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CSS-CA

CSS-CA is a high-strength, non-corrosive carbon anchor designed to be field laminated with CSS-ES saturant resin to create a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite anchor for enhanced detailing of CSS fabrics.

Key Features

  • High strength
  • Lightweight
  • Ambient cure
  • Non-corrosive

Product Details

Key Features

  • High strength
  • Lightweight
  • Ambient cure
  • Non-corrosive
  • Flexible
  • Low aesthetic impact
  • Various finish coating

Applications

  • Seismic retrofit
  • Load rating upgrade
  • Damage repair
  • Defect remediation
  • Blast mitigation

Shelf Life

  • 10 years in unopened, undamaged carton

Storage Conditions

  • Store material in a dry area with no exposure to moisture

Options

CSS-CA are special-order carbon-fiber anchors available in the diameters listed below in custom lengths in folded versions for termination anchoring and unfolded versions for through anchoring. Please contact Simpson Strong-Tie for ordering instructions.

Part #DiameterSaturating Rates
CSS-CA25X
1/4″ (6.4 mm)
0.2 US gal. (0.8 L)
CSS-GA37X
3/8″ (9.5 mm)
0.5 US gal. (1.7 L)
CSS-GA50X
1/2″ (12.7 mm)
0.8 US gal. (3.1 L)
CSS-GA62X
5/8″ (15.9 mm)
1.3 US gal. (4.8 L)
CSS-GA75X
3/4″ (19.1 mm)
1.8 US gal. (7.0 L)

CSS-GA87X
7/8″ (22.2 mm)
2.5 US gal. (9.5 L)

CSS-GA100X
1″ (25.4 mm)
3.3 US gal. (12.4 L)

CSS-GA112X
1 1/8″ (28.6 mm)
4.1 US gal. (15.7 L)

CSS-GA125X
1 1/4″ (31.8 mm)
5.1 US gal. (19.4 L)

CSS-GA137X
1 3/8″ (34.9 mm)
6.2 US gal. (23.4 L)

CSS-GA150X
1 1/2″ (38.1 mm)
7.4 US gal. (27.9 L)

Saturating rates based on 100 anchors (12″ long) saturated with CSS-ES and are highly dependent on saturating method, waste, etc.

Literature

Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Strengthening Brochure
CRB Article

Code Reports & Compliance

Product SeriesCompliance/CertificationReport/Approval
CSS-CAInternational Building Code
International Residential Code
City of Los Angeles Building Code
City of Los Angeles Residential Code

Hazard Communication Standard

Hazard Communication Standard

Hazard Communication Standard
ER-701







Ficha de Datos de Seguridad para CSS-CA

Fiche de Données de Sécurité pour CSS-CA

Safety Data Sheet for CSS-CA
Footnotes: Please review compliance documents for information about specific product models. In some cases, Compliance documents cover most but not all models associated with a product series.