170 Lox-All Truss Adjustable Eye-Wire w/S.I.S. is a truss style adjustable joint reinforcement with eyes and the 2X-HOOK™ combined with the Seismiclip® Interlock System to reinforce outer wythe.
The compressed leg 2X-HOOK™ has been tested and designed to withstand over 200-lbf, in tension or compression, at maximum allowed offset (ACI 530 6.2.2.5.5.4) of 1-1/4” (disengagement of the pintle from the veneer anchor). These results exceed BIA recommendations and the capabilities of standard “round wire” hooks or pintles by over 100%!
- NOTE: 2X-HOOK™ CAN BE INSTALLED WITH LEGS POINTING UP OR DOWN.
- The embedded portion of the 2X-Hook is 3/16”DIA round wire, satisfying the code requirement that the mortar bed thickness (typically 3/8”) must be twice the diameter of the wire.
- 2X-Hook: U.S. Pat. No. 8,613,175 Test results available upon request.
- Enhanced Performance:
- The use of a continuous wire in masonry veneer walls is beneficial in providing additional protection against problems arising from thermal expansion and contraction
- It also allows for a more uniform distribution of lateral forces
- Seismic Zone Conformance:
- This system conforms to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code for seismic zones
- The code requires anchored veneer walls to have a continuous wire embedded in the mortar joint. The wire is secured to the tie anchor, which is fastened to the supporting structure
- Allows construction of interior wythe in advance of exterior wythe
- Projecting eyes are 4-point welded to the backup truss reinforcement.
- Rectangular pintle acts as a vertically adjustable anchor to bond exterior masonry, while restraining in and out movement
- Design of 2X-HOOK™ serves to mechanically secure insulation to masonry backup.
- Economical. Add the Seismiclip® and Continuous Wire to standard adjustable systems at little additional cost
- Fabricated in conformance with ASCE/ACI 530 building code requirements for masonry structures and ASTM A 951 (standard specification for masonry joint reinforcing)
GAUGES:
- Reinforcing for interior wythe can be STANDARD WEIGHT (9 ga side rods x 9 ga cross rods), EXTRA HEAVY (3/16" side rods x 9 ga Cross Rods), or SUPER HEAVY DUTY (3/16" side rods x 3/16" cross rods)
- Eyes and 2X-HOOK™ are 3/16" dia. standard.
AVAILABLE FINISHES:
- Mill Galvanized
- Hot Dip Galvanized
- Stainless Steel
