The Simpson RCA-C 2 in. x 2 in. x 5 in. 12-Gauge Rigid Connector Angle is a load-rated steel framing connector engineered specifically for attaching stud framing to concrete and masonry supports. Built from 12-gauge (97 mil) steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish, this heavy-duty angle connector arrives prepunched with multiple hole configurations, so installers can go straight to work without drilling additional holes at the jobsite. Whether the application calls for a heavy-duty shear and tension connection or a light-duty moment connection, the RCA-C delivers rigorously tested, confidence-backed performance for cold-formed steel framing projects. This pack includes 55 connectors, making it a practical choice for contractors working across multi-unit or larger-scale installations.

Key Features

• 2 in. x 2 in. leg dimensions - generous leg width provides ample surface area for secure attachment to both the concrete support and the stud framing, reducing the chance of misalignment during installation.
• Multiple prepunched hole configurations on the anchor leg - accommodates one 1/2-in. diameter anchor screw or bolt, two 1/4-in. diameter anchor bolts, or two 1/4-in. diameter concrete screws, giving installers flexibility to choose the fastening approach that best suits the load requirement without any field drilling.
• Multiple screw pattern options to stud framing - use 4, 8, or 10 screws into the stud leg to achieve different load ratings, allowing the same connector to be optimized for varying structural demands on the same job.
• Dual-duty structural performance - functions as either a heavy-duty shear and tension connector or a light-duty moment connection, making it adaptable across a broader range of framing-to-concrete conditions with a single product.
• Compatible with multiple Simpson anchor systems - works with 1/2-in. diameter Titen HD, 1/2-in. diameter Strong-Bolt 2, 1/4-in. diameter Titen HD, and 1/4-in. diameter Titen Turbo fasteners, so contractors can pair the connector with anchors already in their toolkit.
• 12-gauge (97 mil) steel construction - heavy-gauge material delivers the structural strength needed for load-rated shear, tension, and moment connections in demanding cold-formed steel framing applications.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides a protective coating that resists corrosion in the environments typical of concrete and masonry attachment work, supporting the long-term integrity of the connection.
• Rigorously tested and load rated by Simpson - tested performance data backs every connector, giving engineers, inspectors, and contractors verifiable confidence rather than relying on field estimates.

Why This Product

• Jobsite-ready out of the box - the prepunched hole pattern supports three distinct anchoring configurations and multiple stud-fastening patterns, eliminating field drilling and reducing both labor time and installation cost on concrete-to-framing connections.
• One connector, multiple structural roles - the RCA-C is engineered to serve as either a heavy-duty shear and tension connector or a light-duty moment connection, meaning fewer SKUs to source and stock when a project involves varied connection types.
• Broad anchor compatibility keeps procurement simple - acceptance of four named Simpson anchor types (Titen HD, Strong-Bolt 2, and Titen Turbo in both 1/2-in. and 1/4-in. diameters) means crews are not locked into a single fastener, reducing the risk of delays caused by anchor availability.
• Tested, load-rated performance supports code and inspection requirements - because the connector has been formally tested and assigned load ratings by Simpson, it provides the documented performance data that engineers and inspectors typically require for framing-to-concrete and framing-to-masonry connections.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RCA-C225/97-R55
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Size: 2 in. x 2 in. x 5 in.
• Gauge: 12-gauge (97 mil)
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Material: Steel
• Packaging Quantity: 55
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Attaching stud framing to concrete supports
• Heavy-duty shear and tension connections between framing and concrete or masonry
• Light-duty moment connections where rotational resistance is required
• Attachment to concrete using 1/2-in. diameter Titen HD anchors
• Attachment to concrete using 1/2-in. diameter Strong-Bolt 2 anchors
• Attachment to concrete or masonry using 1/4-in. diameter Titen HD anchors
• Attachment to concrete or masonry using 1/4-in. diameter Titen Turbo concrete screws

What's Included

• 55 x Simpson Strong-Tie RCA-C 2 in. x 2 in. x 5 in. 12-Gauge Rigid Connector Angles (Model RCA-C225/97-R55)

Note: Anchors, screws, and fasteners are not included.

Installation

The concrete leg features pre-punched holes that accommodate three distinct anchoring configurations:

• One 1/2"-diameter anchor screw or bolt: Such as the Simpson Titen HD (model THD50500H) or Strong-Bolt 2.
• Two 1/4"-diameter concrete screws: Such as Simpson Titen Turbo or Titen HD anchors.
• Two 1/4"-diameter anchor bolts: Installed through the designated smaller dual openings.

Framing Fasteners

To attach the steel stud framing to the other leg of the clip, use standard cold-formed steel (CFS) framing screws:

• #10 self-drilling screws: Depending on your specific structural load requirements, you must install either 4, 8, or 10 screws into the stud.