ClarkDietrich · Deflection Connections
Strut Plate
Quote requiredVertical movement up to 2-1/2” (1-1/4” up and 1-1/4” down)
Designed to accommodate vertical movement, this plate connects steel studs while preventing the transfer of vertical loads. It is ideal for conditions where one stud projects beyond another or where a stud terminates at the face of a concrete pier or column. When the attachment surface aligns with the stud web, the plate allows for direct fastening, reducing the need for added materials or framing buildup commonly required with traditional connectors.
- Material
- Specifications
- Gauge
- 16 gauge (54mils)
- Gauge
- 14 gauge (68mils)
- Material
- 50 ksi
- Protective Coating
- G90
- Connectors/Bucket
- 25
- Deflection Screws/Bucket
- 55
Description, photography, tables and documents as published by ClarkDietrich. Their product page ↗
Product Data & Ordering Information
8 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Design thickness (in) | Size (in) | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP7-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 7" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP7-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 7" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP9-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 9" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP9-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 9" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP11-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 11" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP11-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 11" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP13-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 13" | PDF ↗ | |
| SP13-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 13" | PDF ↗ |
Codes are what ClarkDietrich publishes as available, not a promise of local stock — tell the desk the connection you have and we'll confirm what's on a shelf. A code with no sheet of its own can be generated from ClarkDietrich SubmittalPro ↗.
Product Highlights
- Vertical movement up to 2-1/2” (1-1/4” up and 1-1/4” down)
- Reduces framing buildup
- Proprietary Deflection Screws included
- Design Thickness: 0.0566 inches
- Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches
Installation
InstallationAlign the plate at the connection point so the attachment surface is flush with the stud web and oriented to allow vertical movement.Fasten the plate to the primary stud using four (4) #10 self-drilling screws in the fixed holes.Attach the adjoining stud using two (2) proprietary deflection screws through the slotted holes.Verify the connection permits vertical movement and does not transfer vertical loads.
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.
CAD Details
2 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
Ask About This Product
Answered from ClarkDietrich's own documents — the 3 sheets listed above — with the source and page behind every line.