VPA Variable Pitch Connector

Name: VPA Variable Pitch Connector
Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
SKU: vpa

Select your Model:

SKU: VPA25

AUD$170.00per Carton

Description:

The VPA Variable Pitch Connector is a versatile, field‑adjustable solution for connecting rafters to the wall top plate. It adjusts in the field to accommodate slopes between 14 degrees and 45 degrees, making it a complement to the versatile LSSR Joist Hanger.

Please check the Corrosion Information to see if it is suitable for your application.

Model Variants:

SKU	Description	Unit	Carton QTY	Price AUD
	1-3/4IN JOIST VARIABLE PITCH CONNECTOR	Carton	25	$170.00

Model No Table:

Model No.	Joist Width (mm)	Dimensions (mm)		Fasteners (No. – Length x Dia.,mm)		Country	Design Capacity (kN)
		W	B	Carrying Member	Carried Member		Uplift	Download		F1	F2
								Floor	Roof
VPA25	45	46	51	8 – 75 x 3.75	2 – 38 x 3.75	AU	k1 = 1.14	k1 = 0.69	k1 = 0.77	k1 = 1.14	k1 = 1.14
							1.58	2.88	2.88	1.85	1.16
						NZ	k1 = 1.0	k1 = 0.80	k1 = 0.80	k1 = 1.0	k1 = 1.0
							1.49	2.71	2.71	1.74	1.16
Design Capacity is the lesser of (1) the Characteristic Capacity multiplied by the Australian Capacity Factor, or the NZ Strength Reduction Factor (φ), and applicable the k modification factors following AS 1720.1 and NZS 3603 and (2) the Serviceability Capacity which is the load at 3.2mm joint slip. Design Capacity is the minimum of test data and structural joint calculation. For Australia, the Capacity Factor (φ) is 0.85 for nails and screws for structural joints in a Category 1 application. Reduce tabulated values where other Category applications govern. For NZ, the Strength Reduction Factor (φ) is 0.80 for nails in lateral loading. Duration of Load Factor (k1) is as shown. Reduce Duration of Load Factor where applicable. Capacities may not be increased. Timber species for joint design is seasoned Radiata Pine, which is Australia Joint Group JD4 per AS 1720.1 Table H2.4 and New Zealand Joint Group J5 per NZS 3603 Table 4.1. F1 load direction is parallel to the supporting timber member and F2 is parallel to the rafter seat. For simultaneous loads in more than one direction, the connector must be evaluated using the Unity Equation. See General Note 'e' on page 15.