Cullen Technical Guide 2024

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VRS Vertical Restraint Strap

The VRS is an engineered strap that has been designed to provide a convenient and secure method of fixing wall plates to timber and masonry walls.

Features & Benefits — Designed to provide optimum performance

— Thinner profile than a standard tie–down strap with strengthening ribs, achieving the same performance as a traditional 30 x 2.5mm strap Material Specification — 30 x 1.2mm Galvanised mild steel – Z600 Approvals — CE/UKCA marked in accordance with EN845-1 — Meets NHBC Technical requirements

Engineered bend for increased performance

Fixings Dependant on application.

Available Sizes

Dimensions (mm)

4mm Ø and 6mm Ø holes

B

70

150

35

35

70

75

F

75

30

1.2

Product Code VRS–900–100

F (mm)

B (mm)

900

100

Load Data

Fixings (3.4 x 35mm)

Characteristic Tensile Capacity (kN)

Performance

Wall Plate (3.4 x 35mm)

Timber Stud (3.4 x 35mm)

Fixed to 3.5N/mm 2 block work & nailed to min C16 grade timber wall plate*

2

n/a

4.80

Nailed to timber stud & wall plate (min C16 grade)

2

8

4.80

*Fixings into masonry wall to be specified by building designer

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