Framecad Connectors

Connection Solutions
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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FRAMECAD® Construction Connectors are designed for
speed, suitability and performance and are designed to
deliver the most advanced end-to-end steel frame
building solution.
The range includes connectors for steel truss, wall and joist assembly required for construction.
FRAMECAD® connectors are designed with 4 main objectives - Design, Speed, Suitability and
Performance.
DESIGN - Ease of design with correct information specified in FRAMECAD® Software to deliver robust
and reliable structures.
SPEED - All 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 25 years experience in CFS (Cold Formed Steel Construction) FRAMECAD® has
identified and developed a range of FRAMECAD® Certified Connectors that have been tested to work
specifically alongside the FRAMECAD® cold formed steel construction system.
The long life green protection coating make identification of FRAMECAD® connectors easy during
construction.
It is essential to use the specified FRAMECAD® Fasteners as they form a critical part of the connector’s
tested performance and substitution of non-compliant components will result in a non-compliant
system.
PERFORMANCE - The design capacity of the 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.
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FRAMECAD® Connector Solutions
Pg. 7 Pg. 15 Pg. 5
Pg. 11 Pg. 3
Pg. 9 Pg. 13
Compliance Page 1
Installation Page 2
Bracket - Frame to Frame Connection

Tri Fix ( Left and Right) Page 3
Multi Fix Connector Page 5
Twist Fix Strap Page 7
Anchor - Frame to Floor Connection

Hold Down Fix & Washer Page 9
Bracing - Frame System Restraint

Strap Fix Page 11
Strap Fix Tensioner Page 12
Plate - Frame and Connection Strengthening

Fix Plate Connector Page 13
Apex Heel Plate Page 15

Compliance
FRAMECAD® Connectors are manufactured from steel complying with AS/NZ 1397 G350 with a galvanised
coating of Z275 and further protected with a FRAMECAD® long life green protection coating for further
corrosion protection.
The design capacity of the connector range has been calculated in accordance with AS/NZ 4600:2005 and
AISI S100:2007.
FRAMECAD® fasteners have been tested in accordance with AS/NZ 4600:2005 and AISI S100:2007 and are
manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO certified facilities.
Constructions using FRAMECAD® products must be built in accordance with local, national or international
building regulations.
FRAMECAD® products are FRAMECAD® Certified and with the ratings published in this guide provided they are
designed, installed and used in accordance with this guide and signed off by a locally registered engineer.
Substitution
The performance of FRAMECAD® connection solutions is very sensitive to design detailing, products used and
construction practices. All FRAMECAD® connection solutions have been developed specifically for use with the
FRAMECAD® cold formed steel framing system and tested and assessed to ensure the required level of
performance. It is important to use only FRAMECAD® branded components where specified and closely follow
the design details and construction practices, so you can be confident that the required level of structural
performance is achieved on site.
Page 1

Installation
FRAMECAD® Connectors Minimum 3

Threads
FRAMECAD ®
FRAMECAD Fasteners have a Drill Point capable of drilling into Connector

medium to heavy gauge steel. For successful connection 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. Steel frame
Where to Screw, Fasteners Spacing, End and a1 b1
Edge Distance Requirement a2
Min edge distance (a2) = 1.5df (approximately 8mm for 10g screws) b2
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.
• Use only the specified FRAMECAD® connectors and specified FRAMECAD® fastener type and quantity.
• Do not over load the joints or connectors.
• Any gaps in joints between steel members must not exceed 1.5mm.
• Do not weld connectors or drill additional fastener holes.
• Do not overtighten screws. Screws must be of sufficient length to ensure at least 3 threads protrude
through the fastened material.
FRAMECAD® Cold Formed Steel Specififcation

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)
ASTM
AS 1397 0.55 0.75 0.95 1.15 1.55 0.55 0.75 0.95 1.15 1.55
A653
G350 50 N/A 350 350 350 350 N/A 420 420 420 420
G500 70 N/A 500 500 500 N/A N/A 520 520 520 N/A
G550 80 410 495 550 N/A N/A 410 495 550 N/A N/A
Page 2

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
113mm
Profile
Steel Grade G350 t = 0.95 BMT* G350 t = 1.15 BMT*

Steel Frame: 0.55 to 0.95 Steel Frame : 0.95 to 1.55
Application
BMT* BMT*
Finish Galvanised Z275 with Green Corrosion Protection
Packaging 50 units of each type
* BMT = Base Material Thickness
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
001869 10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
For quantity of screws refer to the Design Capacities Table.
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities.
Page 3

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)
Frame Up Lift Restraint 0.55 0.75 0.95 0.55 0.75 0.95 Total
Code # Bracket Steel Number of screws Screws
2 - 10g N/A 2.5 3.6 N/A 2.5 3.6 6

