DESIGN GUIDE

CONNECTORS &
TIE-DOWN CONNECTORS
2022
 CONNECTORS & TIE-DOWN
DESIGN GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL NOTES................................................................................................................................................................2

GENERAL NOTES...................................................................................................................................................................3

CYCLONE STRAPS ................................................................................................................................................................5

JOIST STRAP .........................................................................................................................................................................9

MITRE PLATES .......................................................................................................................................................................11

MULTIGRIPS............................................................................................................................................................................14

MINIGRIPS ..............................................................................................................................................................................19

LONG MULTIGRIP...................................................................................................................................................................22

PRYDA HITCH.........................................................................................................................................................................26

STUD TIES ..............................................................................................................................................................................29

TRIPLE GRIPS ........................................................................................................................................................................35

HIGH CAPACITY TIE DOWN PLATES ...................................................................................................................................39

HOLD DOWN BRACKET ........................................................................................................................................................42

PURLIN CLEAT .......................................................................................................................................................................45

CPB BRACKET .......................................................................................................................................................................47

TRUSS TIE ..............................................................................................................................................................................49

UNITIES ..................................................................................................................................................................................51

Product Information Updates

Information contained in this product guide is subject to change.
The latest updates are available from www.pryda.com.au.

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ESSENTIAL NOTES
Introduction Corrosion Protection
The information in this Product Guide is provided for use Most Pryda products are manufactured using Z275
in Australia by architects, engineers, building designers, light-gauge steel, having zinc coating of 275 gsm (total
builders and others. It is based upon the following criteria: weight). This protection is adequate only for INTERNAL
applications in most corrosive environments, except areas
1. No Substitution: The products covered by or
that are classified as heavy industrial or those subject
recommended in this guide must not be substituted
to high humidity (eg, enclosed swimming pools). Under
with other products.
these circumstances, seek advice from experts as special
2. Design Capacity Basis: See Codes & Standards protection will be required. Note: INTERNAL areas are those
following. within the building envelope that are kept permanently dry.
3. Supporting Constructions: Constructions using Pryda AS1684.2-2010 and AS1684.3-2010, Australian
products must be built in accordance with the NCC Standards for Residential Timber Frame Construction
(BCA) or an appropriate Australian Standard. Note: This stipulate a minimum Z275 steel for all sheet metal
includes appropriate corrosion protection- See Corrosion products used in an internal environment.
Protection following.
In areas outside the building envelope that are exposed
4. Correct Installation: Installation of Pryda products to repeated wetting (EXTERNAL areas), Pryda’s stainless
must be strictly in accordance with the instructions in steel products or equivalent should be considered. Some
this guide. alternatives include hot dip galvanised or powder coated
steel, which are not supplied by Pryda. For more detailed
5. Current Guide Version Used: The current version of
information, read Pryda’s Technical Update on Corrosion
this guide, including any amendments or additions, must
Resistance of Pryda Products or contact a Pryda office.
be used. Users are advised to check the Pryda website,
www.pryda.com.au, on a regular basis for the most
current design guides. Product Certification
Pryda Australia warrants:
Codes & Standards • Products in this guide are free from defects in the
material and manufacturing
Product design capacities in this guide have been
derived from: • Design capacities are in accordance with test results or
current, relevant Australian Standards and the Building
(a) Results of laboratory tests carried out by or for Pryda Code of Australia.
Australia
• Pryda products are structurally adequate provided
(b) Engineering computations in accordance with the they are designed, installed and used completely in
relevant Australian Standards, ie: accordance with this guide.
- AS1720.1-2010 Timber Structures. Part 1: Design This warranty applies only to:
Methods. • Products in this guide.
- AS/NZS1170 series Structural Design Actions. • Products used in the specified applications and not
damaged after manufacture and supply.
- AS4055-2006 Wind Loads for Housing.
• Joints free from wood splitting, decay or other timber
Design capacities tabulated in this guide apply directly defects at the joint or within 150 mm of the joint.
for Category 1 joints. For all other joints, reduce design
capacities by using the factors as specified in General
Notes (if applicable). Design capacities are related to
Instructions for Installation
the Joint Group of the timber as defined in AS1720 and These notes are provided to ensure proper installation.
AS1684. If the Joint Group of timber members joined 1. All fasteners used must be manufactured by reputable
together varies, the lower group must be assumed for companies and be of structural quality.
design, for example, JD5 is lower than JD4. 2. Connectors must not be installed on timber which is split
before or during installation. If the timber is likely to split as
Definitions fasteners are driven, fastener holes must be pre-drilled.
3. Do not overload the joints during construction or in service.
Special terms used in this guide are as defined in Australian
Standards, including: 4. Hole diameter for bolts in seasoned timber must not
be more than 1.0 mm larger than the bolt diameter to
Design Capacity: The maximum Limit State Design load achieve a snug-tight connection. Specified washers must
(aka “action”) which the product can safely support under be installed against the timber face.
the specified load condition, eg, 1.2G + 1.5Q (dead+roof 5. Use proper safety equipment and due care in installing
live). See General Notes for details (if applicable). these connectors.
Joint Group: Classification of a timber according to its 6. Any gaps in joints between the timber members must not
fastener-holding capacity. See General Notes for details exceed 3 mm.
(if applicable). 7. Do not over-tighten screws.

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 GENERAL NOTES
SELECTION GUIDE 4. In the selected table, chose a Pryda Bracket or Strap
with sufficient design capacity for the joint group and
design load. For higher design loads, some Pryda
Selection guide for use with AS1684 connectors can be “doubled up” (ie: two connectors
Residential Timber-framed Construction used) to provide twice the capacity. These connectors
are: Cyclone Straps, Joist Straps, Multigrips, Triple
Grips, Purlin Cleats, Hold-down brackets, Cyclonic
Grips, CPB brackets and Uni-Ties.

Wind uplift

Tie-down

Introduction Doubled Up Connector

AS1684-2010 Residential Timber-framed Construction
requires that some frame members be tied-down against 5. Order the Pryda Bracket or Strap, preferably by its code
wind uplift load. Section 9 of Parts 2 and 3 of the code as tabulated in the following tables.
includes tables of the Uplift Force (kN) to be resisted at
joints in frames. To assist designers and builders to meet
these requirements, this selection guide provides tables of Timber Joint Groups
design loads and capacities for Pryda Connectors & Joint groups for some common timber are tabulated
Tie-down Connectors. below. For further information refer Table H2.3 and H2.4 in
Australian Standards AS1720.1:2010 –– Timber Structures
Part 1.
How to Select a Suitable Connector
To use this guide follow these steps: STRENGTHGROUP JOINT GROUP
TIMBERS
1. Determine the Joint Group of the timber. Joint groups are DRY GREEN DRY GREEN
tabulated in Pryda’s Timber Data (see table in this page) Oregon (Douglas fir)
or in AS 1720.1:2010. SD5 S5 JD4 J4
America
2. Read off the Design Uplift Force from AS 1684 Oregon from
SD6 S6 JD5 J5
Residential Timber-framed Construction or other elsewhere
reference. Radiata pine,
SD6 NA JD4 NA
heart-excluded
3. Select the appropriate connector for the type of joint
required Radiata pine, heart-in SD6 NA JD5 NA

Slash pine SD5 S5 JD3 J3

CONNECTOR JOINT TYPE
Ash type hardwoods
Joist Strap (GJS) Roof battens or purlins to from Vic, NSW SD4 S4 JD3 J3
Unitie (UT90) trusses, rafters or beams highlands & Tas
Cyclone Straps Non-Ash type
(QHS9,QHS9/2) Roof trusses, rafters hardwoods from SD3 S3 JD2 J2
Multigrip (MPMG) or beams to supports Qld & NSW
Triple grip (TG)
Note on Engineered Timbers: Most standard LVLs are
Stud Ties assigned a JD4 joint group, and some JD3. Seek advice
Wall plates to studs
(ST3,ST4,STS3,MPSST)
from the relevant LVL manufacturer for confirmation.

