Interior Framing: Head-of-Wall Deflection Systems


Drift Head-of-Wall (DHW)
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…

MaxTrak® Slotted Deflection Track
Performance that stands up to deflection
For superior head-of-wall vertical deflection, and the added benefit of horizontal drift movement, ClarkDietrich has your answer.

BlazeFrame Flute Cover (FC)
Flute cover (Fc) profile cover for under fluted decks
Corrugated strap for horizontal use to span fluted areas of unprotected or protected metal decks in up to 2 hr rated assemblies.

BlazeFrame Tape
Self Adhering Intumescent TapeA 2mm thickness of cured intumescent material that can be adhered to metal profiles to provide an air and smoke seal.


BlazeFrame® (DL 1)
BLAZEFRAME (DL 1) deep leg
Profile with two solid legs w/ firestop on one side. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System for use in fire rated wall assemblies. Two solid legs supporting “free floating” studs.

BlazeFrame® (DL 2)
BLAZEFRAME (DL 2) deep leg
Profile with two solid legs with firestop on both sides. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System for use in fire-rated wall assemblies. Two solid legs supporting “free floating” studs.

BlazeFrame® (DSL 2)
BLAZEFRAME (DSL 2) SLOTTED BOTH SIDES
Profile with two slotted legs w/ firestop on both sides. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System for use in fire rated wall assemblies. Legs with slots spaced 1” o.c. for positive attachment to…

BlazeFrame® (JR 1)
BLAZEFRAME (JR 1) Shaftwall deep leg
Profile with two solid legs with fire stop on one side. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System for use in up to 2 hr rated shaft wall assemblies. One leg (front) having intumescent.

BlazeFrame® (ODL 2)
BLAZEFRAME (ODL 2) offset deep leg
Profile with two solid legs with firestop on both sides. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System with "offset step" accommodates fireproofing up to 1-1/2" thick in head of wall and wall to wall (…

BlazeFrame® (ODSL 2)
BLAZEFRAME (ODSL 2) offset deep leg
Profile with two slotted lower legs with firestop on both sides. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System with "offset step" accommodates fireproofing up to 1-1/2" thick in head of wall and wall to…

BlazeFrame® (SL 1)
BLAZEFRAME (SL 1) SLOTTED one SIDE
Profile with one slotted leg and one solid leg w/ firestop on slotted side. Composite Firestop Deflection Track System for use in fire rated wall assemblies. One leg with slots spaced 1” o.c. for…

BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™
head-of-wall deflection track - 1 & 2 hour system
BlazeFrame RipTRAK is a deflection track with an offset shoulder that represents the thickness of the gypsum board (5/8" or 1-1/4”). A second piece of gypsum board (wall cladding…

BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™ Shaftwall
head-of-wall deflection track - 1 & 2 hour system
BlazeFrame RipTRAK Shaftwall is a ceiling runner with an offset shoulder that represents the thickness of the wall material (5/8" or 1-1/4"). A second piece of board/…

Deep Leg Deflection Track System
Traditional, single-track deflection assembly for interior partitions & curtain-wall framing
This traditional assembly accommodates the deflection of the building structure at the head of wall.

Deflection Track w/ ProTRAK Liner
A vinyl sleeve insert used inside a deflection track for interior walls to break the steel-on-steel connection.


Fast Top™ Clip (FTC)
Used in head-of-wall deflection conditions for exterior curtain wall and interior, nonload-bearing walls
ClarkDietrich Fast Top™ Clips are used in head-of-wall deflection conditions for in-fill curtain-wall assemblies to provide for…

UltraBEAD with Deep Leg Deflection Track
Fire rated deflection assembly for interior partitions & curtain-wall framing
The UltraBEAD with Deep Leg Deflection Track system utilizes a deep leg deflection track in conjunction with the UltraBEAD providing a 1 or 2 HR…

UltraTRAK Slotted System