Product Description
The Simpson PS218 PS 2 in. x 18 in. Hot-Dip Galvanized Piling Strap from Simpson Strong-Tie is engineered to support heavy, concentrated loads by creating a strong connection between wood girders and piles. As a load-rated, precut strap, the PS218 is designed for quick installation and optimal performance, and delivers its greatest strength when the wood members are notched.
Key Features
- Designed to resist wind and seismic forces
- Length: 18 in.
- Width: 2 in.
- Made from 7-gauge steel
- Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Load-rated and precut for quick installation and optimal performance
- Engineered and tested to perform to the highest quality standards
Specifications
- Model Number: PS218
- Width: 2 in.
- Length: 18 in.
- Gauge: 7
- Thickness: 171 mil
- Coating: Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Installation Hardware: Install with (4) 3/4-in. machine bolts
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Connecting wood girders to piles in heavy, concentrated load applications
- Exterior structural connections requiring corrosion-resistant hardware
- Connections involving treated-wood members
- Structures requiring resistance to wind and seismic forces
- Notched wood member pile-to-girder connections for maximum strength
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the Simpson PS218 Piling Strap?
- The PS218 is designed to support heavy, concentrated loads by creating a strong connection between wood girders and piles. It is a load-rated, precut strap built for quick installation and optimal performance.
- How is the PS218 Piling Strap installed?
- The PS218 is installed with (4) 3/4-in. machine bolts. For greatest strength, the wood members should be notched at the connection point.
- Why is the PS218 hot-dip galvanized?
- Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) provides extra corrosion resistance, making the PS218 suitable for exterior applications and use with treated-wood members where moisture and chemical exposure are concerns.
- Is the PS218 rated for wind and seismic loads?
- Yes. The PS218 Piling Strap is specifically designed to resist wind and seismic forces, making it appropriate for structural connections in demanding environmental conditions.
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