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GENERAL NOTES
Tie-down Design Loads & Capacities Machine Driven Nail Use
The tabulated capacities in Tables 1 to 4 are for Category 32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro
1 joints. For all other joints, i.e Category 2 or 3 joints as galvanized) machine driven nails (code D40810) or
per AS1720.1:2010), multiply these capacities by 0.94 or equivalent may be used instead of the specified 35x3.15
0.88 respectively. Note: Category 1 joints are defined in mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda
Table 2.2 AS1720.1:2010 as structural joints for houses for connectors provided that the following requirements are
which failure would be unlikely to affect an area of 25 sqm strictly adhered to:
OR joints for secondary elements in structures other than
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the
houses.
same number of nails as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances
Lower Design Loads similar to the hole pattern, ensuring that these nails are
not driven into the holes or located not closer than 5mm
Where the required design load is much less than the
from the edge of a hole.
tabulated design load, and the bracket or strap is fixed
with more than two Pryda Timber Connector Nails, it is Extreme care must be taken when using machine
permissible to use proportionally fewer nails. For example, driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend
for half the design load, use half the tabulated number of to inhibit compliance with the above requirements.
nails; Note: the use of machine driven nails for fixing Pryda
Multigrips or Triple Grips is not acceptable in the state of
Queensland.
Design Load Cases Some of other Pneumatic Coil screw hardened nails
Following is a description of the combined load cases considered equivalent to D40810 are Paslode 32x 2.5mm
adopted in this design guide in compliance with AS/ (B25110), Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5mm (D41060) and Duo-Fast 40
NZS1170.0:2002 – Structural design actions Part 0: General x 2.6mm (D42360)
principles.

LOAD CASE DESCRIPTION

1.35G Permanent Action (or Dead Load) only

Permanent and Roof Imposed Actions
1.2G+1.5Qr
(or Dead & Roof Live)
Permanent and Floor Imposed Actions
1.2G+1.5Qf
(or Dead & Floor Live)
Permanent and Wind Down Actions
1.2G+Wd
(or Dead & Wind down)
Wind Uplift Permanent and Wind Up Actions
(0.9G – Wup) (or Dead & Wind up)

Fixing into Steel Supporting Structure

Pryda products can be fixed into steel using Buildex TeksTM
screws or similar.
Information on fixing Pryda tie-down connectors to steel
framing is available in the publication titled Design Guide –
Pryda Connectors for Steel Framing.

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CYCLONE STRAPS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SIMPLE: Quick and easy to install. AS1684 COMPLIANT

VERSATILE: Multiple lengths, thicknesses and can be • Designed and tested in accordance
doubled up for even more capacity. with Australian standards (AS1649)
• Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
DURABLE: Made from G300 Z275 steel.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0 to 1.2mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

LENGTHS 400, 588 and 880mm

FASTENER REQUIRED
QHS6 shown
Pryda Timber Connector Nails
35 x 3.15mm
Product code – OSNG
NAILS For machine driven nails, refer to MPQHS6 QHS9
the note on the last page. Pryda’s
unpunched QHS6U and QHS9U
straps are designed specifically
for machine driven nails.

Strong tie down suitable for tying purlins to roof trusses or

roof trusses to the wall frame.

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CYCLONE STRAPS
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL THICKNESS (MM) LENGTH (MM) QUANTITY
MPQHS6
(Merchant Pack -
Individually barcoded 588 80
product)

QHS6U
(Unpunched - For
1 588 80
machine nailing) G300 Z275
Galvanised Steel
QHS9 880 25
QHS9U
(Unpunched - For
880 25
machine nailing)

QHS9/2 1.2 880 25

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY
OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg
OSNG Galvanised Steel Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg
TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg

DESIGN CAPACITIES
DESIGN CAPACITY (ΦNJ) (KN) FOR TIMBER JOINT GROUP USING ANY CYCLONE STRAP
NAILS PER LEG
J3 J2 JD5 JD4 JD3 JD2
2 3.8 5.3 3.2 3.8 5.3 6.8
3 5 6.9 4.4 5.3 7.4 9.4
4 6.3 8.9 5.8 6.9 9.7 12.3
6 (4)
8.9 12.4 (2)
8.4 10.1 12.4 (2)
12.4(2)
INCREASED CAPACITIES FOR STRAPS THAT ARE WRAPPED AROUND; MINIMUM 4 NAILS PER LEG (SEE NOTE 4)
MPQHS6 QHS9 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4
QHS9/2 15 15 15 15 15 15

Notes:
1. These design capacities apply to Pryda Cyclone Straps fixed at both ends with 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber
Connector Nails or equivalent. For machine driven nails, refer to section “Fastening Cyclone Straps”
2. The 12.4kN value may be increased to 15.0kN for QHS9/2 cyclone strap.
3. When the strap is wrapped around the wall plate or other timber member and fixed with 4 nails per leg driven into the
underside of the top plate, the capacity is limited by the steel. Tests have proven that bending the legs of Cyclone Straps
around the timber increases the ultimate load the strap can carry.
4. Joint groups for timbers are specified in AS1720, and explained in our Connectors and Tie Downs Design Guide.

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INSTALLATION
CYCLONE STRAPS FOR TRUSS TIE DOWN TO TOP PLATE

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Position the centre of the Cyclone Strap over the Truss • Put 2 Pryda Timber Connector nails into each leg on
and bend each side down at the same time, ensuring both sides of the Truss
each leg is equal length.

STEP 3 STEP 4

• Wrap the two legs under the top plate and fix off with • Fold overhanging legs over itself and flatten. Do not
Pryda Timber connector nails per leg to suit QHS leave overhanging legs pass frame.
selection length and tie down requirement. MPQHS6
shown above using three Pryda Connector nails to each
leg. Higher capacities can be achieved if four nails are
used (MPQHS6,QHS9,QHS9/2).

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INSTALLATION
CYCLONE STRAPS FOR TRUSS TIE DOWN TO BEAM/LINTEL
Fixing to a beam or lintel is the same as above however instead of wrapping under the top plate, the cyclone strap legs are
fastened to the face of the beam as shown below.
Note this is not as strong a connection as wrapping under the top plate and the number of nails into the face of the beam
will dictate the capacity as shown in the design capacity table.

2 nails on truss per leg

2 to 6 nails on beam/lintel per

leg. See table for capacities
for each nail group

FASTENING CYCLONE STRAPS

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

USING PASLODE MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS WITH UN-PUNCHED QHS6U AND QHS9U
32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro galvanized) machine
driven nails (code D40810) or equivalent may be used instead of the specified
35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda connectors
provided that the following requirements are strictly adhered to:
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the same number of nails
as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances closely following
the dimple pattern on un-punched QHS6U and QHS9U.
Extreme care must be taken when using machine driven nails as the
prevailing installation practices tend to inhibit compliance with the above
requirements.
Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that are appropriate include:
• Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 (D40810)
• Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
• Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
• Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
• Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)
Note: MPQHS6 shown. Typical hole spacing and edge distance.

