The Simpson HYS 30 in. 12-Gauge Bypass Hybrid Strut is a cold-formed steel connector engineered and tested for use as either a slide clip or a rigid clip - giving structural designers and installers a single, test-verified solution that adapts to the demands of the connection. Commonly deployed at the bottom of a steel beam to accommodate large standoff conditions, this 12-gauge strut can be attached to the structure with screws, power-actuated fasteners, or welds. Comprehensive component, assembly, and anchor testing backs every tabulated load value, with capacities based on both strength and deflection to help mitigate design risk. Each kit includes ten connectors and the shouldered screws required for slide-clip applications.

Key Features

• Slots positioned to minimize eccentric load and maximize capacity - optimized slot geometry keeps forces aligned and helps you get the most out of each connection point.
• Slide application allows up to 1 in. of vertical movement in each direction when shouldered screws are used through the center of the slot - accommodates building movement and thermal expansion without compromising the connection.
• Simpson No-Equal stamps mark the center of each slot - built-in placement guides take the guesswork out of shouldered-screw installation and help prevent costly misalignment in the field.
• Supports gravity and lateral loads when using #10 screws through small predrilled holes (rigid clip mode) - one strut covers both slide and rigid applications, reducing the number of part numbers you need to manage on the jobsite.
• Made from 12-gauge (97 mil) steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish - the heavy-gauge construction paired with G90 corrosion protection delivers durability in demanding framing environments.
• Kit includes 55 XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws alongside the ten connectors - everything needed for slide-clip installation arrives in one package, so you can get to work without sourcing fasteners separately.

Why This Product

• True dual-application versatility - because the HYS bypass hybrid strut is designed and tested for both slide and rigid clip use, a single connector type handles a wider range of structural conditions, simplifying procurement and reducing jobsite inventory.
• Test-verified load data you can rely on - tabulated loads developed from comprehensive component, assembly, and anchor testing include capacities based on strength and deflection, giving engineers and inspectors concrete numbers to design against and reducing guesswork-driven risk.
• Built-in field accuracy aids - the No-Equal center-of-slot stamps serve as a direct installation guide, helping crews place shouldered screws correctly the first time and supporting consistent, code-ready results across the whole framing system.
• Attachment flexibility for real-world conditions - compatibility with screws, power-actuated fasteners, or welds means the strut fits the fastening method that works best for the substrate and project conditions, without requiring a different connector for each scenario.

Specifications

• MPN: HYS30/97-KT10
• Length: 30 in.
• Gauge: 12
• Thickness: 97 mil
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Packaging Quantity: 10 per package
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Slide clip application - allows up to 1" of vertical movement in each direction using shouldered screws through the center of the slot
• Rigid clip application - supports gravity and lateral loads using #10 screws through small predrilled holes
• Attachment at the bottom of a steel beam to accommodate large standoff conditions
• Attachment to structure via screws, power-actuated fasteners, or welds

What's Included

• (10) HYS30/97 hybrid strut connectors
• (55) XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws for slide-clip applications

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please refer to the specifications listed above for accurate dimensions and details.