Simpson Strong-Tie RTC42Z RTC 18-Gauge ZMAX® Galvanized Rigid Tie® Corner for 2x Joist, 4x4 Post

Make sturdy, good-looking projects that will last with the RTC Rigid Tie. This series secures two wood members to a vertical post forming a 90° corner. These connectors are ideal for the construction of workbenches and storage shelving units.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Rigid Tie corner connectors provide a strong 90° connection
• No angled cuts or angled fastening that can split the wood
• Stronger than other methods of corner construction
• Nominal post size: 4x4
• Nominal joist size: 2x
• Made from 18-gauge steel
• ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: RTC42Z
• UPC: 707392909408
• GTIN: 707392909408
• Feature 01: Rigid Tie corner connectors provide a strong 90° connection
• Feature 02: No angled cuts or angled fastening that can split the wood
• Feature 03: Stronger than other methods of corner construction
• Feature 04: Nominal post size: 4x4
• Feature 05: Nominal joist size: 2x
• Feature 06: Made from 18-gauge steel
• Feature 07: ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Install With: Install with SD8x1.25 Strong-Drive® screws
• Base Product ID: RTC_Corner
• Base Product Name: RTC
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Rigid Tie® Connectors > Corner Connector
• Coating: ZMAX®
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: ZMAX®
• Gauge: 18
• GUID: 326840903221863987080823343597738464249
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 4x4 post; 2x joist
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Product Class: Corner Connector
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 1.07
• Short Product Name: 2 X RIGID TIE CORNER 4X4 POST ZMAX
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/rigidtieconnectors_miscellaneousconnectors/rtc_corner/p/rtc
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Rigid Tie® Connectors
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• CAR Reference: 10707392909405
• PAL Reference: 50707392909403
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png