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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Long Leg Deflection Track Exterior Light-Gauge

Framing Systems for Curtain- (TS-Series™) System with U-Channel Connections/Accessories
Wall/Axial Load-Bearing (CHN), EasyClip™ Clip Angles for Rigid Connections
C-Studs (C-Series™) ..................62–63 (U-Series™), and Screws..........68–69 Uni-Clip™ (UCEC) ..............................98
Knockouts/Knockout Pattern ......64 DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) Systems EasyClip™ E-Series™
Track (TS-Series™)..............................65 (OT-Series™) ................................70–71 Support Clips ....................................99
Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Headers, Jambs, Posts EasyClip™ S-Series™
Deflection Systems HDS® Framing System..............72–85 Support Clips ..................................100
SLP-TRK® Slotted Track System ProX Header® EasyClip™ U-Series™
(BDTK)..........................................66–67 Framing System ........................86–87 Support Clips ..................................101
Long Leg (Deflection) Track Exterior Light-Gauge EasyClip™ B-Series™
(TS-Series™) System with Spazzer® Load-Bearing Wall Headers Support Clips ..................................102
Bridging Bar (SPZS) and Spazzer® L-Header (LHDR)..............................88 EasyClip™ X-Series™
Bar Guard Retaining Clip (SPBG) TradeReady® (TDHA/TDHB) Support Clips ..................................103
..................................................68–69 Load-Bearing Header ......................89 EasyClip™ A-Series™
C-Stud Headers (Available in End Clips ..........................................104
component pieces only) ........90–91 Simpson™ Holdowns (HD Series)....105
Back-to-Back (C-Studs) Simpson™ Tension Ties (HT14) ........105
(TS-Track™) (S-Series Clips™)......90 Exterior Light-Gauge Framing
Boxed Header (C Studs) Accessories for Bridging and
(TS-Track™) (S-Series Clips™)......91 Bracing
Capped Header (C-Studs) Spazzer® 5400 (SPZS) and
(TS-Track™) (S-Series Clips™)......91 Spazzer® Snap-in Grommet (SPGR)
Exterior Light-Gauge Spazzer® Bar Guard (SPBG)........106
Connections/Accessories U-Channel (CHN)
for Deflection/Slip Connections and EasyClip™ Clip Angles
Fast Clip™ (FCSC) ..............................92 (U-Series™) ........................................107
Fast Strut™ (FS12/FS15)..................93 U-Channel (CHN) and
Fast Top® Clip (FTC3/FTC5) ..........94 Welding ............................................108
Slide Clip (SD2S)..............................95 Block (TSB) and Strap
(DT Series™) ......................................109
Slide Clip (SD) ..................................96
Diagonal Tension Strapping/
QuickClip™ (QC-Series™) ..................97 Shear Wall Bracing (DT)/
Gusset Plates (GP)
for Shear Wall Bracing ........110–111
Exterior Light-Gauge Framing
Accessories for Various Framing
Applications
Corner Angle (CAM)......................112
Heavy-Duty Furring Channel
(FCM) ................................................113
Custom Shapes and Miscellaneous
Angles (VS) ......................................114
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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel

EXTERIOR Framing Systems for Curtain-
FRAMING Wall/Axial Load-Bearing
OVERVIEW Exterior light-gauge steel framing is used in a
Exterior Framing Overview
variety of applications including axial load-bear-

