The Pac-Tie system utilizes the adjustability of the AB-Clip and V-Tie™ in conjunction with a load distributing Backer Plate, as illustrated in Figures 2, 3, and 4, respectively.

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-A370-04 and ASTM 153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating) and stainless steel. The V-Tie™ 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.

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