10 | Girder Clamps by Lindapter

Type AAF
IMPORTANT: If you are designing
This adjustable High Slip Resistance clamp is easy to install and a connection to the IBC, refer to
provides high load capacities even in low temperature environments the ICC-ES data on pages 14 - 15.
down to -76oF. Hot dip galvanized corrosion protection.

Evaluated for fatigue

resistance per
ESR-3976
ICC-ES ESR-3976

Rocking Washer
GIRDER CLAMPS

Nose

Tail

Note: Y, X and T will vary depending on the thickness of V.

LIFTING POINTS

V HIGH SLIP
RESISTANCE

Y X
HOLLO-BOLT

• High slip resistance clamp evaluated for tensile, slip and • Self-adjusts to suit a range of flange thicknesses.
combined load applications. • Safe working loads apply in temperatures as low as -76°F.
• Independently evaluated for fatigue resistance per ICC-ES • For parallel and tapered flanges up to and including 10°.
ESR-3976, AISC 360 Appendix 3 and EN 1993-1-9. • The tail spans slotted clearance holes.
FLOOR CONNECTIONS

Lindapter recommends the use of DTI Washers when using For fatigue resistance please refer to ESR 3976 for appropriate
A325 or A490 structural bolts with Type AAF. For further stress category in accordance with AISC 360 Appendix 3 or
information refer to page 70. contact our Technical Support team.

Material: Low temperature SG iron, hot dip galvanized.

Bolt Safe Working Loads Dimensions

Product Size Grade Tensile Slip Minimum Plate Tight. Clamping Y X T Width
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Code Z Resistance Resistance 1) Thickness Torque* Range 3)

/ 1 Bolt / 2 Bolts (see page 19) V
(FOS 4.5:1) (FOS 2:1)
Painted Galv. Location End Galv.
Steel 2) Steel Plate Plate Steel
lbs lbs lbs ft lb

LAAF050 1/2” 5 / A325 1911 764 877 1/2” 5/8” 66 3/16” - 1” 1” - 1 5/16” 1 1/16” - 1 15/16” 1 1/32” - 1 3/8” 1 5/8”
LAAF062 5/8” 5 / A325 3597 1798 2248 5/8” 3/4” 177 1/4” - 1 3/16” 1 5/16” - 2” 1 1/4” - 2 5/16” 1 3/8” - 1 13/16” 2 3/16”
FAQS & CASE STUDIES

LAAF075 3/4” 5 / A325 5901 2922 3597 3/4” 1” 347 1/4” - 1 9/16” 1 15/16” - 2 1/2” 1 7/8” - 3 1/16” 2 1/16” - 2 1/2” 3”
LAAF062 5/8” A490** 4383 2473 2698 5/8” 1” 221 1/4” - 1 3/16” 1 5/16” - 2” 1 1/4” - 2 5/16” 1 3/8” - 1 13/16” 2 3/16”
LAAF075 3/4” A490** 6744 4496 5620 3/4” 1” 477 1/4” - 1 9/16” 1 15/16” - 2 1/2” 1 7/8” - 3 1/16” 2 1/16” - 2 1/2” 3”
1) Slip resistant values calculated against movement exceeding 0.004” / 0.1mm.
2) Shot blast and painted steel. Watch the installation video
3) Packing pieces are available to increase the clamping range, see page 18. at www.Lindapter.com
Note: Location plate and end plate details can be found on page 19.
* Torque figures based on fasteners in an unlubricated condition. For further information see page 70. ** Limited availability of Grade A490 bolts - please check availability before specifying.

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Type AAF (data for applications requiring ICC approval)

Lindapter’s Girder Clamp is the world’s first and only approved structural steel clamping system that is
compliant with the International Building Code for structural and seismic designs. Pages 14 to 17 include
extracts from ESR-3976, visit www.Lindapter.com to view the full report.

Dimension Data
GIRDER CLAMPS

Note: Y, X and T will vary depending on the thickness of V.

Nose Rocking
Washer

ESR-3976
T
Evaluated for
fatigue resistance
per ICC-ES
V ESR-3976

Code Compliance 4 ADIBC

Tail
LIFTING POINTS

4 IBC 4 CBC 4 LABC

Y X
4 IRC 4 CRC 4 LARC
Z

Material: Low temperature SG iron, hot dip galvanized.