ing and curtain-wall construction.
Exterior light gauge framing is used in
a variety of construction applications Axial load-bearing members are used in wall and
including axial load-bearing walls, roof truss framing. They are designed to carry both lat-
floors, roofs and curtain-wall assem- eral and axial loads. Axial framing members provide pri-
blies in low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise, mary structural support and have been used as the primary framing system up to nine stories.
educational, institutional, multi-family
and multi-use commercial and resi- Curtain-wall framing members are used in exterior walls to provide an envelope or
dential structures. Light-gauge framing outside skin on the building. Light-gauge steel framing members provide exterior
products can be assembled to provide envelope (curtain-wall) framing for a variety of construction and finishing systems. They
versatile, cost-effective, lightweight and are ideal back-up support assemblies for brick-veneer, stucco and E.I.F.S. systems.
noncombustible assemblies used as pri- Dietrich™ curtain-wall framing members are utilized for in-fill, bypass (balloon) and span-
mary or secondary framing systems. drel framing applications. Dietrich’s wide variety of products allow engineers to select an
When used as the primary frame, steel economical system to meet any design criteria, including high wind and seismic loads.
framing assemblies have been used up
to nine stories. When used as a second- Exterior Light-Gauge Steel
ary frame with heavy structural steel or Deflection Systems
concrete structures, light-gauge fram-
ing provides low-cost, efficient framing Deflection products and systems are used in both inte-
that can accommodate almost any fac- rior and exterior wall assemblies in areas that are sub-
ing material. Light-gauge steel framing jected to movement, including seismic disturbances.
is commonly stick framed; however, it is Deflection products allow for vertical movement, and
highly suited for prefabricated panel depending on the head-of-wall detail, can also provide
construction that provides additional for concomitant fire protection.
economy in today’s highly competitive
construction industry. A variety of deflection products can be used including:
Light-gauge steel framing is a superior ■ SLP-TRK* Slotted Track

building material. Its high strength-to- ■ Long-Leg (Deflection) Track with Spazzer® 5400 Bridging Bar
weight ratio maximizes building design
flexibility and provides rigid structural ■ Long-Leg Track with U-Channel and EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)
integrity. Light-gauge steel framing is ■ Double-Track (Overtrack) System
easily insulated for high-energy conser-
vation and provides noncombustible Exterior Light-Gauge Load-Bearing Wall Headers
support for fire-rated construction.
Load-bearing headers are structural components or assemblies that carry and redistribute
Dietrich Metal Framing offers the most loads over door, window or other wall, floor or roof openings. Headers can be field assem-
comprehensive and widest selection of bled using conventional C-Stud and track members, or specialty headers like the L-Header
framing products, systems and services and TradeReady® Header can be custom-ordered to fit your specific framing conditions.
available in the industry. This wide
selection of products, gauges, yield The most common header configurations are:
strengths, sizes and flange widths ■ L-Header
enables the designer to obtain optimal ■ TradeReady® Load-Bearing Header
performance at economical costs.
■ Back to Back (I-Header)
■ Boxed Header
Consideration should be given to specialty headers as they substantially reduce labor
and materials. These products tend to be lighter in weight and most are easily insulat-
*SLP-TRK is a registered trademark ed after installation, unlike conventional C-Stud box headers that must be insulated
of Sliptrack Systems, Inc.
during fabrication.
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Overview
Exterior Exterior
Light-Gauge Light-Gauge
Connections/ Framing
Accessories for Accessories
Deflection/Slip for Bridging
Exterior Framing Overview

Connections and Bracing
Deflection or slip con- Bridging and bracing of
nections are designed to structural walls is required
permit movement of to provide resistance to
curtain-wall framing that results from thermal expansion and stud rotation and minor axis bending under wind and axial loads.
contraction, building movement or other forces. Dietrich Bridging and bracing of structural framing can be achieved
Metal Framing offers a variety of specialized clips to meet just through various methods.
about every deflection condition. This wide selection of clips
gives the designer the ability to attain optimal performance Some of the most common methods are:
at the most economical costs. ■ TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400 Bridging Bar
Dietrich Metal Framing provides one of the widest selections ■ U-Channel Attached with EasyClip™
of deflection and slip connections available. This exterior Clip Angles (U-Series™)
line provides a wide array of options to meet just about ■ U-Channel Welded to Framing Members
every deflection condition. Choose from the high-perform-
ance Fast Clip™ for typical deflection conditions, or choose a ■ Block and Strap
Fast Strut™ for standoff conditions. Dietrich Metal Framing provides a wide selection of bridging
™
and bracing products to meet just about every condition or
Many of the deflection clips feature Fast Clip technology.
preferred installation method. The Spazzer® 5400 bridging bar
These clips are embossed with fastening patterns to ensure
represents the latest in bridging technology. The Spazzer®
accurate placement of fasteners. Proprietary screws are also
bridging bar is manufactured with proprietary pre-punched
provided with each clip to ensure friction-free sliding.
slots that reduce installation costs and provides excellent tor-
If you are uncertain and would like assistance in selecting sional and lateral stud restraint.
the right clip for your deflection condition, contact our tech-
nical service group at 800-873-2443. Exterior
Light-Gauge
Exterior
Framing
Light-Gauge
Accessories for
Connections/
Various
Accessories
Framing
for Rigid
Applications
Connections
Dietrich Metal Framing
Rigid connection clips
offers a variety of heavy-gauge framing components for vari-
and supports are used
ous load-bearing or structural framing conditions. These
in a variety of ways to
products include heavy-duty corner angles, furring channels
secure light-gauge framing members to each other or to the
and a wide assortment of custom-fabricated shapes and
building structure. Some of the more common rigid con-
components.
nections include joist connections, curtain-wall connections,
opening connections, beam/wall connections, bridging con- Utilizing state-of-the art manufacturing equipment, Dietrich
nections and header connections. can fabricate a large array of shapes, clips, bends, angles,
Dietrich Metal Framing provides one of the widest selections long-leg tracks and miscellaneous closures.
of rigid connection clips available. This extensive line pro-
vides a wide array of options to meet most rigid connection
applications. Choose from our wide variety of support and
attachment clips, specialty hold downs and tension ties.
Most of these support and specialty clips are prepunched for
fast and accurate fastener placement.
For more information or to contact a sales representative, see page 3 61
Light-gauge C-shaped framing members for

