Steel Framing Connectors: Rigid Connections

Pre-punched Clip for box header Framing

The Box Header Clip (BHC) is designed to eliminate field cutting metal track into sections.  The BHC clip is pre-punched to promote a quick and accurate installation.  It is available in a…

U-Channel Lateral Bracing Clip

The ClarkDietrich Bridging Termination clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural wall studs when used in load-bearing or curtain wall applications (loads for structural stud…

A snap-on clip solution that creates a secure framework for fast, efficient drywall installation around columns and beams.

33mil (20 Gauge) Lateral Bracing Clip used to secure 3/4" U-Channel to drywall studs

The ClarkDietrich CC33 clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to non-structural wall studs.

SECURE AND HOLD DOWN SHEAR WALLS TO THE STRUCTURE FOUNDATION

ClarkDietrich holdowns provide cost-effective shearwall attachment and are used to transfer tension loads between floors or from structural members to the foundation.

Moment connection for knee walls and shear walls to the structure foundation.

ClarkDietrich moment clips are high-performance, cost effective solutions for knee wall-to-foundation connections and shear wall-to-foundation connections.

2-PIECE SYSTEM FOR DRIFT, DEFLECTION AND RIGID APPLICATIONS for cast-in-place

ClarkDietrich Drift Headed Rail (DHR-97) and Drift Clip 97 mils or 68mils (12ga or 14ga) is a uniquely designed two-piece system that is used to attach curtain-…

UNIVERSAL 2-PIECE SYSTEM FOR DRIFT, DEFLECTION AND RIGID APPLICATIONS

ClarkDietrich Drift Rail 97mil (12ga) and Clip 97 mil or 68mil (12ga or 14ga) is a uniquely designed two-piece system that is used to attach curtain-wall studs to the…

Used in knee wall connections or to reinforce jamb stud connections at the primary frame

EasyClip™ A-Series™ End Clips are most commonly used to reinforce connections in knee-wall applications or to reinforce jamb stud connections to the…

Provide cost effective tie-down solutions for knee walls, shear walls and truss connections

The EasyClip™ D-Series™ & T-Series™ Anchor Clips are high-performance, cost effective solutions for knee wall-to-foundation connections, light…

Feature a long leg to accommodate greater standoff for rigid connections.

EasyClip™ E-Series™ Support Clips are used for rigid stand-off connections.

Are used to secure U-channel (cold-rolled channel) to framing members for lateral bridging and for miscellaneous rigid connections.

This high-performance, multi-use utility clip is ideal for corner reinforcements, stair openings, and…

used to Secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging

EasyClip™ U-Series™ Clip Angles are used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging or for miscellaneous rigid connections.

Used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging

EasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles have extra long legs (2" x 2") and are used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging.

USED In rigid attachments of wall studs to the structure

ClarkDietrich’s Extended SwiftClip™ LE-Series rigid framing clip is used to attach exterior wall studs to the structure of the building.

14 Gauge Rigid Connection Clip

ClarkDietrich’s Extended Uni-Clip™ rigid framing clip is used to attach exterior wall studs to the structure of the building.

connects exterior studs to the primary structure of the building, while resisting horizontal and vertical loads

ClarkDietrich’s UXRC6-HD 68mils (14ga) rigid framing clip is used to attach exterior wall studs to the structure of the building.

Used to secure u-channel to wall studs for lateral bracing

The ClarkDietrich FastBridge™ clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural or non-structural wall studs when used in load-bearing, curtain wall or…

10 and 12 Gauge FIXED universal slip clip

Ideal for curtain wall/bypass conditions.

Punched Or Unpunched Gusset Plates

Gusset plates for easier and faster attachments of X-Bracing or roof framing

Header Clip for RedHeader PRO™ and HDS Framing Systems

The HDSC Header Bracket (HDSC) is the perfect complement to the RedHeader PRO™ and HDS® Framing system. This simple, yet innovative header bracket turns curtain-wall header…

Eliminates the header track material and is a more economical alternative 

SECURE AND HOLD DOWN structural steel endposts between floors or TO THE FOUNDATION

ClarkDietrich HDP holdown plates provide cost-effective shearwall attachment and are used to transfer tension loads between floors or from structural members…

ReSTORES structural integrity of steel framing with field modified openingsThe MEP Flange Repair Clip is designed to provide strength and stiffness to framing members that are modified or field cut at the job site with oversized cutouts on the…

ReSTORES structural integrity of steel framing with field modified openingsThe MEP Gusset Plate is designed to provide strength and stiffness to framing members that are modified or field cut at the job site with oversized cutouts on the web of the…

Partial wall framing connection to floor

The ClarkDietrich Pony Wall is intended to support out-of-plane loading of cantilevered partial wall systems that are unsupported at the top track.

Eliminates the need for cutting and bending when using the Spazzer® 5400 Spacer Bar to facilitate rapid installation of exterior curtain wall framing

The Spazzer bar fly clip is a secure, fast and efficient way to finish a wall section…

Used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications

The Spazzer Bar Guard™ retainer clip is used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications.

ClarkDietrich Strut Plate connects steel studs to other studs, beams, or columns while allowing vertical movement and preventing load transfer. It enables direct fastening when aligned with the stud web, eliminating extra framing and materials.

SwiftClip™ 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (LS-Series)

1-1/2" leg x 1-1/2" leg fixed/ridged connection clip.SwiftClip L-Series support clips are used in multiple construction projects, specifically in conjunction with structural studs and track. These labor…

SwiftClip™ 1-1/2" x 3" (LE-Series)

1-1/2” leg x 3” leg fixed/rigid connection clipSwiftClip support clips are used in multiple construction projects, specifically in conjunction with structural studs and track. These labor time-savers…

SwiftClip™ 3" x 3" (LA-Series)

Pre-punched SwiftClips™ are used for multiple construction applications. 3" leg x 3" leg clips are commonly used for floor joist hangers and truss connections.

14 Gauge rigid connection clip

ClarkDietrich’s Uni-Clip™ framing clip is a universal framing clip used to attach and support numerous rigid framing conditions.

Provides either a rigid connection OR deflection movement up to 3”.

Universal Bypass Clips are used to attach exterior curtain wall studs to the building structure and provide either a rigid connection or deflection connection for vertical…

used to connect box headers to jambs or beams to columns

The H-Series™ Universal Header Hanger is used to connect box headers to jambs or beams to columns and transfer large vertical loads.

Used for large standoff conditions

The Universal Strut Connector (USC) is a single connector for long stand-off curtain wall connections. It works for both deflection and rigid applications, making design and installation easier.