AutoTight Tie-Down Systems
by Commins Manufacturing
Rod Tie-Down Systems for Seismic and High Wind
From concept to complete turn-key systems, rod tie-downs are conceived and designed to deliver strength, elongation, precision and reliability
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The Hardware to Allow the AutoTight Systems to Protect your Structure
• Threaded Rod
• Bearing Plates
• Take-Up-Devices
• Coupler Nuts
• Hex Nuts
• Washers
• Beam Starts
Contact Us
Questions? – Call or fill out the form.
Phone: (360) 378-9484
Mailing Address:
960B GUARD STREET
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250
Office hours: M-F, 8:00am to 5:00 pm Pacific
SUPPORT: AL@COMMINSMFG.COM
SALES: MIKEC@COMMINSMFG.COM
Structural Articles on the Concepts Used in Tie-Down Design
Thru the years Al Commins has writtem many articles in structural trade journals. Here are a few that help lay the groundwork for rod tie-down design.
Videos can Show the
Contrast in Hardware
Available for Tie-Downs
A few videos showing AutoTight systems
and Take-Up Devices (TUDS)
AutoTight Components and full custom systems
Shops and submittal drawings are required by the Engineer of Record before the system will be accepted or installed. These drawings specify what is required by the Engineer of Record and how the hardware of the system will meet or exceed those needs.