Nomenclature

StiffClip LB is available for various stud depths. To specify, multiply stud depth by 100.

Example: 6” stud depth
Designate: StiffClip^® LB600

Notes:

• Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with a welded connection may increase.
• StiffClip LB resists horizontal and vertical loads.
• Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
• 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.
• Torsional effects are considered on screw group for F3 allowable loads. It is assumed that half of the torsional moment is taken by the connection to the structure and half is taken by the connection to the stud.
• Design loads consider loads on the clip and #12 screw fasteners to the stud web.
• Strengthening ribs are present in 3-5/8", 6", and 8" sizes. StiffClip LB's 10" and 12" sizes contain ½" return lips on the top and bottom of the leg attaching to the stud for increased stiffness.

Screw Patterns

* Important Consideration: Pattern diagrams indicate fastener placement only. Each standard StiffClip LB product comes with 4 predrilled guide holes shown in Patterns 1, 2, & 3.  Alternate patterns can be implemented in the field or requested from TSN as a custom part.

Load Direction

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^® LB and the rest of TSN's Rigid Connection Product Line can be found in the following Catalogs:

Blast & Seismic Design

The Steel Network is the only connector manufacturer in the US that has rated its connector products for special seismic and blast design by providing tables with LRFD design strength, nominal strength and ultimate strength for each connector.