Steel Framing Connectors: Deflection Connections

Head-of-wall drift and deflection for exterior curtain wall and interior, nonload-bearing walls

ClarkDietrich Drift Head-of-wall clips are used in deflection conditions for in-fill curtain wall assemblies and/or interior nonload-bearing…

Vertical and lateral building movement up to 2"

ClarkDietrich Drift FastClip™ Slide Clips 68mils (14ga) or 97mils (12ga) are used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for both vertical and lateral…

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…

Provides for vertical building movement up to 3” and is commonly used for large standoff conditions

Extended FastClip™ Slide Clip™ (FCEC) deflection clips are used to attach exterior curtain wall studs to the building structure and provide…

Used for large standoff conditions

ClarkDietrich Fast Strut™ curtain-wall connector employs the Fast Clip™ technology for curtain-wall stud attachment and is commonly used when large stand-off conditions exist. Provides vertical movement up…

Used in head-of-wall deflection conditions for exterior curtain wall and interior, nonload-bearing walls

ClarkDietrich Fast Top™ Clips are used in head-of-wall deflection conditions for in-fill curtain-wall assemblies to provide for vertical…

Vertical building movement up to 3"

ClarkDietrich FCSC-HD 68mils (14ga) is used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building concrete structure and provide for vertical building movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing.

Provide for vertical building movement up to 3"

ClarkDietrich FastClip™ Slide Clip deflection clips are used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for  vertical building movement independent of the…

10 and 12 Gauge FIXED universal slip clip

Ideal for curtain wall/bypass conditions.

Allows for vertical building movement and provides a horizontal standoff

ClarkDietrich Flat Tail™ Slide Clip is used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for 2-1/4" vertical building movement…

ProSTUD motion frame® connector for tall building movement

ClarkDietrich's ProSTUD Motion Frame® Connector mitigates sounds in metal stud framing from lateral movement of tall buildings. 

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.

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 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.