StiffClip® HS Header/Sill Clip

The StiffClip HS series is used when connecting headers or sills to jambs. StiffClip HS transfers horizontal loads from the header to the jamb while incorporating a shelf leg for alignment of the JamStud header during installation. StiffClip HS is designed to be used with a single TSN JamStud with a 2.5″, 3″ or 3.5″ flange as the header or sill member.
Features
  • Guide holes for connections to column and JamStud, box header or sill
  • Resists vertical and horizontal loads
  • Acts as a web stiffener
  • Quick installation
  • Reduces material (no jack studs or caps required)
  • Reduces labor expenses
Material Composition

ASTM A1003 ST50H, Grade 50 (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65 ksi (450 Mpa) minimum tensile strength, material thickness = 68mil (14gauge, 0.0713″ design thickness) 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® HS 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.

Order Information

Designation
HS362-250
HS362-300
HS362-350
HS600-250
HS600-300
HS600-350
HS800-250
HS800-300
HS800-350
Qty/Box
48
48
48
36
36
36
24
24
24
Lbs/Box
19
20
22
24
26
28
21
23
25
Qty/Skid
2,160
2,160
2,160
1,620
1,620
1,620
1,080
1,080
1,080
Lbs/Skid
844
921
997
1,063
1,159
1,256
950
1,036
2,610

Nomenclature

StiffClip® HS is available for various headers/sills. To specify, multiply header/sill web depth by 100, followed by header/sill flange width multiplied by 100

Example: 6″ web depth and 2 ½” flange width
Designate: StiffClip® HS600-250

StiffClip® HS Downloads

StiffClip® HS Applications

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StiffClip® HS with JamStud® header

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StiffClip® HS with JamStud® Sill

Installation Instructions

  1. Attach StiffClip® HS to stud through guide holes with approved fasteners
  2. Insert Header/Sill
  3. Attach StiffClip® HS to header/sill through guide holes with approved fasteners.

Allowable Loads

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
118mil (10ga), 50ksi Stud
F2 Load Direction
HS362
4 Screws
274
395
374
542
489
707
827
1,017
1,126
F2 Load Direction
HS600
6 Screws
510
734
704
1,019
929
1,342
1,542
1,835
1,993
F2 Load Direction
HS800
6 Screws
609
877
852
1,233
1,137
1,642
1,851
2,131
2,192
F3 Load Direction
HS362
4 Screws
708
795
771
869
827
949
1,051
1,265
1,421
F3 Load Direction
HS600
6 Screws
1,062
1,161
1,137
1,235
1,193
1,315
1,417
1,631
1,787
F3 Load Direction
HS800
6 Screws
1,062
1,455
1,431
1,529
1,487
1,609
1,711
1,925
2,081

Load Table Notes:

  • Design loads are for attachment of StiffClip HS to the jamb. Use minimum (4) #10 screws for the attachment of the clip to the header or sill. Load tables reflect horizontal loads (F2) and vertical loads (F3).
  • Design loads consider loads on the clip and #10 screw fasteners to the jamb web.
  • Loads listed reflect force in a single direction. When multiple loads react on the connection, it is the responsibility of the designer to check the interaction of forces.
  • Up to 1/4″ gap is allowed between the jamb and the end of the header/sill member.
  • Allowable loads apply to 250, 300, and 350 flange sizes.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
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Load Direction

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