VertiTrack® VTX
This deflection track system with preinstalled VertiClip® SL’s, is used to connect the exterior cold-formed steel curtain wall studs at head of wall to the primary structure while allowing for vertical deflection of the structure of up to 1½” (¾” up & ¾” down). A VertiClip® SL is pre-installed to the track at 16” or 24”o.c. TSN’s patented Step Bushing Technology provides an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and the stud web surface.
Features
- Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
- Patented Integrated Break-Away Step Bushings provide friction-free motion for smooth vertical deflection
- Eliminates loose friction-held assemblies, heavy deep-leg track, & the top row of wall bridging/strapping
- Load-rated #12 screws provided for vertical deflection connection to stud web
- Manufactured with certified, 68mil, 50ksi cold-formed steel
Order Information
Lbs/Piece
VTX362-16
VTX362-24
VTX400-16
VTX400-24
VTX600-16
VTX600-24
VTX800-16
VTX800-24
Qty/Skid (Pieces)
VTX362-16
VTX362-24
VTX400-16
VTX400-24
VTX600-16
VTX600-24
VTX800-16
VTX800-24
Qty/Skid (Feet)
VTX362-16
VTX362-24
VTX400-16
VTX400-24
VTX600-16
VTX600-24
VTX800-16
VTX800-24
Lbs/Skid
VTX362-16
VTX362-24
VTX400-16
VTX400-24
VTX600-16
VTX600-24
VTX800-16
VTX800-24
Nomenclature:
VertiTrack VTX is manufactured in 12 ft. lengths. VertiTrack is designated by type (VTX), followed by stud depth in inches multiplied by 100 and stud spacing.
Example:6″ deep stud, 16″ on center
Designate:VertiTrack® VTX600-16
Material Composition
Clip Material: 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.
Track Material: ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 33 (230) Type H, ST33H (ST230H): 33ksi (230MPa) minimum yield strength, 45ksi (310MPa) minimum tensile strength, 43mil minimum thickness (18 gauge, 0.0451″ design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G60 (Z180) hot dipped galvanized coating.
Catalogs
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For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.
US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080
VertiTrack® VTX Downloads
VertiTrack® VTX Applications
The attachment of VertiTrack VTX to the primary structure may be made with PAFs, 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
Installation Instructions
- Attach VertiTrack VTX to deck with an engineered connection through each VertiClip SL.
- Connect stud to VertiTrack with provided screws through Step Bushings.
Allowable Loads
Note:
- Loads are the same as VertiClip® SL
- Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded connection may increase.
- VertiTrack VTX is assembled with VertiClip SL pre-attached at 16″ o.c. and 24″ o.c.
- Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½” leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
- VertiTrack VTX series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
- Total vertical deflection of up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” down). Deflection requirements greater than ¾” (up and down) are available. Custom spacing is also available.
Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
#12 screws are provided with each step bushing for attachment to the stud web. - Strengthening ribs and guide holes are present in 3 ⅝” and 6″ sizes.
- For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049
Load Direction
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