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HRC

Hip Ridge Connector

The HRC is a one-piece connector for supporting hip members from the ridge beam or rafters.
It is site adjustable for slopes up to 45°, to cater for the hip pitch for both left and right rafters.

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Features

Material

  • Pre-galanised mild steel

Technical Data

HRC Product Dimensions

ReferenceConnector Dimensions
Hip RafterRidgeProduct Dimensions[mm]Header holesJoist holes
Hip Rafter WidthRidge widthA[mm]B[mm]C[mm]D[mm]t[mm]RoundRound Obround
Ø4[mm]Ø4.3Ø4.3Ø4.3x8 ObroundØ4x6 Obround
HRC1.81------------
HRC464638 to 4546118872181.5-16-4-
HRC505038 to 5050118872181.516---4
HRC90908990216148902-2412--

HRC Product Capacities

ReferenceMultiple Hanger capacity
Number of FastenersCharacteristic Capacities[kN]
Carried MemberEach HipR₁,ₖR₂,ₖ
QtySpecificationQtySpecificationN3.75x30N4.0x90N3.75x30N4.0x90
HRC1.81--------
HRC4616.03.75x30mm2.03.75x30mm2.8-0.9-
HRC5016.03.75x30mm2.03.75x30mm2.8-0.9-
HRC9024.04.0x90mm6.04.0x90mm-10.4-3.5

Performance values shown are for each hip. total load carried by the connector is double this value

Installation

Installation

Installation

  • On the end of the ridge, use optional slots to secure the HRC50 and HRC1.81. Bend face flanges back flush with the ridge, and complete the nailing.
  • On face of ridge, adjust to correct height and install nails.
  • Obround nail holes ease rafter installation.
  • Optional diamond holes on the HRC range (except HRC44) are for installation convenience.
  • Double bevel cut hip members to achieve full bearing capacity.
  • May be sloped to 45° with no reduction in loads.

Certification

Declaration of Performance (DoP)

uk-dop-e08-0053-04-s-2.pdf
Show history
uk-dop-e08-0053-issue-3.pdf
uk-dop-e08-0053-issue-2.pdf
5e6f500bc44715caf0af78e8e611f6628f3d9db7.pdf

European Technical Assessment (ETA)

eta-08-0053-2025-05-01.pdf
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eta-08-0053-2017-09-22.pdf
eta-080053-issue-3.pdf

Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

epd-certificate-sst-connectors

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