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JOIST STRAP

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Includes a built-in nail for easy and quick install.
AS1684 COMPLIANT
• Designed and tested in accordance
FAST: Only requires 2 nails per side.
with Australian standards (AS1649)
VERSATILE: Can be used for a variety of right angle • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
connections such as floor joists to bearers, hanging
beams to ceiling joists, rafters to beams, purlins to rafters
or trusses.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE GJS

STEEL G300

QUANTITY 150

THICKNESS 0.6mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

Pryda Timber Connector Nails

FASTENERS
35 x 3.15mm

A simple, light duty joist strap with a variety of uses in

building.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
Limit State Design capacities per Pryda Joist Strap fixed with 2 nails each end are as tabulated below:

DESIGN CAPACITY (ΦNJ) (KN) FOR JOINT GROUP

LOAD CASE
J4 J3 J2 JD5 JD4 JD3 JD2

1.35G 0.7 0.9 1.3 0.8 0.9 1.3 1.7

1.2G+1.5Qf 0.8 1.1 1.6 1.0 1.1 1.6 2.0

1.2G+1.5Qr 0.9 1.3 1.8 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.3

1.2G+Wd or Wind Uplift 1.3 1.8 2.6 1.6 1.8 2.6 3.3

Note:
1. The above capacities apply directly to all Category 1 joints. For all other joints, i.e Category 2 or 3 joints as per
AS1720.1:2010, multiply these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively.

INSTALLATION
Position the Joist Strap with all nail holes at least 16 mm from the nearest timber edge. Using 35x3.15 mm galvanised
Pryda Timber Connector Nails or equivalent, drive both these nails and the in-built nail fully into both timber members.

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

USING PASLODE MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS WITH UN-PUNCHED QHS6U AND QHS9U
32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro galvanized) machine driven nails (code D40810) or equivalent
may be used instead of the specified 35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda connectors provided
that the following requirements are strictly adhered to:
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the same number of nails as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances closely following the dimple pattern on un-punched QHS6U
and QHS9U.
Extreme care must be taken when using machine driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend to inhibit
compliance with the above requirements.
Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that are appropriate include:
• Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 (D40810)
• Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
• Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
• Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
• Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)

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MITRE PLATES AS1684 COMPLIANT

• Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
• Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
FAST: Pre-bent to suit common 45 degree angle
connections on both the bottom and top cord
STRONG: 1.0mm G300 Galvanised Steel
VERSATILE: Can also be used with rafters and Top
come with a left and right hand version to pick up Chord
the creeper from both sides of the hip

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

Bottom
THICKNESS 1.0mm Chord

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber

Connector Nails
OR
FASTENERS
Paslode machine driven nails
if notes on the last page are
followed.

The easy way to connect creeper trusses to hip trusses

MT For BC joint

MT15 For TC joint

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INSTALLATION
1. Refer to AS4440- 2004. Nail the creeper top chord and bottom chord to the hip truss using 65 mm long nails through the
full thickness of the creeper truss members.
2. Place the long leg of the Mitre Plate against the creeper truss so that the bend is tight into the joint between the creeper
and hip truss. Fix 5 / 35x3.15 Pryda Timber Connector nails to the creeper, and to the hip truss.

MITRE PLATES
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL SIZE QUANTITY CONNECTION TYPE

MT

G300 Z275 78 x 126mm 20 Bottom Chord

Galvanised Steel (When flat) (10 left, 10 right)

MT15

Top Chord

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY

OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg

OSNG Galvanised Steel Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg

TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg

DESIGN CAPACITIES
When used to carry gravity loads or to resist wind uplift from creeper trusses or rafters Pryda Hip Mitre Plates have the
following design capacities when fixed with five 35 x 3.15mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails into both members. These
values include the capacity of three 2.8 x 65mm nails that are normally installed prior to fixing the Mitre Plate. Refer creeper
to hip connections in AS4440-2004.
Note: These capacities assume that the supported creeper trusses or rafters are located on each face of the supporting hip truss.

DESIGN CAPACITIES ΦNJ (KN)

LOAD TYPE SEASONED TIMBER

JD3 JD4 JD5 JD6

1.35G 3.7 2.6 2.2 1.7

1.2G+1.5Qr 5.0 3.5 3.0 2.3

1.2G+Wd or WIND UPLIFT 7.4 5.2 4.4 3.4

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FASTENING MITRE PLATES

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

USING PASLODE MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS WITH UN-PUNCHED QHS6U AND QHS9U
32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro galvanized) machine driven nails (code D40810) or equivalent
may be used instead of the specified 35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda connectors provided
that the following requirements are strictly adhered to:
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the same number of nails as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances closely following the dimple pattern on un-punched QHS6U
and QHS9U.
Extreme care must be taken when using machine driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend to inhibit
compliance with the above requirements.
Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that are appropriate include:
• Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 (D40810)
• Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
• Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
• Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
• Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)

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MULTIGRIPS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

AS1684 COMPLIANT
FUNCTIONAL: Each of the tabs can bent in or out to
90° or other angles to suit the application. • Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
STRONG: Suitable for high load applications such as
a tie-down connector. • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel

VERSATILE: Along with being used as a strong tie-down

connection, can also be used in numerous right-angle
connection application.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275 or S316L Stainless Steel
RESISTANCE

Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber

Connector Nails
OR
Pryda Painted hex head 12G x
FASTENERS 35mm Screws
Ensure the corrosion resistance
of the fastener matches the
product, ie. galvanised nails for
a galvanised bracket or stainless
nails for a stainless bracket.

Multi-purpose metal connectors for timber construction.

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DURABILITY
Z275 to be used in weather protected internal applications. Stainless Steel can be used for external applications.
Note: If Stainless Steel Multigrips are used, they should be used with Stainless Steel nails.

MULTIGRIPS
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL SIZE QUANTITY
G300 Z275
MPMG 100 x 37 x 37mm 100
Galvanised Steel
MG/SS S316L Stainless Steel 100 x 37 x 37mm 20

PRYDA 12-35 SCREWS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY
Red Hex Head 5/16
TCS12-35/1k 12G x 35mm 1 Carton 1000
or 8mm socket size
Galvanised
Steel Black Hex Head
TCS12-65/1k 5/16 or 8mm socket 12G x 65mm 1 Carton 1000
size Zip Drilling Tip

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY

OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg

Galvanised
OSNG 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg
Steel
Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm
TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg
S316L Stainless
OSNBCI/SS 500g clamshell pack x 1 500g
Steel

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

LOAD DIRECTION 1

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A SINGLE MULTIGRIP FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE JD5 JD4 JD3

Wind Uplift 3.2 3.8 4.2

Notes:
1. The above capacities apply directly to Category 1 connections. For all other connections, ie. Category 2 or 3 multiply
these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively, as per AS1720.1:2010.
2. Refer to Pryda’s Connectors & Tie-down Design Guide available at pryda.com.au for description of load cases and joint
groups
3. If used as a pair with one Multigrip on each side, capacities may be double.

