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 cold-formed steel framing. A Flat Tail Slide Clip provides variable standoff and eliminates the need for shims or additional framing components.
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)
- Proprietary Deflection Screws (included) provide frictionless slip connection
- Available in right and left versions
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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 Proprietary Deflection Screws for FTSC3 per bucket
Includes 160 Proprietary 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
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:
- Clip attachment to structure by others
(Allowable loads based on stud connection only) - Attachment to structure using welds
- Attachment to structure using 1/4-28 Fasteners into steel
- Attachment to structure using #12-24 Fasteners into steel
- Attachment to structure using PAFs into steel
- Attachment to structure using HILTI KWIK into concrete
Flat Tail™ Slide Clip (FTSC) 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
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.
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FTSC3-97 | Flat Tail™ Slide Clip |
| FTSC3-118 | |
| FTSC6-97 | |
| FTSC6-118 |
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