Purlin Cleat
Multi use connecting ancillary used to tie down in timber roof and wall framing
Pre-punched and formed galvanised steel timber connectors ideal for:
Tying down trusses with a partial concealed connection.
Suitable for connecting studs to wall plates.
APPLICATION
40mm-Purlin Cleat should be fixed with: 2/35mm Green Tip screws at top flange 2/35mm Green Tip screws at bottom flange
80mm-Purlin Cleat should be fixed with: 4/35mm Green Tip screws at top flange 4/35mm Green Tip screws at bottom flange
Note: For double top plates use 65mm screws.
Truss to top plate
Stud to bottom plate
LIMIT STATE DESIGN LOAD
| Joint Group | Tie down capacity (kN) per Purlin Cleat | |
|---|---|---|
| 40mm Purlin Cleat | 80mm Purlin Cleat | |
| JD3 | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| JD4 | 4.2 | 7.1 |
| JD5 | 3.4 | 5.7 |
*Values in the table are for ONE 40mm or 80mm Purlin Cleat only
NOTES: The capacities are derived from AS1720-2010 and are for uplift in houses where failure is unlikely to affect an area greater than 25m2. For primary elements in structures other than houses or elements in a house for which failure would be greater than 25m2 these capacities must be multiplied by 0.94. For primary joints in essential services or post disaster buildings multiply by 0.88.
For 2/Purlin Cleats the above values can be doubled.
FIXING
DESCRIPTION AND PACKAGING
Manufactured from 1.5mm Galvanised G300 Z275 Steel
| Description | Product Code | Reference Code | Carton quantity | Carton kg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purlin Cleat | PC40 | PC40 | 300 | 15.1 |
| Purlin Cleat | PC80 | PC80 | 150 | 15.1 |
| 35mm Green Tip #12 Screw (TA221) | ||||
