The Pac-Tie System is designed to transfer the lateral load from the exterior masonry veneer axially and normal to the structural backing. By way of the vertical slot, the connection between the V-Tie™ and the AB-Clip does not resist differential movement in the vertical direction and therefore does not offer composite action between the structural backing and the masonry veneer. For the design of shear connected masonry veneer systems, see Fero Stud Shear™ Connector.

The fasteners connecting the AB-Clip and Backer Plate to the structural backing resist loads in direct tension. The Pac-Tie System is normally mounted coincident with a primary structural member such as a wood/steel stud. Fasteners penetrate through the intervening sheathing and into the primary structural member. Two (2) fasteners must be used and the fasteners must have sufficient diameter, length, and embedment depth to safely resist the lateral load imposed by the V-Tie™. Alternatively, the Pac-Tie System can be mounted directly to the sheathing (without placement coincident with a primary structural member) where the sheathing has sufficient strength and thickness to satisfactorily resist the pullout loads introduced by the Pac-Tie System fasteners, satisfactory resistance to mechanisms of deterioration due to moisture, and sufficient rigidity spanning between primary members to suitably limit veneer deflection.