StiffClip® PLC
StiffClip® PLC assists with lifting and placing assembled wall panels with an overhead crane. Clip attaches to stud within panel with approved fasteners, extending through the top track to allow cables to be threaded through the large hole, and the assembled panel to be safely lifted into place.
Features
- Safely lift and place assembled wall components
- Attaches easily through pre-punched guide holes
- Utilizes only certified, 50ksi steel
- Adaptable for multiple configurations
Order Information
| Designation | Qty/Box | Lbs/Box | Qty/Skid | Lbs/Skid |
| PLC-8-97 | 50 | 25 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| PLC-12-97 | 50 | 37 | 2,000 | 1,480 |
Nomenclature
StiffClip PLC is available in two sizes and is designated by the length of the clip, followed by mil thickness (-97).
Example: 8″ connector
Designate: StiffClip® PLC-8-97
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.
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® PLC can be found in the following Catalogs:
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For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.
StiffClip® PLC Downloads
StiffClip® PLC Applications
Lifting Panel into Position
Attachment to Wall at Intermediate Stud
Double Attachment to Wall at End Stud
Attachment to Stud Web
Installation Instructions
Step 1: Cut slot in top track of panel
Step 2: Insert PLC through slot
Step 3: Attach StiffClip® PLC to stud through guide holes with approved screws
Step 4: Insert lifting cable through 1.5" hole
Step 5: Lift panel into place
Step 6: Trim top of clip flush with the top track of installed panel
Allowable Loads
| StiffClip® PLC, Recommended Allowable Load for Steel Framing (lbs): F3 & F2 | |||||||||||||
| Stud | F3 | F2 | |||||||||||
| PLC-8 | PLC-12 | PLC-8 | PLC-12 | ||||||||||
| Thickness Mils (ga) | Yield Strength (ksi) | w/3 #10 Screws | w/5 #10 Screws | w/9 #10 Screws | w/5 #10 Screws | w/9 #10 Screws | w/15 #10 Screws | w/3 #10 Screws | w/5 #10 Screws | w/9 #10 Screws | w/5 #10 Screws | w/9 #10 Screws | w/15 #10 Screws |
| 33 (20) | 33 | 531 | 885 | 1,593 | 885 | 1,593 | 1,915 | 126 | 211 | 312 | 182 | 267 | 496 |
| 33 (20) | 50 | 765 | 1,275 | 1,915 | 1,275 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 181 | 303 | 449 | 263 | 385 | 714 |
| 43 (18) | 33 | 789 | 1,315 | 1,915 | 1,315 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 187 | 313 | 463 | 271 | 397 | 736 |
| 43 (18) | 50 | 1,140 | 1,900 | 1,915 | 1,900 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 270 | 452 | 669 | 391 | 574 | 1,064 |
| 54 (16) | 33 | 1,119 | 1,850 | 1,915 | 1,850 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 263 | 440 | 651 | 381 | 559 | 1,036 |
| 54 (16) | 50 | 1,602 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 379 | 635 | 940 | 550 | 806 | 1,270 |
| 68 (14) | 50 | 1,644 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 389 | 652 | 964 | 564 | 827 | 1,270 |
| 97 (12) | 50 | 1,644 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 389 | 652 | 964 | 564 | 827 | 1,270 |
| 118 (10) | 50 | 1,644 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 1,915 | 389 | 652 | 964 | 564 | 827 | 1,270 |
Notes
- Clip F2 allowable load = 1.270 kips based on testing.
- Clip F3 allowable load = 1.915 kips based on testing.
- Attachment is made with #10 scews minimum.
- Spacing between clips to be controlled by weight of panel and presence of a spreader bar or a load distribution member.
F2 Load Direction
F3 Load Direction
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