Every Lateral Tie Clip is manufactured from 16 gauge (1.61 mm thick) sheet metal conforming to ASTM A570. The slot in the Lateral Tie Clip is 5.0 mm (0.2") wide to allow for the insertion of the 4.76 mm (0.19") diameter continuous joint wire. The Lateral Tie Clip is available in hot dipped galvanized finish, and stainless steel. The hot dipped galvanized finish is in accordance with CSA CAN3-A370-04 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side (1.5 oz/ft^2/side) of zinc coating.