axial load-bearing walls, curtain-walls,
tall interior partitions, floor joists
and roof truss assemblies.
C-Studs (C-Series™)
■ Size (Web): 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6”,

8”, 10”, 12”, 14”.
■ Flange Sizes: 1-1/4”, 1-3/8”, 1-5/8”, 2”, 2-1/2”, 3”.
■ Gauges: 20 (33 mils), 18 (43 mils),
16 (54 mils), 14 (68 mils) and 12 (97 mils).
C-Stud
■ 20 and 18-gauge are standard as 33 ksi yield
strength. 16, 14, 12-gauge are standard as 50
ksi yield strength.
■ Custom sizes, lengths and coatings available.
Dietrich C-Studs are light- Dietrich CSJ™ studs/joist have a 1-5/8" flange and a 1/2"
weight, cold-formed galvanized return and are considered the industry standard. CSJ
steel members used in axial load- members are the most widely used and specified framing
bearing walls, curtain-walls, floor members. They provide the vertical strength necessary
joists and roof truss framing. for demanding load-bearing structural applications
C-Studs are available in a wide and sufficient strength for many joist applications.
array of sizes, flanges, gauges and Dietrich CSW™ wide studs/joist have a 2" wide flange
yield strengths to obtain optimal and a 5/8" return that provides a larger bearing surface for
performance at minimal costs. attaching sub-flooring or sheathing materials. This framing
One of the key differences member is also used in axial load-bearing wall assemblies.
between the various Dietrich CSE™ extra-wide studs/joist have a 2-1/2" wide
C-Stud/ Joist framing members flange and a 5/8" return and are used in floor joist
is the flange and return assemblies and heavy loading conditions.
dimensions. The flange is
typically the bearing surface for Dietrich CSS™ super-wide studs/joist have a 3" flange
cladding materials and a key and a 1" return and are used in very heavy loading and
contributor to the load-bearing long spanning conditions.
capacity of the member. Flange sizes include
1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-5/8", 2", 2-1/2" and 3".
Dietrich CWI™ light-duty curtain-wall
studs have a 1-1/4" flange and 1/4" return
and are used to support the exterior skin
in ultra-light applications. CWI studs are
available only in the Pacific Northwest.
Dietrich CWN™ curtain-wall studs have a
1-3/8" flange and 3/8" return and are used
to support the exterior skin or cladding
material (metal, stone, tile, glass, etc.)
and the wind loads to which they are
subjected.

Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems for Curtain-Wall/Axial Load-Bearing
NOTE: This catalog does not provide load data (load capacities, limiting heights,
physical and structural properties and span data) necessary for building design.
Assistance is available at www.dietrichmetalframing.com or by calling
Dietrich Design Group at 800-873-2443.
DMF Thickness Depth Flange Return
SSMA
Product Reference Gauge (mils) Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
Code*
250S125-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
CWI3 (20 & 18 gauge) 362S125-x 20 (33), 18 (43), 3-5/8 92.1 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
CWI5 (16 & 14 gauge) 600S125-x 16 (54), 14 (68) 6 152.4 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
800S125-x 8 203.2 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
250S137-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
362S137-x 3-5/8 92.1 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
CWN3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
400S137-x 4 101.6 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
CWN5 (16 & 14 gauge) 16 (54), 14 (68)
600S137-x 6 152.4 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
800S137-x 8 203.2 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
250S162-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
350S162-x 3-1/2 88.9 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
362S162-x 3-5/8 92.1 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
400S162-x 4 101.6 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
CSJ3 (20 & 18 gauge) 550S162-x 20 (33), 18 (43), 5-1/2 149.7 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
CSJ5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 600S162-x 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97) 6 152.4 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
800S162-x 8 203.2 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1000S162-x 10 254.0 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1200S162-x 12 304.8 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1400S162-x 14 355.6 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
362S200-x 3-5/8 92.1 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
400S200-x 4 101.6 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
600S200-x 6 152.4 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
CSW3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
800S200-x 8 203.2 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
CSW5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97)
1000S200-x 10 254.0 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
1200S200-x 12 304.8 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
1400S200-x 14 355.6 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
362S250-x 3-5/8 92.1 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
400S250-x 4 101.6 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
600S250-x 6 152.4 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
CSE3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
800S250-x 8 203.2 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
CSE5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97)
1000S250-x 10 254.0 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
1200S250-x 12 304.8 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
1400S250-x 14 355.6 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
600S300-x 6 152.4 3 76.2 1 25.4
800S300-x 8 203.2 3 76.2 1 25.4
CSS3 (18 gauge) 18 (43),
1000S300-x 10 254.0 3 76.2 1 25.4
CSS5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14 (68), 12 (97)
1200S300-x 12 304.8 3 76.2 1 25.4
1400S300-x 14 355.6 3 76.2 1 25.4
*20 and 18-gauge are standard as 33 ksi yield strength. 16, 14, 12-gauge are standard as 50 ksi yield strength.
*CWI available in limited geographical areas
X= mil thickness identifier

Conveniently placed holes

for easy installation of wiring,
plumbing and bridging. Varies
Knockouts/Knockout Pattern
■ Prepunched at regular intervals. Varies
■ Easily accommodates Spazzer® or U-Channel bridging.

■ Custom hole placement available on request.
Dietrich light-gauge C-studs for axial

load-bearing and curtain-wall framing are 2'
prepunched with knockouts at regular
intervals. These punchouts are specifically
designed to allow for rapid installation of
pipes, electrical conduit and wall bridging.
2'
Standard knockout sizing is 1-1/2" x 4"
in members 3-1/2" and wider. Members
smaller than 3-1/2" are unpunched unless
otherwise specified at time of order. If
specified, members will be punched with 2'
a 3/4" x 4" knockout.
Knockouts are punched 12" from the lead
edge with additional knockouts every 24" 2-1/2" wide 3-1/2" and
studs wider
O.C. (on the West
2'
Coast the first
knockout is punched
24" from the lead
edge). Caution must
be exercised when 2'
installing studs so
knockouts align for
bridging. Based on
stud length, the 2'
distance the knockout
falls from the tail end
of the stud may not be
the same from the lead
end. To align punch- 2'
outs, make sure to use
the same end in the
same direction
consistently. 2'
1'
West Coast East and