Product Code Bolt Size Clamping Range 1) Dimensions

Z V Y X T Width

LAAF050 1/2” 3/16” - 1” 1” - 1 5/16” 1 1/16” - 1 15/16” 1 1/32” - 1 3/8” 1 5/8”

HOLLO-BOLT

LAAF062 5/8” 1/4” - 13/16” 1 5/16” - 2” 1 1/4” - 2 5/16” 1 3/8” - 1 13/16” 2 3/16”
LAAF075 3/4” 1/4” - 19/16” 1 7/8” - 3 1/16” 1 15/16” - 2 1/2” 2 1/16” - 2 1/2” 3”
1) Packing pieces are available to increase the clamping range, see page 18. Location plate and end plate details can be found on page 19.
FLOOR CONNECTIONS

ICC-ES Girder Clamp Components 1

2
The following components must be used for
Type AAF ICC-ES approved connections: 3

1 Hexagon Nut to A563 Grade DH

4
2 Standard Hardened Washer to ASTM F436
3 DTI Washer to ASTM F959 (see page 70
PIPE SUPPORTS

for details)
4 Type AAF 5

5 Location Plate or End Plate (see page 19)

6 Standard ASTM F3125 A325 / A490
Hexagon Bolt
If using a Tension Control Bolt (ASTM
FAQS & CASE STUDIES

F1852/F2280), DTI washer is not required.

6
Packing Pieces (if required) can be used to
increase the clamping range (see page 18).

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Type AAF (data for applications requiring ICC approval)

The data below is for use by Engineers designing a connection as per AISC 360, AISC 341 and ASCE / SEI 7 as
referenced by the locally adopted building code. To comply with ICC-ES please also refer to Evaluation Report ESR-3976
and the Special Inspection Document which can be found on our website.

The Girder Clamp is approved for use in all Seismic Design

Categories (SDC) A through F and can be configured with Example pictured:
End Plate configuration
either a Location Plate or an End Plate (as shown in this

GIRDER CLAMPS
example).

Design strengths are based on a four-bolt assembly and

the correct data should be used for the required
application. In this example, the LRFD design strength Bare steel or HDG.
for an application in SDC A is shown. If coated remove
locally at point of
FREE connection
contact.
detailing
Connection Example See page 4

LIFTING POINTS
Bolt Size 3/4”

Bolt Grade A490

Design Method LRFD

Seismic Design Category A

HOLLO-BOLT
Tensile Design Strength of Assembly 52,600 lbs
Slip Design Strength of Assembly 13,300 lbs End Plate
(Bare steel
or HDG)

FLOOR CONNECTIONS
LRFD design strength & ASD allowable strength
LRFD and ASD strengths (taken from ESR-3976) are to be used when designing a connection per AISC 360, AISC 341 and
ASCE/SEI 7 as referenced by the locally adopted building code.

Product Bolt Static Seismic Design Category A, B and C Seismic Design Category D, E and F
Code Size Grade
LRFD ASD LRFD ASD LRFD ASD
Design Strength Allowable Strength Design Strength Allowable Strength Design Strength Allowable Strength

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Tension Slip Tension Slip Tension Slip Tension Slip Tension Slip Tension Slip
/ 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts / 4 bolts
lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs

LAAF050 1/2” A325 24100 2700 15000 1690 19500 2700 12200 1690 18200 2120 11400 1330
LAAF062 5/8” A325 36400 5400 22800 3490 30200 5400 18900 3490 27200 4250 17000 2660
LAAF075 3/4” A325 61200 8140 38300 5080 44600 8140 27900 5080 40600 8140 25400 5080

LAAF062 5/8” A490 39700 6300 24800 3930 37200 6300 23300 3930 35600 5670 22300 3450
FAQS & CASE STUDIES

LAAF075 3/4” A490 67400 13300 42100 8300 52600 13300 32900 8300 50800 11300 31800 7080
Notes: • A girder clamp connection includes multiples of two, typically four, replicate girder clamp assemblies.
• If using painted steel the coating must be removed at the point of contact to comply with ICC-ES ESR-3976.
• Limited availability of Grade A490 bolts - please check availability before specifying.

