Simpson Strong-Tie Glued-In-Rod Adhesive Retaining Cap for 1/2" Rod - Yellow
Simpson Strong-Tie Glued-In-Rod Adhesive Retaining Cap for 1/2" Rod - Yellow!
Simpson Strong-Tie Glued-In-Rod Adhesive Retaining Cap for 1/2" Rod - Yellow
Specifications
Simpson Strong-Tie GARC Glued-In-Rod Adhesive Retaining Caps help make threaded rod adhesive installations cleaner and easier by limiting adhesive flow from the drilled hole while centering the threaded rod for proper alignment. Designed for glued-in-rod applications with Simpson Strong-Tie Timber-SET anchoring adhesive and RECC threaded rod end caps, these plastic retaining caps are sized for holes drilled with wood drill bits and are color-coded by rod diameter for easy identification. The GARC cap is required for Timber-SET installations performed in compliance with the code report.
Key Features
- Rod Centering: Centers threaded rod in the drilled hole to help maintain proper anchor alignment.
- Adhesive Retention: Helps restrict adhesive from flowing out of the anchor hole during installation.
- Timber-SET Compatible: Designed for use with Simpson Strong-Tie Timber-SET anchoring adhesive.
- Wood Drill Bit Sizing: Sized to fit holes drilled with standard wood drill bits.
- Easy Identification: Color-coded by rod diameter for faster product selection.
- RECC Compatible: Pairs with RECC rod end centering caps for glued-in-rod installations.
- Plastic Construction: Lightweight cap design for adhesive anchoring applications.
- Code Report: Listed under ESR-5283 for applicable Timber-SET installations.
Applications
- Glued-in-rod threaded rod anchor installations
- Glue-laminated timber, or glulam, assemblies
- Solid sawn wood assemblies
- Parallel-to-grain installations
- Perpendicular-to-grain installations
- Mass timber anchoring applications
Installation
Drill the hole to the proper diameter and depth for the selected rod size, clean the hole as required, dispense Simpson Strong-Tie Timber-SET adhesive, and insert the threaded rod with the GARC cap positioned to retain adhesive and help center the rod. Additional support may be required during cure time depending on the level of alignment precision needed. Always follow Simpson Strong-Tie installation instructions, adhesive requirements, cure times, and applicable code report details for the selected GARC model.
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