Simpson Strong-Tie MDSS96 MDSS 5-3/4 in. x 95-1/2 in. Galvanized Diaphragm Spline StrapThe MDSS96 surface spline is 95-1/2 in. long, is attached with Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and is an ideal solution for CLT diaphragms. For CLT manufacturers, it reduces costs by eliminating or reducing time for milling at panel edges. And since our tabulated values are based on tests, not just calculations, Designers can value-engineer a solution using fewer screws than calculated solutions would allow.This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.Features Pre-punched screw holes speed fastener installation Tested loads allow for value-engineered solutions using fewer screws than calculated solutions would allow Reduces or eliminates the need for edge-milling of CLT panels Width: 5-3/4 in. Length: 95-1/2 in. Made from 14-gauge steel Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance ApplicationMass Timber / Cross-Laminated TimberSpecifications ERP Part Number: MDSS96 UPC: 707392001812 GTIN: 707392001812 Feature 01: Pre-punched screw holes speed fastener installation Feature 02: Tested loads allow for value-engineered solutions using fewer screws than calculated solutions would allow Feature 03: Reduces or eliminates the need for edge-milling of CLT panels Feature 04: Width: 5-3/4 in. Feature 05: Length: 95-1/2 in. Feature 06: Made from 14-gauge steel Feature 07: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance Install With: Install with 1/4 in. x 3-1/2 in. Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for 3-ply CLT layup or 1/4 in. x 6 in. SDS screws for 5- and 7-ply CLT layup Applications List: Mass Timber / Cross-Laminated Timber Assembled Depth - Imperial: 0.07 Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in. Assembled Height - Imperial: 95.5 Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in. Assembled Width - Imperial: 5.75 Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in. Base Product ID: MDSS_Strap Base Product Name: MDSS Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie® Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Straps and Ties > Strap Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90 Country of Origin: US Customer Unit: Yes Display Unit/Measure: EA EAN category: UC Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90 Gauge: 14 GUID: 106527796760930911987367372033987239083 Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png Measurement Unit Text: each MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie® Number Category Description: UPC Packaging Quantity: 1 Packaging Type: Unpacked Product Class: Strap Prop 65 Warning: No Quantity: 1 Shipping Weight: 11.3 Short Product Name: DIAPHRAGM SPLINE STRAP 5.75 X 96 X 14 GA Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/straightstraps_strapsandties/mdss_strap/p/mdss Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors Subcategory 2: Straps and Ties Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4 PAL Reference: 50707392001817