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Fast Top™ Clip (FTC)

ClarkDietrich · Deflection Connections

Fast Top™ Clip (FTC)

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Vertical movement up to 2-1/2" (1-1/4" up and 1-1/4" down).

They provide a positive attachment and do not require bridging installed continuously throughout the upper most punchouts. The Fast Top™ clip can be attached to the underside of structural members, concrete decks or floor assemblies. Studs must be cut less than full height to enable vertical movement up to 2-1/2" (1-1/4" up and 1-1/4" down). Fast Top™ Clips install quickly with welds, screws, or powder actuated fasteners. Proprietary deflection screws are used to attach the clip to the cold-formed framing and to ensure frictionless deflection. These clips are also embossed with fastening patterns to ensure accurate placement of fasteners. Packaging Pcs./Carton

Material
Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating
G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
Gauge
14
Mils
68
Design thickness (in)
0.0713

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

Product Data & Ordering Information

5 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.
Product codeSize (in)PackagingSubmittal
FTC31-1/2 x 4 x 3-1/425 pieces per cartonPDF ↗
FTC51-1/2 x 4 x 4-3/430 pieces per cartonPDF ↗
FTC81-1/2 x 4 x 7-3/425 pieces per cartonPDF ↗
FTC101-1/2 x 4 x 9-3/425 pieces per cartonPDF ↗
FTC121-1/2 x 4 x 11-3/425 pieces per cartonPDF ↗

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

  • Vertical movement up to 2-1/2" (1-1/4" up and 1-1/4" down).
  • Proprietary deflection screws (included) provide frictionless slip connection.
  • FTC3 includes 55 proprietary deflection screws per carton
  • FTC5, FTC8, FTC10 & FTC12 includes 110 proprietary deflection screws per carton
  • See submittals for product weights

Installation

InstallationConnections to the building can be made with screws, powder-actuated fasteners, drill-in concrete anchors or welding. Mechanical fasteners shall be equally spaced along the scored line of the 1.5" flange. When using the tabulated allowable loads, connections to the building structure must be made according to the table notes. Proprietary deflection screws 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. Two proprietary deflection screws are required with the FTC3, three proprietary deflection screws are required with the FTC5, and four proprietary deflection screws are required with the FTC8, FTC10 and FTC12.Proprietary Deflection ScrewsMany of the ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our proprietary deflection 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.

ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead

Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.

  • MaxTrak® Slotted Deflection Track

Documents

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CAD Details

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