The Titen HD is a patented, high-strength screw anchor for concrete and masonry. The self-undercutting, non-expansion characteristics of the Titen HD makes it the ideal anchor for structural applications, even at minimum edge distances and under reduced spacing conditions. The proprietary cutting teeth enable the Titen HD to be installed in one eighth of the time when compared to traditional expansion anchors, and at significantly reduced installation torques. The anchor can be installed with a standard ANSI tolerance drill bit and is removable. Recommended for permanent dry, interior non-corrosive environments or temporary outdoor applications. Contact Simpson for more information.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Higher load capacity and vibration resistance: Threads along the length of the anchor undercut the concrete and efficiently transfer the load to the base material.
• Specialized Heat Treating Process: Creates superior surface hardness at the tip to facilitate cutting, while at the same
  time not compromising ductility within the anchor body.
• Less spacing and edge distance required: The anchor does not exert expansion forces on the base material.
• Easy post-installation inspection: The head is stamped with the Simpson sign and the anchor length in inches.

INSTALLATION FEATURES

Serrated teeth on the tip of the Titen HD facilitate cutting and reduce installation torque.

• No special drill bit needed: Designed to install using standard sized ANSI tolerance drill bits.
• Installs with 50% less torque: Testing shows that when compared to competitors, the Titen HD requires 50% less torque to be installed in concrete.
• Less installation time: No secondary setting or torquing is required.
• Hex-washer head: Requires no separate washer and provides a clean installed appearance.*
• Removeable: Ideal for temporary anchoring (e.g. formwork, bracing) or applications where fixtures may need to be moved. Re-use of the anchor to achieve listed load values is not recommended. See reinstallation note.

*Some jurisdictions require an additional square plate washer for sill plate applications.

MATERIAL

Carbon steel, heat treated.

FINISH

Zinc plated or mechanically galvanized

CODE REPORTS

• ICC-ES Evaluation Service ESR-1056 (PDF)
• City of Los Angeles RR-25560 (PDF)
• Florida Statewide Product Approval FL2304.2 (PDF)
• Factory Mutual 3017082

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

• Material Safety Data Sheet: Titen HD (PDF)
• Material Safety Data Sheet: Titen HD en Español (PDF)

Titen HD

U.S. Patent 5,674,035 & 6,623,228

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INSTALLATION

• Installation Instructions
• Fixture Hole Diameter
• Reinstallation of the Anchor

TEST CRITERIA

The Titen HD anchor has been tested in accordance with ICC-ES's Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Concrete or Masonry (AC106) for the following:

• Static tension and shear loading.
• Critical and minimum edge distance and spacing.
• Seismic and wind loading.
• Combination tension and shear loading.

Anchor Fatigue Testing: Tested in accordance with ASTM E-488 for the effects of fatigue. 25% of the average ultimate load was applied to the anchor for 2 million cycles at a frequency of 15 Hz. Subsequent load tests showed no reduction in ultimate tension capacity.

Vibratory Load Testing: A 150 lb. concrete block was suspended from a 3/8" diameter anchor embedded at 1-1/2" and vibrated for 12.6 million cycles at a frequency of 30 Hz and an amplitude of 0.0325 inches. Subsequent load test showed no reduction in ultimate tension capacity.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Screw anchors shall have 360-degree contact with the base material and shall not require oversized holes for installation. Fasteners shall be manufactured from carbon steel, and are heat-treated. Anchors shall be zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B633. Anchors are not to be reused after initial installation. Screw anchors shall be Titen HD anchors from Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, CA. Anchors shall be installed per Simpson Strong-Tie's instructions for the Titen HD.