TSN Product: VertiClip® SLS

VertiClip^® SLS

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 curtain wall 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). Value Provides a positive, load-rated, mechanical attachment to web of stud Eliminates friction-based assemblies Utilizes only certified, 50ksi steel Eliminates untested “scabs” or shims Load rated screws provided Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement Meets all building code criteria Adaptable for multiple configurations Align wall studs quickly and easily by accounting for construction tolerances Lightweight assembly Eliminates bridging or strapping within 12” of connection		US Patent #'s 5,467,566 & 5,906,080
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	An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip SLS600-12 is available. Click here to view the report		Step Bushing Technology
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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.		Blast & Seismic Design Data

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Material Composition

VertiClip_SLS_app

	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
	Printable Installation Instructions

Quantity/Order Information

Designation	Qty/Box	Lbs/Box	Pcs/Skid	Lbs/Skid
SLS362-9*	50	45	2250	2025
SLS362-12*	50	60	2250	2700
SLS600-12	50	60	2250	2700
SLS600-15	50	70	1600	2240
SLS600-18	25	40	1500	2400
SLS600-20	25	48	1500	2880
SLS800-12	50	60	2250	2700
SLS800-15	50	70	1600	2240
SLS800-18	25	40	1500	2400
SLS800-20	25	48	1500	2880

* Use with either 3 5/8” or 4” studs.

VertiClip^® SLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F1
Stud		SLS362/400-9, -12	SLS600-12	SLS600-15, -18, -20	SLS600-24	SLS800-12	SLS800-15, -18, -20
Thickness Mils (ga)	Yield Fy	w/2 #12 Screws	w/2 or 3 #12 Screws	w/2 or 3 #12 Screws	w/2 or 3 #12 Screws	w/2 or 3 #12 Screws	w/2 or 3 #12 Screws
33 (20)	33	95	95	95	95	95	95
33 (20)	50	124	138	130	100	138	125
43 (18)	33	124	124	124	100	124	124
43 (18)	50	124	164	130	100	141	125
54 (16)	33	124	156	130	100	141	125
54 (16)	50	124	164	130	100	141	125
68 (14)	50	124	164	130	100	141	125
97 (12)	50	124	164	130	100	141	125
Max Allowable Clip Load		124	164	130	100	141	125

VertiClip^® SLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2
Stud		SLS362/400-9, -12	SLS600-12		SLS600-15, -18, -20		SLS600-24		SLS800-12, -15, -18, -20
Thickness Mils (ga)	Yield Fy	w/2 #12 Screws	w/2 #12 Screws	w/3 #12 Screws	w/2 #12 Screws	w/3 #12 Screws	w/2 #12 Screws	w/3 #12 Screws	w/2 #12 Screws	w/3 #12 Screws
33 (20)	33	377	377	565	377	565	377	565	377	565
33 (20)	50	544	544	817	544	817	544	817	544	817
43 (18)	33	561	561	841	561	841	561	841	561	841
43 (18)	50	810	810	1215	810	1215	810	1215	810	1215
54 (16)	33	789	789	1,183	789	1,183	789	1,183	789	1,183
54 (16)	50	1,139	1,139	1,709	1,139	1,709	1,139	1,709	1,139	1,709
68 (14)	50	1,245	1,610	2,070	1,610	2,122	1,610	1,896	1,610	1,816
97 (12)	50	1,245	1,698	2,070	1,698	2,122	1,698	1,896	1,698	1,816
Max Allowable Clip Load		1,245	2,070		2,122		1,896		1,816

Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
#12 screws are provided with each Step Bushing.

Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded connection may increase.

VertiClip SLS series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.

Load Direction

VertiClip SLS Load Direction

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 68mil minimum thickness (14 gauge, 0.0713” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating.

The attachment of VertiClip 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.