ClarkDietrich · Drift Connections
Drift FastClip™ Slide Clip (D-FCSC)
Quote requiredProprietary Deflection Screws are provided with each clip for attachment to the wall studs and allow for 2" vertical deflection (1" up and down) to ensure friction-free sliding.
Proprietary Deflection Screws are provided with each clip for attachment to the wall studs and allow for 2" vertical deflection (1" up and down) to ensure friction-free sliding. Step bushing are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right). U.S. Patent No. D814,905 Step bushing are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right). ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our Proprietary Deflection Screw that has been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners. Click the below Product Code to view Tech Datasheet
- Packaging
- 25 Clips per Bucket
- Material
- Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
- Coating
- G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
- Bushings per Clip
- 2
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Product Data & Ordering Information
6 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Gauge | Mils | Design thickness (in) | Clip Length | Slots/Deflection Screws per Clip | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-FCSC3.5-68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713" | 3-1/2" | 2 | PDF ↗ | |
| D-FCSC6-68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713" | 6" | 3 | PDF ↗ | |
| D-FCSC8-68 | 14 | 68 | 0.0713" | 7-3/4" | 4 | PDF ↗ | |
| D-FCSC3.5-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017" | 3-1/2" | 2 | PDF ↗ | |
| D-FCSC6-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017" | 6" | 3 | PDF ↗ | |
| D-FCSC8-97 | 12 | 97 | 0.1017" | 7-3/4" | 4 | PDF ↗ |
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Installation
Installation:To attach the clip to the cold-formed steel framing, two, three or four Proprietary Deflection Screws (based upon clip size), shall be driven through the slotted holes and positioned to allow for the appropriate building deflection. Attachment to the primary structure can be made with fasteners, or bolt anchors. Structure attachments shall be driven through the drift bushings and the Drift FastClip™ - centered or offset in the drift slots.Drift bushing and deflection screwsStep bushings are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right).Copper Colored Bushing for 14ga ClipsSilver Colored Bushing for 12ga ClipsProprietary Deflection Screws for 14ga ClipsProprietary HD Deflection Screws for 12ga ClipsClarkDietrich deflection clips include our Proprietary Deflection Screw that has been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners.
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- D-FCSC 14ga Catalog PageCatalog page
- D-FCSC 12ga Catalog PageCatalog page
- IAPMO ER-0729Document
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
4 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
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