Simpson Strong-Tie VGT VGT 7-Gauge Variable Girder Tiedown (Pack of 432)

Simpson Strong-Tie VGT VGT 7-Gauge Variable Girder Tiedown (Pack of 432)

The Variable Girder Tiedown (VGT) is a higher capacity alternative to the LGT and MGT for girder trusses. It attaches with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® screws (included) to the side of truss and features a predeflected crescent washer that allows it to accommodate top chord pitches up to 8:12. The VGT is also available with one flange concealed for attachment to trusses with no tail.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Can be installed on roof pitches up to 8:12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the load
• Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss
• When installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR/L
• Install washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall top plate
• Made from 7-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: VGT
• UPC: 50707392678002
• GTIN: 50707392678002
• Feature 01: Can be installed on roof pitches up to 8:12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the load
• Feature 02: Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss
• Feature 03: When installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR/L
• Feature 04: Install washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall top plate
• Feature 05: Made from 7-gauge steel
• Feature 06: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 4
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 4.1875
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 8.46875
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: VGT_Tiedown
• Base Product Name: VGT
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Straps and Ties > Tie
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: No
• Display Unit/Measure: PAL
• EAN category: IC
• GUID: 294574004545073522158609164029881344886
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: Pallet
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Product Class: Tie
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 432
• Shipping Weight: 1585.44
• Short Product Name: VARIABLE GIRDER TIEDOWN
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/girdertiedowns_strapsandties/vgt_tiedown/p/vgt
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Straps and Ties
• US Patents: 7,707,785
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• CAR Reference: 10707392678004
• EA Reference: 707392678007