LOAD DIRECTION 2 (ALWAYS USE AS PAIRS)

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A PAIR OF MULTIGRIPS FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE JD5 JD4 JD3

1.35G 2.7 3.2 4.5

1.2G + 1.5Qr 3.6 4.3 6.1

1.2G + Wd or
5.4 6.4 9
Wind Uplift

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INSTALLATION
TRUSS TIE DOWN CONNECTION TO SUPPORT

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Determine which leg of the Multigrip are required to be • Fix the Multigrips using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
bent and do so at a 90° angle 35 x 3.15mm or Pryda Painted hex head 12G x 35mm
• Ensure the bends are neat, tight and firm against the Screws.
timber before fixing into position • Ensure the correct number of nails or screws are used
per leg of the Multigrip as per the image above

BEAM TO BEAM OR TRUSS TO TRUSS CONNECTION

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

• Position the supported beam to • Position a pair of Multigrips at • Repeat same fixing method to
supporting beam, ensuring both right angles on either side of the adjacent Multigrip. Note orientation
beams are vertically plumb, and all supported beam. Fix each Multigrip of each Multigrip and connection
edges are aligned. to each timber member with must be installed in PAIRS.
5x3.15x35 Pryda Connector nails
or 3 x No.12x35mm Pryda painted
hex head screws.

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FASTENING MULTIGRIPS

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIXING LONG MULTIGRIPS,
MULTIGRIPS AND MINIGRIPS.

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MINIGRIPS AS1684 COMPLIANT

• Designed and Engineered in
accordance with Australian Standards
• Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
EASY: Easy to use for numerous right-angle connections.
ECONOMICAL: Suited for lightly loaded joints.
ADAPTABLE: Multiple nails holes to make fastening easy.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE
Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector
Nails
OR
Pryda Painted hex head 12G x 35mm
FASTENERS Screws
Ensure the corrosion resistance of
the fastener matches the product,
ie. galvanised nails for a galvanised
bracket.

Versatile pre-bent framing anchor.

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DURABILITY
Z275 products are suitable in weather-protected internal applications.

MINIGRIPS
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL SIZE QUANTITY

MPMGS G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel 56 x 36 x 36mm 100

DESIGN CAPACITIES

LOAD DIRECTION 1 (ALWAYS USE AS PAIRS)

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A PAIR OF MINIGRIPS FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE JD5 JD4 JD3

1.35G 1.3 1.6 2.2

1.2G + 1.5Qr 1.8 2.1 3

1.2G + Wd or
2.7 3.2 4.5
Wind Uplift

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INSTALLATION
BEAM TO BEAM

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Position the supported beam to supporting beam, • Position a pair of Minigrips at right angles on either side
ensuring both beams are vertically plumb, and all edges of the supported beam. Fix each Minigrip to each timber
are aligned. member with 2x3.15x35 Pryda Connector nails or 1 x
No.12x35mm Pryda painted hex head screws.

STEP 3

• Repeat same fixing method to adjacent Minigrip.

Connection must be installed in PAIRS.

FASTENING MINIGRIPS

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIXING LONG MULTIGRIPS,
MULTIGRIPS AND MINIGRIPS.

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LONG MULTIGRIP

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

AS1684 COMPLIANT
FUNCTIONAL: Each of the tabs can bent in or out to
suit the application. • Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
STRONG: The longer leg allows both top plates to
be engaged, which can optimise top plate design. • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel

VERSATILE: Along with being used as strong tie-down

connection, can also be used in numerous right-angle
connection applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE MPMGL

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

HEIGHT 132mm

WIDTH 37mm

QUANTITY 100

Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber

Connector Nails
FASTENERS OR
Pryda painted hex head
12G x 35mm screws

Designed for when a ribbon/double top-plate is in use

to engage the lower top plate.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

LOAD DIRECTION 1

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A SINGLE MULTIGRIP FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE JD5 JD4 JD3

Wind Uplift 3.2 3.8 4.2

Notes:
1. The above capacities apply directly to Category 1 connections. For all other connections, ie. Category 2 or 3 multiply
these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively, as per AS1720.1:2010.
2. Refer to Pryda’s Connectors & Tie-down Design Guide available at pryda.com.au for description of load cases and joint
groups
3. If used as a pair with one Multigrip on each side, capacities may be double.

LOAD DIRECTION 2 (ALWAYS USE AS PAIRS)

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A PAIR OF LONG MULTIGRIPS FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE JD5 JD4 JD3

1.35G 2.7 3.2 4.5

1.2G + 1.5Qr 3.6 4.3 6.1

1.2G + Wd or
5.4 6.4 9
Wind Uplift

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INSTALLATION
TRUSS TIE DOWN CONNECTION TO SUPPORT

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Determine which leg of the Long Multigrip is required to • Fix the Long Multigrips using Pryda Timber Connector
be bent and do so at a 90° angle Nails 35 x 3.15mm or Pryda painted hex head 12G x
• Ensure the bends are neat, tight, and firm against the 35mm screws
timber before fixing into position • Ensure the correct number of nails/screws are used per
leg of the Long Multigrip as per the image above

BEAM TO BEAM OR TRUSS TO TRUSS CONNECTION

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

• Position the supported beam to • Position a pair of Multigrips at • Repeat same fixing method to
supporting beam, ensuring both right angles on either side of the adjacent Multigrip. Note orientation
beams are vertically plumb, and all supported beam. Fix each Multigrip of each Multigrip and connection
edges are aligned. to each timber member with must be installed in PAIRS.
5x3.15x35 Pryda Connector nails
or 3 x No.12x35mm Pryda painted
hex head screws.

IMPORTANT:
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INSTALLATION
RIBBON / DOUBLE TOP PLATE GUIDE

• If the Ribbon plate is not adequately fixed to the lower • This example illustrates how the longer leg (MPMGL),
top plate, it will not be able to contribute to resisting uplift can engage both top plates
• Nail lamination of the ribbon plate to the lower top plate
is typically insufficient to resist these loads
• In this example, if the ribbon plate is not sufficiently tied
down to the lower top plate it can de-laminate resulting
in the trusses lifting off the building

FASTENING LONG MULTIGRIPS

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIXING LONG MULTIGRIPS,
MULTIGRIPS AND MINIGRIPS.

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PRYDA HITCH

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

VERSATILE: Pryda Hitch has built in slots which allow
for vertical movement in the truss over time without
transferring load to the wall.
These slots cater for some vertical movement of the wall
due to foundation settlement, without inducing forces on
the truss.

SPECIFICATIONS

MPPHH (Coined)*
PRODUCT CODE
PHL (Plain)

STEEL G300-Z275

MPPHH - 200 per carton -

QUANTITY Merchant pack - 100
PHL - 100 per carton
MPPHH - 0.8 mm MPPHH
THICKNESS
PHL – 1.2 mm

Bracket which stabilises internal, non-load bearing walls

from bottom chords of trusses.

PHL

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PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE QUANTITY

MPPHH 114 x 46 x 38 x 0.8mm 200

Galvanised Steel Flat Head
PHL 100 x 44 x 36 x 1.2mm 100

APPLICATION

Internal wall top plate

Nogging

Pryda Hitch
Truss bottom chord
Pryda Hitch

Internal wall top plate

Truss bottom chord

Wall at Right Angles to Trusses Wall Parallel to Trusses

INSTALLATION
Place the Pryda Hitch alongside the truss bottom chord and fix with 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber Connector Nails
to the top plate of the wall, then nail through the slots into the truss bottom chord. For truss cambers not exceeding 10mm
(for MPPHH) or 15mm (for PHL or PHS), the nail shall be located midway in the slot. This would also cater for vertical
movement of walls due to foundation settlement in reactive clays. However, for larger truss cambers, the nail shall be
located near the top of the slot. Care must be taken not to drive the nails fully home which would restrict vertical movement
of the truss.
Extra slots are provided for additional nailing if required. Fixing as described locates the partition framing yet permits the
truss to settle without loading a non-load bearing wall or partition. Fix at every second truss or at 1800 mm intervals.

