VertiClip® SLT
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).
Features
- Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
- Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
- Eliminates loose friction-held assemblies, heavy deep-leg track, & the top row of wall bridging/strapping
- Load-rated #12 screws provided for vertical deflection connection to stud web
- Manufactured with certified, 68mil, 50ksi cold-formed steel
Order Information
Qty/Box
SLT9.5
50
SLT(S)-L
25
SLT(S)-R
25
SLT(L)12
25
SLT(L)15
20
SLT(L)18
20
Lbs/Box
SLT9.5
47
SLT(S)-L
55
SLT(S)-R
55
SLT(L)12
43
SLT(L)15
46
SLT(L)18
50
Qty/Skid
SLT9.5
1600
SLT(S)-L
750
SLT(S)-R
750
SLT(L)12
375
SLT(L)15
300
SLT(L)18
300
Lbs/Skid
SLT9.5
1,504
SLT(S)-L
1,650
SLT(S)-R
1,650
SLT(L)12
645
SLT(L)15
690
SLT(L)18
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
Material Composition
ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340 MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450 MPa) minimum tensile strength, 68mil minimum thickness (14 gauge, 0.0713″ design thickness) with ASTM A653/653M 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. VertiClip® SLT 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.
US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080
VertiClip® SLT Downloads
VertiClip® SLT Applications
The attachment of VertiClip SLT 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.
SLT
SLT(L)
SLT(S)
Installation Instructions
- Attach SLT to top of slab with engineered attachment. Allow 4” minimum clip area for attachment to slab.
- Align studs to SLT for plumb wall assembly.
- Attach SLT to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.
Allowable Loads
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
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F1 Load Direction
SLT9.5
w/2 #12 screws
190
275
248
341
312
341
341
341
341
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F1 Load Direction
SLT(L)12, SLT(L)15 & SLT(L)18
w/2 #12 screws
190
276
248
358
312
450
452
452
452
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F1 Load Direction
SLT(L)12, SLT(L)15 & SLT(L)18
w/4 #12 screws
380
452
452
452
452
452
452
452
452
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT9.5
w/2 #12 screws
376
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)12
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
903
903
903
903
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)12
w/4 #12 screws
376
544
560
810
788
903
903
903
903
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)15
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
744
744
744
744
744
744
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)15
w/4 #12 screws
744
744
744
744
744
744
744
744
744
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)18
w/2 #12 screws
376
544
560
700
700
700
700
700
700
VertiClip® SLT & SLT(L), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
SLT(L)18
w/4 #12 screws
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
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
VertiClip® SLT(S), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F1 Load Direction
Back Fasteners
w/4 #12 screws
190
276
248
330
312
330
330
330
330
VertiClip® SLT(S), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F1 Load Direction
Front Fasteners
w/4 #12 screws
190
276
248
282
282
282
282
282
282
VertiClip® SLT(S), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
Back Fasteners
w/4 #12 screws
379
548
564
816
794
890
890
890
890
VertiClip® SLT(S), Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1 & F2
F2 Load Direction
Front Fasteners
w/4 #12 screws
379
548
564
816
794
917
917
917
917
Notes:
- VertiClip SLT is designed to support horizontal loads, and should not be used in axial load-bearing walls.
- Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
- #12 screws are provided with each step bushing for attachment to the stud web.
- VertiClip SLT9.5 and SLT(S) allow up to 2″ of vertical deflection (1″ up and 1″ down).
- VertiClip SLT(L) allows up to 1-7/8″ of vertical deflection (15/16″ up and 15/16″ down).
- VertiClip SLT(S) Recommended Allowable Loads are based on (4) #12 screws at the stud attachment and either front or rear fastener attachment to the structure, respectively.
- Torsional effects are considered on the screw group for F2 Allowable Loads. All torsion is attributed to the screws, none is attributed to the clip connection to the structure.
- For attachment of VertiClip SLT to structure, it is recommended that fasteners to steel have a 1/2″ minimum edge distance and that fasteners to concrete have a 2-1/4″ minimum edge distance.
- For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
Load Direction
SLT(S) Back Fasteners
SLT(S) Front Fasteners
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