DriftClip® DSL Exterior Head Of Wall

  Product Application  

DriftClip® DSL is available to accommodate vertical deflection and lateral drift requirements at head of wall. 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 preinstalled through the manufacturing process. Load tables are provided for attachment to stud. If more than 2” lateral drift is required, contact TSN engineering for more information.

  Material Composition  

Steel: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, G-90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating. Standard DSL thickness is 97mil (0.1017” design thickness).

The attachment of DriftClip to the primary structure is dependent upon the base material (steel or concrete) and the design configuration, and is the responsibility of the Structural Engineer of Record. The step bushing is optimized for use of a 1/4" - 20 fastener.

An ICC-ES Evaluation Report for DriftClip DSL is available.
Click here to view the report
A Los Angeles Research Report for DriftClip DSLD, DSL, DSLB, DSLS, DriftTrak DTSL and DTSLB Series is available. Refer to LARR #25781. Click here to view the report.
DriftClip DSL Nomenclature

DriftClip DSL is classified by multiplying stud depth by 100.

Example: 4" stud

Designate: DriftClip DSL400.

One row of bridging is recommended at a maximum distance of 12” from DriftClip to resist torsional effects.
DriftClip DSL Value
  • Positive, load rated mechanical attachments
  • Only mill-certified, 50ksi steel is used
  • Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement
  • Rated screws provided
  • Load transferred from stud web
  • Meets all building code criteria
  • Adaptable for multiple configurations

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  DriftClip DSL Installation 
  1. Attach track to structure with required fasteners.
  2. Attach DriftClip DSL to structure with required fasteners through each Step Bushing.
  3. Attach DriftClip DSL to stud with provided #12 screws through each Step Bushing.
  Quantity / Order Information
Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/Skid
Lbs/Skid
DSL362/400
50
36
2250
1620
DSL600
50
60
2250
2700
DSL800
25
40
1125
1800
  Allowable (Unfactored1) Loads  
Fastener Pattern 1 replicates a condition of out-of-plane wind or seismic force with no vertical live load deflection or in-plane drift. Fastener Pattern 2 replicates a condition of out-of-plane wind or seismic force with full vertical live load deflection and full in-plane drift.
  
DriftClip
Series
Stud
Thickness
Mils (ga)
Fy
(yield)
Stud
(ksi)
Allowable (Unfactored1) Loads
Fastener Pattern 1
Fastener Pattern 2
DSL362
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL600
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL600
F2 w/3 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL800
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL800
F2 w/3 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL362
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL600
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL600
F2 w/3 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL800
F2 w/2 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL800
F2 w/3 #12
Screws
(kips)
DSL
Clip is
12ga
(97mils)
33 (20)
33
0.357
0.377
0.531
0.377
0.565
0.129
0.377
0.418
0.377
0.565
33 (20)
50
0.357
0.531
0.531
0.544
0.817
0.129
0.418
0.418
0.544
0.817
43 (18)
33
0.357
0.531
0.531
0.561
0.841
0.129
0.418
0.418
0.560
0.841
43 (18)
50
0.357
0.531
0.531
0.810
1.041
0.129
0.418
0.418
0.810
1.041
54 (16)
33
0.357
0.531
0.531
0.789
1.041
0.129
0.418
0.418
0.789
1.041
54 (16)
50
0.357
0.531
0.531
1.041
1.041
0.129
0.418
0.418
1.041
1.041
68 (14)
50
0.357
0.531
0.531
1.041
1.041
0.129
0.418
0.418
1.041
1.041
97 (12)
50
0.357
0.531
0.531
0.041
0.041
0.129
0.418
0.418
1.041
1.041
     1 For LRFD Design Strengths refer to ICC-ESR-2049.
  • Load tables reflect horizontal loads (F2) with 2 #12 screws.
  • Design loads are for attachment of DriftClip DSL to stud only.
  • Attachment to structure engineered by others.
  • Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors
  • Two #12 screws are provided with each DriftClip DSL for attachment to stud. If loads justify use of a third screw, TSN will provide 3 slots, 3 step bushings and 3 screws with each clip.

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  Oct 2008  

 


          Products are available through local distribution.
Build #: 27