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Connection Solutions
for Cold formed Steel Construction
Complies with;
AS/NZS 4600:2005
AISI S100:2007
AS/NZ 1397
ASTM A653
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DESIGN & BUILD SYSTEM
DESIGN - Ease of design with correct information specified in FRAMECAD® Software to deliver robust and
reliable structures.
SPEED - All our connectors have been selected to optimise the speed and efficiency of the FRAMECAD®
building system. Using FRAMECAD® screws reduces labour costs by making it quicker and easier to fix screws
consistently, helping business reach optimum production rates, both in the factory and on-site.
SUITABILITY - With over Twenty Five years’ experience in CFS (Cold Formed Steel Construction) FRAMECAD®
has identified and developed a range of FRAMECAD® Certified Connectors that work specifically alongside our
FRAMECAD® cold formed steel construction.
It is essential to use the specified FRAMECAD® Fasteners as they form a critical part of the connector’s tested
performance.
PERFORMANCE - The design capacity of our connector range has been calculated in accordance with AS/NZ
4600:2005 and AISI S100:2007.
FRAMECAD® Fasteners have been tested according to the AS/NZS 4600:2005 and AISI S100:2007 in our
laboratories to ensure they are compatible with our FRAMECAD® Building Systems and meet relevant
international recognised manufacturing standards.
All our Connectors are manufactured to steel grade AS/NZS 1397 G350 and are produced by ISO 9001
certified manufacturing facilities and have been tested for shear and tensile strength. Additionally, FRAMECAD®
Connectors are coated in corrosion retardant that give high visibility for your quality assurance process, during
manufacturing and on-site.
FRAMECAD® Connectors are made from top quality Z275 galvanised material then further protected with
FRAMECAD® Long Life Green protection coating for further corrosion protection.
Beware of non-compliant Connectors. Brackets and connectors made from cheap or scrap metal
often will not comply.
The FRAMECAD® Connector range are fully designed and manufactured to have both the correct
strength and ductility to;
1. provide high strength connection of members
2. provide the appropriate flexibility for dynamic loads e.g. wind or earthquake.
FRAMECAD® materials are used to meet both these requirements and comply with the building
code.
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Pg. 12 Pg. 4
Pg. 10 Pg. 14
Connector Category
Bracket - Frame to Frame Connection -
Tri Fix ( Left and Right) Page 4
Multi Fix Connector Page 6
Twist Fix Strap Page 8
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FRAMECAD® Certified Connectors are based upon physical testing using FRAMECAD® Fasteners and the
following criteria:
1. No Substitution: The products specified in this guide must not be substituted with other products.
2. Design Capacity Code and Standard AS/NZS 4600:2005 and AISI S100:2007.
3. Constructions using FRAMECAD® products must be used in accordance with the regulations of the Local
or International Building Code Authorities.
4. Correct Installation: Installation of FRAMECAD® products must be strictly in accordance with the
instructions in this guide.
5. Current Guide Version Used: The current version of this guide, including any amendments or additions,
must be used.
We advised to check with FRAMECAD® for updates at least every three months via the web site:
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FRAMECAD® products are structurally adequate provided they are designed, installed and used completely in
accordance with this guide and signed off by the locally registered engineer.
These notes are provided to ensure proper installation of FRAMECAD® Certified Connectors.
1. FRAMECAD® Certified Connectors are used in conjunction with FRAMECAD® Certified Fasteners.
2. Do not drill additional fastener holes or modify FRAMECAD® Certified connectors, otherwise specified.
3. Do not overload the joints or connectors - during construction or in service.
4. Use proper safety equipment and due care in installing connectors.
5. Any gaps in joints between the steel members must not exceed 1.5mm.
6. Do not over-tighten screws.
7. Use proper Fastener quantity as specified in this catalogue.
8. Do not weld connectors.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
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FRAMECAD® Connectors
FRAMECAD Fasteners have a Drill Point capable of drilling into medium to heavy gauge steel. For successful con-
nection the screw must be of sufficient length to ensure at least 3 threads are protruding through the fastened
material and the Drill Point length must be greater than the total thickness of metal being fastened into.
Minimum 3
Threads
FRAMECAD®
Connector
Steel frame
a1 b1
Where to Screw
a2
Fasteners Spacing, End and Edge Distance Requirement
b2
Min edge distance (a2) = 1.5df (approximately 8mm for 10g screws)
Min Spacing (b1 or b2) = 3.0df (approximately 15mm for 10g screws)
Where df = Nominal screw diameter (mm) a2
Note: The end distance is the distance to the edge of the steel measured in the direction of the applied force.
