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BC – Secure Bridge Clip

The secure clip (BC) secures the CRC (Cold Rolled Channel) to the stud, resisting lateral movement and twisting of studs in a wall assembly. Pre-punched guide holes are provided in a specific layout accommodating the CRC and stud attachments for superior strength and installation efficiency.

Chamfered corners on one leg are cut for attachment needed for inside the stud cavity. Secure clips (BC) are packaged in rugged buckets for easy handling on the job site.

BC Clip

Features

  • Pre-punched guide holes
  • No welding or cutting scrap material required
  • Loads based on #10 screws
    • Screws are provided
  • Replaces the cumbersome traditional method of bracing
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Material Composition

  • Mill certified steel
  • ASTM A653/A653M
  • 33 mil
    – 33 ksi yield strength
    – 45 ksi tensile strength
    – G60/G90 galvanized coating
  • 54 mil
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60/G90 galvanized coating
BC Clip

Allowable Loads

Part No. Clip Properties (2) #10 Screws
Mils Gauge Fy (ksi) F2(lbs) M1(lbs-in)
BC237 33 20 33 266 155
BC337 33 20 33 532 332
BC575 54 16 50 1068 1573
BC775 54 16 50 1068 2313

Screw shear values are based on the SSMA Screw Table with the following notes:

  1. Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic activity, 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. Values include a 3.0 factor of safety.
  5. Penetration of screws through joined materials should not be less than three exposed threads. Install and tighten screws in accordance with the screw manufacturer’s recommendations.
  6. Allowable loads indicated on the table(s) are for force in single direction only. The designer shall use the combined forces check as required by AISI S100 if more than one force is applied to the connection.

Quantity / Order Information

Model No. Material Thickness Length Qty
/Bucket		 Lbs
/Bucket
Mils Gauge
BC237 33 20 2 ⅜” 250 17
BC337 33 20 3 ⅜” 500 48
BC575 54 16 5 ¾” 150 40
BC775 54 16 7 ¾” 100 36