BRACER® Hillside Washer - Triangle Fastener

Visit our website for the most up to date product and technical information!BRACERBRACING WASHERWHY BRACER ® ?SIZES AND ROD CAPABILITYRBRACER ® HILLSIDE STYLE WASHERDesigned to Improve the Stability of Your BuildingThe BRACER® with slip resistant knurls are designed to increase the load capacity of yourbracing system by over three times more than a standard hillside washer.Our patented slip resistance knurls minimizes slippage of the rod, keeping the bracing tight. Ithas been tested by an independent laboratory confirming that BRACER® achieves completeloading of the web and rod, eliminating backup plates and welding! This research provides theonly certified load data by any supplier of hillside style washers.New Elliptical Shape #1 BRACER distributesstress into web for betterload distribution!Patented design provides optimal loadtransfer and easy installation.• Patented knurls on the surface minimizes slippageof the rod.• Eliminates back-up plates and welding.• Special nipple is design to engage the web slotdeeper, producing higher load capacity and easyinstallation!• Made from high strength ductile iron to assurequality performance.• Certifi ed independent test dataconfirms load capacities.Need a standardhillside?Call about informationon our BRACER LITE!US Patent # 6,217,270"The #1 BRACER ductile iron oval hillsidewashers for 1/2 - 5/8" rods surpass thedesign capacity of the rods and beam /column sections.""Procedures and calculations in the literaturefor the design of x-bracing anchorage can beused with confi dence when specifying andselecting ductile iron oval BRACER hillsidewashers.""The oval shape is better than rectangularmainly because of two reasons: The basearea is almost the same and the oval shapeeliminated stress concentrations at the90-degree corners and reduces the cantilever distance (from the corner of thebase to the center of the rod). In addition, your oval shape is properly stiffenedon it's back. This latest oval shape is a winner with STRESS-LOK!Statement of certifi cation by Dr. Ralph Sinno Ph.D. Professor of CivilEngineering Mississippi State University.MADE IN USA AVAILABLEBracer Base DimensionsBracer MaxSize Rod Size “L" “W"#1 (Oval) 5/8" 4.000" 3.000"#2 7/8" 4.000" 3.000"#3 1-1/4" 4.000" 3.000"#4 1-1/2" 4.250" 3.000"#1 BRACEROval With Knurls(1/2" - 5/8" Rod)#2 BRACER #3 BRACERWith Knurls (1" - 1-1/4" Rod)(3/4"- 7/8" Rod)Shown in standard red paint and optional HDG fi nish.MATERIAL PROPERTIESSTANDARD MATERIAL (Import & Domestic)Ductile IronASTM 536-84 Grade 65-45-12Ultimate Tensile Strength: 65,000 PSI#4 BRACER(1-3/8" - 1-1/2" Rod)For load data,please refer topage 208.FINISHRed Enamel: BRACER #1,2,3Gray Enamel: BRACER #4Type: gloss enamel, 85 units minimum at 60°.Thickness: 1.6-2.0 milsAdhesion: ASTM 2794 Excellent. No Peeling or removalImpact Resistance: ASTM D 2794 Good > 10 in. lbs.Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060 GoodCorrosion Resistance: Salt Spray: 250 hrs. (