NAILING REQUIREMENTS

CODE NAILING REQUIREMENTS

2@ 35 x 3.15mm Pryda Nails to bottom chord
MPPHH
3@ 35 x 3.15mm Pryda Nails to top plate
2@35 x 3.15mm Pryda Nails to bottom chord
PHL
3@35 x 3.15mm Pryda Nails to top plate

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1

• Place the Pryda Hitch alongside the truss bottom chord and fix with 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber Connector
Nails to the top plate of the wall, then nail through the slots into the truss bottom chord. Care must be taken not to drive
the nails fully home which would restrict vertical movement of the truss.

STEP 2 STEP 3

• For truss cambers not exceeding 10mm (for MPPHH) • For larger truss cambers, the nail shall be located near
or 15mm (for PHL), the nail shall be located midway in the top of the slot.
the slot. This caters for some vertical movement of walls • Note: For girder-to-girder connections where cumulative
due to foundation settlement in reactive clays. truss deflection can occur, the brackets may need to
be re-nailed after the roof has been loaded. The nail
location on the slots should be checked after loading the
roof.

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STUD TIES

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

AS1684 COMPLIANT
EASY: A quick and effective connector between studs
and wall plates. • Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
VERSATILE: Available with built-in nails, holes for hand
nails or dimples for machine nails. • Meets the tie down requirements for
AS1684 bracing units
STRONG: Nails are driven into the side grain to resist
• Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
wind uplift in lateral shear.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE
Preformed nails are found included for
all but the ST3 Stud Ties.
For the ST3 Stud Ties use Pryda
35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector Nails
OR
FASTENERS Pryda Painted hex head 12G x 35mm
Screws
Ensure the corrosion resistance of
the fastener matches the product,
i.e. galvanised nails for a galvanized
bracket, stainless nails for a stainless
bracket.

Stud ties connect top and bottom plates to studs to resist

wind uplift.

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PRYDA STUD TIE RANGE

ST3 ST4

STS3R MPSST
STS3L
STS3HL
STS3HR

ST4U90

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STUD TIES
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE FASTENERS QUANTITY

ST3 100

ST4 Double
Pre-punched nails 80
ST4U90

STS3R G300 Z275

Pryda Timber Connector
Galvanised Steel
STS3L Nails 35 x 3.15mm

STS3HR Single 9/32x2.3 mm galvanised, 50

screw shank nails,
STS3HL machine driven
MPSST Pre-punched nails

FEATURES
Pryda Stud Ties greatly improve the jointing of top and bottom plates to studs compared to the common nail fixing, ie:
• Greater tie-down strength: Stud Tie nails are driven into the side grain of the stud to resist wind uplift in lateral shear.
This is far stronger than relying on the withdrawal strength of common nails in end grain. For example, two 90x3.05 dia
glue-coated machine driven skew nails through 45 mm thick wall plates into the ends of dry pine studs (as required by AS
1684) have a capacity of only 0.40 kN while Stud Ties could provide as much as 6.2 kN. (refer to Design Capacities next
page)
• No splitting of the timber: With Stud Ties, the careful location of the nails away from timber ends and edges avoids
splitting which can occur in common nails only joints, especially in some timbers and particularly with skew nailing. This is
not only unsightly, but it reduces the strength of the joint substantially.
• Convenience: As ST3, ST4 and the new MPSST Stud Ties have in-built nails, there is no need for other nails. Stud Ties
are quick and easy to apply; the in-built nails are readily driven home with a conventional hammer. ST4U90 Stud Ties
have two bends for easy installation on 70 mm and 90 mm wall frames respectively.
• Single sided Stud Ties are specially designed for factory production. They avoid the need to reach under the frame on
the framing table. Note: The STS3 stud ties have either dimples for easy fixing with power driven nails or holes for fixing
with 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber Connector Nails.
• Like the STS3, the new Ezi Stud Tie (MPSST) is also designed for both factory and site installation. But the SST has the
added advantage of a greater tie-down capacity.
• Complies with AS1684 Bracing Units rules: All types of Stud Ties meet the tie-down requirements of the code when
installed as specified.

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY

OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg

OSNG Galvanised Steel Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg

TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) PER STUD TIE FOR TIMBER JOINT GROUP
STUD TIES
JD5 JD4 JD3

ST3 5.3 6.3 7

ST4 6.2 6.9 7

MPSST (Note 5) 5.5 5.5 5.5

STS3 (Note 1) 3.4 4.1 5.7

SB103 (Note 4) 8.8 10.5 13.6

Notes:
1. STS3 Stud Ties may also be used with 5 Pryda Timber Connector nails or 6 machine driven nails to the stud, and 3 or 4
nails to the top plate. In this case increase the design capacities by 25% above the values shown here.
2. The above values include the capacity of 2/skew nails.
3. Tie-down capacities are based AS1720.1:2010 using k1=1.14, for use in conjunction with AS/NZS1170:2002 loading code.
4. SB103 capacities are based on the fixings shown below, using SIX Pryda Timber Connector nails per leg.
5. The capacity of SST may be increased to 6.0kN if the connector is fixed into the side of the wall plate using a single 3.15
x 35 nail or equivalent, in addition to the in-built nails.

PRYDA SB103 FIXING SPECIFICATION

Pryda SB103
Minimum nail (30x1.0mm) Strap
to stud end brace tightly fitted
distance. over frame and
down face of stud.

6 x Pryda connector nails

to each face of stud. Use
Minimum brace leg nail spacing as shown to
length from under avoid splitting.
side of wall plate.

APPLICATIONS
Pryda Stud Ties are used in wall bracing units (Types A and B) and other areas of walls for fixing of top and bottom wall
plates to studs- as shown. Suitable overall, wall plate thicknesses are: ST3 - 50 mm; ST4 - 100 mm, STS3 - 80 mm and
MPSST – 90 mm.
ST3 ST3
Pryda Stud Ties
at each stud to
plate joint.

Pryda Stud Ties

at each stud to
bottom plate joint.
ST3 ST3
General Use of Stud Ties Wall Bracing Units

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INSTALLATION
EZI STUD TIE

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Locate the Ezi Stud Tie on the external corner of the • Fasten the top of the Ezi Stud Tie into the top plate.
wall plate. • In a similar manner, while holding the Ezi stud tie firmly
• Ensure Ezi Stud Tie is centrally located on the stud. against top plate corner, systematically hammer the
While holding the tie in place at corner, systematically claw-nails from inner clusters to outer claw-nail clusters.
hammer in the claw-nail, starting from inner nail cluster Avoid using excessive force and ensure Ezi stud tie is
to outer. Evenly hammer in all the claw-nails into stud. laying flat on both stud and top plate surfaces.

