ClarkDietrich · Deflection Connections
Flat Tail™ Slide Clip (FTSC)
Quote requiredIdeal for variable standoff conditions
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. Click the below Product Code to view Tech Datasheet Packaging Pcs./Bucket
- Material
- Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
- Coating
- G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
- Packaging
- 25 pieces per bucket
Description, photography, tables and documents as published by ClarkDietrich. Their product page ↗
Product Data & Ordering Information
4 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Gauge | Mils | Design thickness (in) | Stud Width | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSC3-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017 | 3-5/8" | PDF ↗ | |
| FTSC3-118 | 10 | 118 | 0.1242 | 3-5/8" | PDF ↗ | |
| FTSC6-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017 | 6" - 8" | PDF ↗ | |
| FTSC6-118 | 10 | 118 | 0.1242 | 6" - 8" | PDF ↗ |
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Product Highlights
- 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
- Includes 110 Proprietary Deflection Screws for FTSC3 per bucket
- Includes 160 Proprietary Deflection Screws for FTSC6 per bucket
- See submittals for product weights
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.
ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead
Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.
- FastClip™ Slide Clip (FCSC)
- Fast Strut™
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
- Flat Tail™ Slide Clip Catalog PageCatalog page
- IAPMO ER-0729Document
- 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
13 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
- Flat%20Tail%20Slide%20Clip%20-%20ChartPDFDWGDXF
- Flat%20Tail%20Slide%20Clip%20-%20Chart 0PDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC3 BOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC3 CONCPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC3 TOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC3 welded TOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 BOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 CONCPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 TOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 Welded BOB%20%281%29PDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 Welded BOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC6 Welded TOBPDFDWGDXF
- Stud Connection Bypass Flat Tail FTSC3 welded BOBPDFDWGDXF
Ask About This Product
Answered from ClarkDietrich's own documents — the 3 sheets listed above — with the source and page behind every line.