Simpson 7 in Beam 8x Post Column Cap CC7 1/8-8 SCN SMOOTH-SHANK CONNECTOR Nail Collated The blades are induction hardened

The blades are induction hardened for increased strength

Do these post caps need to be installed in pairs

Why is 305 stainless steel used for this fastener

Gas-Actuated Top-Hat Design: The integrated aluminum top-hat washer allows for fast loading and automatic centering of the pin in the tool nosepiece

What size beam and post is the ECC7 1/8-4 designed for

Simpson 7 in Beam 8x Post Column Cap CC7 1/8-8 SCN SMOOTH-SHANK CONNECTOR Nail Collated The blades are induction hardenedThe Simpson Strong Tie CC7 1 8 8 Column Cap is a heavy duty bolted column cap engineered to deliver reliable column to beam connections in demanding wood construction applications. Finished in Simpson Strong Tie's signature gray paint and manufactured in the United States, the CC7 1 8 8 provides an extended bearing seat that projects beyond each side of the column, effectively distributing beam loads across a greater surface area and reinforcing the