ClarkDietrich · Bridging & Bracing Connections

EasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles

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2" x 2" legs.

EasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles are used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging. U-Channel is passed through the stud knockout and an EasyClip™ X-Series™ clip is screw attached or welded to provide a rigid connection. X-Series™ clip angles and U-channel should not be used in lateral bridging when stud width exceeds 6". EasyClip™ X-Series™ clip angles are also used to secure one framing member to another or to attach and reinforce headers and sills in door and window openings. X-Series™ clips are prepunched for faster and more accurate fastener placement.

Rigid ConnectionsBridging & Bracing Connections

Material: Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating: G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating

Description, photography, tables and documents as published by ClarkDietrich. Their product page ↗

Product Data & Ordering Information

12 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.

Product code	Gauge	Mils	Design thickness (in)	Size (in)	Packaging	Submittal
X543	16	54	0.0566	2 x 2 x 3-3/8	200 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X545	16	54	0.0566	2 x 2 x 5-3/4	170 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X547	16	54	0.0566	2 x 2 x 7-3/4	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X549	16	54	0.0566	2 x 2 x 9-3/4	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X683	14	68	0.0713	2 x 2 x 3-3/8	200 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X685	14	68	0.0713	2 x 2 x 5-3/4	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X687	14	68	0.0713	2 x 2 x 7-3/4	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X689	14	68	0.0713	2 x 2 x 9-3/4	80 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X973	12	97	0.1017	2 x 2 x 3-3/8	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X975	12	97	0.1017	2 x 2 x 5-3/4	100 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X977	12	97	0.1017	2 x 2 x 7-3/4	60 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗
X979	12	97	0.1017	2 x 2 x 9-3/4	60 pieces per bucket	PDF ↗

Codes are what ClarkDietrich publishes as available, not a promise of local stock — tell the desk the connection you have and we'll confirm what's on a shelf. A code with no sheet of its own can be generated from ClarkDietrich SubmittalPro ↗.

Product Highlights

2" x 2" legs.
Available in 3-3/8", 5-3/4", 7-3/4" and 9-3/4" lengths.
Prepunched for faster and more accurate fastener placement.

See submittals for product weights

Installation

InstallationEasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles are attached to cold-formed steel (CFS) framing members using #10 minimum selfdrilling screws driven through the clip holes into the steel framing. Four pilot clip holes are provided and should be filled when this clip is used in a bridging application. When this clip is used in other support or connection applications, refer to the allowable capacity chart to determine the appropriate number of fasteners required. As a general rule, fasteners should be evenly spaced (see figure 1). Clips can also be welded to the CFS framing. Connections to the building frame can be made with powder-actuated fasteners, drill-in concrete anchors or welding. When using the tabular values for a welded clip, provide a full weld to the structure, top to bottom, alongthe outside of the clip. A 3/4" minimum weld to the outside edge of the 2" leg is also recommended to control warping or to hold the clip in place before final welding. When installing powder-actuated fasteners, they must be placed 1/2" minimum away from the prepunched holes.

ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead

Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.

FastBridge™ Clip
SwiftClip™ LS-Series™ Support Clip
EasyClip™ U-Series™ Clip Angle
EasyClip™ S-Series™ Support Clip
Spazzer® 5400 and Spazzer® 9200 Spacer Bars

Documents

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