Refer to ESR-3976 and Lindapter’s Special Inspection Document for details of connection design, installation and conditions of use.
For fatigue resistance please refer to ESR 3976 for appropriate stress category in accordance with AISC 360 Appendix 3 or contact
our Technical Support team.

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Packing Pieces for Types AF and AAF

Packing pieces are used to increase the clamping range to suit a range of flange thicknesses.
The Type AF is available with two different tail lengths (short and medium) and the correct
combination of packing pieces should be used, see the table at the bottom of the page.

Packing Pieces Also Available

Type AFCW Type AFP1 / Type AFW
GIRDER CLAMPS

AFP2 / AAFP3 T

T T

Z Z Z
Mild steel, hot dip galvanized. Mild steel, hot dip galvanized. SG iron, mild steel, hot dip galvanized.

Product Bolt Size Dimension Product Bolt Size Dimension Product Bolt Size Dimension
Code Z T Code Z T Code Z T
LIFTING POINTS

LAF050CW 1/2” 1/16” LAF050P1 1/2” 3/16” LAF050W 1/2” 3/16”

LAF062CW 5/8” 1/16” LAF062P1 5/8” 3/16” LAF062W 5/8” 3/16”

LAF075CW* 3/4” 1/16” LAF075P1* 3/4” 3/16” LAF075W 3/4” 1/4”

LAF100P1* 1” 3/16” LAF100W 1” 3/8”

* Not compatible with Type AAF clamp.
Note: Type AFCW has a slight bend along its center 1/2” 3/8” Note: Type AFW converts the recess to a flat top
LAF050P2
line which flattens out during installation. to enable the bolt head or nut to be rotated on a
LAF062P2 5/8” 3/8” hardened washer and is required for A325, A490
LAF075P2* 3/4” 3/8” and 1” Grade 5 structural bolts.
LAF100P2* 1” 3/8”
HOLLO-BOLT

LAAF075P3 3/4” 13/16”

* Not compatible with Type AAF clamp.

Tail Length / Packing Piece Flange 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1”

Thickness
Combinations for Type AF AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2 AF AFCW AFP1 AFP2
3/16” S - - - 7 - - - 7 - - - 7 - - -
Choose the correct combination for
FLOOR CONNECTIONS

1/4” S - - - 7 - - - 7 - - - 7 - - -
your configuration using the table on 5/16” S 1 - - S - - - 7 - - - 7 - - -
the right. Note these calculations are 3/8” S - 1 - S 1 - - S - - - 7 - - -
for parallel flanges and beams up to 7/16” S - 1 - S 1 - - S - - - 7 - - -
10O slopes only. For example, a 3/4” 1/2” M - - - S - 1 - S 1 - - S - - -
Type AF on a 1 9/16” flange requires 9/16” M 1 - - M - - - S 2 - - S - - -
5/8” S - - 1 M - - - S - 1 - S - - -
1 x Type AF medium tail (M), 1 x Type
11/16” M - 1 - M 1 - - M - - - S - - -
AFCW and 2 x Type AFP2. 3/4” S 2 - 1 M 2 - - M - - - S - 1 -
13/16” S - 1 1 M - 1 - S - - 1 S - 1 -
Type AF 7/8” M - - 1 M 1 1 - M 2 - - S - 1 -
15/16” M 1 - 1 M 2 1 - M - 1 - S - - 1
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1” S - - 2 M - - 1 M 1 1 - S - - 1
1 1/16” S 1 - 2 M 1 - 1 M 2 1 - S - - 1
1 1/8” M 3 - 1 S - - 2 M - - 1 S - - 1
1 3/16” S - 1 2 M - 1 1 M 1 - 1 M - - -
1 1/4” S 1 1 2 M 1 1 1 M 2 - 1 M - - -
Flange Packing Piece 1 5/16” M - - 2 S - 1 2 M - 1 1 M - - -
1 3/8” S - - 3 M - - 2 M 1 1 1 M - 1 -
For thicker flanges contact Lindapter.
1 7/16” M 2 - 2 M 1 - 2 M 2 1 1 M - 1 -
If your flange thickness exceeds the 1 1/2” M - 1 2 S - - 3 M - - 2 M - - 1
flange thickness listed in the table, 1 9/16” M 1 1 2 M - 1 2 M 1 - 2 M - - 1
use the packing piece combination 1 5/8” M 2 1 2 M 1 1 2 M 1 - 2 M - - 1
FAQS & CASE STUDIES

