StiffClip® JC Joist Connector

 
Product Application

StiffClip® JC series connects floor joists to beams while resisting vertical loads. Design loads consider clip strength only. Size and number of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data.

Material Composition

SSteel: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.

Available Thicknesses
Mils
Gauge
Decimal (in)
43
18
0.0451
68
14
0.0713
97
12
0.1017

 

StiffClip JC DimensionsStiffClip JC Nomenclature

StiffClip JC is designated by listing the joist depth in inches, followed by the required clip thickness in mils that will accommodate anticipated loads.

Example: 6” joist, 3000lbs. load.

Designate: JC600-68mil

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StiffClip JC Value
  • Joist flange rests on angle leg for fast joist installation
  • Guide holes for attachment to beam and screw placement to member (.172" in diameter)
  • Structurally load tested

  Quantity / Order Information 
Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/Skid
Lbs/Skid
JC362/400-43mil
100
21
11200
2352
JC362/400-68mil
100
33
11200
3696
JC600-43mil
100
30
4500
1350
JC600-68mil
100
47
4500
2115
JC800-43mil
100
35
4500
1575
JC800-68mil
100
60
4500
2700
JC800-97mil
100
33
4500
1485
JC1000-68mil
100
73
4500
3285
JC1000-97mil
50
51
2250
2295
JC1200-68mil
50
43
1600
1376
JC1200-97mil
50
60
1600
1920
JC1400-68mil
50
50
1600
1600
JC1400-97mil
50
70
1600
2240

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StiffClip JC Installation
  1. Attach one angle of StiffClip JC to floor beam through guide holes with approved number of screws.
  2. Place floor joist over StiffClip JC. Attach joist to clip with approved number of screws.
  Allowable Loads  
StiffClip
Min Fy
(Yield) Steel
(ksi)
F3 Allowable (kips)*
JC362/400-43mil
50
1.606
JC362/400-68mil
50
2.302
JC600-68mil
50
3.639
JC800-43mil
50
3.960
JC800-68mil
50
4.488
JC1000-68mil
50
5.062
JC1200-43mil
50
3.776
JC1200-68mil
50
6.670
StiffClip
JC362/400, 43mils
StiffClip
JC362/400, 68mils
StiffClip
JC600, 68mils
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
3 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
3 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
3 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
5 #12
screws
(kips)
33 (20)
33
0.565
33 (20)
33
0.565
33 (20)
33
0.565
0.942
33 (20)
50
0.817
33 (20)
50
0.817
33 (20)
50
0.817
1.361
43 (18) 
33
0.841
43 (18) 
33
0.841
43 (18)
33
0.841
1.402
43 (18) 
50
1.215
43 (18) 
50
1.215
43 (18) 
50 
1.215 
2.026 
54 (16) 
33
1.183
54 (16) 
33
1.183
54 (16)
33
1.183
1.972
54 (16) 
50
1.606
54 (16) 
50
1.709
54 (16)
50
1.079
2.848
68 (14) 
50
1.606
68 (14) 
50
2.302
68 (14)
50
2.416
3.639
97 (12) 
50
1.606
97 (12) 
50
2.302
97 (12)
50
2.547
3.639

StiffClip
HC1000, 68mils
StiffClip
HC1200, 43mils
StiffClip
HC1200, 68mils
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
4 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
7 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
4 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
7 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
5 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
9 #12
screws
(kips)
33 (20)
33
0.754
1.319
33 (20)
33
0.754
1.319
33 (20)
33
N/A
N/A
33 (20)
50
1.089
1.905
33 (20)  
50  
1.089
1.905
33 (20)  
50  
N/A  
N/A  
43 (18)
33
1.122
1.963
43 (18)
33
1.122
1.963
43 (18)
33
1.402
2.524
43 (18)
50
1.620
2.836
43 (18)  
50  
1.620
2.836
43 (18)  
50
2.026
3.646
54 (16)
33
1.577
2.760
54 (16)  
33  
1.577
2.760
54 (16)  
33  
1.972
3.549
54 (16)
50
2.278
3.960
54 (16)  
50  
2.278
3.987
54 (16)  
50  
2.848
5.062
68 (14)
50
2.280
3.960
68 (14)  
50  
3.221
4.488
68 (14)  
50  
4.026
5.062
97 (12)
50
2.280
3.960
97 (12)  
50  
3.396
4.488
97 (12)  
50  
4.245
5.062

StiffClip
JC1200, 43mils
StiffClip
JC1200, 68mils
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
6 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
11 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
6 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
11 #12
screws
(kips)
54 (16)
33
2.366
3.776
54 (16)  
33
2.366
4.337
54 (16)
50
3.417
3.776
54 (16)  
50
3.417
6.265
68 (14)
50
3.419
3.776
68 (14)  
50
4.831
6.67
97 (12)
50
3.419
3.776
97 (12)  
50
5.094
6.67

 

 

  • Design loads based on clip capacity only.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • All guide holes may not require fasteners.
  • Fastener size and amount determined by designer.

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Load Direction

StiffClip JC Load Direction

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  Oct 2008  

 

          Products are available through local distribution.
Build #: 27