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TrussLok (Screwed Truss Hold Downs)

December 13, 2024/in Mitek Products/by The Truss Joint

Mitek – TrussLok
(Screwed Truss Hold down and connection method)

Mitek Australias answer to the truss hold down request every builder has asked for; The ‘TrussLok’.

Fast, Easy & Simple to install, the TrussLok screw is a hold down alternative for truss to wall plate connections. The TrussLok can be used in single or double wall plates. They are driven from the underneath of the wall plate into the bottom of truss; meaning the installation of hold downs can be completed from ground level; resulting in safer, faster fit off times.

Screws can be designed and supplied with your next job in conjunction with other hold down items required. Supplied in boxes of 100 each box comes with a hex head driver bit.

In addition to wall plate truss tie downs TrussLok screws can be used in the following applications:

Tie down jack truss top chord to truncated girder truss top chord
Tie Down outrigger to raking truss top chords
Tie Down truss to supporting beam
Fixing Verge sprockets to truss top chords
Fixing under purlins to truss top chords.

There are also multiple other instances of truss to truss connections your truss detailer can specify TrussLok connections in your next design.

Hold Down Capacity:

TrussLok screws can be used on single and double top plate construction. Top plate thickness and MGP strength of timber will determine the screws capacity. Example: on a double 35mm MGP10 (70mm thick JD5) top plate; a TrussLoks screw capacity reaches 4.2kN.

Hold down capacities should always be derived from the from data sheet or by your truss specifier (see link below).

For a more detailed look at connection details download the Mitek data sheet from the link listed below.

See more on the Mitek site here: Mitek Australia

Download the Technical Data Sheet: Download Data Sheet

Contact The Truss Joint for the design and supply on your next job

Split Hangers

October 4, 2024/in Mitek Products/by The Truss Joint

Mitek ‘Split Hangers’ are the answer to the versatile heavy duty beam to beam connection builders require. Suitable to use on any width beam they are not pigeon holed to one sectional size timber size. Their speedy and ease of installation is a great benefit also; using pre-drilled holes and Miteks 14G self tapping screws it couldn’t be easier.

Available in 3 different depths their holding capacity is enough to cover most standard applications. Split Hangers can be purchased in 140mm, 180mm & 220mm depth variants and come in pairs 1 Left & 1 Right.

Fixing Split Hangers

The versatility in these split hangers is not only earned by their varying width capability but also in their fixing configurations.

Standard Configuration:

The standard configuration is the most used and strongest of all the connection options. (see technical data sheet from Mitek to see fixing capacities)

Stacked Configuration:

A ‘stacked’ configuration can be utilized also where the fixing both Left & Right hand side of the hanger are applied to one side of the floor beam. This is useful in stair voids where you may want a nice flush plaster finish. (A reduced capacity factor is applied in this configuration. See technical data sheet from Mitek to see fixing capacities)

Single Configuration:

A ‘ single’ configuration can be designed where only one side of a split hanger is installed. The holding capacity is greatly reduced in this application but still achieves a strong connection. This option is great for fixing whaler plates to stud wall faces as shown. in the diagram. (A reduced capacity factor is applied in this configuration. See technical data sheet from Mitek to see fixing capacities)

Consult a licensed Mitek Fabricator or Mitek Australia Engineer for design advice and specification help.

See more and download the technical data sheet for fixing and capacity specifications from Mitek Australia – Split Hanger Technical Specification.

Contact The Truss Joint for design help and/or specification of Split Hangers and other Mitek Products.

MiTEK Australia ‘EasyCat’ Phone App

August 10, 2024/in Mitek Products/by The Truss Joint

Everyone now days has a phone allowing us to find and build knowledge wherever we are. Builders and carpenters are one of the busiest trades in Australia and sometimes find it hard to find information quickly. MiTEK Australia have developed an easy to navigate app which allows us to make informative decision on the fly.

With MiTEK Australias ‘EasyCat’ app builders, designers & engineers now have around the clock access to technical data on every MiTEK product. Whether it be information on a truss tie down or technical information in regards to installing prefabricated trusses; the EasyCat app has you covered.

Find out different fixing methods for hangers/brackets, tie downs. Determine which hanger is fit for use in the application you require.

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