StiffClip® WC

StiffClip® WC connects truss framing web members to chord members. Clip sizes vary with each application. Guide holes are provided in each StiffClip WC for accurate fastener placement. Design loads consider loads on the clip only. Size and number of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data.
Features
  • Stiffened ribs for added strength (use varies with each clip)
  • Guide holes for attachment to framing members (0.172” dia.)
  • No time and expense spent cutting steel shapes
  • Structurally load tested
  • Meets all building code criteria
Order Information
Designation Qty/Box Lbs/Box Qty/Skid Lbs/Skid
WC350-54, 10″ lg 100 56 4,500 2,555
WC350-118, 10″ lg 50 62 2,250 2,852
WC550-54, 13″ lg 50 58 1,600 1,891
WC550-118, 13″ lg 25 63 800 2,051
WC750-54, 16″ lg 25 48 1,500 2,915
WC750-118, 16″ lg 12 51 720 3,095

 

Nomenclature

StiffClip WC is designated by multiplying stud depth in inches by 100, then listing material, thickness and length.

Example: 3½” stud depth, 54mil steel thickness, 10″ long
Designate: StiffClip® WC350-54 10″

Material Composition

54mil: ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 40 (275) Type H, ST40H (ST275H): 40ksi (275MPa) minimum yield strength, 55ksi (380MPa) minimum tensile strength, 54mil minimum thickness (16 gauge, 0.0566″ design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating.

118mil: ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 118mil minimum thickness (10 gauge, 0.1242″ design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating.

Catalogs
TSN’s Product Catalogs are an essential resource for the design of cold formed steel. Developed by Engineers, the catalogs contain design data for members, connectors, and fasteners. StiffClip® WC can be found in the following Catalogs:

TSN Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections Order Catalog

TSN Connections Technical Catalog

TSN Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections Technical Catalog

TSN Connections Order Catalog

For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.

StiffClip® WC Downloads

StiffClip® WC Applications

StiffClip WC - Web Connector - Application

Installation Instructions

  1. Place StiffClip WC at web of each framing member.
  2. Attach StiffClip WC to framing member with required screws through guide holes

Allowable Loads

StiffClip® WC, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs)
Stud WC350-54, 10″ lg WC350-118, 10″lg
Max Thickness (Web or Chord) Mils (ga) Yield Strength (ksi) w/2 #12 Screws w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws w/2 #12 Screws w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws
33 33 167 246 398 1,300 377 754 1,130 1,507
33 50 167 246 398 1,300 544 1,089 1,633 2,178
43 33 167 246 398 1,300 561 1,122 1,682 2,243
43 50 167 246 398 1,300 810 1,620 2,431 3,241
54 33 167 246 398 1,300 789 1,577 2,366 3,154
54 50 167 246 398 1,300 1,139 1,817 2,944 4,556
68 50 167 246 398 1,300 1,232 1,817 2,944 5,275
97 50 167 246 398 1,300 1,232 1,817 2,944 5,275
Max Allowable Clip Load 1,300* 5,275*

 

 
StiffClip® WC, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs)
Stud WC550-54, 13″lg WC550-118, 13″ lg
Max Thickness (Web or Chord) Mils (ga) Yield Strength (ksi) w/2 #12 Screws w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws w/10 #12 Screws w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws w/10 #12 Screws
33 33 82 118 184 327 737 754 1,130 1,507 1,884
33 50 82 118 184 327 737 1,089 1,633 2,178 2,722
43 33 82 118 184 327 737 1,122 1,682 2,243 2,804
43 50 82 118 184 327 737 1,249 1,951 3,241 4,051
54 33 82 118 184 327 737 1,249 1,951 3,154 3,943
54 50 82 118 184 327 737 1,249 1,951 3,469 5,695
68 50 82 118 184 327 737 1,249 1,951 3,469 7,774
97 50 82 118 184 327 737 1,249 1,951 3,469 7,774
Max Allowable Clip Load 737** 7,774**

 

 
StiffClip® WC, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs)
Stud WC750-54, 16″lg WC750-118, 16″lg
Max Thickness (Web or Chord) Mils (ga) Yield Strength (ksi) w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws w/10 #12 Screws w/12 #12 Screws w/4 #12 Screws w/6 #12 Screws w/8 #12 Screws w/10 #12 Screws w/12 #12 Screws
33 33 112 161 251 447 1,005 754 1,130 1,507 1,884 2,261
33 50 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,089 1,633 2,178 2,722 3,266
43 33 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,122 1,682 2,243 2,804 3,365
43 50 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,183 1,703 2,661 4,051 4,861
54 33 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,183 1,703 2,661 4,731 6,834
54 50 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,183 1,703 2,661 4,731 6,834
68 50 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,183 1,703 2,661 4,731 9,662
97 50 112 161 251 447 1,005 1,183 1,703 2,661 4,731 10,188
Max Allowable Clip Load 1,005** 10,601**

Notes:

  • Allowable design loads apply to tension or compression on StiffClip WC utilizing the fastener patterns shown.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • All guide holes may not require fasteners. Number and size of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data, and is to be determined by designer.
  • Use of strengthening ribs varies with each clip.

* Load based on structural test.
** Load based on calculations.

StiffClip WC - Load Direction

Load Direction

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