from the next largest flange thickness. 1 11/16” M - - 3 S - 1 3 M - 1 2 M - 1 1

Interpolation of table values is not 1 3/4” M 1 - 3 M 2 1 2 M 1 1 2 M - 1 1
permitted. 1 13/16” S - - 4 M - - 3 S - 1 3 M - 1 1
1 7/8” S 1 - 4 M 1 - 3 M - - 3 M - 1 1
Other combinations than what is
1 15/16” M 1 1 3 M 2 - 3 S - - 4 M - - 2
shown here may be possible. Please
2” S - 1 4 M - 1 3 S - - 4 M - - 2
contact our Technical Support team
to discuss your requirements. AF = Type AF | AFCW = Type AFCW | AFP1 = Type AFP1 | AFP2 = Type AFP2 | S = AF short | M = AF medium | 7 = Not possible

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Location and End Plates for Types AF, AAF and CF

These plates ensure the clamps and bolts are located in the correct position
relative to the supporting steel. If you would like help choosing a suitable plate,
please contact Lindapter.

Location Plate
Location plates are required when securing two LOCATION PLATE DIMENSIONS

GIRDER CLAMPS
sections together with clamps attached to the L1 = Location Plate Length, L2 = Location Plate Width,
upper and lower sections with both clamps B1, B2 = Flange Width, C1, C2 = Hole Centers, d = Hole Ø
directly opposing each other.
L1
The plate is positioned between
the two sections to hold the bolts C1
at the correct centers and should
be fabricated to the dimensions
shown in the table below.

LIFTING POINTS
Material: Structural steel A572 Grade 50. For other grades contact Lindapter.

Bolt Hole Minimum Plate Hole Length Hole Width

Size Ø Thickness for Centers Centers B2 C2 L2
Bolt Grade
d 5/A325 A490 C1 min L1 C2 min L2
1/2” 9/16” 1/2” 1/2” B1 + 9/16” B1 + 4” B2 + 9/16” B2 + 4”
d
5/8” 11/16” 5/8” 5/8” B1 + 11/16” B1 + 4” B2 + 11/16” B2 + 4”
3/4” 13/16” 3/4” 3/4” B1 + 13/16” B1 + 6”* B2 + 13/16” B2 + 6”*

HOLLO-BOLT
1” 1 1/8” 1” 1” B1 + 1 1/8” B1 + 7” B2 + 1 1/8” B2 + 7” B1

* Plate length / width for Type AF size 3/4” can be reduced to 5” if required.

End Plate
END PLATE DIMENSIONS
End Plates should be used
when clamps are attached to L1 = End Plate Length, L2 = End Plate Width,

FLOOR CONNECTIONS
the supporting section only. B = Flange Width, C1, C2 = Hole Centers, d = Hole Ø

The End Plate holds the bolts at L1

the correct centers and should
be fabricated to the dimensions C1
shown in the table below.

Material: Structural steel A572 Grade 50. For other grades contact Lindapter.

Bolt Hole Minimum Plate Hole Length Hole Width

Size Ø Thickness for Centers Centers

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Bolt Grade1)
d 5/A325 A490 C1 min L1 min C2 min L2 C2 L2

1/2” 9/16” 5/8” 5/8” B + 9/16” B + 4” 3 1/8” C2 + 3 1/8”

d
5/8” 11/16” 3/4” 1” B + 11/16” B + 4” 4” C2 + 4”
3/4” 13/16” 1” 1” B + 13/16” B + 6”* 7” C2 + 7”
1” 1 1/8” 1 1/4” 1 1/4” B + 1 1/8” B + 7” 7 7/8” C2 + 7 7/8”
1) Depending on the type of connection and associated end plate use, the thickness may need to
B
FAQS & CASE STUDIES

be modified to comply with accepted local design codes.

* Plate length for Type AF size 3/4” can be reduced to 5” if required.

For ICC-ES approved connections the Location Plate or End Plate must be bare steel or HDG. Refer to ESR-3976 and Lindapter’s
Special Inspection Document for details of connection design, installation and conditions of use.
Use Lindapter’s Bolt Length Calculator on page 8 to calculate the correct bolt length for your application.
If drilling through the flange of the supported steel please contact Lindapter to ensure suitability.

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