 Product Application
VertiClip® SLD connects the interior drywall studs at the head condition (top of wall) to the deck or primary frame while allowing for a total vertical deflection of up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” 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 drywall partition wall framing, which is not designed to support axial loads. VertiClip SLD is a component in VertiTrack® VTD, TSN’s pre-assembled deflection track Click Here to View. Allowable loads are based on use of two #8 screws for attachment to stud (provided by TSN).
Material Composition
ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340 MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450 MPa) minimum tensile strength, G- 60 (Z180) hot-dipped galvanized coating. Material thickness = 33mil (20 gauge, 0.0346” design thickness).
The attachment of VertiClip to the primary structure may be made with a PAF and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration.
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An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for VertiClip
SLD600 is available.
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A Los Angeles Research Report for VertiClip SLD, SL, SLB, SLS, and SLT Series is available. Refer to LARR #25631.
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Note:
- Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½” leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
- Guide holes for attachment to structure are .172” in diameter, and are standard for SLD362 and SLD600.
- Deflection requirements greater than ¾” (up and down) are available.
VertiClip® SLD series is designed to support horizontal loads and should not be used in axial-load-bearing wall construction.
The VertiTrack® deflection track system is used to connect the interior studs at head of wall while allowing for a vertical deflection of the structure up to 1½” (¾” up and ¾” 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 drywall partition framing, which is not designed to support axial loads. VertiTrack VTD is composed of VertiClip SLD pre-attached to a top runner track at pre-designated stud spacing.
 Material Composition
Track and clip material: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340 MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450 MPa) minimum tensile strength, (clip); 33ksi (230MPa) minimum yield strength, 45ksi (310 MPa) minimum tensile strength (track); G-60 (Z180) hot-dipped galvanized coating (clip & track). Track leg length = 1½”. Track and clip material thickness = 33mil (20 gauge, 0.0346” design thickness). The attachment of VertiClip to the primary structure may be made with a PAF and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration.
Note:
- Fasten within ¾” from the angle heel (centerline of the 1½” leg) to minimize eccentric load transfer.
- Fasten through each VertiClip SLD to structure.
VertiTrack VTD is designed to support horizontal loads, and should not be used in axial-load-bearing walls. VertiTrack VTD is assembled with VertiClip SLD pre-attached at 16” o.c. and 24” o.c. Custom spacing is also available. Screws and step bushings are provided for attachment of VertiClip to the stud web. |
