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Product Application
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The VertiClip® SLS slide clip connects exterior curtain
wall studs, bypassing the building’s structural frame, while allowing for a vertical
deflection of the structure up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” down). VertiClip’s unique design
provides both an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and
the stud web surface thereby preventing a transfer of vertical forces into curtainwall
framing, which is not engineered to support axial loads. Allowable loads are based
on use of two #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN).
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An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip SLS600-12 is available.
Click here to view the report
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A Los Angeles Research Report for VertiClip SLD, SL, SLB, SLS, and SLT Series is
available. Refer to LARR #25631. Click here to
view the report. |
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 Material
Composition
ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340 MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450
MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating. Material
thickness = 68mil (14 gauge, 0.0713” design thickness).
The attachment of VertiClip to the primary structure may be made with a PAF or weld
and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration.
Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded
connection may increase.
Note:
- Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½”
leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
- Minimum 3” of SLS required for attachment to structure to steel and 5.5"
min. with concrete.
- Deflection requirements greater than ¾” up and down are available.
VertiClip SLS series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used
in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
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VertiClip SLS Installation
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- Attach SLS to structure with engineered attachment. Allow recommended minimum clip
area for attachment.
- Align studs to SLS for plumb wall assembly.
- Fasten SLS to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.
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Quality Features
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Provides a positive, load-rated, mechanical attachment to web of stud
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Eliminates friction-based assemblies
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Utilizes only mill-certified, 50ksi steel
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Eliminates untested “scabs” or shims
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Load rated screws provided
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Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
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Meets all building code criteria
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Adaptable for multiple configurations
Labor Benefits
- Align wall studs quickly and easily by accounting for construction tolerances
- No “scabs” or shims
- Lightweight assembly
- Eliminates bridging or strapping within 12” of connection
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VertiClip SLS
Nomenclature
VertiClip® SLS is designated by stud depth and clip length required.
Clip length includes a minimum of 3” (for steel, 5.5” for concrete) of clip material
for attachment to structure added to stud depth, plus the distance of the stud from
the structure.
Example, 6” stud, 6” tolerance, 3” to structure:
Designate: VertiClip SLS600-15
Example Details
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Quantity
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VertiClip Designation
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Stud Depth
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Clip Length
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SLS362/400-9*
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3.625”
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9”
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SLS362/400-12*
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3.625”
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12”
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SLS600-12
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6"
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12”
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SLS600-15
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6"
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15”
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SLS600-18
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6"
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18”
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SLS600-20
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6"
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20”
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SLS800-12
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8"
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12"
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SLS800-15
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8"
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15"
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SLS800-18
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8"
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18"
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SLS800-20
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8"
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20"
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* Use with either 3 5/8” or 4” studs.
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Designation
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Qty/Box
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Lbs/Box
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Pcs/Skid
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Lbs/Skid
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SLS362-9*
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50
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45
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2250
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2025
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SLS362-12*
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50
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60
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2250
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2700
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SLS600-12
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50
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60
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2250
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2700
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SLS600-15
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50
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70
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1600
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2240
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SLS600-18
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25
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40
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1500
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2400
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SLS600-20
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25
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48
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1500
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2880
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SLS800-12
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50
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60
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2250
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2700
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SLS800-15
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50
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70
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1600
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2240
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SLS800-18
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25
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40
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1500
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2400
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SLS800-20
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25
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48
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1500
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2880
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* Use with either 3 5/8” or 4” studs.
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Allowable (Unfactored)
Loads 1
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VertiClip
Series
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Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga)
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F2 w/2
screws
(kips)
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F2 w/3
screws
(kips)
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SLS
(Clip is 14ga, 68mils)
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33 (20)
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33
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0.377
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0.565
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33 (20)
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50
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0.544
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0.817
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43 (18)
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33
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0.561
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0.841
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43 (18)
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50
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0.810
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1.215
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54 (16)
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33
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0.789
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1.183
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54 (16)
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50
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1.139
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1.709
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68 (14)
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50
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1.610
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2.070
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97 (12)
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50
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1.698
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2.070
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- Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
- Two #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLS.
- If loads justify use of a third or fourth screw, TSN will provide the required number
of slots, screws, and step bushings with each clip.
1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-1903.
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Load Direction
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Oct 2008
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