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HWDC Head-of-Wall Drift-Clip Connector

HWDC Head-of-Wall Drift-Clip Connector

Made for Versatility, with Proven Strength and Stiffness

The head-of-wall drift-clip connector (HWDC) is used to secure the head of a wall to the bottom of a slab or beam. The unique design allows anchor screws to be installed closer to the bend, providing a stronger and stiffer connection while also allowing horizontal and vertical movement during seismic and high-wind events. HWDC5.25 provides anchorage location options with a third slot providing a solution for clips overhanging beam flanges.

HWDC connectors are an optimal solution for adding strength to window or door jambs at head-of-wall connections. Tested load values are provided for anchorage to steel and concrete.

Features

  • Accommodates 1" of lateral drift in each direction, and 1" of upward and downward vertical deflection
  • Unique design and placement of the anchorage slots allows for closer attachment of anchorage to the clip bend, providing increased load capacity
  • The HWDC5.25 clip has three slots located at the anchorage leg allowing for attachment at the outer slots (anchorage pattern — centered) for maximum capacity or anchorage to the adjacent slots (anchorage pattern — off center) for walls that overhang the edge-angle or beam-edge
  • Stiffening ribs are placed in between anchorage slots through the bend to provide additional strength and stiffness
  • Simpson Strong-Tie® No-Equal® stamps mark the center of the slots to help ensure proper shouldered screw and anchor placement

    Product Includes

  • (55) XLSH78B1414 shoulder screws are provided with each order

    Material

  • 97 mil (12 ga.), 50 ksi

    Finish

  • Galvanized (G90)

    • Simpson Strong-Tie HWDC3.37-KT25 Head of Wall Drift Clip 3.37" Kit (1/Pack)
    Simpson Strong-Tie HWDC5.25-KT25 Head of Wall Drift Clip 5.25" Kit (1/Pack)
    Simpson Strong-Tie XLSH78B1414-RP83 #14 X 7/8IN HEX LG/W SHOULDER 83CT (1 ct)
    Simpson Strong-Tie HWDC3.37-KT25 Head of Wall Drift Clip 3.37" Kit (1/Pack)

    $252.47

    Simpson Strong-Tie HWDC5.25-KT25 Head of Wall Drift Clip 5.25" Kit (1/Pack)

    $292.58

    Simpson Strong-Tie XLSH78B1414-RP83 #14 X 7/8IN HEX LG/W SHOULDER 83CT (1 ct)

    $33.93



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