Quality, Strength and Longevity With Lower Cost
Quick Grip framing connectors help builders assure their clients of super strengy, high quality softwood timber frames.
Building Code Requiremenets
The table below sets out the design load capacity for Quick Grip framing connectors.
| Design Load Capacity (kN) | ||
|---|---|---|
| MGP10 / JD5 | MGP12 / JD4 | |
| Stud to Plate | 4.36 | 5.32 |
| Plate to Plate | 4.36 | 5.32 |
| In Line Butt | 4.37 | 5.33 |
Corrosion Resistance
Quick Grip framing connectors have advanced galvanising protection; they are hot dipped galvanised with 95% zinc. They are suitable for coastal regions.
Withdrawal Resistance
After the insertion of a Quick Grip framing connector, a high torsional load is forced onto the bridge portion of the framing connector. The withdrawal resistance is 10x that of skew nails in a timber joint.
High Wind / Seismic
Timber framing connections do not loosen during the continual bumps and shakes of a home's lifespan. Testing conducted at government approved laboratories disclose that Quick Grip framing connectors can be repeatedly subjected to stress levels of 400kN with no loss of joint strength. Refer to graph 1 and graph 2 later.
Testing
Graph 1
Graph 2
Cost
Quick Grip framing connectors are more cost effective than skew nailing and tin plate usage in timber frames.