The Simpson Strong-Tie ECC68 End Column Cap is engineered to deliver strong, reliable column-to-beam connections in end-of-beam applications throughout wood construction. Designed for use with a 6X beam and 8X post, the ECC68 features a seat that extends beyond one side of the column, providing an additional bearing surface that effectively distributes load from the beam while delivering solid structural support at the connection point. Built from heavy-duty 7-gauge steel with certified welds and a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, the ECC68 is a trusted solution for demanding structural applications where performance and code compliance are essential.

Key Features

• Certified welds for confidence in strength and loading
• Increased uplift loads engineered to meet earthquake and wind loading demands
• Bolt spacing that meets NDS code requirements to ensure optimal performance
• Diamond holes to provide temporary fastening during installation
• Extended seat design provides additional bearing surface area beyond one side of the column for superior load distribution
• Heavy-duty 7-gauge steel construction for long-lasting durability in structural applications

Specifications

• Model Number: ECC68
• Description: 6X Beam, 8X Post End Column Cap
• Material: 7 gauge steel
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
• Fasteners Required - Beam: 5/8" Machine Bolts (2)
• Fasteners Required - Post: 5/8" Machine Bolts (2)
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• End-of-beam column-to-beam connections in wood construction
• Structural connections requiring load distribution from beam to post
• Applications requiring increased uplift resistance for seismic (earthquake) loading
• Applications requiring increased uplift resistance for wind loading
• Wood framing projects where NDS code-compliant bolt spacing is required

What's Included

• 1x Simpson Strong-Tie ECC68 End Column Cap
• Note: 5/8" machine bolts (beam and post) are required for installation and are not included.

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
• Straps may be rotated 90 deg. (see SPECS)
• For special, custom or rough-cut lumber sizes, provide dimensions. An optional W2 dimension may be specified. (The W2 dimension on straps rotated 90 deg. is limited by the W1 dimension.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What beam and post sizes is the ECC68 designed to work with?

The ECC68 is designed specifically for use with a 6X beam and an 8X post, making it suitable for end-of-beam column-to-beam connections in wood construction applications where those lumber dimensions are used.

What fasteners are required to install the ECC68?

Installation requires 5/8" machine bolts - two for the beam connection and two for the post connection. The connector also features diamond holes to allow for temporary fastening during the installation process.

What is the ECC68 made of, and how is it finished?

The ECC68 is constructed from heavy-duty 7-gauge steel and finished with Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint, providing durability suited to demanding structural applications.

What makes the ECC68 different from a standard column cap?

The ECC68 features an extended seat design that reaches beyond one side of the column, providing an additional bearing surface area for superior load distribution at the connection point. It also incorporates certified welds and increased uplift load capacity engineered to meet earthquake and wind loading demands, along with bolt spacing that meets NDS code requirements.