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MaxTrak® 2D-XL Slotted Deflection and Drift Track

Performance that stands up to deflection and drift

For superior head-of-wall vertical deflection, and the added benefit of horizontal drift, ClarkDietrich has your answer.

Application(s): Head-of-Wall Connection

For head-of-wall connections with vertical deflection, and increased horizontal drift, ClarkDietrich introduces the MaxTrak® 2D-XL Slotted Deflection & Drift Track. The MaxTrak 2D-XL System allows the top of the wall stud to float within the track legs. This connection allows for vertical live load movement of the primary structure without transferring axial loads to the wall studs. In addition, MaxTrak 2D-XL also has slots in the web to allow for horizontal drift when required by seismic designs.

Construction Advantages:

  • Provides positive attachment to wall framing for overall wall strength with no additional components
  • MaxTrak 2D-XL is available with offset or inline drift slots.
  • MaxTrak 2D-XL are available in three leg lengths: 2-1/2", 3" or 3-1/4" legs
    • 2-1/2" Leg MaxTrak 2D-XL has 1-1/2" long slots with a total allowable vertical (deflection) movement of 1-1/2" (3/4"±)
    • 3" and 3-1/4" Leg MaxTrak 2D-XL has 2" long slots with a total allowable vertical (deflection) movement of 2" (1"±)
  • Total allowable horizontal (drift) movement of 8" (4"±)
  • One-piece system reduces the cost of materials and labor
  • Easy installation reduces labor costs
  • Can be used for both interior non-load bearing walls and exterior curtain wall systems
  • Embossed guideline at center of vertical deflection slot helps installers correctly position fasteners accurately and quickly

Design Advantages:

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  • Refer to MaxTrak product submittals for allowable lateral load information.

MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline

  • 8" slots centered on the web and spaced 12" o.c. creates a horizontal (drift) movement of 8" (4"±)

MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset

  • 8" slots offset 1-1/2" on the center of the web and spaced 12" o.c. creates a horizontal (drift) movement of 8" (4"±)

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
  • AISI S220-20 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Nonstructural Members
    • (Compliant to ASTM C645, but IBC replaced with AISI S220 in IBC 2015)
    • Section A3 Material - Chemical & mechanical requirements (Referencing ASTM A1003/A1003M)
    • Section A4 Corrosion Protection (Referencing ASTM A653/A653M)
  • AISI S240-20 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing
    • (Compliant to ASTM C955, but IBC replaced with AISI S200 in IBC 2015, AISI S240 in IBC 2018)
    • Section A3 Material - Chemical & mechanical requirements (Referencing ASTM A1003/A1003M)
    • Section A4 Corrosion Protection (Referencing ASTM A653/A653M)
  • SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories

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CAD Details

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MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline
MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline
MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset
MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset

Product submittal Sheets

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Product CodeDescription (Inline)
362SLT/XLIN2503-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 2-1/2" Flanges 
362SLT/XLIN3003-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
600SLT/XLIN3006" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
800SLT/XLIN3008" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
362SLT/XLIN3253-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges 
600SLT/XLIN3256" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges 
800SLT/XLIN3258" MaxTrak 2D-XL Inline Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges 
Product CodeDescription (Offset)
362SLT/XLOS2503-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 2-1/2" Flanges 
362SLT/XLOS3003-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
600SLT/XLOS3006" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
800SLT/XLOS3008" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3" Flanges 
362SLT/XLOS3253-5/8" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges 
600SLT/XLOS3256" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges 
800SLT/XLOS3258" MaxTrak 2D-XL Offset Slotted Deflection and Drift Track with 3-1/4" Flanges

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