DOUBLE SIDED STUD TIE

U-SHAPED TIES SINGLE BEND TIES (STEP 1) SINGLE BEND TIES (STEP 2)

• Loop the U-shaped tie (ST4U) • For single bend ties ST4 or ST3. • While holding tie firmly down and
over top plate, ensuring the Locate stud tie central to stud flat on top plate, bend the leg over
strap is centrally located to stud. and hammer fasten short leg to top plate edge. Gently bend the
While holding the ST4U firmly stud while firmly holding tie corner tie over the top plate corner with a
down on top and corners of top against top plate corner and long hammer. While holding the tie flat
plate. Hammer in the claw-nails leg flat over top plate. over top plate and newly formed
systematically and evenly from corner down, hammer in the claw-
inner clusters to outer clusters until nails from inner cluster to outer
all claw-nails to both legs are fully cluster until all claw-nails are fully
embedded. embedded.

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INSTALLATION
SINGLE SIDED STUD TIE

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Choose either left or right-handed sizes to suit your STS3 with dimple
application.
• Power drive 9/32x2.3 mm galvanised, screw shank nails
fully into the stud and top plate, i.e. 4 nails into top plate
and 5 nails into stud, at locations indicated on the Tie.
STS3 with holes
• Fix 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber Connector
Nails, 3 into wall plate and 4 nails into stud

FASTENING STUD TIES

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

USING PASLODE MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS WITH UN-PUNCHED QHS6U AND QHS9U
32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro galvanized) machine driven nails (code D40810) or equivalent
may be used instead of the specified 35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda connectors provided
that the following requirements are strictly adhered to:
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the same number of nails as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances closely following the dimple pattern on un-punched QHS6U
and QHS9U.
Extreme care must be taken when using machine driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend to inhibit
compliance with the above requirements.
Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that are appropriate include:
• Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 (D40810)
• Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
• Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
• Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
• Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)

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TRIPLE GRIPS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

AS1684 COMPLIANT
EASY: Pre-bent for quick installation.
• Designed and tested in accordance
VERSATILE: Can be used for several applications including
with Australian standards (AS1649)
roof truss to wall plate, joist to supporting beam, purlin to
truss, hanger to ceiling joist. • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel

STRONG: Precision machined folded angles to proven

design. Made from G300 galvanised steel..

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE
Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector
Nails
FASTENERS OR
Pryda painted hex head 12G x 35mm
Screws

Versatile pre-bent framing anchor.

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TRIPLEGRIPS
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL SIZE PROFILE QUANTITY

MPTGAR G300 Z275 Right 50

115 x 60 x 40mm
MPTGAL Galvanised Steel Left 50

PRYDA 12-35 SCREWS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY
Red Hex Head 5/16
TCS12-35/1k or 8mm socket size 12G x 35mm 1 Carton 1000
Zip Drilling Tip
Galvanised Steel
Black Hex Head
TCS12-65/1k 5/16 or 8mm socket 12G x 65mm 1 Carton 1000
size Zip Drilling Tip

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY

OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg

OSNG Galvanised Steel Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg

TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

LOAD DIRECTIONS

C2
C1

B1

B2

LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR A SINGLE MULTIGRIP FOR TIMBER JOINY GROUP
CASE LOAD DIRECTION J3 J2 JD5 JD4 JD3 JD2

A 3.8 5.3 3.2 3.8 4.6 5.8

B1 3 4 2.2 2.7 3.9 5.2

1.2G + Wd or
B2 1.6 1.8 0.6 1 1.6 2.5
Wind Uplift
C1 3.3 4.5 2.2 2.9 4.3 4.5

C2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4

Notes:
1. The above capacities apply directly to all Category 1 joints. For all other joints, ie. Category 2 or 3 joints as per
AS1720.1:2010, multiply these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively.
2. Load Direction – refer illustration
3. Screw fixing – the tabulated capacities can be achieved by using half as many screws as specified for nails. i.e. for a
typical truss to wall plate connection, use 2 screws on truss, 2 screws on side of wall plate and 1 screw on top of wall
plate.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1 STEP 2

NAIL FIX DETAIL

4 Nails
2 Nails

4 Nails

SCREW FIX DETAIL

2 Screws
1 Screw

2 Screws

• Position the Triple Grip against tie down member • Ensure the supported crossing member is directly
and support. Fix 4 Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Nails or 2 bearing on support and is firmly against Triplegrip,
Pryda TCS12 x 35mm screws into the side face of nail fix to face of crossing member with 4 Pryda
the supporting member and 2 nails or 1 screw to the 35x3.15 nails or 2 Pryda TCS12-35 screws.
top face.

APPLICATIONS

Roof Truss to Wall Plate Rafter or Ceiling Joist Purlin to beam Wall Stud to Bottom Plate
to Wall Plate

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HIGH CAPACITY
TIE DOWN PLATES

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Comes in a kit with washers ready to install onto
AS1684 COMPLIANT
tie down rods. • Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
STRONG: 8.0mm G250 hot dipped galvanised steel.
• Minimum Z275 Galvanised Steel
VERSATILE: Curved washer design allows for different
roof pitches up to a maximum of 30 degrees.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G250

THICKNESS 8.0mm

CORROSION
Hot Dip Galvanised
RESISTANCE
PRODUCT
HCTD – For standard timber frames
CODES
HCTD – 10 kits
1 x HCTD plate
PACKING
2 x HCTD/OW curved (over) washers
to suit M12 rods

Extreme tie down capacity, perfect for girder trusses in

cyclonic areas.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

SINGLE PLATE

TIMBER GRADE TRUSS LAMINATES(2) DESIGN CAPACITY(5) (KN) MINIMUM TIE-DOWN ROD/MIN. GRADE

LVL10/13 Single 45.0 2/M12 (4.6s)

MGP 10/12 Multiple 54.0 2/M12 (4.6s)

LVL 14, 18 Single 54.0 2/M12 (4.6s)

F17, F27 Multiple 54.0 2/M12 (4.6s)

Notes:
1. This Table values are valid for both internal and external tie-downs.
2. Single refers to 1/35 or 1/45 truss laminate. “Multiple” refers to any multiple laminate (2/35, 2/45 or 3/35).
3. The HCTD plate should be orientated correctly to accommodate single, double, or triple laminated trusses. See
illustration.
4. The Design Capacities given here are valid only if the tie-down rods are adequately anchored to the ground.

INSTALLATION DETAIL USING SINGLE PLATE

SINGLE TRUSS DOUBLE TRUSS TRIPLE TRUSS

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

DOUBLE PLATE

TIMBER GRADE TRUSS LAMINATES(2) DESIGN CAPACITY(5) (KN) MINIMUM TIE-DOWN ROD/MIN. GRADE

LVL10/13 Single 45.0 2/M12 (4.6s)

MGP 10/12 Multiple 90.0 2/M12 (8.8s)4

LVL 14, 18 Single 75.0 2/M12 (8.8s)4

F17, F27 Multiple 100.0 2/M12 (8.8s)4

Notes:
1. This Table values are valid for both internal and external tie-downs.
2. Single refers to 1/35 or 1/45 truss laminate. “Multiple” refers to any multiple laminate (2/35, 2/45 or 3/35).
3. The HCTD plate should be orientated correctly to accommodate single, double, or triple laminated trusses. See
illustration.
4. 4Nuts supplied with kits are grade 4.6s. Upgrade nuts used with M12 (8.8s) to grade 8.8s
5. The Design Capacities given here are valid only if the tie-down rods are adequately anchored to the ground.

