Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 is a heavy-duty CCQ Column Cap engineered to deliver high-capacity column-beam connections in wood construction. Designed for a 7-inch beam and nominal 6x post, this column cap features an extended bearing seat that reaches beyond each side of the column, distributing load from the beam and providing critical additional support at the connection point. The CCQ eliminates the need for additional brackets or braces, streamlining structural assemblies across a wide range of projects.
Unlike traditional bolt-fastened column caps, the CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 is installed with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which engage a greater net section area of the column than bolt attachments typically allow. The SDS screws also deliver a lower profile than standard through bolts, keeping connections clean and code-compliant. Built from 3-gauge steel with certified welds and a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, this column cap is engineered for confidence in strength, load transfer, and long-term performance - including elevated uplift loads for earthquake and wind loading applications.
Key Features
- Lower Profile Fastening: Strong-Drive SDS screws provide a lower profile than standard through bolts for a cleaner, code-friendly installation.
- Certified Welds: All welds are certified, delivering verified strength and load capacity at every connection.
- Increased Uplift Loads: Uplift load values have been increased to meet the demands of earthquake and wind loading conditions.
- Diamond Holes for Temporary Fastening: Integrated diamond holes allow for easy temporary fastening during installation.
- Extended Bearing Seat: The seat of the column cap extends beyond each side of the column, distributing the beam load over a greater surface area.
- Greater Net Section Engagement: SDS screw attachment engages more of the column's net section area than a bolt attachment typically provides.
- 3-Gauge Steel Construction: Heavy 3-gauge steel ensures high structural integrity and load-handling capacity.
- Gray Paint Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish provides a consistent, durable surface coating.
- Screws Included: Comes complete with the required Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - no additional hardware to source separately.
- Made in the United States: Manufactured domestically for consistent quality and traceability.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Product Series: CCQ Column Cap
- Beam Width: 7 in.
- Nominal Post Size: 6x
- Member Size: 7 in. beam, 6x post
- Material Gauge: 3-gauge steel
- Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Fastener Type: 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws
- Fastener Quantity: 30 screws included
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Column-to-beam connections in wood-frame construction
- Structural connections requiring increased uplift resistance for earthquake loading
- Structural connections requiring increased uplift resistance for wind loading
- Applications where a lower-profile fastener connection is required or preferred over through bolts
- Projects where eliminating additional brackets or braces is desired
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- The CCOQ and ECCOQ column cap only (no straps) may be ordered for field-welding to pipe or other columns. Dimensions are the same as the CCQ and ECCQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What beam and post sizes is the CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 designed to fit?
- This column cap is designed for a 7-inch wide beam and a nominal 6x post. The extended bearing seat reaches beyond each side of the column to help distribute the load from the beam at the connection point.
- What fasteners are required for installation, and are they included?
- Installation requires 30 Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws sized 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. (Model: SDS25212). These screws are included with the column cap. The SDS screws provide a lower profile than standard through bolts and attach to a greater net section area of the column than a bolt attachment typically allows.
- Why use SDS screws instead of standard through bolts for this connection?
- Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws offer two key advantages over standard through bolts: they deliver a lower profile for a cleaner installation, and they engage a greater net section area of the column than bolt attachments normally allow, resulting in a stronger, more efficient connection.
- What material and finish is the CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 made from?
- This column cap is manufactured from 3-gauge steel and features a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish. It also incorporates certified welds for verified strength and load capacity, and its uplift load values have been increased to meet the demands of earthquake and wind loading applications.
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