CSS-CA
CSS-CA is a high-strength, non-corrosive carbon anchor designed to be field laminated with CSS-ES saturant resin to create a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite anchor for enhanced detailing of CSS fabrics.
Key Features
- High strength
- Lightweight
- Ambient cure
- Non-corrosive
Product Details
Key Features
- High strength
- Lightweight
- Ambient cure
- Non-corrosive
- Flexible
- Low aesthetic impact
- Various finish coating
Applications
- Seismic retrofit
- Load rating upgrade
- Damage repair
- Defect remediation
- Blast mitigation
Shelf Life
- 10 years in unopened, undamaged carton
Storage Conditions
- Store material in a dry area with no exposure to moisture
Options
CSS-CA are special-order carbon-fiber anchors available in the diameters listed below in custom lengths in folded versions for termination anchoring and unfolded versions for through anchoring. Please contact Simpson Strong-Tie for ordering instructions.
| Part # | Diameter | Saturating Rates1 |
| CSS-CA25X | 1/4″ (6.4 mm) | 0.2 US gal. (0.8 L) |
| CSS-CA37X | 3/8″ (9.5 mm) | 0.5 US gal. (1.7 L) |
| CSS-CA50X | 1/2″ (12.7 mm) | 0.8 US gal. (3.1 L) |
| CSS-CA62X | 5/8″ (15.9 mm) | 1.3 US gal. (4.8 L) |
| CSS-CA75X | 3/4″ (19.1 mm) | 1.8 US gal. (7.0 L) |
| CSS-CA87X | 7/8″ (22.2 mm) | 2.5 US gal. (9.5 L) |
| CSS-CA100X | 1″ (25.4 mm) | 3.3 US gal. (12.4 L) |
| CSS-CA112X | 1 1/8″ (28.6 mm) | 4.1 US gal. (15.7 L) |
| CSS-CA125X | 1 1/4″ (31.8 mm) | 5.1 US gal. (19.4 L) |
| CSS-CA137X | 1 3/8″ (34.9 mm) | 6.2 US gal. (23.4 L) |
| CSS-CA150X | 1 1/2″ (38.1 mm) | 7.4 US gal. (27.9 L) |
Saturating rates based on 100 anchors (12″ long) saturated with CSS-ES and are highly dependent on saturating method, waste, etc.
Literature
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Strengthening Brochure
CRB Article
Code Reports & Compliance
| Product Series | Compliance/Certification | Report/Approval |
CSS-CA | International Building Code International Residential Code City of Los Angeles Building Code City of Los Angeles Residential Code Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard | ER-701 Ficha de Datos de Seguridad para CSS-CA Fiche de Données de Sécurité pour CSS-CA Safety Data Sheet for CSS-CA |