VertiClip SL

Product Application
VertiClip SL connects the exterior curtain wall studs at head of wall to the building frame while allowing for vertical deflection of the structure up to 1 ( up and down). VertiClips unique design provides both an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and the stud web surface thereby preventing a transfer of vertical forces into curtain wall framing, which is not engineered to support axial loads. Use of VertiClip SL over friction-fit track assemblies helps protect liability through the utilization of positive mechanical attachments to the web of the stud. VertiClip SL is a component of VertiTrack VTX, our preassembled deflection track (see page 14). Allowable loads are based on use of two #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN).

Exterior Head of Wall

VertiClip SL

Material Composition
ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 68mil minimum thickness (14 gauge, 0.0713 design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating. The attachment of VertiClip to the primary structure may be made with PAF or weld and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration. Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded connection may increase.
Note: Fasten within from the angle heel (centerline of the 1 leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer. Guide holes for attachment to structure are .172 in diameter for SL600 and .141" in diameter for SL362. Guideholes are not standard in other sizes. Deflection requirements greater than (up and down) are available.

US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080

VertiClip SL series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.

VertiClip SL Nomenclature

To designate the proper clip on drawings, multiply stud depth by 100. VertiClip SL is sized to match stud depth. Example: 6 stud. Designate SL600. An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip SL362, 600, & 800 is available. Refer to ICC-ESR-1903 at www.icc-es.org or at www.steelnetwork.com.

* Strengthening ribs and guide holes are present in 3 5/8 and 6 sizes.

VertiClip SL Installation

Attach 20ga standard leg track to structure. Track will allow for alignment and closure.

Fasten SL to top track at designed stud spacing with engineered fastener.

Attach SL to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.

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VertiClip SL
Quality Features

Exterior Head of Wall

Labor Benefits

Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud Eliminates friction-held assemblies Utilizes only certified, 50ksi steel Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement Load rated screws provided for each VertiClip Meets all building code criteria Adaptable for multiple configurations

Top of wall bridging or strapping is eliminated Top track lightweight for easy handling (not a structural element, may be 20ga standard leg - Deep-Leg Track is not required) Utilize clips for wall layout Eliminates temporary screws

Allowable (Unfactored) Loads1

Fy SL362 SL400 SL400 SL600 SL600 Stud VertiClip Load (yield) F2 w/ 2 #12 F2 w/ 2 #12 F2 w/ 3 #12 F2 w/ 2 #12 F2 w/ 3 #12 Thickness Series Direction Stud screws screws screws screws screws Mils (ga) (ksi) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) 33 (20) 33 (20) 33 50 33 50 33 50 50 50 377 544 561 790 789 790 790 790 790 377 544 561 810 789 1136 1136 1136 1136 565 817 841 1136 1136 1136 1136 1136 1136 377 544 561 810 789 1139 1610 1680 1680 565 817 841 1215 1183 1680 1680 1680 1680

Load Direction

SL (Clip is 14ga, 68mils)

F2

43 43 54 54 68

(18) (18) (16) (16) (14)

97 (12)

Maximum Allowable Clip Load

Fy SL362 SL400 SL600 SL600 Stud VertiClip Load (yield) F1 w/ 2 #12 F1w/ 2 #12 F1 w/ 2 #12 F1 w/ 3 #12 Thickness Series Direction Stud screws screws screws screws Mils (ga) (ksi) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) 33 (20) 33 190 190 190 285 33 (20) 50 248 199 275 367

US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080

Quantity / Order Information

Designation Qty/Box Lbs/Box Pcs/Skid SL362 SL400 SL600 SL800 SL1000 SL1200 100 100 100 50 50 50 37 38 55 41 40 57 4500 4500 4500 2250 2250 2250 Lbs/Skid 1665 1710 2475 1845 1800 2565

SL (Clip is 14ga, 68mils)

F1

43 43 54 54 68

(18) (18) (16) (16) (14)

33 50 33 50 50 50

248 248 248 248 248 248 248

199 199 199 199 199 199 199

248 359 312 367 367 367 367

367 367 367 367 367 367 367

97 (12)

Maximum Allowable Clip Load

Fy SL800 SL800 F2 SL1000 SL1000 F2 SL1200 SL1200 Stud VertiClip Load (yield) F2 w/ 2 #12 w/ 3 #12 F2 w/ 2 #12 w/ 3 #12 F2 w/ 2 #12 F2 w/ 3 #12 Thickness Series Direction Stud screws screws screws screws screws screws Mils (ga) (ksi) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) 33 (20) 33 377 565 377 565 377 565 33 (20) 50 544 817 544 817 544 817

SL (Clip is 14ga, 68mils)

F2

43 43 54 54 68

(18) (18) (16) (16) (14)

33 50 33 50 50 50

561 810 789 1139 1610 1698 1870

841 1215 1183 1709 1870 1870 1870

561 810 789 1139 1577 1577 1577

841 1215 1183 1577 1577 1577 1577

561 810 789 1139 1610 1698 1791

97 (12) Maximum Allowable Clip Load

Fy SL800 SL800 SL1000 SL1000 SL1200 Stud VertiClip Load (yield) F1 w/ 2 #12 F1 w/ 3 #12 F1 w/ 2 #12 F1 w/ 3 #12 F1 w/ 2 #12 F1 w/ 3 #12 Thickness Series Direction Stud screws screws screws screws screws screws Allowable loads have not been Mils (ga) increased for wind, seismic, or (ksi) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) other factors. 33 (20) 33 190 285 190 285 190 285 Two #12 screws are provided with 33 (20) 50 275 362 275 413 275 381 each VertiClip SL. If loads justify use of a third 43 (18) 33 248 362 248 372 248 372 screw, TSN will provide 3 slots SL (Clip 43 (18) 50 359 362 359 414 359 381 and 3 screws with each clip. is 14ga, 54 (16) 33 312 362 312 414 312 381 68mils) 1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer 54 (16) 50 362 362 414 414 381 381 to ICC-ESR-1903 (p23). 68 (14) 50 362 362 414 414 381 381 97 (12) 50 362 362 414 414 381 381 Maximum Allowable Clip Load 362 362 414 414 381 381

An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClips SL362, 600, & 800 is available. Refer to ICC1791 1791 ESR-1903 at www.icc-es.org or at www.steelnetwork.com. SL1200

841 1215 1183 1709 1791

F1

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