The Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLQM4.62-KT End Column Cap is an L-shaped embedded column cap engineered for raised pier foundations and structural applications where heavy beams bear on concrete or concrete block (CMU) columns. Designed specifically for building corner installations, this kit features a heavy-gauge beam seat paired with Simpson Strong-Tie SSTB anchor bolts to deliver the high uplift and lateral resistance required to help structures withstand high-wind events. The included MSTQM straps and screws create a continuous load path from the column cap to the wall framing, ensuring a robust and code-compliant structural connection. Whether you are building a raised pier foundation or reinforcing an existing concrete pier system, the ECCLQM4.62-KT provides the engineered performance and installation confidence that structural professionals demand.

Key Features

• Corner-Optimized L-Shape: Specifically intended for use at building corners, providing a precise fit and structural integrity at critical connection points.
• MSTQM Straps Included: Kit includes MSTQM straps to make the connection from the ECCLQM to the wall framing, ensuring a continuous load path.
• High Uplift Design Values: Screws are configured to provide high uplift design values, maximizing resistance against wind uplift forces.
• Certified Welds: Certified welds provide confidence in strength and consistent loading performance.
• Flush Edge Installation: SSTB offset allows flush installation to the edge of the pier for a clean, code-ready finish.
• CMU-Compatible Anchor Bolt Spacing: SSTBs are spaced to fit standard CMU cells, simplifying layout and installation on concrete block columns.
• Heavy-Gauge Construction: Fabricated from 7-gauge steel with Simpson Strong-Tie Gray paint finish for lasting durability and corrosion resistance.
• Use Correct Fasteners: Requires 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for rated load values - lag screws will not achieve the same load.

Specifications

• Model Number: ECCLQM4.62-KT
• Main Channel Width (W1): 4-5/8 in.
• Side Stirrup Width (W3 and W4): 4-5/8 in.
• Main Channel Length (L1): 11-1/2 in.
• Side Stirrup Length (L2): 7-3/4 in.
• Material: 7-Gauge Steel
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Raised pier foundation construction at building corners
• Applications where heavy beams rest on concrete or concrete block (CMU) columns
• High-wind regions requiring engineered uplift and lateral resistance
• Concrete pier and GFCMU column connections requiring a flush edge installation
• Structures requiring continuous load path from column cap to wall framing

What's Included

• 1x ECCLQM4.62 End Column Cap (L-shaped, 7-gauge steel, Simpson Strong-Tie Gray paint)
• MSTQM straps for connection from the ECCLQM to the wall framing
• 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (provided in all round holes)

Installation Notes

• Install 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (provided) in all round holes. Lag screws will not achieve the same load.
• Minimum (4) #7 vertical rebar (total for pier) is required.

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
• Available in widths up to nominal 7-1/8" width.
• For variable widths on side stirrups, specify W3 (3 1/4" to 7 1/8") and add an "X" to the end of the core model name. Example: ECCLQM5.50GX-KT, W3 = 3 5/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of foundation or structure is the ECCLQM4.62-KT designed for?

The ECCLQM4.62-KT is engineered specifically for raised pier foundations and structural applications where heavy beams bear on concrete or concrete block (CMU) columns. It is intended for use at building corners, making it suitable for corner installations in raised pier foundation systems.

What components are included in the ECCLQM4.62-KT kit?

The kit includes a heavy-gauge L-shaped beam seat, Simpson Strong-Tie SSTB anchor bolts, MSTQM straps, and screws. The MSTQM straps connect the column cap to the wall framing to establish a continuous load path, and the screws are configured to provide high uplift design values.

Why is this column cap described as L-shaped, and why does that matter?

The L-shape is specifically designed for building corner installations, providing a precise fit at critical corner connection points. This geometry ensures structural integrity where two wall lines meet, making it the appropriate choice when a standard inline column cap would not suit the corner configuration.

How does the ECCLQM4.62-KT resist wind uplift forces?

The connector is designed with high uplift resistance through a combination of certified welds, screws configured for high uplift design values, and MSTQM straps that create a continuous load path from the column cap to the wall framing. The included SSTB anchor bolts also feature an offset that allows flush installation to the edge of the pier, contributing to a secure, code-compliant connection.