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AC – Bypass Slab Secure Clip

The bypass slab secure clip (AC) connects an exterior wall stud that bypasses the building structure through the use of a 90° angle. It is designed to resist horizontal and vertical loads, and has pre-punched guide holes in each leg for fast and easy installation. The AC may be attached to the structure with either an approved fastener or a weld, depending on the material properties of the structure and the proposed design.

AC Clip

Features

  • Pre-punched guide holes for quick attachment to structure and stud
  • Available in a variety of different lengths for all requirements and construction tolerances
  • Replaces the expensive traditional method of bracing
  • Produced from thicker steel to improve welded attachments
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AC Submittal Download

Material Composition

  • ASTM A653/A653M
  • Material thickness: 68 mil
  • Yield strength: 57 ksi
  • G90 galvanized coating

Allowable Loads

AC Clip Loads
AC Clip Loads

Model No. Stud Thickness Yield
Strength
(ksi)		 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge F1
2 #10 Screws		 F1
3 #10 Screws		 F1
4 #10 Screws		 F3
2 #10 Screws		 F3
3 #10 Screws		 F3
4 #10 Screws
AC350
AC550		 33 20 33 354 531 708 354 531 708
43 18 33 526 789 1052 526 789 1052
54 16 50 740 1110 1480 740 1110 1480
68 14 50 1046 1569 2092 1046 1569 2092
97 12 50 1046 1569 2092 1046 1569 2092

Model No. Stud Thickness Yield
Strength
(ksi)		 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge F1
4 #10 Screws		 F1
6 #10 Screws		 F1
8 #10 Screws		 F3
4 #10 Screws		 F3
6 #10 Screws		 F3
8 #10 Screws
AC750 33 20 33 708 1062 1416 708 1062 1416
43 18 33 1052 1578 2104 1052 1578 2104
54 16 50 1480 2220 2960 1480 2220 2960
68 14 50 2092 3138 4184 2092 3138 4184
97 12 50 2092 3138 4184 2092 3138 4184

AC Clip Loads

Model No. Stud Thickness Yield
Strength
(ksi)		 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge F1
4 #10 Screws		 F1
6 #10 Screws		 F1
8 #10 Screws		 F3
4 #10 Screws		 F3
6 #10 Screws		 F3
8 #10 Screws
AC750
(with 2″ offset)		 33 20 33 708 1062 1416 708 1062 1416
43 18 33 1052 1578 2104 1052 1578 2104
54 16 50 1480 2220 2960 1480 2220 2960
68 14 50 2092 3138 3921 2092 3138 3921
97 12 50 2092 3138 3921 2092 3138 3921

AC Clip Loads

Model No. Stud Thickness Yield
Strength
(ksi)		 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge F1
4 #10 Screws		 F1
6 #10 Screws		 F1
8 #10 Screws		 F3
4 #10 Screws		 F3
6 #10 Screws		 F3
8 #10 Screws
AC950
(with 2” offset)		 33 20 33 708 1062 1416 708 1062 1416
43 18 33 1052 1498 1498 1052 1498 1498
54 16 50 1480 2220 2270 1480 2220 2270
68 14 50 2092 2270 2270 2092 2270 2270
97 12 50 2092 2270 2270 2092 2270 2270

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

  1. The allowable loads are based on the steel properties of the members being connected, per NASPEC with 2004 supplements.
  2. The nominal strength of the screw must be at least 3.75 times the allowable loads.
  3. Values include a 3.0 factor of safety.
  4. Penetration of screws through joined materials should not be less than 3 exposed threads. Screws should be installed and tightened in accordance with the screw  manufacturer’s recommendations.
  5. 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 NASPEC with 2004 supplements.
  6. It is the responsibility of the designer to check the bending in the short leg of this clip.

Quantity / Order Information

Part No.

Width

Qty
/Bucket

Lbs
/Bucket
AC250 2 ½” 100 47
AC350 3 ½” 50 29
AC550 5 ½” 50 41
AC750 7 ½” 50 52
AC950 9 ½” 35 45

Note: All AC clips include insert. Additional lengths available upon request.