TSN Product: VertiClip® SLT

VertiClip^® SLT

VertiClip^® SLT and SLT(L) slide clips connect exterior curtain wall studs, bypassing the building’s structural concrete slab or structural steel frame, while allowing for a vertical deflection of the structure of 1” (½” up and down for SLT) and 1.875” (0.938” up and down for SLT(L)). VertiClip’s unique design provides both an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and 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 #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN).

Value

Positive, load-rated, mechanical attachment to stud web
97 mil (12 Gauge) material
Friction-free movement
Certified material
Eliminates untested “scabs” or shims
Step Bushings are taped in place at factory for correct placement
Tested screws provided

SLT

US Patents #5,467,566 & #5,906,080

	Step Bushing Technology

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An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip SLT 9.5 & SLT(L)-18 is available.
Click here to view the report

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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Installation
Nomenclature/Order Info
Allowable Loads
Material Composition

SLT

SLT(L)

	Attach SLT to top of slab with engineered attachment. Allow 4” minimum clip area for attachment to slab. Align studs to SLT for plumb wall assembly. Attach SLT to wall stud with provided screws through Step Bushings.
	Printable Installation Instructions

Quantity/Order Information

Quantity / Order Information
Designation	Qty/Box	Lbs/Box	Pcs/ Skid	Lbs/Skid
SLT-9.5	50	47	1600	1504
SLT(L)12	25	43	375	645
SLT(L)15	20	46	300	690
SLT(L)18	20	50	300	750

VertiClip^® SLT is available in a length of 9 ½”.
VertiClip^® SLT(L) is available in lengths of 12”, 15”, and 18”.
Determine length by adding stud + offset + 3” (for steel, or 5.5” for concrete) and selecting the next largest size.

VertiClip SLT Dimensions

VertiClip SLT(L) Dimensions

VertiClip^®Series	Load Direction	Stud Thickness Mils (ga)	Fy (yield) Stud (ksi)	F2 w/2 screws (lbs)
SLT 9.5 (Clip is 12ga, 97mils)	F2	33 (20)	33	376
		33 (20)	50	510
		43 (18)	33	510
		43 (18)	50	510
		54 (16)	33	510
		54 (16)	50	510
		68 (14)	50	510
		97 (12)	50	510
Maximum Allowable Clip Load				510

VertiClip^®Series	Load Direction	Stud Thickness Mils (ga)	Fy (yield) Stud (ksi)	F1 w/2 screws (lbs)
SLT 9.5 (Clip is 12ga, 97mils)	F1	33 (20)	33	190
		33 (20)	50	275
		43 (18)	33	248
		43 (18)	50	341
		54 (16)	33	312
		54 (16)	50	341
		68 (14)	50	341
		97 (12)	50	341
Maximum Allowable Clip Load				341

VertiClip^®Series	Load Direction	Stud Thickness Mils (ga)	Fy (yield) Stud (ksi)	F2 w/2 screws (lbs)	F2 w/4 screws (lbs)
SLT(L) (Clip is 12ga, 97mils)	F2	33 (20)	33	376	700
		33 (20)	50	544	700
		43 (18)	33	560	700
		43 (18)	50	700	700
		54 (16)	33	700	700
		54 (16)	50	700	700
		68 (14)	50	700	700
		97 (12)	50	700	700
Maximum Allowable Clip Load				700	700

VertiClip^®Series	Load Direction	Stud Thickness Mils (ga)	Fy (yield) Stud (ksi)	F2 w/1 screws (lbs)	F1 w/4 screws (lbs)
SLT(L) (Clip is 12ga, 97mils)	F1	33 (20)	33	190	380
		33 (20)	50	275	452
		43 (18)	33	248	452
		43 (18)	50	359	452
		54 (16)	33	312	452
		54 (16)	50	450	452
		68 (14)	50	452	452
		97 (12)	50	452	452
Maximum Allowable Clip Load				452	452

Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
Two (2) #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLT.
Four (4) #12 screws are provided with each VertiClip SLT(L).

¹ For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-1903.

Load Direction

VertiClip SLT-Load Direction

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 97mil minimum thickness (12 gauge, 0.1017” 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.