INSTALLATION DETAIL USING DOUBLE PLATES

SINGLE TRUSS DOUBLE TRUSS TRIPLE TRUSS

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HOLD DOWN
BRACKET

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Can be fixed with nails, screws, and bolts
AS1684 COMPLIANT
• Designed and tested in accordance
STRONG: 2.0mm G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
with Australian standards (AS1649)
VERSATILE: Can be used for a variety of applications, • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
such as a tie down for trusses, wall frames and narrow
wall bracing units

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE MPCPAH

STEEL G300

QUANTITY 75

THICKNESS 2.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector

Nails
TIMBER OR
FASTENERS
Pryda painted hex head screws
12G x 35mm for long leg
12G x 65mm for short leg
M12 Tie-down rod or M12 x 150mm
Anka Screw
ANCHORING
FASTENER AND
40 x 40 x 5mm square washer

SIZE 47 x 55 x 130mm

Tie down resistance for a variety of applications and with

a variety of fasteners.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
The design capacities for an MPCPAH bracket are tabulated below for use with both 35 x 3.15mm Pryda Timber Connector
nails and Pryda painted hex head screws 12G x 35mm and fixed with an appropriate tie-down anchor. These capacities are
also suitable when MPCPAH is used as a tie-down bracket for wall studs.

UPLIFT CAPACITIES FOR A SINGLE BRACKET

6/35 x 3.15mm Pryda Timber Connector nails on supported truss or stud.

JOINT GROUP OF TRUSS CHORD UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN) (USING 6 NAILS INTO TRUSS/STUD)

JD5 4.7

JD4 5.7

JD3 7.9

6/35 x 3.15mm Pryda Timber Connector nails on supported truss or stud.

JOINT GROUP OF TRUSS CHORD UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN) (USING 6 SCREWS INTO TRUSS/STUD)

JD5 10.9

JD4 15.0

JD3 15.0

Notes:
1. The design capacities given here apply directly to all Category 1 joints. For all other joints, i.e Category 2 or 3 joints as
per AS1720.1:2010, multiply these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively.
2. For a pair of MPCPAH brackets, double up the tabulated capacities.
3. The above values (for nails or screws) are only applicable: a) if the anchorage into the supporting member has an
equivalent or better capacity, b) All screws are set 25mm in from timber edge, c) All nails are set 15mm in from timber
edge.

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
TRUSS TIE DOWN STUD TIE DOWN

• Use an M12 tie-down rod with 40x40x5.0 washer • When anchored directly to concrete slab/foundation
anchored into concrete using a suitable epoxy set Pryda recommends using M12 RamsetTM
chemical anchor. AnkascrewTM. However, the designer should ensure
the design capacity of the slab tie down connection
• Alternatively, to resist low uplifts, each bracket may be
meets or exceeds the capacity of the connector
anchored using 4/ Pryda painted hex head 12G x 35mm
otherwise the lower of the design values between the
screws into single wall plates giving capacities of 3.5 kN
connector and the tie down should be adopted.
(JD5), 4.4 kN (JD4) or 6.0 kN (JD3).
• Typically, an M12x150 Ramset Ankascrew (with a min.
40x40x5 washer) would give an anchorage capacity of
14.0 kN in Grade 20 concrete used in an external 90mm
wall frame having 35mm bottom plates.
• Using Ankascrews on internal walls can be subject to
the depth of the slab – e.g. for 85-100 mm waffle pods
150mm anchors will be too long for the slab thickness
and may limit the capacity of the connector.

• Additional connectors will be required to transfer tie-

down forces from wall plate to foundation. Use 65mm
screws (TCS12-65) when double wall plates are
available and increase anchorage capacities accordingly
to 7.0 kN (JD5), 8.5 kN (JD4) or 10.0 kN (JD3).

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PURLIN CLEAT

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Can be fixed with nails or Screws AS1684 COMPLIANT

STRONG: 1.85mm G250 Z275 Galvanised Steel • Designed and tested in accordance
with Australian standards (AS1649)
VERSATILE: Can also be used to connect wall plates • Minimum G250 Z275 Galvanised Steel
to studs

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE NPPC8

STEEL G250

QUANTITY 25

THICKNESS 1.85mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector

Nails
OR
FASTENERS
Pryda painted hex head screws
12G x 35mm for long side
12G x 65mm for short side

SIZE 80 x 30 x 85mm

Strong and rigid connection frequently used to connect

trusses/rafters to beams and wall plates.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
For truss tie-down application, it is assumed that the wall plate, and its fixings to studs, are adequate in its own right,
to resist design loads given in the table.

SHORT FLANGE FIXING

Single wall plates - 4/ Pryda red painted hex head 35mm screws, code TCS12-35
Double wall plates - 4/ Pryda black painted hex head 65mm screws, code TCS12-65

LONG FLANGE – NAIL OPTION

Using 12/35 x 3.15mm Pryda Timber Connector nails

JOINT GROUP OF TRUSS UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN) FOR A SINGLE CLEAT

CHORD OR STUD SINGLE WALL PLATES USING TCS12-35 DOUBLE WALL PLATES USING TCS12-65

JD5 6.7 8.8

JD4 8.3 10.5

JD3 11.0 14.0

LONG FLANGE – SCREW OPTION

Using 4/ Pryda red painted hex head 35mm screws

JOINT GROUP OF TRUSS UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN) FOR A SINGLE CLEAT

CHORD OR STUD SINGLE WALL PLATES USING TCS12-35 DOUBLE WALL PLATES USING TCS12-65

JD5 6.7 7.0

JD4 8.3 10.0

JD3 11.0 14.0

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

12/35x3.15mm Pryda 4 x Pryda TCS12-35mm 12/35x3.15mm Pryda Timber

Timber Connector nails or 4 screws for single wall plate Connector nails or 4 x Pryda
x Pryda TCS12-35 screws or 4 x TCS12-65mm screws TCS12-35 screws
for double wall plates

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CPB BRACKET

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Fixed with screws to the truss and uses a 16mm AS1684 COMPLIANT
tie down rod for continuous connection straight down to • Designed and tested in accordance
the slab or reinforced blockwork wall. with Australian standards (AS1649)
STRONG: 3.0mm G300 Z275 Steel. • Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel

VERSATILE: Can be used for a variety of tie down

applications, onto blockwork / timber / steel frames.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE CPB

STEEL G300

QUANTITY 20

THICKNESS 3.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

TRUSS Pryda painted hex head screws

FASTENERS 12G x 35mm (TCS12-35)
M16 Tie-down rod or suitable epoxy
set chemical anchor

ANCHORING AND
FASTENER 65 x 65 x 5mm square washer/s
Note: two washers will be required for
high load applications

The strongest L bracket tie down.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
The design capacities for single or double brackets are tabulated below for use with either six or nine Pryda TCS12-35
screws into truss the chord and M16 tie-down rod into blockwork or steel frame. Note: the six-screw option will require a
single 65 x 65 x 5 washer and the nine-screw option requires double washers.

UPLIFT CAPACITIES FOR A SINGLE BRACKET

JOINT GROUP UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN)

OF TRUSS CHORD 6 SCREWS/ BRACKET WITH SINGLE WASHER 9 SCREWS/ BRACKET WITH DOUBLE WASHERS

JD5 10.0 15.0

JD4 15.0 22.5

JD3 16.0 25.0

UPLIFT CAPACITIES FOR DOUBLE BRACKETS

JOINT GROUP UPLIFT CAPACITY (KN)

OF TRUSS CHORD 6 SCREWS/ BRACKET WITH SINGLE WASHER 9 SCREWS/ BRACKET WITH DOUBLE WASHERS

JD5 20.0 30.0

JD4 30.0 45.0

JD3 32.0 50.0

TIE-DOWN ANCHORS

BLOCKWORK
Use an M16 tie-down anchor with single or double 65x65x5 washers, either embedded into masonry or using a suitable
epoxy set chemical anchor to achieve the design capacities tabulated above.

