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StiffClip® HC

StiffClip® HC connects roof joist framing members to the hip beam. Design loads consider loads on the clip only. Number of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data. Standard angle bend is 135o. Other angle shapes are available.
Features
  • Guide holes for attachment to framing members (.172” in diameter)
  • Engineered for steel members
  • Structurally load tested
  • Meets all building code criteria
Order Information

 

Designation Qty/Box Lbs/Box Qty/Skid Lbs/Skid
HC362/400-43 100 15 11,200 1,680
HC362/400-68 100 24 11,200 2,688
HC600-43 100 24 4,500 1,080
HC600-68 100 37 4,500 1,665
HC800-43 100 32 4,500 1,440
HC800-68 100 50 4,500 2,250
HC800-97 50 70 2,250 3,150
HC1000-68 100 65 4,500 2,925
HC1000-97 50 44 2,250 1,980
HC1200-68 100 80 3,200 2,560
HC1200-97 50 54 1,600 1,728
HC1400-68 50 45 1,600 1,440
HC1400-97 50 65 1,600 2,080
HC1600-68 50 50 2,400 2,400
HC1600-97 25 35 1,200 1,680

 

Nomenclature

StiffClip HC is designated by multiplying joist depth by 100, then listing material thickness.

Example: 6″ stud depth, 68mil steel thickness
Designate: StiffClip® HC600-68

* Standard angle bend is 135°. Other angle shapes are available.

Material Composition
ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, with ASTM A653/A653M 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® HC 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.

StiffClip HC - Hip Clip - Back
StiffClip HC - Hip Clip
StiffClip HC - Hip Clip - Side
StiffClip HC - Hip Clip - Top

StiffClip® HC Downloads

Tech Sheet

LSF Specification

Specification

Detail DWG

BIM Object

StiffClip® HC Applications

The unique design of MasterClip allows it to be installed either as a vertical deflection connection or a rigid connection.  Attachment 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.

StiffClip HC - Hip Clip - Application

Roof Joist Hip Connection

Installation Instructions

  1. Attach end of StiffClip HC to hip beam with required number of fasteners.
  2. Next, attach StiffClip HC to roof joist framing member with required number of screws.

Load Table Notes:

  • Design loads are for attachment of StiffClip HC to cold formed framing only. Load tables reflect vertical loads (F3).
  • Design loads consider loads on the clip and #12 screw fasteners in each leg.
  • Torsional effects are considered on screw group for F3 allowable loads. It is assumed that half of the torsional moment is taken by screw group in each leg of clip .
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
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
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
F3 Load Direction
HC362/400-43
2 Screws
337
487
501
725
736
864
864
864
864
F3 Load Direction
HC362/400-68
2 Screws
336
487
501
724
705
1,018
1,283
1,283
1,392
F3 Load Direction
HC600-43
4 Screws
720
1,042
1,073
1,552
1,575
2,158
2,158
2,158
2,158
F3 Load Direction
HC600-68
4 Screws
720
1,042
1,073
1,552
1,510
2,180
2,747
2,747
3,639
F3 Load Direction
HC800-43
5 Screws
909
1,315
1,353
1,958
1,987
2,714
2,714
2,714
2,714
F3 Load Direction
HC800-68
5 Screws
909
1,315
1,353
1,958
1,904
2,750
3,466
3,466
5,062
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
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
F3 Load Direction
HC1000-68
4 Screws
N / A
N / A
1,100
1,591
1,548
2,235
2,816
2,816
5,062
F3 Load Direction
HC1000-68
6 Screws
N / A
N / A
1,643
2,376
2,312
3,338
4,207
4,207
5,062
F3 Load Direction
HC1200-68
6 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
2,341
3,381
4,260
4,260
4,560
F3 Load Direction
HC1200-68
8 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
3,109
4,490
4,560
4,560
4,560
F3 Load Direction
HC1400-68
5 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
1,955
2,823
3,557
3,557
4,560
F3 Load Direction
HC1400-68
9 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
3,507
4,560
4,560
4,560
4,560
F3 Load Direction
HC1600-68
6 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
2,345
3,387
4,560
4,560
4,560
F3 Load Direction
HC1600-68
10 Screws
N / A
N / A
N / A
N / A
3,904
4,560
4,560
4,560
4,560
StiffClip HC - Load Direction

Load Direction

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