Flat Tail™ Slide Clip (FTSC)

FTSC3

FTSC3

FTSC6

Allows for vertical building movement and provides a horizontal standoff

ClarkDietrich Flat Tail™ Slide Clip is used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for 2-1/4" vertical building movement independent of the coldformed steel framing. A Flat Tail Slide Clip provides variable standoff and eliminates the need for shims or additional framing components.

Found In:
Clips & Connectors > Curtain Wall - Bypass Connections
Description

The clip easily fastens to the floor/ceiling beam and is secured to the stud with ClarkDietrich proprietary deflection screws. The clip restricts lateral movement, but enables vertical building movement.

  • Ideal for variable standoff conditions
  • Vertical movement up to 2-1/4” (1-1/8” up and 1-1/8” down)
  • FastClip™ Deflection Screws (included) provide frictionless slip connection


Alternative products

Product Data & Ordering Information

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Product Code Gauge Mils Design Thickness (in) Stud Width

Packaging

Pcs./Bucket
FTSC3-97 12 97 0.1017 3-5/8" 25
FTSC3-118 10 118 0.1242 3-5/8" 25
           
FTSC6-97 12 97 0.1017 6" - 8" 25
FTSC6-118 10 118 0.1242 6" - 8" 25

Includes 110 FastClip Deflection Screws for FTSC3 per bucket
Includes 160 FastClip Deflection Screws for FTSC6 per bucket
Material Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
See submittals for product weights

Technical Data

DESIGN GUIDES:

It is the responsibility of the design professional to detail the attachment of the clips and verify that their capacity meets the requirements of the intended application.

Allowable Clip loads based on using the following attachments to the structure:

Installation

Installation

Connection to the building can be made with screws, powder-actuated fasteners (PAFs), or by welding. Mechanical fasteners shall be located in the pilot holes. (2) FastClip Deflection Screws are required in each slot to attach the clip to the cold-formed steel framing. Screws shall be placed in the slot with 1" center-to-center spacing using guide lines as a reference.


FastClip™ deflection screws

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

 

Submittals

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Product Code Description
FTSC3-97 Flat Tail™ Slide Clip
FTSC3-118
FTSC6-97
FTSC6-118

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