ClarkDietrich
Drift Headed Rail (DHR97) and Drift Clips (DRC) DRC3-68, 68 mil
SKU: DRC3-68 | Model Number: DRC3-68
Pricing available upon request
Description
Drift Headed Rail (DHR97) and Drift Clips (DRC) DRC3-68, 68 mil.
ClarkDietrich Drift Headed Rail (DHR-97) and Drift Clip 97 mils or 68mils (12ga or 14ga) is a uniquely designed two-piece system that is used to attach curtain-wall studs to the building structure.
This product is intended for:
- The system utilizes a C-Shaped Drift Headed Rail and distinctively designed Drift Rail Clips that rotate into position for easy installation.
- The Drift Headed Rail is a C-Shaped Drift Rail with nelson studs welded at 8 in o.c. for a cast-in-place applications.
- For mechanically fastened applications refer to the DR-97 Drift Rail.
Works with:
- Steel studs in the wall it connects.
- Self-drilling metal screws or powder-actuated fasteners to attach.
Choose yours: pick the item
- DHR-97: Gauge 12, Mils 97, Nelson StudSpacing 8 in, Nelson StudDimensions 3/8 in Dia. x 3 in length with 3/4 in head diameter, RailLength 12 ft
- DRC3-68: Gauge 14, Mils 68, AssemblyStandoff 4.5 in, Packaging 25 clips / 55 deflection screws per box
- DRC6-68: Gauge 14, Mils 68, AssemblyStandoff 7 in, Packaging 25 clips / 80 deflection screws per box
- DRC8-68: Gauge 14, Mils 68, AssemblyStandoff 8.5 in, Packaging 25 clips / 80 deflection screws per box
- DRC3-97: Gauge 12, Mils 97, AssemblyStandoff 4.5 in, Packaging 25 clips / 55 deflection screws per box
- DRC6-97: Gauge 12, Mils 97, AssemblyStandoff 7 in, Packaging 25 clips / 80 deflection screws per box
- DRC8-97: Gauge 12, Mils 97, AssemblyStandoff 8.5 in, Packaging 25 clips / 80 deflection screws per box
Install
- To restrict clip lateral movement (Drift) along the Drift Rail, install one of two types of stops:: Drift Locking Angle (DRLA) is an L-shaped clip.
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Documents
Submittal / spec sheet | Safety data sheet | Code report | CAD and BIM
All documents (13)
Submittals, codes and design data
- Cast-in-Place / Embeddment of Rail by others
- DRC Catalog Page
- Clip Express Product Catalog
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20
- IAPMO ER-0729, deflection and drift connectors: the code-body approval report that inspectors accept
Safety and sustainability
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products
- Safety data sheet, A653 galvanized steel: handling, storage and safety information for this galvanized steel
- Health Product Declaration, A653 steel: what the steel is made of and any health concerns, for green-building submittals
- LEED summary letter, steel: how these steel products count toward LEED credits
- Environmental Product Declaration, cold-formed steel: the carbon and environmental footprint of the steel, used in green-building submittals
- Living Building Challenge requirements, steel: what the steel discloses for Living Building Challenge projects
- Build America, Buy America letter, steel: statement of domestic content for publicly funded jobs
CAD and BIM
- CAD and BIM files (PDF, DWG, DXF): drawings for each size are on the official ClarkDietrich page; DWG needs CAD software
Official page: clarkdietrich.com. A PDF opens in your browser. DWG files need CAD software.
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Product Specifications
Application | Deflection Connections, steel framing connectors |
Product Type | Deflection Connector |
Thickness | 14, mils 68 |
