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
Step Bushing Technology
  

     

    Patent # 5,906,080

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  • Application Image
  • 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

Lbs/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 Dimensions
 
VertiClip® Splice - F2 w/ #12 Screws, Qty Upper Half (Listed 1st) / Qty Lower Half (Listed 2nd) (lbs)
Stud Thickness
Mils (ga)
 Fy (Yield)
Stud (ksi)
2 screws / 2 screws
 4 screws / 2 screws 4 screws / 3 screws
6 screws / 2 screws
6 screws / 3 screws
33 (20)  33 752 940 1278 1090 1278
33 (20)  33 1089 1258 1427 1258 1427
33 (20)  50 1120 1274 1427 1274 1427
43 (18)  33 1427 1427 1427 1427 1427
43 (18)  50 1427 1427 1427 1427 1427
54 (16)  50 1427 1427 1427 1427 1427
68 (14)  50 1427 1427 1427 1427 1427
97 (12)  50 1427 1427 1427 1427 1427
VertiClip® Splice - F3 w/ #12 Screws in Upper Half (lbs)
Stud Thickness
Mils (ga)
 Fy (Yield)
Stud (ksi)		 F3 w/2
screws		 F3 w/4
screws		 F3 w/6
screws
33 (20)  33 216 431 562
33 (20)  33 313 623 813
33 (20)  50 322 641 837
43 (18)  33 465 928 1209
43 (18)  50 453 902 1177
54 (16)  50 655 1305 1700
68 (14)  50 925 1843 2404
97 (12)  50 976 1944 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 F3 allowable loads it is assumed that half of the torsional moment is taken by the connection to the structure and half taken by the structure and half 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.