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FastClip™ Slide Clips (FCSC)

Provide for vertical building movement up to 3"

ClarkDietrich FastClip™ Slide Clip deflection clips are used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for  vertical building movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing.

A FastClip deflection clip installs quickly with screws or powder-actuated fasteners, and provides adjustable standoff to ensure a plumb wall plane. Proprietary Deflection Screws are provided with each clip to ensure friction-free sliding. Each clip is also embossed with fastening patterns to ensure accurate placement of fasteners. 

  • Vertical movement up to 3" (1-1/2" up and 1-1/2" down).
  • 3-1/2" FastClip™ permits up to 1" of standoff from the primary frame.
  • 5-1/2" FastClip™ permits up to 2" of standoff from the primary frame.
  • Proprietary Deflection Screws (included) provide frictionless slip connection.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,688,069

FastClip 14GA system meets Intertek CCRR-0208 in compliance with the 2021, 2018 & 2015 International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), as well as the 2020 Florida Building Code and 2022, 2019 California Building Code.

Check the updated list of Certified Production Facilities at Intertek's website at www.intertek.com/building/sfia

Meets SFIA Certification for Manufacturing Compliance Program for Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction.
 

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Installation:

Connections to the building can be made with screws, powder-actuated fasteners or drill-in concrete anchors. Mechanical fasteners shall be located on the embossed marks given on the scored line of the 1.5" flange. Two or three Proprietary Deflection Screws (based upon clip size) are used to attach the clip to the cold-formed steel framing. Screws shall be driven through the slotted holes and positioned to allow for the appropriate building deflection.

Proprietary Deflection Screws

Many of the ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our Proprietary Deflection Screw that has been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners.

 

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • ASTM A653 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
  • ASTM A1003 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-Formed Framing Members
  • Intertek CCRR-0208 FastClip (FCSC) (FCEC) & Universal Bypass Clip (UBC)
    • 68mil (14GA) system meets Intertek CCRR-0208
  • SFIA Connector Code Compliance Certification Program
  • SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories
 

PRoduct submittal SHeets

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Product Code Description
FCSC 3.5-68 FastClip™ Slide Clips x 3-1/2" long x 68mils (14ga)
FCSC 5.5-68 FastClip™ Slide Clips x 5-1/2" long x 68mils (14ga)
FCSC 5.5-97 FastClip™ Slide Clips x 5-1/2" long x 97mils (12ga)

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