BRACER®LITEBRACING WASHERBRACER ® LITEHillside Style WasherLooking to increase the stability of your building?Specify BRACER ® LITE.BRACER ® LITE increases load capacities and performance comparedto ordinary hillside washers. Included with BRACER ® LITE is ourSTRESS-LOK ® clamping washer. STRESS-LOK ® helps increase theload carrying capacities and reduces slippage of the rod, keeping thebracing tight!Available in 3 sizes!1/2"5/8" 3/4"See why BRACER ® LITE provides better performance compared to standard hillside washers.Visit our website for the most up to date product and technical information!STRESS-LOK ® WASHEROur patented STRESS-LOK ® clamping washerdistributes the load acrossmore area than a standardflat washer.Tests conclude that thisdesign increases the loadcapacity of the bracingassembly, keeping the rodfrom slipping across thesurface which can causeloosening of the nut.ANTI SLIP SERRATIONSOur patented serrationsreduce rod slippage, whichkeep the bracing frombecoming loose.Independent tests confirmthat BRACER ® LITEproduced from ductileiron produces higher loadcapacities and betterductility. Hillside washersproduced from Class 30 castiron had unpredictable loadcapacities.LARGER NIPPLEDesigned to engage the web slotdeeper, making installation easy andproducing greater loads in applicationsrequiring steep rod angles.INDEPENDENT TESTSTFC is the only supplier of hillsidestyle washers that can supplyindependent tests to confirm theload capacities.Tests conclude that the patentedBRACER ® LITE with STRESS-LOK ® were found to be superiorto off the shelf hillside washers,and can carry higher loads.Technical InformationMaterial: Ductile Iron ASTM 536-84 Grade 64-45-12Finish: PlainLOAD RESULTSIndependent tests were conducted at Mississippi State Universityunder the direction of Dr. Ralph Sinno Ph.D. P.E. in accordance to testsponsored by the MBMA and published as part of the Journal of StructuralEngineering Vol 119, No 11, November 1993, “X-Bracing AnchorageConnection” paper.WEBBRACER LITESIZELOAD(Ultimate)1/8” 1/2” (1) 10,750 lbs.1/8” 5/8” (1) 15,850 lbs.3/16” 3/4” (2) 23,500 lbs.1/4” 3/4” (2) 26,600 lbsComments by Dr. Ralph Sinno:“Triangle Fasteners “Bracer Lite” hillside anchors having ridges, serration, on the curvature of the hillside washer with companion Stress-Lok washers were found to be superior to the standard off-the-shelf market available ductile steel hillside washers. They carry higherloads with no failure in any tests to neither the hillside anchor, “Bracer Lite”, nor the Stress-Lok washers.”206-ARod Angle: (1) 30 0 / (2) 45 0Failure ModeRod tensile failure.TRIANGLE FASTENER CORPORATION800.486.1832 / www.trianglefastener.com

STRESS-LOKCLAMPING WASHERWHY STRESS-LOK ® ?Flat washers provide minimalcontact which can weaken theconnection and causeloosening of the nut.RSTRESS-LOK Clamping WasherSpecifically Designed for Use With Bracing WashersSTRESS-LOK ® is the first washer designed to keep brace rods tight.It eliminates slippage of the rod caused by vibration due to wind load,earthquakes, cranes and other cyclic loads.The concave bearing surface with a series of knurls, increases thecontact area between the washer and hillside. The additional contact areadistributes the load over a greater area, thereby keeping theconnection tight. It also improves the overall strength of astandard hillside washer.Patented washer distributes the bracingload across the hillside to increase strengthand reduce slippage of the rod.• The curved mating surface increases performance bydistributing the loadonto the hillside.• The increased contact area eliminates slippage that canloosen the connection.• Certified independent test dataconfirms load capacities.• Can be used with standard hillsidewashers to improve their performance.STRESS-LOK® distributes the load overa greater area which increases strengthcompared to standard flat washers.SIZES AND DIMENSIONS1/2” RodUS Patent # 6,217,2705/8” Rod 3/4” RodSIZES (Rod Size): 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”MATERIAL: Low Carbon SteelFINISH: .0003” min. Zinc PlatedVisit our website for the most up to date product and technical information!INDEPENDENT TESTS“...Triangle Fastener’s hillside anchors havingridges, serration, on the curvature of thestandard hillside washer with Stress-Lokwashers were found to be superior to thestandard off-the-self market available hillsidewashers.”Source: R. Ralph Sinno, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCEProfessor of Civil & Environmental EngineeringStatement from independent laboratory testsconducted at Mississippi State University,August 26, 2008.For optimal performance ofyour bracing system, useSTRESS-LOK with BRACERHillside Style Washers.STRESS-LOK can be usewith ordinary hillside washersto improve their performance.Increase the stabilityof your building forless than $0.50 per rod!For load data, please refer to page 208.207TRIANGLE FASTENER CORPORATION800.486.1832 / www.trianglefastener.com

Visit our website for the most up to date product and technical information!BRACERBRACING WASHERLOAD DATARBRACER ® Hillside Style Washer"Procedures and calculations in theliterature for the design of x-bracinganchorage can be used with confidencewhen specifying and selecting ductileiron oval BRACER hillside washers."Statement by Dr. Ralph Sinno Ph.D.208TRIANGLE FASTENER CORPORATION800.486.1832 / www.trianglefastener.com