ClarkDietrich Strut Plate connects steel studs to other studs, beams, or columns while allowing vertical movement and preventing load transfer. It enables direct fastening when aligned with the stud web, eliminating extra framing and materials.
Designed to accommodate vertical movement, this plate connects steel studs while preventing the transfer of vertical loads. It is ideal for conditions where one stud projects beyond another or where a stud terminates at the face of a concrete pier or column. When the attachment surface aligns with the stud web, the plate allows for direct fastening, reducing the need for added materials or framing buildup commonly required with traditional connectors.
Key Features
- Vertical movement up to 2-1/2” (1-1/4” up and 1-1/4” down)
- Reduces framing buildup
- Proprietary Deflection Screws included
Product Data & Ordering Information
Material Specifications
Gauge: 16 gauge (54mils)
Design Thickness: 0.0566 inches
Gauge: 14 gauge (68mils)
Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches
Material: 50 ksi
Protective Coating: G90
| Product code | Design Thickness | Connector Dimensions | Connectors/Bucket | Deflection Screws/Bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP7-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 7" | 25 | 55 |
| SP7-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 7" | 25 | 55 |
| SP9-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 9" | 25 | 55 |
| SP9-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 9" | 25 | 55 |
| SP11-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 11" | 25 | 55 |
| SP11-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 11" | 25 | 55 |
| SP13-54 | 0.0566" | 4" x 13" | 25 | 55 |
| SP13-68 | 0.0713" | 4" x 13" | 25 | 55 |
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Load Tables
Installation
- Align the plate at the connection point so the attachment surface is flush with the stud web and oriented to allow vertical movement.
- Fasten the plate to the primary stud using four (4) #10 self-drilling screws in the fixed holes.
- Attach the adjoining stud using two (2) proprietary deflection screws through the slotted holes.
- Verify the connection permits vertical movement and does not transfer vertical loads.
Code Approvals & Performance Standards
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories
PRODUCT SUBMITTAL SHEETS
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| Product code | Description |
|---|---|
| SP7-54 | 7" Strut Plate - 16 GA |
| SP7-68 | 7" Strut Plate - 14 GA |
| SP9-54 | 9" Strut Plate - 16 GA |
| SP9-68 | 9" Strut Plate - 14 GA |
| SP11-54 | 11" Strut Plate - 16 GA |
| SP11-68 | 11" Strut Plate - 14 GA |
| SP13-54 | 13" Strut Plate - 16 GA |
| SP13-68 | 13" Strut Plate - 14 GA |
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