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SSWT – Splicing Slide Clip and Rigid Wall Tie

The SSWT splicing slide clip attaches the bypass curtain wall stud to the building structure, allowing for vertical deflection while securely connecting another wall stud. The insert is pre-installed to the clip, making installation quick, easy, and efficient. Clips are packaged in durable buckets for easy handling on the jobsite.

SSWT Clip

Features & Benefits

  • Unique insert allows for 2″ total vertical deflection
    – Greater than 2″ are available
  • Maintains lateral rigidity
  • Large insert piece for easy installation
  • Meets or exceeds building code criteria
  • Pre-punched holes for #10 framing screws
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Material Composition

  • Mill certified steel
  • ASTM A653/A653M
  • Clip
    – Material thickness: 68 mil
    – Yield strength: 57 ksi
    – Tensile strength: 65 ksi
    – G90 galvanized coating
  • Insert
    – Material thickness: 97 mil
    – Yield strength: 57 ksi
    – Tensile strength: 65 ksi
    – G90 galvanized coating

Allowable Loads

Model No. Stud Thickness F1 Allowable Loads (lbs)*
Mils Gauge Fy (ksi) 3 #10 Screws/
3 #10 Screws		 6 #10 Screws/
3 #10 Screws
SSWT 33EQS 20 57 603 603
33 20 33 530 530
43EQS 18 57 952 952
43 18 33 789 789
54 16 50 1378 1378
68 14 50 1378 1378
97 12 50 1378 1378
118 10 50 1378 1378
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 1378 1378

* Upper half screw quantity listed first.

Model No. Stud Thickness F3 Allowable Loads (lbs) for Upper Half
Mils Gauge Fy (ksi) 3 #10 Screws 6 #10 Screws
SSWT 33EQS 20 57 603 1206
33 20 33 530 1060
43EQS 18 57 952 1904
43 18 33 789 1578
54 16 50 1602 2350
68 14 50 2266 2350
97 12 50 2350 2350
118 10 50 2350 2350
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 2350 2350

Table Notes

  1. Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
  2. The allowable loads are based on the steel properties of the members being connected, per AISI S100.
  3. The nominal strength of the screw must be at least 3.75 times the allowable loads.
  4. Penetration of screws through joined materials should not be less than 3 exposed threads. Install and tighten screws in accordance with the screw manufacturer’s recommendations.
  5. Screw shear capacities are based on allowable strength design (ASD) and include a safety factor of 3.0.
  6. Allowable loads indicated on the table(s) are for force in single direction only. If more than one force is applied to the connection, the designer shall provide the combined forces check as required by AISI S100.
  7. The designer shall check the bending in the short leg of clip.

Quantity / Order Information

Model No. Left / Right Handed Width Qty/ Bucket lbs/ Bucket
SSWT-600 (L) or (R) 6″ 25 42
SSWT-800 (L) or (R) 8″ 25 54
SSWT-1000 (L) or (R) 10″ 20 52

All SSWT clips include inserts. Additional lengths available upon request.