Saddle Clips F-10

Saddle Clips F-10

Saddle clips are used to attach grating to structural members.

A popular method of attaching grating to structures involves formed metal pieces, variously called saddle clips, butterfly clips, and M-Clips, placed onto the grating top surface and attached with a suitable screw, bolt, or pin to the structure. All of our saddle clips are designed for use with a 0.25” diameter fastener.

Saddle Clips offered by our company include the following units:
GSCF-10: The most common saddle clip, this clip is used to fasten 19-space grating to structures. It has an oval-shaped hole, which will accommodate either a screw or a carriage bolt.

SSF-10: This is the stainless version of the F-10 series. It is resistant to corrosion in most environments, due to its 316SS stainless steel material.

SADDLE CLIP INFORMATION PAGE
SADDLE CLIP F-10 INFORMATION PAGE

 

Description

F-10 Saddle Clip: Available in both galvanized carbon steel and 316-series stainless steel

Saddle clips are used to attach grating to structural members.

Model SSF-10+2.5SS- grating clip sets

Grating Clip Model SSF-10+2.5SS is a 316 Stainless steel grating fastener set used to fasten 19-space bar grating to structural shapes. This particular fastener set is a combination of a saddle clip and tek screw.

Model SSF-10+2.5SS fastener consists of two parts, which are both included in the box from the factory. They are packed as 100 sets to a standard box.
The principal part is the saddle clip portion of the set, which is an M-shaped, stamped and formed piece of 316 Stainless steel that fits over the grating upper surface.
The screw included with the saddle clip is a 410 SS #14 tek screw. The screw has a 3/8” hex washer head. The point in the tek screw is a #3 point. This screw is 2.5” long from the point to the underside of the head. The drill point is 7/16” long. The screw has 1-1/2” of fully-threaded area.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION
As with any grating fastener, care should be taken during the grating layout, cutting and placement phase, to reduce the quantity of grating cross bars that are located over the intended fastened point. This reduces the quantity of grating cross bars that interfere with fastener placement, which may require the cutting of cross bars. Pilot holes may need to be drilled if the structural beam thickness is 1/4” thick or more at the attachment point.

TOOLS REQUIRED
A power driver with a 3/8” socket head is required. A 3/16” drill bit may be required if pilot holes need to be drilled.

INSTALLATION GUIDE
If needed, drill pilot holes into the structural steel at each planned attachment point.

Place the saddle clip at the desired attachment point. Place the screw in the socket head of the power driver and through the slotted hole of the saddle clip. Screw the tek screw into the steel, keeping the screw perpendicular to the work surface. Installation is complete when the saddle clip is snug against the grating surface and it cannot be turned or twisted by hand. Over-tightening should be avoided if at all possible. Should the saddle clip deform during tightening where the center depression has changed from flat to curved, that saddle clip should be discarded and another new clip should be used at that spot on the grating surface.

It is also recommended that grating installers use 1 grating clip on every corner of the grating plus at least 1 grating clip on each intermediate steel support. In our experience, 1 grating clip for every 4 sqft of grating is best for walkway conditions. In cases of high-vibration or heavy loads, using 1 grating clip for every 2.5 sqft of grating may be needed.

Additional types of saddle clips may be available. Please call (800) 227-9013 for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Saddle clips require an attaching threaded fastener that is not included in these prices. We do not offer quotes on threaded fastener products.

Additional information

Material

316-Stainless, Galvanized

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