DriftClip® DSLD

DriftClip® DSLD is available to accommodate interior head of wall vertical deflection and lateral drift requirements. Step Bushings pre-installed in vertical slots allow up to 2” vertical deflection (1” up and down). Horizontal slots accommodate 2” lateral drift (1” left and right--in-plane), with Step Bushings also pre-installed during the manufacturing process. Load tables are provided for attachment to stud. If more than 2” lateral drift is required, contact TSN engineering for more information.

Value

  • Positive, load rated mechanical attachments
  • Manufactured from certified, 50ksi steel
  • Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
  • Rated screws provided for attachment to stud web
  • Load transferred from stud web
  • Meets all building code criteria
  • Adaptable for multiple configurations

US Patents #6,612,087 & #7,104,024

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An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for DriftClip DSLD is available. Click here to view the report

Step Bushing Technology



Step Bushing Technology
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A Los Angeles Research Report for DriftClip DSLD, DSL, DSLB, DSLS, DriftTrak® DTSL and DTSLB Series is available. Refer to LARR #25781. Click here to view the report.

Blast & Seismic Design Data




Blast & Seismic Design Data
Downloads: Download Technical data Tech Sheet | Download drawing file DWG | Download BIM data BIM
  • Application Image
  • Installation
  • Nomenclature/Order Info
  • Allowable Loads
  • Material Composition

DriftClip DSLD App

  1. Attach track to structure with required fasteners.
  2. Attach DriftClip® DSLD to structure with required fasteners through each Step Bushing.
  3. Attach DriftClip® DSLD to stud with provided #8 screws through each Step Bushing.

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Quantity/Order Information

Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/Skid
Lbs/Skid
DSLD362/400  100 41 4500 1845
DSLD600  50 34 2250 1530
DSLD800  50 46 2250 2070

 

DriftClip DSLD Dimensions

Nomenclature

DriftClip® DSLD is classified by multiplying stud depth by 100.

Example: 3 5/8” stud

Designate: DriftClip® DSLD362.
DriftClip®
Series		 Stud
Thickness
Mils
(ga)		 Fy
(yield)
Stud
(ksi)		 Allowable (Unfactored1) Loads
Fastener Pattern 1 Fastener Pattern 2
DSLD362
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)		 DSLD600
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)		 DSLD800
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)		 DSLD362
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)		 DSLD600
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)		 DSLD800
F2 w/2 #8
Screws
(lbs)
DSLD
Clip is
20ga
(33mils)		 18 (25)  33 70 132 132 27 107 132
27 (22)  33 70 178 199 27 107 183
33 (20)  33 70 178 199 27 107 183
33 (20)  50 70 178 199 27 107 183
43 (18)  33 70 178 199 27 107 183
43 (18)  50 70 178 199 27 107 183
54 (16)  33 70 178 199 27 107 183
54 (16)  50 70 178 199 27 107 183
Max. Allowable Clip Load 70 178 199 27 107 183

 

1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049.

  • Load tables reflect horizontal loads (F2).
  • Design loads are for attachment of DriftClip® DSLD to stud only.
  • Attachment to structure engineered by others.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors
  • Two #8 screws are provided with each DriftClip® DSLD for attachment to stud.
  • Three screws & step bushings are available in 6" sizes and higher. Specify that 3 slots are needed when placing order.
Fastener Patterns
 DriftClip DSLD Fastener Pattern 1  DriftClip DSLD Fastener Pattern 2
Load Direction
 DriftClip DSLD-Load Direction

Steel: ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 33mil minimum thickness (20 gauge, 0.0346” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G60 (Z180) hot dipped galvanized coating.

The attachment of DriftClip to the primary structure may be made with a PAF, screw/bolt anchors or weld and is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration.  The step bushing is optimized for use of a #8 (.164") fastener.