Load Test Results (Normal to Seam)
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Load Testing Normal to Seam
This table represents ultimate and allowable tensile loads applied to the clamp in a negative load direction normal to the panel seam. Please note that this protocol isolates failure to the clamp-seam connection. It is possible that in an actual construction assembly some other mode of failure may occur at lower loads than those produced with this protocol. Loads imposed on the S-5!™ clamps will be transferred to the panels and their attachment. Panel seams must have sufficient flexural strength to carry these loads when clamp is used mid-span. Panel attachment and building structure must also be sufficient to carry these loads. The makers of S-5!™ clamps make no representations with respect to these variables. It is the responsibility of the user to verify this information, or seek assistance from a qualified design professional, if necessary.
Allowable loads are listed utilizing a default Factor of Safety (FS) = 3.0. Actual factor of safety is the responsibility of the designer and should be employed as appropriate. Enter desired Factor of Safety and reset/re-tabulate.
All tabled values are dependent upon setscrew tension. Load testing of S-5!™ clamps is conducted with setscrews tensioned at 150 inch pounds (22 gauge steel profiles) or 115 inch pounds (24 gauge steel and all other metals). When relying upon published load values, setscrews should be tensioned and verified using a calibrated torque wrench between 160 and 180 inch pounds when used on 22 ga steel and between 130 and 150 inch pounds for all other metals and thinner gauges of steel.
For a copy of a lab test report, contact Dustin at our office.
Allowable loads are listed utilizing a default Factor of Safety (FS) = 3.0. Actual factor of safety is the responsibility of the designer and should be employed as appropriate. Enter desired Factor of Safety and reset/re-tabulate.
All tabled values are dependent upon setscrew tension. Load testing of S-5!™ clamps is conducted with setscrews tensioned at 150 inch pounds (22 gauge steel profiles) or 115 inch pounds (24 gauge steel and all other metals). When relying upon published load values, setscrews should be tensioned and verified using a calibrated torque wrench between 160 and 180 inch pounds when used on 22 ga steel and between 130 and 150 inch pounds for all other metals and thinner gauges of steel.
For a copy of a lab test report, contact Dustin at our office.