Product Description
The Simpson CCQM5.50-SDS CCQM Column Cap for 5-1/2 in. Beam by Simpson Strong-Tie is an embedded column cap engineered for raised-pier foundations and applications where heavy timbers rest on concrete or concrete block columns. The heavy-gauge beam seat and unique SSTB-style anchor bolts deliver the high uplift and lateral resistance needed to help resist high wind events, making it a trusted choice for engineers and contractors who demand performance and code compliance.
Key Features
- Intended for use along a floor support beam and non-corner locations
- Main channel width: 5-1/2 in.
- Main channel length: 11 in.
- Beam width: 5-1/2 in.
- Made from 7-gauge steel
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish
- Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws included
- Fasten with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (included), which install with no pre-drilling and feature a corrosion resistant double-barrier coating
- Certified welds provide confidence in strength and loading
- SSTB offset allows flush installation to edge of pier
- SSTBs spaced to fit standard CMU cells
- Screws are configured to provide high uplift design values
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- MPN: CCQM5.50-SDS
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Member Size: 5-1/2 in. beam
- Main Channel Width: 5-1/2 in.
- Main Channel Length: 11 in.
- Beam Width: 5-1/2 in.
- Gauge: 7-gauge steel
- Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Raised-pier foundation connections
- Applications where heavy timbers rest on concrete columns
- Applications where heavy timbers rest on concrete block (CMU) columns
- Floor support beam connections at non-corner locations
- High wind event resistance applications requiring high uplift and lateral resistance
What's Included
- Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws
Options
- Configurations for many different beams or beam-to-beam combinations can be manufactured. Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size beam is this column cap designed for?
- This column cap is designed for a 5-1/2 in. beam. The main channel width and beam width are both 5-1/2 in., with a main channel length of 11 in.
- Can this column cap be used at corner locations?
- No. The CCQM5.50-SDS is intended for use along a floor support beam and non-corner locations only.
- Do I need to pre-drill before installing the included screws?
- No pre-drilling is required. The included Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws install with no pre-drilling and feature a corrosion resistant double-barrier coating.
- What type of foundations or piers is this column cap compatible with?
- The CCQM embedded column caps are designed for use in raised-pier foundations and applications where heavy timbers rest on concrete or concrete block (CMU) columns. The SSTB offset allows flush installation to the edge of a pier, and the SSTBs are spaced to fit standard CMU cells.
Note: Product dimensions and/or screw holes may differ from picture.
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