STEEL OR TIMBER FRAME

Use an M16 tie-down rod with single or double 65x65x5 washers, anchored directly into the foundation. If fixed to the wall
plate, it must be ensured that fixing load path is followed through and the wall plate itself is structurally adequate.

CBP BRACKET (6 SCREWS, SINGLE WASHER) CBP BRACKET (9 SCREWS, DOUBLE WASHERS)

6 x Pryda TCS12-35 screws 9 x Pryda TCS12-35 screws

1 x 65 x 65 x 5 washer 2 x 65 x 65 x 5 washer
with M16 tie-down rod with M16 tie-down rod

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TRUSS TIE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SIMPLE: Easy and quick to install having pre-formed AS1684 COMPLIANT
teeth that allow it to be hammered in without nails.
• Minimum G300 Grade Steel
DURABLE: Made from G300, Z275 steel. • Z275 Galvanised Steel
STRONG: Can be used in pairs to achieve double
the capacity.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE TT

STEEL G300

QUANTITY 50

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

SIZE 118mm Length

Simplifying the tie down of roof trusses to timber top plates

for low tie-down requirement.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES

TIE-DOWN DESIGN CAPACITY ΦNJ (KN) FOR JOINT GROUP

FIXING
GREEN TIMBER DRY TIMBER
DETAILS
J4 J3 J2 JD6 JD5 JD4 JD3

Claw Nails only 1 1.2 1.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.6

Notes:
1. The above capacities apply directly to all Category 1 joints. For all other joints, i.e. Category 2 or 3 joints as per
AS1720.1:2010, multiply these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88 respectively.

INSTALLATION
STEP 1 STEP 2

• Prevent the truss/rafter from moving along the top plate • The Truss Tie should be fixed on the outside face of top
by Skew nailing the truss to the top plate. plate.
• Ensure to center the cluster of claw-nails to top plate
edge width.

STEP 3

• Hammer the Truss Tie into the truss/rafter, then into the
top plate.
• The Truss Tie will bend slightly during this second
operation, but this is eased by the small bending hole.
• If two Truss Ties are required, the second Truss Tie
should be located on the opposite truss/rafter face.

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UNITIES

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SIMPLE: Easy to use for numerous right-angle connections. AS1684 COMPLIANT

VERSATILE: Available in standard 170mm or extended • Designed and tested in accordance

400mm lengths. with Australian standards (AS1649)
• Minimum G300 Z275 Galvanised Steel
DURABLE: Made from G300 Z275 steel.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.0mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

LENGTHS 170mm, 400mm

FASTENER REQUIRED

Pryda Timber Connector Nails

NAILS 35 x 3.15mm
Product code - OSNG

Pryda Painted hex head

SCREWS
12G x 35mm or 65mm Screws
UT/90

Universal ties for joining timber at right angles.

UT/400

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UNITIES

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL LENGTH (MM) QUANTITY

MPUT/90L 170 100

MPUT/90R 170 100

UT/400L G300 Z275 400 80

UT/400R Galvanised Steel 400 80

UT90U/L (Unpunched) 170 100

UT90U/R (Unpunched) 170 100

PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS

PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL TYPE SIZE PACK CONFIGURATION QUANTITY

OSNGB 500g cardboard packs x 10 5kg

OSNG Galvanised Steel Flat Head 35 x 3.15mm 1kg cardboard packs x 10 10kg

TPOSNG 5kg Trade pack x 1 5kg

DESIGN CAPACITIES

LIMIT STATE DESIGN ΦNJ (KN) PER UT/90 OR UT/400 FOR JOINT GROUP (SEE NOTES)
LOAD CASE
J4 J3 J2 JD5 JD4 JD3 JD2

1.35G 1.3 1.9 2.6 1.6 1.9 2.6 3.4

1.2G+1.5Qf 1.6 2.3 3.2 1.9 2.3 3.2 4.1

1.2G+1.5Qr 1.8 2.5 3.6 2.1 2.5 3.6 4.5

1.2G+Wdn or Wind Uplift 2.6 3.8 5.3 3.2 3.8 5.3 6.8

Notes:
1. Fixing details are 4 @ 35x3.15 mm galvanised Pryda Timber Connector Nails into each end.
2. Refer to Pryda’s Connectors & Tie-down Design Guide available at pryda.com.au for description of load cases and joint
groups.
3. The above capacities apply directly to all Category 1 joints. For all other joints, i.e. Category 2 or 3 joints as per
AS1720.1:2010, multiply these capacities by 0.94 or 0.88, respectively.
4. Reduce tabulated capacities by 20% if machine driven nails (4 nails on each member) are used to fix UT90U/L or
UT90U/R. Alternatively, one extra nail can be used for every 4 specified Pryda product nails.

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INSTALLATION
JOIST CROSSING PERPENDICULAR TO BEAM CONNECTION

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Position the Unitie ensuring it is plumb and fix 4 Pryda • Position the upper timber member and fix another 4
35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector Nails into the lower Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector Nails
timber member • If using the unpunched Unitie with a machine nailer, use
• If using the unpunched Unitie with a machine nailer, use 5 nails at even spacings
5 nails at even spacings

SECURING TRUSS TO STUD

STEP 1 STEP 2

• Using a 400mm Unitie, position on the truss so that the • Ensure Unitie is taught and then fix a further 4 Pryda
short leg of the UT400 is bearing on the truss web, and 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector Nails into the stud.
the long leg is on the face of the stud. Ensure the strap Select holes away from stud cut end to avoid timber
is centrally located to the stud and the tie is vertically splitting.
plumb. • If using a machine nailer, use 5 nails at even spacings
• Fix 4 Pryda 35 x 3.15mm Timber Connector Nails following similar hole pattern, fasten nails through steel
into the truss. Use the holes away from cut end of the and away from stud cut end.
vertical web whenever possible.
• If using a machine nailer, use 5 nails at even spacings
and again select the area away from the cut end of the
vertical web.

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FASTENING UNITIES

BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE

WHERE POSSIBLE, HAND NAILING WITH PRYDA TIMBER CONNECTOR NAILS IS ALWAYS PREFERRED, WHY?

• Pryda Timber Connector Nails are forged in one piece, unlike clouts that are two pieces soldered together, meaning the head can pop off
• Pryda Nails are the correct diameter, ensuring a tight fit in prepunched holes = a stronger connection
• Design values and testing have all been conducted using Pryda Timber Connector Nails
• Hand hammered nails ensure correct nail positioning and drive depth (not driven to shallow or too deep)

USING PASLODE MACHINE DRIVEN NAILS WITH UN-PUNCHED QHS6U AND QHS9U
32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie: screw hardened electro galvanized) machine driven nails (code D40810) or equivalent
may be used instead of the specified 35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix selected Pryda connectors provided
that the following requirements are strictly adhered to:
• Design capacities shall be reduced by 20% using the same number of nails as specified for the connectors and
• Nails shall be driven at nail spacings and edge distances closely following the dimple pattern on un-punched QHS6U
and QHS9U.
Extreme care must be taken when using machine driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend to inhibit
compliance with the above requirements.
Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that are appropriate include:
• Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 (D40810)
• Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
• Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
• Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
• Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)

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