Simpson Strong Tie MASAZ Mudsill Anchor Foundation Plate

Product Description

The SIMPSON STRONG TIE MASAZ is a post-installed mudsill anchor designed as an alternative to standard cast-in-place 5/8-inch and 1/2-inch anchor bolts in wood-frame construction. It attaches the mudsill plate directly to a concrete foundation, eliminating the need for 3-inch square plate washers. The MASAZ delivers load capacities that meet or exceed conventional cast-in-place anchors in both parallel and perpendicular orientations to the plate. Structural carpenters and framing contractors install this anchor during foundation work on residential and light commercial projects. The package contains 50 anchors and ships at 16 pounds per package.

The MASAZ is suited for residential and light commercial wood-frame construction where mudsill-to-foundation connections are required. It is specifically engineered for applications in seismic zones where enhanced lateral and shear load performance is necessary. Its design removes the plate washer requirement from the installation sequence, reducing hardware counts and simplifying layout for framers working on slab or stem-wall foundations.

Key Features

• Replaces standard 5/8-inch and 1/2-inch cast-in-place mudsill anchor bolts
• Eliminates the need for 3-inch square plate washers
• Load capacities meet or exceed conventional cast-in-place anchors parallel and perpendicular to the plate
• Engineered for seismic zone applications requiring reliable mudsill connections
• Sold in a 50-piece package for production framing efficiency

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement anchor for residential and light commercial wood-frame mudsill-to-concrete-foundation connections where 5/8-inch or 1/2-inch anchor bolt specifications apply.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed contractors or qualified framers following applicable building codes, including IBC seismic provisions. Shut down any adjacent work and ensure the concrete foundation has reached adequate cure strength before installing anchors. Follow the manufacturer load tables and the project engineer of record specifications for anchor spacing, edge distance, and embedment depth. Do not substitute anchor sizes or configurations without engineering approval, particularly on seismic-zone projects.

Technical Specifications

• Package Quantity: 50 each
• Package Weight: 16 pounds
• Unit of Measure: EA

Standard Information

• Brand: SIMPSON STRONG TIE
• Manufacturer Part Number: MASAZ