G 350
3 - 10g 2.4 3.8 5.4 1.6 2.5 3.6 8
TF/L-A1
2 - 10g N/A 3.1 4.4 N/A 3.1 4.2* 6
& 0.95mm G500
3 -10g N/A 4.7 6.6 N/A 3.1 4.2* 8
TF/R-A1
2 - 10g 1.5 3.0 4.3 1.5 3.0 4.2* 6
G 550
3 - 10g 2.3 4.5 6.4 1.5 3.0 4.2* 8
Bracket Frame Up Lift Restraint
Code # gauge Steel Number of screws 0.95 1.15 1.55 0.95 1.15 1.55 Total
Grade required Screws
2 - 10g 3.6 4.8 6.1 3.6 4.8 5.1* 6
G 350
TF/L-A2 3 - 10g 5.4 7.1 9.1 3.6 4.8 5.1* 8
& 2 - 10g 4.4 5.9 N/A 4.4 5.1* N/A 6
1.15mm G500
TF/R-A2 3 - 10g 6.6 8.9 N/A 4.4 5.1* N/A 8
2 - 10g 4.3 N/A N/A 4.3 N/A N/A 6
G 550
3 - 10g 6.4 N/A N/A 4.3 N/A N/A 8
1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled, additional fastener holes are provided.
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 9mm.
*Capacity limited by the steel strength of the Bracket
Ordering and Packaging:

Uplift Restraint
Code Description Qty
009805 TF/R-A1 Tri Fix Right 0.95mm 50 F1
009807 TF/L-A1 Tri Fix left 0.95mm 50
Horizontal Restraints
009806 TF/R-A2 Tri Fix Right 1.15mm 50
F2 min. 2 screws
009808 TF/R-A2 Tri Fix Left 1.15mm 50 Uplift Restraints
Page 4

Bracket
Multi Fix Connector

Application:
Has several uses 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
Steel Grade G350 t = 0.95mm BMT*

Application Steel Frame 0.55 to 0.95 BMT*
Packaging 50 units per carton
Installation:
The bending slot allows easy and accurate bending on site. The Multi Fix can be bent once along bending
slot.
Use FRAMECAD® Certified HEX Head Screws or for applications that require a flush finish use FRAMECAD®
Flat Head Screws.
Code Description
For quantity of screws refer to the Design Capacities Table
Manufacturing:
Page 5

Bracket
Multi Fix Connector

A minimum of 2 screws has to be used for horizontal restraint.
Frame Up Lift Restraint Total Total

Code # Bracket Steel (Number of 0.55 0.75 0.95 0.55 0.75 0.95 Screws Screws
gauge Grade screws required) (a) (b)
2 - 10g N/A 2.5 3.6 N/A 2.5 3.6 6 4

G 350
3 - 10g 2.4 3.8 5.4 1.6 2.5 3.6 8 6
2 - 10g N/A 3.1 4.4 N/A 3.1 4.2* 6 4
MF-A1 0.95mm G500
3 -10g N/A 4.7 6.6 N/A 3.1 4.2* 8 6
2 - 10g 1.5 3.0 4.3 1.5 3.0 4.2* 6 4
G 550
3 - 10g 2.3 4.5 6.4 1.5 3.0 4.2* 8 6
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 9mm.
4. The Multi Fix can only be bent once along the bending slot.
*Capacity limited by the steel strength of the Bracket
F1
(a)(a) (b)
Uplift Restraint
F1
Horizontal Restraints
F2 min. 2 screws
Uplift Restraints
Uplift
Ordering and Packaging: Restraints

009804 MF-A1 Multi Fix Connector 0.95mm 50
Page 6

Bracket
Twist Fix Strap

Application:
Used to tie down roof trusses, joistsor 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 environments.
TFS/L-A1(Left 0.95mm) & TFS/L-A2 (Left 1.15mm)

Code
TFS/R-A1(Right 0.95mm) & TFS/R-A2 (Right 1.15mm)
Profile 40
0m
m
32mm

Application Steel Frame 0.55 a 0.95 BMT* Steel Frame 0.95 a 1.15 BMT*
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
For quantity of screws at each end of the Twist Fix Strap, refer to the Design Capacities Table.
Manufacturing:
Page 7

Bracket
Twist Fix Strap

Design Capacities
Number of screws - gauge
Frame Material Thickness
BMT (mm)
LRFD Strength
Code # Frame Steel 0.55 0.75 0.95 (kN) AS/
Grade NZS4600 AISI
S100
TFS/L-A1 G350 N/A 6 - 10g 5 - 10g
& G500 N/A 5-10g 4 - 10g 7.2
TFS/R - A1
(0.95) G550 10 - 10g 5 - 10g 4 - 10g
Code # Frame Steel 0.95 1.15 1.55

Grade
TFS/L-A2 G350 5 - 10g 4 - 10g 3 - 10g
& G500 4 - 10g 4 - 10g N/A 8.8
TFS/ R-A2
(1.15) G550 4 - 10g N/A 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 4600:2005.
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.

