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
Meets SFIA Certification for Manufacturing Compliance Program for Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction.
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Product Data & Ordering Information
| Product code | Gauge | Mils | Design thickness (in) | Size (in) | Pcs./box | Screws/box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCSC 3.5-68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713" | 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" | 25 | 55 |
| FCSC 5.5-68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713" | 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" | 25 | 80 |
| FCSC 5.5-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017" | 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" | 25 | 80 |
Material Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
See submittals for product weights
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Load Tables
FastClip™ Slide Clip (FCSC) series meets IAPMO ER-729 in compliance with the 2024, 2021 & 2018 International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), as well as the 2023 Florida Building Code and 2022 California Building Code.
If your project requires DoD-compliant (or similar) blast design, please note that we provide connector capacity information necessary for DoD-compliant (or similar) design for our line of drift and deflection connectors. Information for those limit states can be found in the tables located above.
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
- IAPMO ER-0729 Evaluation Report for Deflection and Drift Connectors.
- 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
CAD Details
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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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- Clip Express Sales at 866-638-1908 or clipexpress@clarkdietrich.com
- Technical Support at 888-437-3244 or support@clarkdietrich.com