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Product Application
VertiClip® SLT and SLT(L) slide clips connect exterior
curtain wall studs, bypassing the building’s
structural concrete slab or structural steel frame,
while allowing for a vertical deflection of the structure
of 1” (½” up and down for SLT) and 1.875”
(0.938” up and down for SLT(L)). VertiClip’s unique
design provides both an anti-friction and anti-seizure
connection between the clip and stud web surface
thereby preventing a transfer of vertical forces
into curtain wall framing, which is not engineered to
support axial loads. Allowable loads are based on
use of #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided
by TSN).
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An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClips
SLT 9.5 and SLT(L)-18 is available.
Click here to view the report |
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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. |
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| 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 = 97mil (12
gauge, 0.1017” design thickness) for VertiClip SLT.
Material Thickness = 97 mil (12 gauge, 0.1017”
design thickness) for VertiClip SLT(L).
VertiClip SLT series is designed to support horizontal
loads and must not be used in axial-load-bearing
wall construction. 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. |
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- Attach SLT to top of slab with engineered attachment. Allow 4” minimum clip area for attachment to slab.
- Align studs to SLT for plumb wall assembly.
- Attach SLT to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.
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Quality Features
- Positive, load-rated, mechanical attachment to stud web
- 97 mil (12 Gauge) material
- Friction-free movement
- Mill-certified material
- Eliminates untested “scabs” or shims
- Step Bushings are taped in place at factory for correct
placement
- Tested screws provided
Labor Benefits
- Provides for tolerance of studs from deck
- Attaches to horizontal surfaces, eliminating heavy reinforced slab closure plates
- Quick and easy way to plumb studs
- No time spent installing extra “scabs” or shims
- Step Bushings pre-installed
- Screws provided
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VertiClip® SLT is available in a length of 9 ½”.
VertiClip SLT(L) is available in lengths of 12”, 15”, and 18”.
Determine length by adding stud + offset + 3” (for steel, or 5.5” for
concrete) and selecting the next largest size.
Example Details
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Quantity / Order Information
Designation |
Qty/Box |
Lbs/Box |
Pcs/Skid |
Lbs/Skid |
SLT-9.5 |
50 |
47 |
1600 |
1504 |
SLT(L)12 |
25 |
43 |
375 |
645 |
SLT(L)15 |
20 |
46 |
300 |
690 |
SLT(L)18 |
20 |
50 |
300 |
750 |
Allowable (Unfactored1)
Loads
VertiClip
Series |
Load
Direction |
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga) |
Fy
(yield)
Stud
(ksi)
|
F2 w/2
screws
(kips) |
Load
Direction |
Load
Direction |
Fy
(yield)
Stud
(ksi) |
F1 w/2
screws
(kips) |
SLT
(Clip is
12ga,
97mils) |
F2
|
33 (20) |
33 |
0.376 |
F1
|
33 (20) |
33 |
0.190 |
33 (20) |
50 |
0.510 |
33 (20) |
50 |
0.275 |
43 (18) |
33 |
0.510 |
43 (18) |
33 |
0.248 |
43 (18) |
50 |
0.510 |
43 (18) |
50 |
0.341 |
54 (16) |
33 |
0.510 |
54 (16) |
33 |
0.312 |
54 (16) |
50 |
0.510 |
54 (16) |
50 |
0.341 |
68 (14) |
50 |
0.510 |
68 (14) |
50 |
0.341 |
97 (12) |
50 |
0.510 |
97 (12) |
50 |
0.341 |
VertiClip
Series |
Load
Direction |
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga) |
Fy
(yield)
Stud(ksi) |
F2 w/2
screws
(kips) |
F2 w/4
screws
(kips) |
Load
Direction |
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga) |
Fy
(yield)
Stud(ksi) |
F1 w/2
screws
(kips) |
F1 w/4
screws
(kips) |
SLT(L)
(Clip is
12ga,
97mils) |
F2
|
33 (20) |
33 |
0.376 |
0.700 |
F1
|
33 (20) |
33 |
0.190 |
0.380 |
33 (20) |
50 |
0.544 |
0.700 |
33 (20) |
50 |
0.275 |
0.452 |
43 (18) |
33 |
0.560 |
0.700 |
43 (18) |
33 |
0.248 |
0.452 |
43 (18) |
50 |
0.700 |
0.700 |
43 (18) |
50 |
0.359 |
0.452 |
54 (16) |
33 |
0.700 |
0.700 |
54 (16) |
33 |
0.312 |
0.452 |
54 (16) |
50 |
0.700 |
0.700 |
54 (16) |
50 |
0.450 |
0.452 |
68 (14) |
50 |
0.700 |
0.700 |
68 (14) |
50 |
0.452 |
0.452 |
97 (12) |
50 |
0.700 |
0.700 |
97 (12) |
50 |
0.452 |
0.452 |
- Allowable loads have not been increased for wind,
seismic, or other factors.
- Two (2) #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLT.
- Four (4) #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLT(L).
1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-1903.
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Load Direction
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Oct 2008
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