Product Description
The Simpson DSP Double-Stud Plate Connector is an 18-gauge galvanized steel tie engineered to connect double studs to top and bottom plates in light-frame construction. Built by Simpson Strong-Tie, this stud-to-plate connector handles both top-track and bottom-track framing applications, giving contractors and builders a single, versatile hardware solution for double-stud assemblies. Its prebent profile and clearly marked hole patterns simplify installation and help ensure consistent, code-ready connections on the job site.
Key Features
- Hole-pattern guidance for sill plate installation (fill all round holes) - takes the guesswork out of fastener placement at the bottom track, helping you achieve a fully secured connection every time.
- Hole-pattern guidance for top plate installation (fill all round holes and triangle holes) - ensures the correct nail count for overhead connections, supporting proper load transfer where it matters most.
- 18-gauge steel construction - delivers the structural integrity needed for light-frame framing applications while keeping the connector lightweight and easy to handle.
- Zinc Galvanized G90 coating - provides extra corrosion resistance, making this connector a reliable choice in framing environments where moisture exposure is a concern.
- Compatible with 10d common nails or 10d x 1-1/2 in. nails - works with widely available fasteners already common on most framing crews, keeping installation straightforward and cost-effective.
- Designed for both top-track and bottom-track applications - one connector serves double-stud connections at either plate location, reducing the need to stock multiple tie types.
Why This Product
- Purpose-built for double-stud framing - the DSP is specifically engineered to connect double studs to top and bottom plates, addressing a connection point that standard single-stud ties are not designed to handle reliably.
- Dual-application versatility in a single connector - because it performs in both top-track and bottom-track configurations, this tie reduces inventory complexity and keeps framing work moving without swapping hardware mid-project.
- G90 galvanized protection for long-term durability - the Zinc Galvanized G90 finish goes beyond a basic coating, offering extra corrosion resistance that helps protect the connection over the life of the structure.
- Manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie, a trusted name in structural connectors - backed by a brand with deep engineering roots in the connector industry, giving builders and inspectors confidence in the product's design and performance standards.
Specifications
- MPN: DSP
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Gauge: 18
- Width: 2-3/4 in.
- Length: 6-11/16 in.
- Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Install With: 10d common nails or 10d x 1-1/2 in. nails (sold separately)
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Connecting double studs to top plate in light-frame construction
- Connecting double studs to bottom sill plate in light-frame construction
- Top-track framing applications
- Bottom-track framing applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference in fastener installation between sill plate and top plate applications?
- For sill plate installation, fill all round holes with fasteners. For top plate installation, fill all round holes and triangle holes with fasteners to ensure a fully secured connection.
- What fasteners are recommended for installing the DSP Double-Stud Plate Connector?
- The DSP should be installed with 10d common nails or 10d x 1-1/2 in. nails for proper load transfer and a secure connection.
- What corrosion protection does the DSP connector offer?
- The DSP is coated with a Zinc Galvanized G90 finish, which provides extra corrosion resistance and makes it suitable for use in environments where moisture exposure is a concern.
- Can the DSP connector be used for both top and bottom plate connections?
- Yes. The DSP double-stud plate tie is designed for use in either top- or bottom-track applications, connecting double studs to both top and bottom plates with equal effectiveness.
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