DriftClip® DSLS Bypass Structure Light Gauge Steel Drift Connector
Code: DriftClip-DSLS$18.82
Tech Sheet
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BIM- Product Details
- DriftClip® DSLS is available to accommodate 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 us sales@drywalltrims.com for more information
DriftClip DSLS is classified by multiplying stud depth by 100, followed by length
Example: 6” stud, 15” length Designate: DriftClip® DSLS600-15
* If more than 2” lateral drift is required, contact us 301-937-4383 or email.
** One row of bridging is recommended at a maximum distance of 12” from DriftClip to resist torsional effects
*** Three screws & step bushings are available for attachment to stud in 6" sizes and higher. Specify that 3 slots are needed when placing order
DriftClip® DSLS Features and 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
• DriftClip® DSLS600-12 & DSLS600-15 are ICC Certified! Refer to ICC-ESR-2049
Material Composition
ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 97mil minimum thickness (12 gauge, 0.1017” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating
The attachment of DriftClip DSLS to the primary structure may be made with PAFs, screws, or bolt anchors depending on the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration. The step bushings used for attachment to structure are designed for use with ¼" maximum diameter fasteners. Designing this connection is the responsibility of the Structural Engineer of Record, and a minimum of two fasteners must be used. A minimum of 3.5" of DSLS is required for attachment to steel structure and a minimum of 6" is required for attachment to concrete structure
US Patents #6,612,087 & #7,104,024 - Installation
- Attach DriftClip DSLS to structure with specified fasteners through step bushings.
- Attach to stud with #12 provided screws through step bushings.
