The Simpson SCS62-5/118-KT25 is a heavy-duty hybrid seismic bypass framing slide clip engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie to handle both slide-clip and fixed-clip applications in high-seismic zones. Purpose-built from 10-gauge steel with strategically placed darts, precision-located fastener slots, and prepunched round holes, this clip is designed from the ground up to deliver exceptional resistance to in-plane seismic loads. Backed by real-world, full-scale cyclic testing, the SCS delivers the highest seismic load capacity in the industry. Because testing confirms that attachment at the first slot is most critical to in-plane capacity, the SCS is designed to accommodate two large washer screws at that first slot - and those screws are included, so the clip arrives ready to install.

Key Features

• Full 1 in. of vertical deflection via slide slots and included shouldered washer screws - gives the framing system the movement it needs to absorb seismic forces without compromising structural integrity
• Dual-function design with three prepunched oblong slots and a pattern of round holes - lets installers choose slide-clip or fixed-clip configurations from a single connector, reducing the need to stock multiple clip types
• Precision-located ribs - enhance overall strength while preserving the ductility required to perform reliably under cyclic seismic loading
• Simpson Strong-Tie No-Equal stamps alongside slide slots - take the guesswork out of screw placement in the field, helping crews install the clip correctly the first time
• Made from 10-gauge (118 mil) steel with a G90 zinc galvanized coating - provides the heavy-duty structural performance and corrosion resistance required for long-term framing applications
• Includes all required fasteners (XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws) - eliminates separate hardware sourcing and ensures the correct screw type is always paired with the clip

Why This Product

• One clip, two applications - the hybrid slide-and-fixed design means a single connector covers a broader range of seismic and non-seismic framing load requirements, simplifying procurement and jobsite logistics
• Engineered specifically for high-seismic environments - every design element, from the dart placement to the slot geometry, is purpose-built for in-plane seismic load resistance validated by full-scale cyclic testing
• Fasteners are included and matched to the clip - the kit ships with the correct XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws, so installers have everything needed without hunting down compatible hardware separately
• Built-in field guidance reduces installation error - the No-Equal stamps printed directly alongside the slide slots direct crews to the correct fastener positions, helping ensure proper in-plane capacity is achieved on every connection

Specifications

• Model Number (MPN): SCS62-5/118-KT25
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Gauge: 10-Gauge
• Thickness: 118 mil
• Width: 6 in.
• Material: Steel
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Vertical Deflection: 1 in. (full)
• Fastener Slots: Three prepunched oblong slots (slide-clip application)
• Round Holes: Pattern of round holes (fixed-clip application)
• Installs With: XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws (included)
• Package Quantity: 25 connectors
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Seismic bypass framing connections in areas of high seismic activity
• Slide-clip framing applications requiring up to 1 in. of vertical deflection
• Fixed-clip framing applications using prepunched round holes
• Both seismic and nonseismic framing installations where a hybrid clip solution is required
• Connections demanding exceptional resistance to in-plane seismic loads

What's Included

• (25) SCS62-