The Simpson CCOQ8-SDS2.5 8X Beam Column Cap is a heavy-duty connector engineered for secure column-to-beam connections on top of steel columns and posts. Its leg-free design is built for field-welded attachment, making it a dependable choice for heavy-load structural applications where a reliable, low-profile connection is required. Sixteen 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws are included, allowing installers to go straight to work without sourcing additional fasteners.

Key Features

• Leg-free design built for field-welded attachment - allows direct welding to steel columns and posts on-site, giving structural installers flexibility without requiring pre-fabricated leg configurations
• Extended seat that reaches beyond each side of the column - distributes beam loads across a wider bearing surface, improving connection support and overall structural integrity under heavy loads
• Fastens with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws - the included screws engage a greater net section area of the column compared to standard bolt attachments, resulting in a stronger, more efficient connection
• Includes all required fasteners in the box - sixteen 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS screws are packaged with the cap, reducing trips to the supply house and keeping the installation process moving
• Manufactured from 3 gauge steel with no coating - provides the raw steel surface needed for field welding while delivering the material strength required for demanding column-to-beam structural connections

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for steel column applications - the leg-free configuration is specifically designed for field-welded attachment to steel columns and posts, making this cap a direct fit for heavy-load structural framing projects rather than a generic multipurpose bracket
• Faster installation with hardware included - the sixteen Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws are included with the cap, so the connection can be completed immediately without sourcing compatible fasteners separately
• Low-profile fastener system preferred over standard through bolts - the SDS screw attachment method is an approved application for installations where through-bolt access is restricted or where a cleaner fastening profile is required
• Designed and made by Simpson, a trusted name in structural connectors - this cap carries the engineering and manufacturing standards that contractors and structural professionals rely on for column-to-beam connections in heavy-load environments

Specifications

• Model Number: CCOQ8-SDS2.5
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CCOQ8-SDS2.5
• Beam Width: 7-1/2 in.
• Length: 11 in.
• Height: 7 in.
• Material: 3 Gauge Steel
• Finish: No Coating
• Fastener Type: 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws
• Fasteners Included: (16) 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Column-to-beam connections on top of steel columns and posts
• Field-welded structural connections requiring a leg-free column cap design
• Heavy-load beam support applications requiring extended bearing surface area
• Structural installations where a low-profile fastener is preferred over standard through bolts

What's Included

• (1) CCOQ8-SDS2.5 Beam Column Cap
• (16) 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws

Options

• 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 size beam is the CCOQ8-SDS2.5 designed to work with?

The CCOQ8-SDS2.5 is designed for use with 8x beams, accommodating a beam width of 7-1/2 in. The connector measures 11 in. in length and 7 in. in height, making it suited for heavy-load structural applications requiring a secure column-to-beam connection.

How is the CCOQ8-SDS2.5 attached to a steel column?

The CCOQ8-SDS2.5 features a leg-free design that is built for field-welded attachment to steel columns and posts. Once welded in place, the included 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are used to fasten the cap, connecting to a greater net section area of the column than a standard bolt attachment would provide.

What type of fasteners are included with the CCOQ8-SDS2.5?

The CCOQ8-SDS2.5 comes with 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. These screws offer a lower profile than standard through bolts and provide fast, efficient installation. The connector also features diamond holes that allow for convenient temporary fastening during the installation process.

What material and finish does the CCOQ8-SDS2.5 use?

The CCOQ8-SDS2.5 is constructed from 3 Gauge Steel and comes with no coating applied. It is made in the United States.