Introducing Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction Code Listed: IAPMO ES ER-238 (800) 999-5099 www.strongtie.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction Our Newest Product Line for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Simpson Strong‑Tie is committed to providing an expanded product range for cold-formed steel applications, and has developed a new line of connectors for use with curtain-wall steel stud framing. Curtain-wall projects require a variety of connectors that provide a load path from the curtain wall to the primary structure for wind loads, seismic loads and dead loads.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction General Notes General Notes for Allowable Connector Load Tables 1. Allowable loads are for use when utilizing the traditional Allowable Stress Design methodology. Contact Simpson Strong‑Tie® for LRFD loads. 2. Allowable loads are based on cold-formed steel members with a minimum yield strength, Fy, of 33 ksi and tensile strength, Fu, of 45 ksi for 43 mils (18 ga.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SCB Bypass Framing Slide-Clip Connector The SCB slide-clip connector is a time-saving, high-performance slide-clip connector for bypass framing applications that simplifies design and detailing for the Designer and reduces field labor and material costs. Providing allowable anchorage loads for these connectors – with powder-actuated pins, screws, welds or Simpson Strong‑Tie® Titen® concrete screws – eliminates the need to design this anchorage.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SCB Bypass Framing Slide-Clip Connector SCB Allowable Connector Loads (lbs.) Model No. Stud Thickness Connector No. of #14 Material L 33 mil (20 ga.) 43 mil (18 ga.) 54 mil (16 ga.) Shouldered Thickness (in.) Screws F2 F3 F2 F3 F2 F3 mil (ga.) SCB43.5 3 ⁄2 54 (16) SCB45.5 2 520 520 610 690 760 975 22 490 520 610 690 760 975 1 54 (16) 5 1⁄2 SCB47.5 54 (16) 7 1⁄2 SCB49.5 54 (16) 9 1⁄2 SCB411.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SCW Head-of-Wall Slide-Clip Connector SCW slide-clip connectors are primarily used in head-of-wall applications that require vertical movement relative to the structure. The connector can also be used to strengthen window and door jambs for projects that utilize slip-track. FEATURES: • Provides a full 1" of both upward and downward movement • Clips that allow 1 3⁄8" of upward and downward movement are available by special order.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SCW Head-of-Wall Slide-Clip Connector SCW Allowable Connector Loads (lbs.) Model No. Connector Material W Thickness (in.) mil (ga.) SCW3.25 54 (16) 3 1⁄4 SCW5.5 54 (16) 5 1⁄2 Stud Thickness No. of #14 Shouldered Screws 1 1⁄2" 33 mil (20 ga.) 43 mil (18 ga.) 54 mil (16 ga.) F4 455 455 455 F4 630 630 630 F4 755 995 1220 2 22 3 4" 2 1⁄4" 1.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SSB Bypass Framing Slide-Clip Strut Connector The SSB bypass framing slide clip is a versatile strut connector that is commonly used at the bottom of a steel beam to accommodate large stand-off conditions.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction SSB Bypass Framing Slide-Clip Strut Connector SSB Allowable Connector Loads (lbs.) Connector Material Thickness mil (ga.) Model No. SSB3.518 No. of #14 Shouldered Screws 54 (16) 2 Stud Thickness 33 mil (20 ga.) F2 43 mil (18 ga.) F3 F2 54 mil (16 ga.) F3 F2 F3 2 520 520 690 690 1075 960 3 815 815 1030 1080 1335 1225 1 5⁄8" 18" 3 1⁄2" 2 1⁄4" 1.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction FCB Bypass Framing Fixed-Clip Connector The FCB clip is an economical, high-performance fixed-clip connector that can be used for a variety of framing applications. It is rated for tension, compression and shear loads and offers the Designer the flexibility of specifying different screw and anchorage patterns that conform to desired load levels. FCB43.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction FCB Bypass Framing Fixed-Clip Connector FCB Allowable Connector Loads (lbs.) 1 1⁄2" Connector No. of Stud Thickness Material L Min./ #12-14 33 mil (20 ga.) 43 mil (18 ga.) 54 mil (16 ga.) Thickness (in.) Max. Self-Drilling F2 F3 F4 F2 F3 F4 F2 F3 F4 mil (ga.) Screws Min. 4 755 755 755 1105 975 1120 1250 975 1490 FCB43.5 54 (16) 3 ½ Max. 6 1100 1130 1130 1105 1260 1455 1250 1735 1910 Model No. FCB45.5 54 (16) 5½ FCB47.5 54 (16) 7½ FCB49.
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Curtain-Wall Construction Custom Clips and Connectors Simpson Strong‑Tie can make a variety of flat and bent steel clips and connectors for cold‑formed steel framing. Most custom clips can be punched with different holes and slots. MATERIAL: 229 mil (3 ga.) maximum, 43 mil (18 ga.) minimum mill-certified steel (carbon and type 316L stainless steel) FINISH: Galvanized, Simpson Strong‑Tie® gray paint. Contact Simpson Strong‑Tie for availability.
