The Alternative to Piggyback Trusses
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MiTek’s hinge plates are the perfect solution for both the component manufacturer and the framer. As a component manufacturer you only have one truss to build and as a framer you only have one truss to set! The BEH™ and the Peak Performer ™ hinge plates work in tandem to rid you of your piggyback problems.
The BEH™ hinge plate attaches to the top chord, allowing truss sections to fold flat for shipping and handling – while staying completely aligned and in plane. |
The Peak Performer™ hinge plate offers even greater jobsite efficiency. It folds to match the truss pitch and attaches to both faces of the peak using #10 hanger nails hammered through the pre-punched holes in the plate. The nail pattern is offset, resulting in a strong and secure connection. Installation is made easy because you have no loose parts, no extra trusses to build or handle, and no worries about oversized loads on high-pitched trusses.
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Factored Specified Strength
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BEH™
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Peak Performer™
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| Tension |
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1,767 lbs. |
1,237 lbs. |
| Compression |
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1,392 lbs. |
1,237 lbs. |
| Shear |
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1,237 lbs. |
1,237 lbs. |
Product Specifications
MiTek's BEH™ and Peak Performer™ Hinge Plates are fabricated from light gauge metal truss plates stamped from 18 gauge ASTM A653 galvanized steel.
Both overall hinge plate dimensions are 2.25" x 8.375". The ends of the BEH™ Hinge plate contain 48 teeth each, while the Peak Performer™ has 48 teeth in one end and five nail holes in the other.