Description
FastBridge Clip (FB33, FB43 & FB68), 20 STR
The ClarkDietrich FastBridge clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural or non-structural wall studs when used in load-bearing, curtain wall or drywall framing.
This product is intended for:
- The wall stud friction fit design allows for as little as one screw for the connection to the U-Channel.
Works with:
- Steel studs it braces.
- Self-drilling metal screws to fasten.
Choose yours: pick the gauge
- FB33: Mils 33, Gauge 20 STR, Yield Strength 33ksi, Design thickness 0.0346, Min. thickness 0.0329; 200 pcs per bucket
- FB43: Mils 43, Gauge 18, Yield Strength 33ksi, Design thickness 0.0451, Min. thickness 0.0428; 200 pcs per bucket
- FB68: Mils 68, Gauge 14, Yield Strength 50ksi, Design thickness 0.0713, Min. thickness 0.0677; 200 pcs per bucket
Install
- : U-Channel is inserted into the stud punchout (spacing as specified by design) and rotated into place (leg down).
- Place the FastBridge Clip inside the punchout (stiffened wings down) and twist allowing the friction fit design to hold the clip into place.
- The clip must be firmly seated over the top web of the U-channel.
- FastBridge clips are fastened using #10 self-drilling screws driven through the clip hole into the U-channel.
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Documents
Submittal / spec sheet | Safety data sheet | CAD and BIM
All documents (16)
Submittals, codes and design data
- FB43 and FB68 FastBridge Clip with Structural Studs
- FB33 FastBridge Clip with Structural Studs
- FB33 FastBridge Clip with NonStructural Studs
- FastBridge Clip Catalog Page
- Clip Express Product Catalog
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20
- AISI S220-20
- AISI S240-20
Safety and sustainability
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products
- Safety data sheet, A653 galvanized steel: handling, storage and safety information for this galvanized steel
- Health Product Declaration, A653 steel: what the steel is made of and any health concerns, for green-building submittals
- LEED summary letter, steel: how these steel products count toward LEED credits
- Environmental Product Declaration, cold-formed steel: the carbon and environmental footprint of the steel, used in green-building submittals
- Living Building Challenge requirements, steel: what the steel discloses for Living Building Challenge projects
- Build America, Buy America letter, steel: statement of domestic content for publicly funded jobs
CAD and BIM
- CAD and BIM files (PDF, DWG, DXF): drawings for each size are on the official ClarkDietrich page; DWG needs CAD software
Official page: clarkdietrich.com. A PDF opens in your browser. DWG files need CAD software.
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Product Specifications
Application | Bridging & Bracing, interior framing |
Material | Galvanized steel |
Product Type | Bridging and Bracing |
Thickness | 20 STR, mils 33, design thickness 0.0346 |
