ClarkDietrich · Bridging & Bracing Connections
FastBridge™ Clip (FB33, FB43 & FB68)
Quote requiredThe wall stud friction fit design allows for as little as one screw for the connection to the U-Channel.
The wall stud friction fit design allows for as little as one screw for the connection to the U-Channel. Coating: G90
- Packaging
- 200 pieces per bucket
- Knockout Size
- 1-1/2"
Description, photography, tables and documents as published by ClarkDietrich. Their product page ↗
Product Data & Ordering Information
3 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Gauge | Mils | Design thickness (in) | Yield Strength | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB33 | 20 STR | 33 | 0.0346 | 33ksi | PDF ↗ | |
| FB43 | 18 | 43 | 0.0451 | 33ksi | PDF ↗ | |
| FB68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713 | 50ksi | 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 ↗.
Installation
Installation: U-Channel is inserted into the stud punchout (spacing as specified by design) and rotated into place (leg down). Place the FastBridge™ Clip inside the punchout (stiffened wings down) and twist allowing the friction fit design to hold the clip into place. The clip must be firmly seated over the top web of the U-channel. FastBridge™ clips are fastened using #10 self-drilling screws driven through the clip hole into the U-channel. More than one screw may be need depending on design. The FastBridge™ clip should not be used in studs over 8" wide.
ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead
Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.
- Spazzer® 5400 Bridging Bar
- Spazzer® 9200 Bridging Bar
- U-channel with SwiftClip™ LS-Series™ Support Clip
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- FastBridge™ Clip Catalog PageCatalog page
- AISI S220-20Code report
- AISI S240-20Code report
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
3 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
Ask About This Product
Answered from ClarkDietrich's own documents — the 5 sheets listed above — with the source and page behind every line.