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
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.
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 & 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:
1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049.
Load Direction
SLT(S) Fastener Patterns
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