Punch Pattern Central
Punch
Patttern

Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems for Curtain-Wall/Axial Load-Bearing
U-shaped channel runners used

as the top and bottom tracks to secure
wall studs or end support closures for
floor joist framing.
Track (TS-Series™)
■ Sizes (Web): 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8” 4”, 5-1/2”,
6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”.
■ Leg heights: 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 2” and 3”.
■ Gauges: 20 (33 mils), 18 (43 mils),
16 (54 mils), 14 (68 mils) and 12 (97 mils).
■ 20 and 18-gauge are standard as 33 ksi yield Track
strength. 16, 14, 12-gauge are standard as
50 ksi yield strength.
■ Standard 10’ lengths.
■ Custom sizes, lengths and coatings available.
Track (TS-Series™)
Dietrich structural track is a DMF Leg Height
SSMA Thickness
U-shaped framing component Product Reference Gauge (mils) Inches mm
used as top and bottom runners Code
to secure wall studs. Structural 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
TSA x-T100-y 1 25.4
track is also used as end support 14 (68), 12 (97)
closures for joists at exterior or 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
TSB x-T125-y 1-1/4 31.8
foundation walls, head and sill 14 (68), 12 (97)
plates of wall openings and solid 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
TSF x-T150-y 1-1/2 38.1
blocking. Track is normally 14 (68), 12 (97)
ordered in corresponding size 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
TSC x-T200-y 2 50.8
and gauge to the wall studs. 14 (68), 12 (97)
Longer leg track is used for 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
TSE x-T300-y 3 76.2
deflection conditions or to 14 (68), 12 (97)
accommodate uneven or 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
OTSF z-T150-y 1-1/2 38.1
inconsistent floor or ceiling 14 (68), 12 (97)
conditions. Slip track for track- 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
OTSC z-T200-y 2 50.8
over-track assemblies is also 14 (68), 12 (97)
available. 20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54),
OTSE z-T300-y 3 76.2
14 (68), 12 (97)
x = Part depth. Tracks are available to match all stud and joist depths.
y = mil thickness of steel.
z = Part depth. Overtracks are available in all standard stud depths. The track width
is sized to fit over a standard TS series track.

Most cost-effective, positively attached

fire-rated deflection system.
■ Positive attachment that allows up to 1” of vertical movement.
SLP-TRK® Slotted Track System (BDTK)
■ UL*** approved 1- and 2-hour systems.

■ Meets IBC, BOCA, SBCCI, ASTM, UL2079,
and UBC building codes and standards.
■ Single track assembly.
SLP-TRK®
The SLP-TRK® slotted track has achieved the following

building code approvals:
ICC-ES ESR 1042
UL Classified R19236
UL Certified for Canada XHL17
LA City RR25344
OSHPD R#0371
NY City MEA 285-01-M
It’s a real challenge these days meeting head-of-wall codes
for fire stop and life safety issues while maintaining the SLP-TRK® slotted track is installed directly to the slab or
ability to absorb vertical movement in low-, mid- and high- corrugated metal roof deck using #10 sheet metal screws,
rise buildings. SLP-TRK* slotted track is the solution. Tapcon** concrete screws or power-driven fasteners.
Fasteners must be placed at 8" or 12" intervals depending
SLP-TRK® slotted track provides a positive attachment for on the flute intervals of the metal decking material. Studs
overall strength and allows for vertical movement caused must be cut 3/4" shorter than floor-to-ceiling height to
by normal head-of-wall and floor extension or allow for ceiling deflection. Studs are attached to the track
compression. SLP-TRK® slotted track smoothly integrates through the midpoint of flange slots using #8 self-tapping
with a variety of wall installation systems and is extremely wafer-head screws on each side of the stud.
user-friendly as well as economical. The simple design and
easy installation reduces the cost of materials and labor. U.S. Patent # RE 39,462
And the installer can use the head-of-wall systems he
prefers to work with.
SLP-TRK® slotted track systems comply with the toughest
code requirements in North America, if not the world. It
has been tested with a variety of leading fire-stop products
and has outperformed the requirements of stringent fire
and hose stream testing of ASTM E 119 and ASTM E 814.
SLP-TRK has also met and exceeded the latest seismic
cycling standards found in UL2079 and ASTM E 1966.
*SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.;

**Tapcon is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc.;
***UL and UL Classified are trademarks of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Deflection Systems
SLP-TRK® Slotted Track System (BDTK)

