VertiClip® SLB Bypass Slab

  Product Application  

VertiClip® SLB connects exterior curtain wall studs, bypassing the building structure, while allowing for vertical deflection of the structure up to 2” (1” up and 1” down). VertiClip’s 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. VertiClip SLB eliminates flange-loaded, friction-fit clips, which do not address web-crippling. Allowable loads are based on use of two #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN)

An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip SLB600 is available.
Click here to view the report
A Los Angeles Research Report for VertiClip SLD, SL, SLB, SLS, and SLT Series is available. Refer to LARR #25631. Click here to view the report.

  Material Composition  

ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340 MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450 MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating. Material thickness = 68mil (14 gauge, 0.0713” design thickness).

The attachment of VertiClip to the primary structure may be made with a 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 ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½” leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
  • Fasteners attaching clip to structure should be installed symmetrically around the center line of the clip. The allowable load of the clip may be reduced if fasteners are not installed symmetrically.
  • Guide holes in the 1½” leg measure .172” in diameter
  • Deflection requirements greater than 1” up or down are available.

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

VertiClip SLB Dimensions
* Use of strengthening ribs varies with each clip. Each VertiClip SLB contains stiffened ribs in the angle heel.

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  VertiClip SLB Installation  
  1. Place VertiClip angle against structural pour stop.
  2. Attach SLB to structure with required fasteners.
  3. Fasten SLB to stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.

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 Quality Features  

  • Positive, mechanical attachment
  • Only mill-certified, 50ksi steel is used
  • Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
  • Rated screws provided
  • Load transferred from stud web
  • Elimination of friction-held assemblies
  • Meets all building code criteria
  • Adaptable for multiple configurations

 Labor Benefits   

  • Eliminates shims and scabs
  • Aligns wall studs quickly and easily by accounting for construction tolerances
  • Eliminates bridging or strapping within 12” of connection
  • Attaches to structure with PAF or welds

 

VertiClip SLB Bushing 1The VertiClip SLB600-10 and 600-12 ccommodate an even greater construction tolerance of studs from structure and are now standard products.
The VertiClip SLB600-10 is 10” in depth with slot spacing designed for a 6” stud, and the VertiClip SLB600-12 is
12” in depth with slot spacing designed for a 6” stud.
VertiClip SLB Bushing 2
Step Bushings may be moved from the first (inner) to the second (middle) slot of the SLB600 or 800 to accommodate greater building tolerances.

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  VertiClip SLB Nomenclature  

VertiClip SLB is classified by multiplying stud depth by 100.

Example: 6" stud = VertiClip SLB600.

VertiClip SLB600 and SLB800 have 3 slots for greater efficiency with construction tolerances and the third screw and step bushing are not required unless specified.

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  Quantity / Order Information  
Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/skid
Lbs/Skid
SLB362 (2 slot /2 bushing)
50
28
2250
1260
SLB600 (3 slot /2 bushing)
50
40
2250
1800
SLB600 (3 slot /3 bushing)
50
42
2250
1890
SLB800 (3 slot/2 bushing)
50
48
1600
1536
SLB800 (3 slot/3 bushing)
50
50
1600
1600
SLB600-10 (3 slot/3 bushing)
25
40
1125
1800
SLB600-12 (3 slot/3 bushing)
25
44
800
1408
  Allowable (Unfactored) Loads1  
VertiClip
Series
Load
Direction
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy (yield)
Stud
(ksi)
F2 w/2
screws
(kips)
F2 w/3
screws
(kips)
SLB 250,
362/400,
600, 800
(Clip is
14ga,
68mils)

F2
33 (20)
33
0.376
0.564
33 (20)
50
0.544
0.817
43 (18)
33
0.560
0.840
43 (18)
50
0.810
1.215
54 (16)
33
0.788
1.182
54 (16)
50
1.140
1.600
68 (14)
50
1.600
1.600
97 (12)
50
1.600
1.600
VertiClip
Series
Load
Direction
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy (yield)
Stud
(ksi)
SLB362
F1 w/2
screws
(kips)
SLB600
F1 w/2-3
screws
(kips)
SLB800
F1 w/2-3
screws
(kips)
SLB 250,
362/400,
600, 800
(Clip is
14ga,
68mils)

F1
33 (20)
33
0.095
0.095
0.095
33 (20)
50
0.138
0.138
0.118
43 (18)
33
0.124
0.124
0.118
43 (18)
50
0.179
0.179
0.118
54 (16)
33
0.156
0.156
0.118
54 (16)
50
0.225
0.225
0.118
68 (14)
50
0.227
0.227
0.118
97 (12)
50
0.227
0.227
0.118
VertiClip Series
Load
Direction
Stud Thickness Mils (ga)
Fy (yield) Stud
F2 w/ 2 screws (kips)
F2 w/ 3 screws (kips)

SLBxxx-
10 and
SLBxxx-
12 Series
(Clip is
14ga,
68mils)

F2
33 (20)
33
0.376
0.564
33 (20)
50
0.544
0.817
43 (18)
33
0.560
0.840
43 (18)
50
0.810
0.933
54 (16)
33
0.788
0.933
54 (16)
50
0.933
0.933
68 (14)
50
0.933
0.933
97 (12)
50
0.933
0.933
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • Two #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLB. If loads justify use of a third screw, TSN will provide 3 slots and 3 screws with each clip.
  • Three slots are standard in 6” and higher web depths to accommodate construction tolerances. Use of a 3rd screw and bushing is dependant upon load configuration.

1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-1903.

  Load Direction  

VertiClip SLB Load Direction

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  Oct 2008  

 

          Products are available through local distribution.
Build #: 27