DriftClip® DSLS
This drift slide angle strut is used to connect exterior cold-formed steel curtain wall studs to structural steel frame when large stand-off conditions exist, bypassing the primary structure, while allowing for up to 2” vertical deflection (1” up and down) and 2” lateral drift (1” left and right-in-plane). TSN’s patented Step Bushing Technology provides an anti-friction and anti-seizure connection between the clip and both the stud web surface & track.
Features
- ICC-ES Approved, report #ESR-2049
- If more than 2” lateral drift is required, contact TSN engineering for a custom solution
- Load-rated positive mechanical attachment at each stud
- Patented Step Bushing Technology provides friction-free motion for smooth vertical deflection
- Eliminates loose friction-held assemblies, heavy deep-leg track, & top row of wall bridging/strapping
- Load-rated #12 screws provided for vertical deflection connection to stud web
- Manufactured with certified, 50ksi, 97mil, G90 cold-formed steel
Order Information
Qty/Box
DSLS362/400-9
25
DSLS362/400-12
25
DSLS600-10
25
DSLS600-12
25
DSLS600-15
20
DSLS600-20
25
DSLS800-12
25
DSLS800-15
25
DSLS800-20
25
Lbs/Box
DSLS362/400-9
39
DSLS362/400-12
53
DSLS600-10
43
DSLS600-12
52
DSLS600-15
66
DSLS600-20
89
DSLS800-12
52
DSLS800-15
66
DSLS800-20
89
Qty/Skid
DSLS362/400-9
1,125
DSLS362/400-12
1,125
DSLS600-10
1,125
DSLS600-12
1,125
DSLS600-15
1,125
DSLS600-20
1,500
DSLS800-12
1,125
DSLS800-15
1,000
DSLS800-20
1,500
Lbs/Skid
DSLS362/400-9
1,755
DSLS362/400-12
2,385
DSLS600-10
1,935
DSLS600-12
2,340
DSLS600-15
3,009
DSLS600-20
5,340
DSLS800-12
2,340
DSLS800-15
2,640
DSLS800-20
5,340
Nomenclature:
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 TSN engineering.
** Three screws & step bushings are available for attachment to stud in 6″ sizes and higher. Specify that 3 slots are needed when placing order.
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.
Catalogs
TSN’s Product Catalogs are an essential resource for the design of cold formed steel. Developed by Engineers, the catalogs contain design data for members, connectors, and fasteners. DriftClip® DSLS can be found in the following Catalogs:
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For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.
US Patents #6,612,087
DriftClip® DSLS Downloads
DriftClip® DSLS Applications
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.
Drift Steel Frame Bypass Connection
Installation Instructions
- Attach DriftClip DSLS to structure with specified fasteners through step bushings.
- Attach to stud with #12 provided screws through step bushings.
Allowable Loads
Table Notes:
- Design loads are for attachment of DriftClip DSLS to stud only.
- Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic, or other factors.
- DriftClip DSLS allows up to 2″ of vertical deflection (1″ up and 1″ down), and 2″ of lateral drift (1″ left and 1″ right) in plane. Deflection requirements greater than 2″ of lateral drift are available.
- #12 screws are provided for each step bushing attachment to studs. Load requirements do not always require the use of a third screw.
- Attachment of structure to be engineered by others. As a design reference for the structure attachment, reference AISI S100 or screw manufacturers published data for allowable loads for screw fasteners of 1/4″-20 size with various plate thicknesses.
- One row of bridging is recommended at a maximum distance of 18″ from DriftClip to resist torsional effects.
- Return lip added for clips longer than 20″.
- For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS362/400-9
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
961
961
961
961
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS362/400-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,237
1,237
1,237
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-10
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,204
1,204
1,204
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-10
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,204
1,182
1,204
1,204
1,204
1,204
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,862
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-12
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,862
1,862
1,862
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-15
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,903
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-15
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,903
1,903
1,903
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-20
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
2,151
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS600-20
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
2,151
2,151
2,151
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,164
1,164
1,164
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-12
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-15
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,894
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-15
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,894
1,894
1,894
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-20
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,822
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 1
DSLS800-20
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,822
1,822
1,822
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Clip Load
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS362/400-9
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
943
943
943
943
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS362/400-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,078
1,078
1,078
1,078
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-10
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,018
1,018
1,018
1,018
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-10
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,018
1,018
1,018
1,018
1,018
1,018
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,742
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-12
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,742
1,742
1,742
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-15
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,903
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-15
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,707
1,903
1,903
1,903
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-20
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,434
1,434
1,663
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS600-20
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,663
1,663
1,663
1,663
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-12
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,158
1,158
1,158
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-12
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,158
1,158
1,158
1,158
1,158
1,158
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-15
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,198
1,198
1,198
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-15
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,198
1,182
1,198
1,198
1,198
1,198
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-20
w/2 #12 Screws376
544
560
810
788
1,138
1,246
1,246
1,246
DriftClip® DSLS, Recommended Allowable Load (lbs): F2 - Fastener Pattern 2
DSLS800-20
w/3 #12 Screws564
816
840
1,215
1,182
1,246
1,246
1,246
1,246
Load Direction
Fastener Pattern 1
Fastener Pattern 2
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