Built-In Deflection Provides a full 1 inch of upward and downward movement, which helps the wall system handle building deflection without binding the framing connection. Bypass Framing Ready This Simpson Strong-Tie slide-clip connector is made for bypass framing applications, cutting down detailing headaches and reducing field labor compared to piecing together separate parts. Correct Screw Placement Included shouldered screws are designed to prevent overdriving, and the stamped slot markers make it easier to place them where the connector is meant to move and perform.
The Simpson Strong-Tie SCB45.5-KT Slide-Clip Connector Kit is a bypass framing slide-clip connector kit for cold-formed steel construction. This is a slide-clip connector kit designed for bypass framing applications. Model Number: SCB45.5-KT. If you are detailing steel-stud framing that needs to accommodate vertical movement without losing a secure attachment point, this connector is built for exactly that job.
For this specific SCB45.5-KT version, you are getting a 5-1/2 inch long connector made from 54 mil, 16 gauge steel with a G90 galvanized finish. The big functional point here is the connector provides a full 1 inch of both upward and downward movement. In real jobsite terms, that means it helps the bypass framing connection absorb expected building movement while maintaining attachment to the supporting structure.
Simpson Strong-Tie designed the SCB series to save time in design, detailing, and installation. Instead of forcing installers to work around a connection that does not allow for movement, the slotted clip format handles that need directly. Strategically placed stiffeners, embossments, and anchor holes are there for a reason: they help maximize connector performance while keeping installation straightforward.
One of the more useful design details is the included precision-made shouldered screws. These are not just thrown in as hardware. They are meant to prevent overdriving and help the clip function properly once installed. Simpson also stamps the center of the slots with its No-Equal mark so the installer can place the shouldered screws where the connector is intended to move. That matters, because a slide clip only does its job if the fasteners are in the right place.
The SCB45.5-KT kit includes 25 connectors and 83 XLSH34B1414 #14 shouldered screws. That makes it a practical packaged solution for crews handling steel framing, curtain wall support conditions, and similar commercial framing work where repeatable hardware matters. It is also available in other lengths within the SCB family for different stand-off conditions, but this specific model is the 5-1/2 inch version.
From a corrosion-resistance standpoint, the G90 galvanized coating is the standard finish on this model. From an installation standpoint, Simpson specifies using the required type and number of anchors, installing the included shouldered screws in the slots adjacent to the No-Equal stamp, and using a maximum of one screw per slot. Those are not throwaway instructions. They are what keep the connector working as published.
This connector makes the most sense for commercial framing contractors, steel-stud crews, exterior wall framing installers, and engineers or detailers specifying bypass framing hardware. If your work involves cold-formed steel framing that has to allow for vertical deflection without fighting the structure, this is the kind of part that saves headaches later. If you just need a generic bracket, this is more specialized than you need. If you need a real deflection connector for steel framing, it is right in its lane.
When a bypass framing connection needs to stay attached and still allow vertical movement, this clip is doing the heavy lifting. The slotted design is what lets the framing move the way the assembly is supposed to.
The included shouldered screws are part of the system, not an afterthought. They are made to help prevent overdriving so the connector can still function as a slide connection after installation.
This is not a generic hardware-store bracket. It is purpose-built for steel-stud framing, with dimensions and construction aimed at stand-off conditions and repeated use across larger framing runs.
| Application | Bypass framing |
|---|---|
| Length (in.) | 5-1/2 in. |
| Thickness | 54 mil |
| Gauge | 16 ga. |
| Finish | Zinc galvanized, G90 |
| Vertical Movement | 1 in. upward and 1 in. downward |
| Packaging Quantity | 25 connectors |
| Included Fasteners | (83) XLSH34B1414 #14 shouldered screws |
Framing Type Designed for cold-formed steel bypass framing applications. Fastener System Uses XLSH34B1414 #14 shouldered screws included with the SCB45.5-KT kit. SCB Family Fit This model is the 5-1/2 inch SCB version within the SCB slide-clip connector line, which is offered in multiple lengths for different stand-off conditions.
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Bypass Framing Commercial Construction Curtain Wall Support Conditions Exterior Wall Framing General Contracting Construction Steel-Stud Framing
On this connector, the included shouldered screws need to go in the slots next to the No-Equal stamp, and Simpson calls for no more than one screw per slot. If you ignore that detail, you can kill the movement the clip was designed to provide.
Warranty description listed as 12 months.
Tool Nut’s Take
If you are framing bypass walls and need a connector that actually accounts for movement, this is the kind of hardware worth buying once instead of fixing later.
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