Steel Framing Connectors: Bridging & Bracing Connections


BlazeFrame® Shield
33mil, 43mil or 54mil Fire Shield System
ClarkDietrich’s BlazeFrame Shield is specifically designed for use in conjunction with approved fireblocking materials per section 718 of the IBC.

Bridging Termination Clip (BTC3,BTC4,BTC6)
U-Channel Lateral Bracing Clip
The ClarkDietrich Bridging Termination clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural wall studs when used in load-bearing or curtain wall applications (loads for structural stud…

CC33 3/4" Channel Clip
33mil (20 Gauge) Lateral Bracing Clip used to secure 3/4" U-Channel to drywall studs
The ClarkDietrich CC33 clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to non-structural wall studs.

Commercial Strapping
Multipurpose pre-punched commercial coil stock used for bracing, bridging or tension strapping
Coil Strapping is made in a variety of widths, each with a unique layout of pre-punched holes for a variety of fastening options…

EasyClip™ S-Series™ Support Clip
Are used to secure U-channel (cold-rolled channel) to framing members for lateral bridging and for miscellaneous rigid connections.
This high-performance, multi-use utility clip is ideal for corner reinforcements, stair openings, and…

EasyClip™ U-Series™ Clip Angles
used to Secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging
EasyClip™ U-Series™ Clip Angles are used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging or for miscellaneous rigid connections.

EasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles
Used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging
EasyClip™ X-Series™ Clip Angles have extra long legs (2" x 2") and are used to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral bridging.

FastBridge™ Clip (FB33, FB43 & FB68)
Used to secure u-channel to wall studs for lateral bracing
The ClarkDietrich FastBridge™ clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural or non-structural wall studs when used in load-bearing, curtain wall or…

Flat Strapping
Multipurpose flat stock used for bracing, bridging or tension strapping
Flat Strapping is made in a variety of widths and thicknesses to meet different application requirements.

Katz™ Bridging Bar
Quick, efficient method to ladder frame between parallel joists or trusses
Katz™ bridging bar is specifically manufactured to ladder frame between parallel framing members and provide for the attachment of the top of the interior…

Spazzer® 5400 Spacing and Bridging Bar
Facilitates the rapid erection of structural wall framing
ClarkDietrich TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400 spacer bar is a pre-notched, 16-gauge or 18-gauge, galvanized steel spacer and bridging bar, engineered to facilitate the rapid, efficient…

Spazzer® 9200 Spacing and Bridging Bar (SPZD)
Facilitates the rapid erection of interior, nonload-bearing studs
Prenotched bridging and spacing bar.

Spazzer® Bar Fly Clip (SFLY)
Eliminates the need for cutting and bending when using the Spazzer® 5400 Spacer Bar to facilitate rapid installation of exterior curtain wall framing
The Spazzer bar fly clip is a secure, fast and efficient way to finish a wall section…

Spazzer® Bar Guard™ (SPBG)
Used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications
The Spazzer Bar Guard™ retainer clip is used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications.

Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet (SPGR)
used to secure the Spazzer® bar
The Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet should be used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications

SwiftClip™ 150 x 150 LS-Series