To avoid tearing, the minimal end distance, a1, for our connector range is 8mm, otherwise specified.
Material
Cold formed steel frame material yield strength (Fy) and tensile strength (Fu) are defined in the table below.
Fy (MPa) Fu (MPa)
Grade Frame Material Thickness BMT (mm) Frame material thickness BMT (mm)
0.55 0.75 0.95 1.15 1.55 0.55 0.75 0.95 1.15 1.55
G350 N/A 350 350 350 350 N/A 420 420 420 420
G500 N/A 500 500 500 N/A N/A 520 520 520 N/A
G550 410 495 550 N/A N/A 410 495 550 N/A N/A
Equivalent Grades:
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BRACKET
Tri Fix - Left / Right
Application:
Used to tie-down roof trusses, joists or rafters to the wall frame.
Can also be used in cyclonic environments when fixed on both sides of the wall plate, with appropriate
plate to stud fixing.
TF/L-A1 (Left 0.95) TF/R-A1 (Right 0.95)
Code
TF/L-A2 (Left 1.15) TF/R-A2 (Right 1.15)
74mm 74mm
113mm
Profile
113mm
Installation:
Use FRAMECAD® Certified HEX Head Screws or for applications that require a flush finish use FRAMECAD®
Flat Head Screws.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
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BRACKET
Tri Fix - Left / Right
A minimum of 2 screws has to be used for horizontal restraint.
Design Capacities - (0.95)
LRFD Force (kN) - AS/NZS 4600 / AISI S100
F1 Uplift F2 Horizontal
Frame Material Thickness BMT (mm)
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BRACKET
Multi Fix Connector
Application:
Has several usages as the lower leg can be bent according to its use. Used to tie down roof trusses,
rafters and to connect trusses together.
Code MF - A1 (0.95mm)
113mm
Profile
Installation:
The bending slot allows easy and accurate bending on site.
Use FRAMECAD® Certified HEX Head Screws or for applications that require a flush finish use FRAMECAD®
Flat Head Screws.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
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Bracket
Multi Fix Connector
A minimum of 2 screws has to be used for horizontal restraint.
Design Capacities - (0.95)
LRFD Force (kN) - AS/NZS 4600 / AISI S100
F1 Uplift F2 Horizontal
Frame Material Thickness BMT (mm)
F1
(a) (b)
Uplift
Restraints
F1
F2
Horizontal Restraints
min. 2 screws
Uplift Uplift
Restraints Restraints
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BRACKET
Twist Fix Strap
Application:
Used to tie down roof trusses, joist or rafters. They offer a high strength connection as their geometry
allows to place a high number of fasteners, and more specifically they allow to tie down the frame to the
stud. As a result they can be used in cyclonic environment.
Profile
40
0m
m
32mm
Installation:
If too long the Twist Fix Strap can be bent over the truss.
The Twist Fix Strap has to be installed over a stud to allow connection of the truss, joist or rafter to the stud.
Use specified number of FRAMECAD® Certified HEX Head or for applications that require a flush finish use
FRAMECAD® Flat Head 10g screw.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
For quantity of screws at each end of the Twist Fix Strap, refer to the Design Capacities Table.
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
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BRACKET
Twist Fix Strap
Design Capacities
Number of screws - gauge
Frame Material Thickness
BMT (mm)
LRFD Strength
Frame Steel
Code # 0.55 0.75 0.95 (kN) AS/NZS4600
Grade
AISI S100
1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled, additional fastener holes are provided. Install fastener symmetrically.
2. LRFD Strength is the LRFD Design capacity according to AISI S100 and is the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) design capacity according to
AS/NZS 4600:2005.
3. The nominal shear strength of the connection is limited by tearing when critical, with a minimum edge distance of 8 mm.
4. The tables values are the quantity of fastener at each end of the Twist Fix Strap.
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ANCHOR
Hold Down Fix & Washer
Application:
Provides tie down resistance for steel wall stud. The specific geometry of the bracket and of the washer
allow to install the bracket on one side of the stud maximizing the concrete slab edge distance to provide
maximum strength.
FRAMECAD® Hold down Washer combined with the hold down bracket and a FRAMRCAD® M12 Anchor Bolt
Titen® HD provides a high strength anchoring system.
