The StiffClip® CL (Floor Tie) series by The Steel Network’s unique design allows for connecting steel studs to the building’s structure by incorporating stiffened legs of a 90 angle to increase bending strength. StiffClip® CL resists vertical, horizontal, and torsional loads.
The allowable design load table (click the product data button) is based on the use of StiffClip® CL as it is attached to various steel stud wall material thicknesses and yield strengths.
Allowable loads consider loads on the clip and screw fasteners to the stud web. Pre-drilled holes for attachments to the deck and stud increase installers’ efficiency. The designed attachment of StiffClip® CL to the primary structure depends on the base material’s properties (e.g., steel or concrete) and the design configuration.
Allowable load tables incorporate eccentric loading of fasteners. Values with welded connections may increase.
When determining the allowable load of fasteners securing StiffClip® CL to the base material and clip to the stud, consider the following:
StiffClip CL (Floor Tie) Features
- Guide holes for connections to stud and deck
- Stiffeners for additional strength
- Utilizes only certified 50ksi steel
- Reduces material (replaces heavy steel angles)
- Extensively tested
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