The Cat-Tie consists of an AB-Clip used in conjunction with a
V-Tie™. The Cat-Tie components are presented in Figures 2
and 3.

AB-Clip: The AB-Clip is manufactured from 16 gauge (1.61 mm [0.063"] thick) sheet metal conforming to ASTM A570, and is available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370-04 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating) and stainless steel.

V-Tie™: The V-Tie™ is manufactured from 4.76 mm (0.19") diameter wire conforming to CSA Standard G30.3, and is available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370 and ASTM 153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating) and stainless steel. The V-TieTM is available in 60 (2.4"), 80 (3.1"), 100 (3.9"), 120 (4.7"), 140 (5.5"), 160 (6.3"), 180 (7.1"), 200 (7.9"), 225 (8.9") and 250 mm (9.8") lengths. The length of the V-Tie™ should be specified as the distance from the face of the structural steel support to the desired location of the legs of the V-Tie™ in the masonry wall.

Note: The Cat-Tie is a structural connector and must therefore be engineered for each application.