The Lateral Tie-Clip is manufactured from 16 gauge sheet steel [(1.367 mm) (0.0538”) minimum base steel thickness]. The slot in the Lateral Tie-Clip is 5.0 mm (0.2") wide to allow the insertion of 4.76 mm (3/16") diameter continuous wire during installation. The Lateral Tie-Clip is available in both hot-dip galvanized finish and stainless steel. The weight of the hot-dip galvanized finish is not less than 460 g/m2/side (1.5 oz/ft2/side), and satisfies the requirements of CSA A370 (which references ASTM A 123), ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 (which references ASTM A 153, Class B), and the International Codes (which reference ASTM A 153, Class B).