DriftClip® DSLS Exterior Bypass Structure (Drift Slide Angle Strut, Exterior Steel Frame Bypass) is a light-gauge, cold-formed steel framing connector that accommodates vertical deflection and lateral drift.
Step Bushings, pre-installed in vertical slots, allow up to 2” of vertical deflection (1” up and down). Horizontal slots accommodate 2” lateral drift (1” left and right–in-plane). Manufacturers pre-install Step Bushings during manufacturing. Load tables are provided for attachment to the stud.
Contact TSN engineering for details if you need more than 2 inches of lateral drift.
DriftClip® DSLS Exterior Bypass Structure is available in various lengths and is classified by multiplying the stud depth by 100, followed by the length.
- Example: 6” stud, 15” length. Designate: ® DSLS600-15.
We recommend placing a single row of bridging at a maximum distance of 12 inches from DriftClip® to resist torsional effects.
DriftClip® DSLS (Drift Slide Angle Strut, Exterior Steel Frame Bypass) Features
- Positive, load-rated mechanical attachments.
- Manufactured from mill-certified 50ksi steel.
- Step Bushings pre-installed for accurate placement.
- Rated screws provided for attachment to the stud web.
- Load transferred from the stud web.
- Meets all building code criteria.
- Adaptable for multiple configurations.
Contact us for more information on light steel framing connectors.