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VertiClip® SLT

SLT
US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080

VertiClip® SLT and SLT(L) slide clips connect exterior curtain wall studs, bypassing the building’s structural concrete slab or structural steel frame, while allowing for a vertical deflection of the structure of 1” (½” up and down for SLT) and 1.875” (0.938” up and down for SLT(L)). VertiClip’s unique design provides both an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and stud web surface thereby preventing a transfer of vertical forces into curtain wall framing, which is not engineered to support axial loads. Allowable loads are based on use of #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN).

Value

  • Positive, load-rated, mechanical attachment to stud web
  • 97 mil (12 Gauge) material
  • Friction-free movement
  • Certified material
  • Eliminates untested “scabs” or shims
  • Step Bushings are taped in place at factory for correct placement
  • Tested screws provided
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Product Information

Material Composition

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 97mil minimum thickness (12 gauge, 0.1017” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating

The attachment of VertiClip 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.

Applications
VertiClip SLT Application
SLT
TSN_VertiClip_SLT(L)app
SLT(L)
TSN_VertiClip_SLT(S)app
SLT(S)
  1. Attach SLT to top of slab with engineered attachment. Allow 4” minimum clip area for attachment to slab.
  2. Align studs to SLT for plumb wall assembly.
  3. Attach SLT to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.

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Order Information
Order Information
Designation Qty/Box Lbs/Box Qty/Skid Lbs/Skid
SLT9.5 50 47 1600 1,504
SLT(S)-L 25 55 750 1,650
SLT(S)-R 25 55 750 1,650
SLT(L)12 25 43 375 645
SLT(L)15 20 46 300 690
SLT(L)18 20 50 300 750

Nomenclature

VertiClip SLT is available in a length of 9 ½”. VertiClip SLT(S) is available in a length of 12". VertiClip SLT(L) is available in lengths of 12”, 15”, and 18”.Determine length by adding stud + offset + 3" for steel (5.5" for concrete) and selecting the next largest size.

Example: 6" stud, 4" offset + 3"
Designate: VertiClip® SLT(L)15

VertiClip SLT Dimensions
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
Stud F1 Load Direction F2 Load Direction
SLT9.5 SLT(L)12, SLT(L)15 & SLT(L)18 SLT9.5 SLT(L)12 SLT(L)15 SLT(L)18
Thickness Mils (ga) Yield Strength (ksi) w/2 #12 screws w/2 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws w/2 #12 screws w/2 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws w/2 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws w/2 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws
33 (20) 33 190 190 380 376 376 754 376 744 376 700
33 (20) 50 275 275 452 510 544 903 544 744 544 700
43 (18) 33 248 248 452 510 560 903 560 744 560 700
43 (18) 50 341 359 452 510 810 903 744 744 700 700
54 (16) 33 312 312 452 510 789 903 744 744 700 700
54 (16) 50 341 450 452 510 903 903 744 744 700 700
68 (14) 50 341 452 452 510 903 903 744 744 700 700
97 (12) 50 341 452 452 510 903 903 744 744 700 700
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 341 452 510 903 744 700


 
VertiClip® SLT(S), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
  F1 Load Direction F2 Load Direction
Stud Back Fasteners Front Fasteners Back Fasteners Front Fasteners
Thickness Mils (ga) Yield Strength (ksi) w/4 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws w/4 #12 screws
33 (20) 33 191 191 381 381
33 (20) 50 275 275 550 550
43 (18) 33 248 248 566 566
43 (18) 50 330 282 818 818
54 (16) 33 330 282 796 796
54 (16) 50 330 282 890 917
68 (14) 50 330 282 890 917
97 (12) 50 330 282 890 917
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 330 282 890 917

Notes:

  • VertiClip SLT series is designed to support horizontal loads and must not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • #12 screws are provided with each Step Bushing.
  • VertiClip SLT & SLT(S) allow up to 2” of vertical deflection (1”up and 1” down).
  • VertiClip SLT(L) allows up to 1.875” of vertical deflection (0.938” up and 0.938” down)
  • VertiClip SLT(S) Recommended Allowable Loads are based on 4 #12 screws at the stud attachment and either front or rear fastener attachment at the structure respectfully.
  • Torsional effects are considered on screw group for F2 allowable loads. All torsion attributed to screws, none to the clip connection to structure.
  • VertiClip SLT is recommended to have for steel attachment a ½” minimum edge distance from fasteners and for concrete attachment a 2 ¼” minimum edge distance from fasteners.

1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049.

Load Direction

VertiClip SLT Load Direction

SLT(S) Fastener Patterns

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TSN_SLT(S)_Application_Front_Fasteners

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® SLT and the rest of TSN's Vertical Deflection Product Line can be found in the following Catalogs:

 

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TSN Connection
Technical Catalog

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TSN Connection
Order Catalog

 

For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.

Step Bushing Technology

Step Bushing Technology®

Code-Compliant Load Rated Attachments - TSN's Vertical Deflection products utilize patented Step Bushings

ICC Evaluation Report

ICC Evaluation Report

ESR-2049 - An ICC-ES Evaluation Reportfor VertiClip® SLT9.5 & SLT(L)-18 is available

Blast & Seismic Design Data

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.