VertiClip® SLD

This slide angle clip for drywall is used to connect metal studs at the head condition (top of wall) to the deck or primary structure while allowing for a total vertical deflection of up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” down) or 3” (1 ½” up & 1 ½” down). TSN’s patented Step Bushing Technology provides an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and the stud web surface.

Features
  • Options for 1 ½” or 3″ deflection
  • ICC-ES Approved, report #ESR-2049
  • NY MEA Approved, report #326-06-M
  • UL classified for all approved dynamic assemblies and finish combinations with 1½” deflection and 1-2 hour fire-ratings
  • Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
  • Patented Step Bushing Technology provides friction-free motion for smooth vertical deflection
  • Eliminates loose friction-held assemblies, heavy deep-leg track, & top row of wall bridging/strapping
  • Load-rated #8 screws provided for vertical deflection connection to stud web
  • Manufactured with certified, 50ksi, 33mil, G90 cold-formed steel

* VertiClip SLD is a component in VertiTrack® VTD, TSN’s pre-assembled deflection track.

Order Information
Qty/Box
SLD150
250
SLD250
250
SLD362/400
200
SLD600
100
SLD800
100
SLD362/400,s3lg,b2d
200
SLD600,s3lg,b2d
100
SLD800,s3lg,b2d
50
Lbs/Box
SLD150
19
SLD250
28
SLD362/400
35
SLD600
28
SLD800
37
SLD362/400,s3lg,b2d
45
SLD600,s3lg,b2d
40
SLD800,s3lg,b2d
25
Qty/Skid
SLD150
11,250
SLD250
11,250
SLD362/400
9,000
SLD600
4,500
SLD800
4,500
SLD362/400,s3lg,b2d
9,000
SLD600,s3lg,b2d
4,500
SLD800,s3lg,b2d
4,500
Lbs/Skid
SLD150
855
SLD250
1,260
SLD362/400
1,575
SLD600
1,260
SLD800
1,665
SLD362/400,s3lg,b2d
2,025
SLD600,s3lg,b2d
1,800
SLD800,s3lg,b2d
2,250

Nomenclature:
VertiClip SLD is designated by type (SLD), followed by stud depth in inches multiplied by 100.

Example: 6″ stud
Designate: MasterClip® VLB600

Material Composition

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 33mil minimum thickness (20 gauge, 0.0346” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G60 (Z180) 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® SLD can be found in the following Catalogs:

TSN Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections Order Catalog

TSN Connections Technical Catalog

TSN Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections Technical Catalog

TSN Connections Order Catalog

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® SLD Downloads

VertiClip® SLD Applications

VertiClip SLD comes in a 1½” and 3″ deflection option. The attachment of VertiClip SLD 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.

MasterClip VLB Hybrid LSF Connector for Vertical Deflection

1½” Deflection - Interior or Exterior Head of Wall

MasterClip VLB Hybrid LSF Connector for Vertical Deflection

3" Deflection -Interior or Exterior Head of Wall

Installation Instructions

  1. Attach standard leg runner track to deck.
  2. Attach VertiClip SLD to deck (through track).
  3. Attach VertiClip through Step Bushings to wall studs with self-drilling screws provided.

Allowable Loads

18mil (25ga), 33ksi Stud
27mil (22ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
VertiClip® SLD - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD150
w/1 #8 screw
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
VertiClip® SLD - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD250
w/2 #8 screws
132
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
VertiClip® SLD - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD362/400
w/2 #8 screws
132
243
328
359
359
359
359
359
359
VertiClip® SLD - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD600
w/2 #8 screws
132
243
328
405
405
405
405
405
405
VertiClip® SLD - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD800
w/2 #8 screws
132
243
328
474
489
664
664
664
682

Notes:

  • Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½” leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
  • Guide holes for attachment to structure are 0.141″ for SLD362/400 and SLD600, and are not standard for other clip sizes.
  • Total vertical deflection of up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” down). Deflection requirements greater than ¾” (up and down) are available.
  • VertiClip SLD series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • #8 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLD step bushing.
  • Strengthening ribs are present in 3 5/8″ and 6″sizes.
  • For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049.

Load Direction

18mil (25ga), 33ksi Stud
27mil (22ga), 33ksi
30mil (20ga), 33ksi Drywall Stud
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Structural Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
VertiClip® SLD w/ 3" Deflection - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD362, s3lg,b2d
w/2 #8 Screws
132
185
185
185
185
185
185
185
185
185
VertiClip® SLD w/ 3" Deflection - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD600, s3lg,b2d
w/2 #8 Screws
132
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
VertiClip® SLD w/ 3" Deflection - Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 Load Direction
SLD800, s3lg,b2d
w/3 #8 Screws
132
243
251
251
251
251
251
251
251
251

Notes:

  • Meets criteria for IBC 2009, 2012. Factor of Safety calculated according to ICC-ES AC261 and section F1 of AISI S100-07
  • Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel to minimize eccentric load transfer.
  • VertiClip SLD series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
  • Total vertical deflection of up to 3″ (1½” up and 1½” down).
  • The standard bushing placement is 2″ from the top of the slot and allows the structure to settle ½” prior to typical service.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  • #8 screws are provided with each pre-installed step bushing.
  • Tests performed with bushings centered in the 3″ slots.

Load Direction

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