009811 Twist Fix Strap (Left) 0.95 50
009809 Twist Fix Strap (Right) 0.95 50
009810 Twist Fix Strap (Right) 1.15 50
009812 Twist Fix Strap (Left) 1.15 50
Page 8

Anchor
Hold Down Fix & Washer

Application:
Provides tie down resistance for steel wall stud. The specific geometry of the bracket and the washer
allows 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 FRAMECAD® M12
galvanised Anchor Bolt Titen® HD provides a high strength anchoring system to resist uplift.
Code HDF-A1
125mm
Profile
50mm
Steel grade G350 t = 1.15 BMT* G250 t = 6mm
Application Steel Frame 0.55 to 1.55 BMT*
Packaging 25 units per carton (washer included)

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
Note: A FRAMECAD® 75mm M12 Anchor Bolt Titen® HD may be used for
internal connections where edge concrete slab distance is greater than 60mm.
Manufacturing:
Page 9

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.

009815 HDF-A1 Hold Down Anchor 1.8mm & Washer 25
Page 10

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 down for wall frame or trusses.
Code SF/32-A1 (0.95mm) & SF/32-A2 (1.15mm)
O 6.5
Profile
32mm
Application Steel Frame0.55 to 0.95 BMT* Steel Frame 0.95 to 1.55 BMT*
Finish Galvanised Z275
Packaging 1 x 50mtr coil per carton

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
For quantity of screws refer to Design Capacities table
Page 11

Brace
Strap Fix
Design Capacities
Number of screws - gauge 1. Not all fastener holes need to be filled,
additional fastener holes are provided.
Frame Material Thickness BMT (mm) Install fastener symmetrically
LRFD Force (kN) 2. LRFD Strength is the LRFD Design capacity

Frame Steel
Code # 0.55 0.75 0.95 AS/NZS 4600 according to AISI S100 and is the Ultimate
Grade AISI S100 Limit State (ULS) design capacity according
to AS/NZS 4600.
G 350 N/A 6 - 10g 5 - 10g
SF/32 -A1 7.2
G 550 10 - 10g 5 - 10g 4 - 10g 3. The nominal shear strength of the connec-
tion is limited by tearing when critical, with a
Code # 0.95 1.15 1.55 minimum edge distance of 8 mm
G 350 5 - 10g 4 - 10g 4 - 10g
SF/32 - A2 8.8 4. The tables values are the quantity of fastener
G 550 5 - 10g 4 - 10g N/A at each end of the Strap Fix Brace.

009813 SF/32-A1 Strap Fix 0.95mm 32mm x 50mtrs 1 x 50 mtr Coil
009814 SF/32-A1 Strap Fix 1.15mm 32mm x 50mtrs 1 x 50 mtr Coil
Strap Fix Tensioner - PT32

Application:
Used in conjunction with FRAMECAD® Strap Fix to brace roof, wall and ceiling panels. Easy to use the
Strap Fix Tensioner takes the slack out of bracing reducing deflection.
Designed for steel frames 0.55mm to 1.55mm BMT.
Features & Benefits:

• Galvanised Z275.
• Manufactured to Steel grade AS/NZ 1397 G450 - Hi Tensile Steel
• Max Extension attributable to the unit 4.0mm
• Compliant with, AS 4440 clause 4.3.2 steel 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.
Ordering and Packaging

308321 PT 32 Strap brace tensioner Hi tensile Steel 100
Page 12

Plate
Fix Plate Connector
Application:
Used to locally reinforce connection strength and connect together cold formed steel panels.
Code FP- A1 (0.95mm) & FP-A2 (1.15mm)
210mm
Profile 74mm
Steel grade G350 t= 0.95 BMT* G350 t= 1.15 BMT*
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
Manufacturing:
Page 13

Plate
Fix Plate Connector

Design Capacities
Code # Plate thickness (mm) F1 tension Capacity (kN) F2 Shear Capacity (kN)
FP-A1 0.95mm 26.6 14.7

FP-A2 1.15mm 32.2 18
2. For screw numbers refer to engineers specifications.
F1
F2

009800 FP-A1 Fix Plate Connector 0.95mm 50
009801 FP-A2 Fix Plate Connector 1.15mm 50
Page 14

Plate
Apex / Heel Connector Plate

Application:
Suitable to locally reinforce connection strength of Heel and Apex of any Truss with a pitch of 80 to 320.
Patent Protected.
Code AHCP-A1 (0.95mm) & AHCP-A2 (1.15mm)
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
001869 10 - 16 x 16mm, Flat, Ph#2, DP, 48hrs
For screw numbers refer to engineers specification.
Manufacturing:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified and approved facilities
Page 15

Plate
Apex / Heel Connector Plate

FRAMECAD® Connector Plates are specifically designed and engineered to make them easy and
efficient to use with the practical geometry of steel trusses and framing.
For screw numbers refer to engineers specification.

009802 AHCP-A1 Apex Heel 0.95mm 50
009803 AHCP-A2 Apex Heel 1.15mm 50
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completeness of the information provided.
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Pg. 7 Pg. 15 Pg. 5

Bracket - Frame to Frame Connection

Anchor - Frame to Floor Connection

Bracing - Frame System Restraint

Plate - Frame and Connection Strengthening

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