TSN Product: VertiClip® Splice

VertiClip^® Splice

The VertiClip^® Splice series is used when connecting a bypass rigid stud to structure while simultaneously attaching another wall stud below, allowing up to 2” vertical deflection of the structure. VertiClip Splice provides a tested, cost-effective alternative for connecting 2 non-axial load bearing studs to structure. VertiClip Splice is engineered for use with 6” studs. Value Guide holes for connections to structure Acts as a web stiffener Step Bushings are pre-installed in each clip Tested screws are provided Reduces labor expense Extensively tested		Patent # 5,906,080
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	Blast & Seismic Design Data		Step Bushing Technology

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Installation
Nomenclature/Order Info
Allowable Loads
Material Composition

	1. Attach VertiClip^® Splice to structure with approved fasteners 2. Attach rigid stud to clip using required screws. 3. Attach bottom stud to clip with provided screws through step bushings.
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Quantity/Order Information

Designation	Qty/Box	Lbs/Box	Pcs/Skid	Lbs/Skid
VertiClip^® Splice	50	67	1600	2144

* Clip shown is a left version of VertiClip Splice. Right side versions can be made as a custom part.

VertiClip^® Splice, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 & F3
Stud		F2 Load Direction					F3 Load Direction
Thickness Mils (ga)	Yield Strength (ksi)	Qty #12 ScrewsUpper Half (Listed 1st) / Qty #12 Screws Lower Half (Listed 2nd) (lbs)					#12 Screws inUpper Half
Thickness Mils (ga)	Yield Strength (ksi)	2 screws / 2 screws	4 screws / 2 screws	4 screws / 3 screws	6 screws / 2 screws	6 screws / 3 screws	2 screws	4 screws	6 screws
33 (20)	33	754	1090	1279	1090	1279	216	431	562
33 (20)	50	1089	1258	1427	1258	1427	313	623	813
43 (18)	33	1122	1274	1427	1274	1427	322	642	837
43 (18)	50	1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	465	928	1209
54 (16)	33	1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	453	903	1177
54 (16)	50	1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	654	1304	1700
68 (14)	50	1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	925	1844	2404
97 (12)	50	1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	976	1944	2432
Maximum Allowable Clip Load		1427	1427	1427	1427	1427	2432	2432	2432

Maximum F2 allowable clip capacity = 1427 lbs
Maximum F3 allowable clip capacity = 2432 lbs
Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
Torsional effects are considered on screw group for F2 & F3 allowable loads. It is assumed that half of the torsional moment is taken by the connection to the structure and half is taken by the connection to the stud.

Load Direction

Splice-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.