SFC Steel Framing Connector
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Bridging and Bracing Connectors
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Product Details
SFC connectors are low-cost, multi-use utility clips for light to moderate loading conditions in CFS stud-to-stud and stud-to-structure applications where long leg lengths are not required.
Key Features
- Reduced number of screws reduces installation cost
- Prepunched holes reduce installation cost by eliminating predrilling
- Intuitive fastener hole positions ensure accurate clip installation in accordance with design, support a wide range of design and application requirements and provide installation flexibility
- In soft-side stud installations, SFC will not interfere with stud lips up to 3/4" long*
- Also suitable for u-channel bridging
* SFC2.25 clips will accommodate 5/8"-long stiffener clips
Material
- LSFC — 43 mil (33 ksi); SFC — 54 mil (50 ksi)
Finish
- Galvanized (G90)
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners/anchors
Related Literature
Product Information Tables
Load Tables
SFC/SSC Connectors – U-Channel Bridging Allowable Loads
- See illustration for fastener placement.
- Allowable loads are for use when utilizing Allowable Stress Design methodology. For LRFD loads, multiply the tabulated ASD values by 1.6.
- Allowable brace strengths are based on ultimate test load divided by a safety factor. Serviceability limit is not considered, as brace stiffness requirements are given in Section D3.3 of AISI S100. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie if nominal brace strength is required.
- Tabulated stiffness values apply to both ASD and LRFD designs.
- See more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.
Typical SFC4.25 Installation
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSFC | See specific model numbers for code listings. | |||
| LSFC2.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
| LSFC4.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
| LSFC6.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
| SFC | See specific model numbers for code listings. | |||
| SFC2.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
| SFC4.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
| SFC6.25 | ER-102 ER-238 | |||
Drawings
| Part | Orthographic | Perspective |
|---|---|---|
| LSFC2.25 | ||
| LSFC4.25 | ||
| LSFC6.25 | ||
| SFC2.25 | ||
| SFC2.25-R300 | None | |
| SFC4.25 | ||
| SFC4.25-R175 | None | |
| SFC6.25 | ||
| SFC6.25-R100 | None |