125mm
Profile
50mm
Installation:
Needs to be combined with the FRAMECAD Washer (included) and FRAMECAD Hex Head Screw
and M12 FRAMECAD Anchor Bolts - Titen® HD to achieve optimal performance.
Code Description
002409 12g - 14 x 25mm, HWH, Hex, Dp, 1000hrs
002652 M12 FRAMECAD® Anchor Bolt Titen® HD x 75mm
040380 M12 FRAMECAD® Anchor Bolt Titen® HD x 110mm
040362 M12 FRAMECAD® Anchor Bolt Titen® HD x 130mm
307092 M12 FRAMECAD® Anchor Bolt Titen® HD x 150mm
Note: A FRAMECAD® 75mm M12 Anchor Bolt Titen® HD may be used for
internal connections where edge distance is greater than 60mm.
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
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ANCHOR
Hold Down Fix & Washer
Use specified number of FRAMECAD certified Hex Head 12g screw
Design Capacities
LRFD Uplift Strength (kN) AS/NZS 4600 / AISI S100
frame number
Frame Material Thickness
Code # Steel of 12g
(BMT (mm)
Grade Screws
0.55 0.75 ≥ 0.95
6 N/A 8.1 12*
G350
8 N/A 10.7 12*
6 N/A 10.0 12*
HDF-A1 G500
8 N/A 12* 12*
6 4.9 9.6 12*
G550
8 6.6 12* 12*
1. LRFD Strength is the LRFD Design capacity according to AISI S100 and is the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) design capacity according to AS/NZS 4600.
*Capacity limited by the design strength of the Hold down Bracket determined by testing.
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BRACE
Strap Fix
Application:
Used to brace roof, wall and ceiling panels. Available in long coils with an optimised number of screw
holes, they are easy to use on site. Strap Fix can also be used as a tie for wall frame or trusses.
O 6.5
Profile 32mm
Application Steel Frame0.55 to 0.95 BMT* Steel Frame 0.95 to 1.55 BMT*
Installation:
For Panel installation the strap must be tensioned with the FRAMECAD Strap Fix Tensioner PT32.
After tensioning the brace must be screwed to each stud it crosses. Ensure each length of the strap has
a tensioner properly tightened before fixing it to the stud.
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
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BRACE
Strap Fix
Design Capacities
Frame Material Thickness BMT (mm)
LRFD Force (kN)
Frame Steel
Code # 0.55 0.75 0.95 AS/NZS 4600
Grade AISI S100
G 350 N/A 6 - 10g 5 - 10g
SF/32 -A1 7.2
G 550 10 - 10g 5 - 10g 4 - 10g
Code # 0.95 1.15 1.55
G 350 5 - 10g 4 - 10g 4 - 10g
SF/32 - A2 8.8
G 550 5 - 10g 4 - 10g N/A
1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled, additional fastener holes are provided. Install fastener symmetrically
2. LRFD Strength is the LRFD Design capacity according to AISI S100 and is the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) design capacity according to
AS/NZS 4600.
3. The nominal shear strength of the connection is limited by tearing when critical, with a minimum edge distance of 8 mm
4. The tables values are the quantity of fastener at each end of the Strap Fix Brace.
Installation:
The Strap Fix Tensioner can easily and quickly tension the Strap Fix simply by driving the Hex head screw.
FRAMECAD® Strap Fix takes the load in tension only and should be used in pairs; one Strap fix Tensioner
on each Strap Fix.
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PLATE
Fix Plate Connector
Application:
Used to locally reinforce connection strength and connect together cold formed steel panels.
74mm
Profile
Application Steel Frame 0.55 to 0.95 BMT* Steel Frame 0.95 to 1.55 BMT*
Installation:
Use FRAMECAD Certified HEX Head or for applications that require a flush finish use FRAMECAD® Flat
Head Screws.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
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PLATE
Fix Plate Connector
Design Capacities
Code # Plate thickness (mm) F1 tension Capacity (kN) F2 Shear Capacity (kN)
1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled, additional fastener holes are provided.
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Profile 122mm
210mm
Application Steel Frame 0.55 to 0.95 BMT* Steel Frame 0.95 to 1.55 BMT*
Installation:
Use FRAMECAD Certified HEX Head or for applications that require a flush finish use FRAMECAD®
Flat Head Screws.
Code Description
307387 10g - 16 x 19mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
002047 10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH, Hex, DP, 1000hrs
Code Description
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
001539 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 1000hrs
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities
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PLATE
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