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DPLC2 – Bypass Slab Drift Clip

The DPLC2 slide clip attaches the bypass curtain wall stud to the building structure, allowing for vertical deflection and lateral drift. The insert is pre-installed to the clip, making installation quick, easy, and efficient. Clips are packaged in durable buckets for easy handling on the jobsite. Patent No. 7478508-B2
DPLC2 Clip

Features & Benefits

  • Insert allows for 2” total vertical deflection and 2” lateral drift
    – Greater than 2” are available
  • Loads based on #12 screws
  • Large insert pieces for easy installation
  • Pre-punched guide holes
  • Transfers horizontal loads into structure
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Material Composition

  • Mill certified steel
  • ASTM A653/A653M
  • Clip
    – Material thickness: 118 mil
    – Yield strength: 57 ksi
    – Tensile strength: 65 ksi
    – G90 galvanized coating
  • Insert
    – Material thickness: 97 mil
    – Yield strength: 57 ksi
    – Tensile strength: 65 ksi
    – G90 galvanized coating

Allowable Loads

Model No. Stud Thickness F1 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge Fy (ksi) 2 #12 Screws 3 #12 Screws
DPLC2
550
750		 33EQS 20 57 429 643
33 20 33 377 565
43EQS 18 57 677 905
43 18 33 561 841
54 16 50 905 905
68 14 50 905 905
97 12 50 905 905
118 10 50 905 905
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 905 905
Model No. Stud Thickness F1 Allowable Loads (lbs)
Mils Gauge Fy (ksi) 2 #12 Screws 3 #12 Screws
DPLC2
950
1150		 33EQS 20 57 429 643
33 20 33 377 565
43EQS 18 57 677 677
43 18 33 561 841
54 16 50 895 895
68 14 50 895 895
97 12 50 895 895
118 10 50 895 895
Maximum Allowable Clip Load 895 895

Table Notes

  1. Allowable loads have not been increased for wind, seismic or other factors.
  2. Screw spacing and edge distance shall not be less than 3 x d. (d=nominal screw diameter)
  3. The allowable loads are based on the steel properties of the members being connected, per AISI Section E4.
  4. When connecting materials of different thicknesses or tensile strength (Fu), the lowest applicable values should be used.
  5. The nominal strength of the screw must be at least 3.75 times the allowable loads.
  6. Penetration of screws through joined materials should not be less than 3 exposed threads. Install and tighten screws in accordance with the screw manufacturer’s recommendations.
  7. Screw shear capacities are based on allowable strength design (ASD) and include a safety factor of 3.0.
  8. Applied loads may be multiplied by ¾ for seismic or wind loading, per AISI A 5.1.3
  9. Loads are for attachment of DPLC2 Drift Clip to stud only. It is the responsibility of the designer to check the bending in the short leg of this clip and its connection to the structure members, depending on the direction of forces.

Quantity / Order Information

Model No. Width Qty / Bucket lbs / Bucket
DPLC2-550 5 ½” 20 56
DPLC2-750 7 ½” 15 48
DPLC2-950 9 ½” 15 53
DPLC2-1150 11 ½” 15 58

Note: All clips include insert. Additional lengths available upon request.