Product Application
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StiffClip® PL connects truss framing members in the same plane. Prepunched
holes enable the installer to accurately and consistently maintain minimum edge
distance and overall screw placement. Clip sizes vary with each application. Number
and size of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data.
Material Composition
Steel: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi
(450MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.
Available Thicknesses
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Mils
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Gauge
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Decimal (in)
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33
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20
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0.0346
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43
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18
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0.0451
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54
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16
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0.0566
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68
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14
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0.0713
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97
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12
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0.1017
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118
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10
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0.1242
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StiffClip PL Example Details
 StiffClip PL Nomenclature
StiffClip PL is available in many different shapes and is designated as width x
length - material thickness.
Example:
Width = 10”
Length = 24”
Thickness = 68mil
Designate:
StiffClip PL 10”x24”-68mil
StiffClip PL Value
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Guide holes for quick attachment to framing members
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No time and expense spent cutting steel shapes
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Utilizes mill certified, 50ksi steel
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Guide holes are .172” in diameter and located 3/4”
from any edge and 2” o.c. centerline spacing
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StiffClip PL Installation
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- Place StiffClip PL on framing member chords and/or webs as designed.
- Attach StiffClip PL to framing members with symmetrically placed required number
of screws.
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Quantity
/ Order Information
StiffClip PL is made per project specifications. Contact TSN for pricing, quantity,
and order information.
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Allowable Loads
Plates used to connect framing are generally considered as pinned joints. Load transfers
through screw or welded connections between members.
Note: All guide holes may not require fasteners. Number of fasteners used is to
be determined by designer.
Load Direction
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Oct 2008
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