Drift FastClip™ Slide Clip (D-FCSC)

Vertical and lateral building movement up to 2"

ClarkDietrich Drift FastClip™ Slide Clips 68mils (14ga) or 97mils (12ga) are used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for both vertical and lateral movement.

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Steel Framing Connectors > Drift Connections

Steel Framing Connectors > Deflection Connections

Application(s): Bypass Connection

Description

Proprietary Deflection Screws are provided with each clip for attachment to the wall studs and allow for 2" vertical deflection (1" up and down) to ensure friction-free sliding. Step bushing are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right).

U.S. Patent No. D814,905

Product Dimensions:

D-FCSC3.5: 3-3/4" x 4" x 3-1/2" long
D-FCSC6: 3-3/4" x 4" x 6" long
D-FCSC8: 3-3/4" x 4" x 7-3/4" long

Drift FastClip™ bushing and deflection screws

Step bushing are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right).

Copper Bushing for 14ga Clips
Silver Bushing for 12ga Clips

ClarkDietrich deflection clips include our Proprietary Deflection Screw that has been specifically designed to provide friction-free deflection. These fasteners eliminate drag, binding or resistance that can often occur with common fasteners.

Clip Express Sales at 866-638-1908 or clipexpress@clarkdietrich.com
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Product Data & Ordering Information

Click the below Product Code to view Tech Datasheet

Product Code	Gauge	Mils	Design Thickness	Clip Length	Bushings per Clip	Slots/Deflection Screws per Clip
D-FCSC3.5-68	14	68	0.0713"	3-1/2"	2	2
D-FCSC6-68	14	68	0.0713"	6"	2	3
D-FCSC8-68	14	68	0.0713"	7-3/4"	2	4

D-FCSC3.5-97	12	97	0.1017"	3-1/2"	2	2
D-FCSC6-97	12	97	0.1017"	6"	2	3
D-FCSC8-97	12	97	0.1017"	7-3/4"	2	4

Packaging: 25 Clips per Bucket
1. D-FCSC3.5 includes (55) Proprietary Deflection Screws & (50) Bushings
2. D-FCSC6 includes (80) Proprietary Deflection Screws & (50) Bushings
3. D-FCSC8 includes (110) Proprietary Deflection Screws & (50) Bushings
Material Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
Coating G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
See submittals for product weights

Technical Data

Load Tables

Installation

Installation:

To attach the clip to the cold-formed steel framing, two, three or four Proprietary Deflection Screws (based upon clip size), shall be driven through the slotted holes and positioned to allow for the appropriate building deflection. Attachment to the primary structure can be made with screws, or bolt anchors. Structure attachments shall be driven through the drift bushings and the Drift FastClip™ - centered in the drift slots.

Drift FastClip™ bushing and deflection screws

Step bushing are provided for the connection to the structure and allow for 2" lateral deflection (1" left and right).

Copper Bushing for 14ga Clips
Silver Bushing for 12ga Clips

Resources

A CAD Details Architectural Specs AIA / CEU SustainabilityPRO

Documents

D-FCSC 14ga Catalog Page

D-FCSC 12ga Catalog Page

Clip Express Product Catalog

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

ASTM A653 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM A1003 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-Formed Framing Members
SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories