StiffClip® FS
StiffClip® FS series connects wall studs for a vertical uplift load transfer through the floor system. StiffClip® FS resists tension forces only. The allowable design load table shown below is based on the use of StiffClip® FS only. Number of fasteners used is based on fastener manufacturer’s allowable load data. Value
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Tech Sheet
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- Material Composition
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Quantity/Order Information Contact TSN for pricing, quantity, and order information.
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Nomenclature StiffClip® FS is designated by the width of the strap in inches followed by strap thickness in mils. Available widths are 1¼” and 2¾”, available lengths are 24” and 36”. Guide holes located 1/2” from each end, with 3/8” edge distance at 2” o.c. staggered for FS125 and .75” edge distance at 2” o.c. staggered for FS275. Example: 16ga, 2¾” strap, 24” long Designate: StiffClip® FS275-54mil-24. Additional guide holes for fasteners available upon request. |
Available Thicknesses
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Mils
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Gauge
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Decimal (in)
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| 33 | 20 | 0.0346 |
| 43 | 18 | 0.0451 |
| 54 | 16 | 0.0566 |
| 68 | 14 | 0.0713 |
| 97 | 12 | 0.1017 |
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Design loads based on strap capacity only. Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors. Load Direction
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Steel: 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.
