The Simpson HYS Bypass Hybrid Strut is engineered and tested for use as either a slide clip or a rigid clip, giving structural steel framing teams a single connector that handles both applications with test-verified confidence. Commonly installed at the bottom of a steel beam to accommodate large standoff conditions, this 12-inch, 14-gauge strut attaches to the structure with screws, power-actuated fasteners, or welds. Comprehensive component, assembly, and anchor testing backs every unit, with tabulated loads developed from those tests covering capacities based on both strength and deflection to help mitigate design risk. This kit includes the connectors and the XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws required for slide-clip applications, so crews have everything needed to get started.

Key Features

• Dual slide or rigid clip functionality - one connector handles both application types, reducing the number of SKUs you need to stock on the job site.
• Slots positioned to minimize eccentric load and maximize capacity - optimized slot placement means you get the most out of each connection without sacrificing structural performance.
• Slide application allows up to 1" of vertical movement in each direction when shouldered screws are used through the center of the slot - accommodates building movement and thermal expansion, reducing stress at the connection point.
• Simpson No-Equal stamps mark the center of the slots - built-in visual guides help ensure correct shouldered screw placement, reducing installation errors in the field.
• Supports gravity and lateral loads when using #10 screws through small predrilled holes - rigid-clip performance is built in, so no additional hardware or modification is needed for fixed applications.
• Made from 14-gauge (68 mil) steel with a G90 zinc galvanized coating - heavy-gauge construction paired with corrosion-resistant finish delivers durability in demanding environments.
• Kit includes connectors and XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws - everything required for slide-clip installation arrives together, eliminating separate fastener sourcing.

Why This Product

• One connector, two verified applications - because the HYS hybrid strut is designed and tested for both slide and rigid use, structural teams can simplify procurement and avoid maintaining separate inventories of slide clips and fixed clips.
• Test-backed load data takes the guesswork out of design - tabulated loads derived from comprehensive component, assembly, and anchor testing include capacities based on both strength and deflection, giving engineers and contractors concrete numbers to work from when mitigating design risk.
• Engineered slot geometry protects connection integrity - slots are deliberately positioned to minimize eccentric load and maximize capacity, so the connector performs as intended even in demanding standoff conditions at the base of a steel beam.
• Complete kit ships ready to install - the included XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws and No-Equal center stamps mean installers can go straight from unboxing to fastening, with built-in guidance that keeps placements accurate and consistent.

Specifications

• Model Number: HYS12/68-KT25
• Length: 12 in.
• Gauge: 14
• Thickness: 68 mil
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Packaging Quantity: 25 per package
• Install With: XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws (included)
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Slide Clip Application: Use XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws