StiffClip® HC HIP Connector

 

 
Product Application

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.

Material Composition

Steel: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.

Available Thicknesses
Mils
Gauge
Decimal (in)
43
18
0.0451
68
14
0.0713
97
12
0.1017

 

StiffClip HC NomenclatureStiffClip HC Dimensions

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

HC = StiffClip HC

600 = Joist depth of 6” (x100)

68mil = Steel thickness (14ga)

Designate: HC600-68mil

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Quantity / Order Information
Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/Skid
Lbs/Skid
HC362/400-43mil
100
15
11200
1680
HC362/400-68mil
100
24
11200
2688
HC600-43mil
100
24
4500
1080
HC600-68mil
100
37
4500
1665
HC800-43mil
100
32
4500
1440
HC800-68mil
100
50
4500
2250
HC800-97mil
50
70
2250
3150
HC1000-68mil
100
65
4500
2925
HC1000-97mil
50
44
2250
1980
HC1200-68mil
100
80
3200
2560
HC1200-97mil
50
54
1600
1728
HC1400-68mil
50
45
1600
1440
HC1400-97mil
50
65
1600
2080
StiffClip HC Value
  • Guide holes for attachment to framing members (.172” in diameter)
  • Engineered for steel members
  • Structurally load tested
  • Meets all building code criteria

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StiffClip HC Installation

 
  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.
Allowable Loads
StiffClip
F3 Allowable (kips)*
HC362-43mil
1.606
HC362-68mil
2.302
HC800-43mil
3.960
HC800-68mil
4.488
HC1200-43mil
3.776
HC1200-68mil
4.560
StiffClip
HC362/400, 43mils
StiffClip
HC362/400, 68mils
StiffClip
HC600, 68mils
StiffClip
HC800, 43mils
StiffClip
HC800, 68mils
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
2 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
2 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
4 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
5 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
5 #12
screws
(kips)
33 (20) 
33
0.377
33 (20) 
33
0.377
33 (20) 
33
0.754
33 (20) 
33
0.942
33 (20) 
33
0.942
33 (20) 
50
0.544
33 (20) 
50
0.544
33 (20) 
50
1.089
33 (20) 
50
1.361
33 (20) 
50
1.361
43 (18) 
33
0.561
43 (18) 
33
0.561
43 (18) 
33
1.122
43 (18) 
33
1.402
43 (18) 
33
1.402
43 (18) 
50
0.810
43 (18) 
50
0.810
43 (18) 
50
1.620
43 (18) 
50
2.026
43 (18) 
50
2.026
54 (16) 
33
0.789
54 (16) 
33
0.789
54 (16) 
33
1.577
54 (16) 
33
1.972
54 (16) 
33
1.972
54 (16) 
50
1.139
54 (16) 
50
1.139
54 (16) 
50
2.278
54 (16) 
50
2.848
54 (16) 
50
2.848
68 (14) 
50
1.140
68 (14) 
50
1.610
68 (14) 
50
3.221
68 (14) 
50
2.850
68 (14) 
50
4.026
97 (12) 
50
1.140
97 (12) 
50
1.698
97 (12) 
50
3.396
97 (12) 
50
2.850
97 (12) 
50
4.245

 

StiffClip HC1000, 68mils
 StiffClip HC1200, 43mils StiffClip HC1200, 68mils
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
4 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
6 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
6 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
8 #12
screws
(kips)
Joist
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Joist
(ksi)
F3 w/
6 #12
screws
(kips)
F3 w/
8 #12
screws
(kips)
33 (20) 
33.000
N/A 
N/A 
33 (20) 
33.000
N/A 
N/A 
33 (20) 
33.000
N/A 
N/A 
33 (20) 
50.000
N/A 
N/A 
33 (20) 
50.000
N/A 
N/A 
33 (20) 
50.000
N/A 
N/A 
43 (18) 
33.000
1.122
1.682
43 (18) 
33.000
N/A 
N/A 
43 (18) 
33.000
N/A 
N/A 
43 (18) 
50.000
1.620
2.431
43 (18) 
50.000
N/A 
N/A 
43 (18) 
50.000
N/A 
N/A 
54 (16) 
33.000
1.577
2.366
54 (16) 
33.000
2.366
3.154
54 (16) 
33.000
2.366
3.154
54 (16) 
50.000
2.278
3.417
54 (16) 
50.000
3.417
3.776
54 (16) 
50.000
3.417
4.556
68 (14) 
50.000
3.221
4.831
68 (14) 
50.000
3.419
3.776
68 (14) 
50.000
4.560
4.560
97 (12) 
50.000
3.396
5.062
97 (12) 
50.000
3.419
3.776
97 (12) 
50.000
4.560
4.560

 

  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • All guide holes may not require fasteners. Fastener amount determined by designer.

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Load Direction

StiffClip HC Load Direction

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  Oct 2008  

 

          Products are available through local distribution.
Build #: 27