10 and 12 Gauge FIXED universal slip clip
Ideal for medium to larger standoff conditions.
The FUS clips are available in standard lengths of 6" and 8” in 12ga and 10ga. They are ideal for medium to larger standoff conditions. FUS clips install quickly and provide adjustable standoff to ensure a plumb wall plane. For deflection application, proprietary heavy duty deflection screws are provided with each clip to ensure friction-free sliding.
U.S. Patent No. 11,905,700
- Eliminates shims and scabs.
- Provides vertical movement up to 1” when installed as a deflection application
- Fast, one-piece universal installation. No left- or right-handed clips.
- Higher capacities when used in applications where significantly higher capacities are required.
- Proprietary heavy duty deflection screws provide frictionless slip connections. One bag (80 screws) included
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Product Data & Ordering Information
| Product Code | Gauge | Mils | Design Thickness (in) | Clip length (in) | Packaging Pcs./Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUS6-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017 | 6 | 10 |
| FUS8-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017 | 8 | 10 |
| FUS6-118 | 10 | 118 | 0.1242 | 6 | 10 |
| FUS8-118 | 10 | 118 | 0.1242 | 8 | 10 |
Material Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
Load Tables
- Fixed Universal Slip Clip - Deflection Connections Design Guide
- Fixed Universal Slip Clip - Rigid Connections Design Guide
Fixed Universal Slide Clip (FUS) 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, welds powder-actuated fasteners (PAF). Mechanical fasteners shall be located on the embossed marks given on the scored line of the 2" flange. Attach building anchors to the structure according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Anchors shall be installed through the embossments on the scored line of the clip as shown on the attached drawings. In no case shall anchors be installed more than 3/4" from the bend on the short leg of the clip. In cases of discrepancy between this information and the Design Engineer’s details, the Design Engineer’s details shall be followed.
For a Rigid Connection:
Attach the Fixed Universal Slip Clip (FUS) to cold-formed steel framing members using (8) #12 self-drilling screws (not included) for the FUS6 clip and (10) #12 self-drilling screws (not included) for the FUS8 clip through the clip holes into the steel framing. For a rigid connection, screws should not be installed in any of the slotted holes.
For a Deflection Connection:
Attach the Fixed Universal Slip Clip (FUS) to cold-formed steel framing members using the Proprietary HD Deflection Screws (included) through the slotted holes and position for the appropriate building deflection. For the FUS6 clip all slotted holes shall have a screw. For the FUS8 clip the (2) outer slotted holes and the (2) stacked slotted holes must have screws. For a deflection connection, screws should not be installed in any unslotted holes.
Proprietary HD Deflection Screws: Many of the ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our proprietary deflection fasteners that have been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners. For the FUS clip, we supply a heavy duty version of the deflection screw. Clark Dietrich's Proprietary HD Deflection Screws are utilized on the Fixed Universal Slip clip only when used for a deflection condition.
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FUS6-97 | 6" 97mils (12ga) Fixed Universal Slip Clip |
| FUS8-97 | 8" 97mils (12ga) Fixed Universal Slip Clip |
| FUS6-118 | 6" 118mils (10ga) Fixed Universal Slip Clip |
| FUS8-118 | 8" 118mils (10ga) Fixed Universal Slip Clip |
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