The Simpson Strong-Tie ECC5 1/4-6ROT is an end column cap engineered to deliver robust column-to-beam connections in end-of-beam wood construction applications. Featuring rotated straps and a heavy-gauge steel construction, this connector is designed so that the seat of the column cap provides an additional surface area of bearing that extends beyond one side of the column. The ECC5 1/4-6ROT helps to distribute the load from the beam and provide reliable support for the connection, making it a trusted solution for structural framing where a 5-1/8" beam meets a 6X post.

Key Features

• Certified Welds - Certified welds for confidence in strength and loading
• Enhanced Uplift Performance - Uplift loads increased for earthquake or wind loading
• Code-Compliant Bolt Spacing - Bolt spacing that meets NDS code requirements to ensure optimal performance
• Diamond Holes - Diamond holes to provide temporary fastening during installation
• Rotated Straps - Straps rotated 90 deg. to accommodate end-of-beam column cap configurations
• Heavy-Gauge Steel - Constructed from 3 gauge steel for superior load-bearing capacity
• Made in the USA - Manufactured in the United States

Specifications

• Model Number: ECC5 1/4-6ROT
• Description: 5-1/8" Beam, 6X Post, Rotated Straps End Column Cap
• Beam Size: 5-1/8"
• Post Size: 6X
• Strap Orientation: Rotated 90 deg.
• Material: 3 gauge steel
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
• Fasteners Required - Beam: 3/4" Machine Bolts (2)
• Fasteners Required - Post: 3/4" Machine Bolts (2)
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• End-of-beam column-to-beam connections in wood construction
• Structural post and beam framing where additional bearing surface is required beyond one side of the column
• Applications requiring increased uplift load resistance for seismic (earthquake) or high-wind loading conditions
• Wood construction projects demanding NDS code-compliant bolt spacing
• Configurations utilizing a 5-1/8" beam paired with a 6X post in end column cap orientation

What's Included

• 1 x Simpson Strong-Tie ECC5 1/4-6ROT End Column Cap (Rotated Straps)
• Note: 3/4" machine bolts for beam and post connections are required but 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 ECC5 1/4-6ROT designed to fit?

This end column cap is specifically engineered for use with a 5-1/8" beam and a 6X post, making it suitable for structural framing applications where those two dimensions meet at an end-of-beam connection.

What does "rotated straps" mean on this column cap?

The rotated straps on the ECC5 1/4-6ROT are oriented 90 deg. relative to a standard column cap configuration. This rotation is specifically designed to accommodate end-of-beam column cap applications, where the seat extends beyond one side of the column to provide additional bearing surface area.

What fasteners are required to install this column cap?

Installation requires 3/4" machine bolts - two for the beam connection and two for the post connection. The connector also includes diamond holes to assist with temporary fastening during the installation process.

What material and finish is used on the ECC5 1/4-6ROT?

The ECC5 1/4-6ROT is constructed from 3 gauge steel, which provides superior load-bearing capacity, and it features a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish. The connector also incorporates certified welds for added confidence in strength and loading performance.