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VertiClip® SL

This slide angle clip is used to connect exterior cold-formed steel curtain wall studs to the primary structure at the head of wall, while allowing for vertical deflection of the structure up to 1 ½” (¾” up & down). TSN’s patented Step Bushing Technology® provides an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and the stud web surface.

Features
  • ICC-ES Approved, report #ESR-2049
  • Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
  • Patented Step Bushing Technology® provides friction-free motion for smooth vertical deflection
  • Eliminates loose friction-held assemblies, heavy deep-leg track, & top row of wall bridging/strapping
  • Load-rated #12 screws provided for vertical deflection connection to stud web
  • Manufactured with certified, 50ksi, 68mil, G90 cold-formed steel

* VertiClip SL is a component in VertiTrack® VTX, TSN’s pre-assembled deflection track.

Order Information
Qty/Box
SL362
100
SL400
100
SL600
100
SL800
50
SL1000
50
SL1200
50

Lbs/Box
SL362
32
SL400
36
SL600
53
SL800
37
SL1000
46
SL1200
55

Qty/Skid
SL362
4,500
SL400
4,500
SL600
4,500
SL800
2,250
SL1000
2,250
SL1200
2,250

Lbs/Skid
SL362
1,440
SL400
1,620
SL600
2,385
SL800
1,665
SL1000
2,070
SL1200
2,475

Nomenclature:
VertiClip SL is designated by type (SL), followed by stud depth in inches multiplied by 100.

Example: 6″ stud
Designate: VertiClip® SL600

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.

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. VertiClip® SL 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.

VertiClip SL - Slide Angle - Exterior Head of Wall
VertiClip SL - Slide Angle - Exterior Head of Wall
VertiClip SL - Slide Angle - Exterior Head of Wall
VertiClip SL - Slide Angle - Exterior Head of Wall
VertiClip SL - Slide Angle - Exterior Head of Wall
US Patents #’s 5,467,566 & 5,906,080

VertiClip SL® Downloads

Tech Sheet

LSF Specification

Specification

Detail DWG

BIM Object

VertiClip® SL Applications

The attachment of VertiClip SL to the primary structure may be made with a PAF, screw/bolt anchors or weld and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration.

1½” Deflection - Exterior Head of Wall Connection

1½” Deflection - Exterior Head of Wall Connection

VertiClip SL® Installation Instructions

  1. Attach standard leg track to structure. Track will allow for alignment and closure.
  2. Fasten SL to top track at designed stud spacing with engineered fastener.
  3. Attach SL to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.

VertiClip® SL – Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs):

33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL362
w/2 #12 screws
190
248
248
248
248
248
248
248
248
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL400
w/2 #12 screws
190
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL600
w/2 #12 screws
190
276
248
358
312
368
368
368
368
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL600
w/3 #12 screws
285
368
368
368
368
368
368
368
368
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL800
w/2 #12 screws
190
276
248
358
312
362
362
362
362
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL800
w/3 #12 screws
285
362
362
362
362
362
362
362
362
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL1000
w/2 #12 screws
190
276
248
358
312
415
415
415
415
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL1000
w/3 #12 screws
285
414
372
415
415
415
415
415
415
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL1200
w/2 #12 screws
190
276
248
358
312
382
382
382
382
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F1 Load Direction
SL1200
w/3 #12 screws
285
382
372
382
382
382
382
382
382
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL362
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
790
790
790
790
790
790
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL400
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
1,136
1,136
1,136
1,136
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL600
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,680
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL600
w/3 #12 screws
564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,680
1,680
1,680
1,680
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL800
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,870
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL800
w/3 #12 screws
564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,870
1,870
1,870
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL1000
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,577
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL1000
w/3 #12 screws
564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,577
1,577
1,577
1,577
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL1200
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,791
VertiClip® SL - Recommended Allowable Loads (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SL1200
w/3 #12 screws
564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,791
1,791
1,791

Load Table Notes:

  • VertiClip SL is designed to support horizontal loads, and should not be used in axial load-bearing walls.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • Strengthening ribs are present in 3-5/8″ and 6″ sizes.
  • #12 screws are provided with each step bushing for attachment to the stud web.
  • Guide holes for attachment to structure are 0.141″ diameter for SL362/400 and SL600. Guideholes are not standard for other clip sizes.
  • Fasten within 3/4″ of the angle heel (centerline of the 1-1/2″ leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
  • Total vertical deflection of up to 1-1/2″ (3/4″ up and 3/4″ down). Deflection requirements greater than 3/4″ (up and down) are available.
  • Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded connection may increase.
  • For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
VertiClip® SL - Load Direction

VertiClip® SL - Load Direction

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