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VERTICLIP® SL – EXTERIOR HEAD OF WALL
VertiClip® SL connects the exterior curtain wall studs at head of wall to the building frame while allowing for vertical deflection of the structure up to 1½” (¾” up and 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. Use of VertiClip SL over friction-fit track assemblies helps protect liability through the utilization of positive mechanical attachments to the web of the stud. Allowable loads are based on use of two #12 screws for attachment to stud (provided).
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.
- Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
- Eliminates friction-held assemblies
- Utilizes only certified, 50ksi steel
- Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
- Load rated screws provided for each VertiClip
- Meets all building code criteria
- Adaptable for multiple configurations
- Top of wall bridging or strapping is eliminated
- Top track lightweight for easy handling (not a structural element, may be 20ga standard leg - Deep-Leg Track is not required)
- Utilize clips for wall layout
- Eliminates temporary screws
