connections to pipe columns or other steel column types
- Structural framing projects requiring engineered, code-compliant connectors
- Residential and commercial construction where strong, reliable column-beam performance is required
What's Included
- 1x Simpson Strong-Tie CCOQ5-SDS2.5 Column Cap (No Straps)
- 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws (included in package)
- For end conditions, see ECCOQ.
- For rough-cut lumber sizes, provide dimensions.
- Other custom column caps are available. Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What beam width is the CCOQ5-SDS2.5 designed to fit?
- The CCOQ5-SDS2.5 is precisely engineered to fit a 5-1/8 in. wide beam, making it compatible with standard 5-1/8 in. glulam and engineered lumber beams used in column-beam connections.
- What fasteners are required for installation, and are they included?
- This column cap installs with 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which are included with the product. These screws provide faster installation and a lower profile compared to standard through bolts, while also delivering a greater net section area of the column.
- Why does this column cap have no straps, and how is it attached to the column?
- The CCOQ5-SDS2.5 is a column cap only (no straps) design, which means it is intended for field-welding directly to pipe or other steel columns. This no-strap configuration offers flexibility for job sites where the cap needs to be welded onto various column types rather than attached with traditional strap hardware.
- What material and gauge is the CCOQ5-SDS2.5 made from?
- The CCOQ5-SDS2.5 is manufactured from 3-gauge uncoated steel, providing a heavy-duty, high-capacity connection. Because it has no coating or finish, this connector is best suited for applications where exposure conditions are controlled or where additional protective treatment will be applied in the field.
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