Drift Head-of-Wall (DHW)New

Head-of-wall drift and deflection for exterior curtain wall and interior, nonload-bearing walls

ClarkDietrich Drift Head-of-wall clips are used in deflection conditions for in-fill curtain wall assemblies and/or interior nonload-bearing partitions to provide for both vertical (deflection) and lateral (drift) movement.

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ClarkDietrich Drift Head-of-wall clips are used in deflection conditions for in-fill curtain wall assemblies and/or interior nonload-bearing partitions to provide for both vertical (deflection) and lateral (drift) movement.

The Drift Head-of-wall clips can be attached to the underside of structural members, concrete decks or floor assemblies. Structural attachments are positioned in the center of the slot with a bushing to allow building drift. The DHW clip can be installed on the hard or soft side of the stud.

Drift Bushings and Deflection Screws.

Step bushings are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right). Proprietary Deflection Screws are provided for the connection of the clip to the stud and allow for 2" vertical deflection (1" up and down). ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our Proprietary Deflection Screw that have been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners.

  • Copper Colored Bushing for 18ga and 14ga Clips
  • Silver Colored Bushing for 12ga Clips
  • Proprietary Deflection Screws for 18ga and 14ga Clips
  • Proprietary HD Deflection Screws for 12ga Clips

 

 

 

 

Product Data & Ordering Information:

Product CodeThickness
Mils (gauge)
Design
Thickness
Clip
Length
Clips/
Bucket
Bushings/
Bucket
Screws/
Bucket
362DHW-4343 (18)0.0451"3-1/2"50100110
362DHW-6868 (14)0.0713"3-1/2"50100110
362DHW-9797 (12)0.1017"3-1/2"50100110
600DHW-4343 (18)0.0451"5-7/8"50100160
600DHW-6868 (14)0.0713"5-7/8"50100160
600DHW-9797 (12)0.1017"5-7/8"255080
800DHW-4343 (18)0.0451"7-7/8"50100160
800DHW-6868 (14)0.0713"7-7/8"255080
800DHW-9797 (12)0.1017"7-7/8"255080

Material Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
See submittals for product weights