U.S. Patent # RE 39,462
SLP-TRK** (BDTK)
DMF Thickness Size Weight Packaging
Product Design Thickness Pcs/ Pcs/
Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs/ft kg/m
Code Inches mm Bundle Skid
2-1/2 63.5 0.484 0.718 112
3-5/8 92.1 0.556 0.826 100
BDTK 25 18 0.0188 0.478 4 101.6 0.580 0.859 90
6 152.4 0.708 1.050 60
8 203.2 0.836 1.240 50
2-1/2 63.5 0.882 1.309 112
3-5/8 92.1 1.015 1.505 100
BDTK 20 33 0.0346 0.879 4 101.6 1.059 1.571 90
6 152.4 1.294 1.922 60
8 203.2 1.529 2.270 50
2-1/2 63.5 1.150 1.706 112
3-5/8 92.1 1.323 1.965 100
BDTK 18 43 0.0451 1.146 4 101.6 1.380 2.047 N/A 90
6 152.4 1.687 2.503 60
8 203.2 1.993 2.958 50
2-1/2 63.5 1.443 2.142 112
3-5/8 92.1 1.660 2.463 100
BDTK 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 101.6 1.732 2.571 90
6 152.4 2.117 3.142 60
8 203.2 2.502 3.713 50
2-1/2 63.5 1.818 2.699 112
3-5/8 92.1 2.091 3.103 100
BDTK 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 101.6 2.182 3.237 90
6 152.4 2.667 3.959 60
8 203.2 3.152 4.677 50
*Custom sizes are available on request.
**SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.

TS-Series™ System with Spazzer® Bridging Bar (SPZS) and Spazzer® Bar Guard™ Retaining Clip (SPBG)
Enhance productivity and reduce materials with the Spazzer® 5400‚
prenotched, prespaced exterior deflection assembly.
■ Eliminates high material cost of custom-made head tracks.
Long Leg Deflection Track (TS-Series™)
■ Requires only a single generic Long Leg Track to provide deflection.

■ Facilitates sprayable intumescent/elastomeric firestops.
■ Eliminates stud spacing layout at deck.
■ Automatically positions and holds studs rigidly on 12”, 16” or 24” spacing.
The TradeReady® Spazzer® Spazzer® 5400 bridging bar assembles

5400 prenotched, 16-gauge, steel studs into a rigid, accurate
galvanized steel spacer and gridwork that allows for deflection
bridging bar is engineered to and provides excellent resistance Spazzer®
facilitate the rapid erection of to stud rotation and displacement 5400
exterior deflection wall framing. without the use of mechanical
Before the Spazzer® 5400 attachments and welding
Bridging Bar, deflection at the equipment. The Spazzer®
head track was addressed with Bar Guard™ retaining clip, or screws Spazzer® Bar
a variety of systems including must be installed in curtain-wall Guard™
double track, proprietary and axial load-bearing wall
tracks, deep leg track with cold rolled channel, clip angles or applications to prevent the
welds, solid blocks and metal strap across the face of the studs Spazzer® 5400 bridging bar from
or by fastening the studs to the top track and removing the accidentally being disengaged.
screws prior to installing the wall sheathing. U.S. Patent No. 6, 708, 60 and
The prenotched slots and gripping power of the 50-inch other Patents Pending
TS-Series™ System with U-Channel (CHN), EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™) and Screws
Traditional, single-track
deflection assembly for
curtain-wall framing.
Screw
■ Nonproprietary system.
■ Traditional framing components.
■ Requires U-Channel and clip angles. Long Leg
Track
EasyClip™ Clip Angle

U-Channel (U-Series™)
This traditional assembly accommodates the deflection of floor beams or floor decks
at the head of wall. The single long leg track assembly requires 1-1/2" cold-rolled
channel (CHN) and 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" 16-gauge EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™) installed
continuously throughout the uppermost punch-outs to align the studs vertically
within the plane of the wall. Deflection track details must be designed for the specific
conditions of a building to accommodate the required deflection and end reactions of
the studs. Deflection tracks cannot be used in axial load-bearing stud conditions or
above continuous window spandrels.

Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS-Series™)

SSMA
Product Design Thickness Pcs./ Pcs./
Reference Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs./ft. kg/m
362T200-33 3-5/8 92.1 0.863 1.282 NA 220
TSC 20 33 0.0346 0.879
600T200-33 6 152.4 1.132 1.683 NA 120
Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS Series™)

362T200-43 3-5/8 92.1 1.122 1.669 NA 220
TSC 18 43 0.0451 1.146
600T200-43 6 152.4 1.473 2.191 NA 120
362T200-54 3-5/8 92.1 1.410 2.099 NA 220
TSC 16 54 0.0566 1.438
600T200-54 6 152.4 1.851 2.755 NA 120
362T200-68 3-5/8 92.1 1.774 2.640 NA 220
TSC 14 68 0.0713 1.811
600T200-68 6 152.4 2.328 3.464 NA 120
362T200-97 3-5/8 92.1 2.528 3.762 NA 220
TSC 12 97 0.1017 2.583
600T200-97 6 152.4 3.318 4.936 NA 120
362T300-33 3-5/8 92.1 1.090 1.620 NA 154
TSE 20 33 0.0346 0.879
600T300-33 6 152.4 1.359 2.020 NA 84
362T300-43 3-5/8 92.1 1.417 2.109 NA 154
TSE 18 43 0.0451 1.146
600T300-43 6 152.4 1.767 2.627 NA 84
362T300-54 3-5/8 92.1 1.781 2.650 NA 154
TSE 16 54 0.0566 1.438
600T300-54 6 152.4 2.221 3.303 NA 84
362T300-68 3-5/8 92.1 2.240 3.332 NA 154
TSE 14 68 0.0713 1.811
600T300-68 6 152.4 2.794 4.156 NA 84
362T300-97 3-5/8 92.1 3.193 4.749 NA 154
TSE 12 97 0.1017 2.583
600T300-97 6 152.4 3.984 5.927 NA 84
*Custom sizes available on request.
Spazzer™ 5400 Bar (SPZS) U.S. Patent No. 6, 708, 460 and other Patents Pending
DMF Thickness Size Weight/Piece Packaging
SSMA
Reference Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs. kg
1-1/4 x 31.8 x 31.8
SPZS NA 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2.06 0.932 NA 680
1-1/4 x 50 x 1270
Spazzer™ Bar Guard™ Retaining Clip (SPBG)

DMF Size Weight/Piece Packaging
SSMA
Product Pcs./
Reference Inches mm lbs. kg
Code Box
SPBG NA 3-1/4" x 1-5/8" 82.5 x 41.3 0.05 0.02 100
U-Channel (CHN)
SSMA
Reference Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs./ft. kg/m
CHN2 150U50-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 38.1 0.420 0.623 10 330
*Available in 10', 16' and 20' lengths.
EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)

SSMA
Product Design Thickness Pcs./
Reference Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs. kg
Code Inches mm Bucket
U543 NA 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/8 38.1 x 38.1 x 85.7 0.16 0.073 400
U545 NA 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 146 0.28 0.127 200
U547 NA 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 197 0.37 0.168 100

Traditional, DoubleTrack™ or
track-over-track curtain-wall
deflection system.
DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) Systems (OT-Series™)
DoubleTrack™
■ Eliminates bridging.
■ Requires custom top track and longer lead times.
A DoubleTrack™ system is a two-piece assembly that

accommodates deflection of exterior curtain walls. A
custom-made deep leg outer track is installed to the
underside of the floor deck. A wall assembly is constructed Long Leg Track
on the floor and slid into place. The wall assembly is built
to allow a “gap” at the top for deflection.
The track-over-track assembly, although still used, is
becoming less and less common. The development of
innovative deflection systems like the SLP-TRK* System
(page 66) has significantly improved and streamlined
the assembly process. DoubleTrack™ deflection assemblies
cannot be used in axial load-bearing stud conditions or
above continuous window spandrels.
*SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.

DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) System (OT-Series™/TS-Series™)

SSMA
Reference Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs/ft kg/m
375T200-33 3-3/4 95.3 0.871 1.296 NA 220
OTSC 20 33 0.0346 0.879
612T200-33 6-1/8 155.6 1.140 1.696 NA 120
DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) Systems (OT-Series™)

375T200-43 3-3/4 95.3 1.131 1.683 NA 220
OTSC 18 43 0.0451 1.146
612T200-43 6-1/8 155.6 1.481 2.204 NA 120
387T200-54 3-7/8 98.4 1.441 2.145 NA 220
OTSC 16 54 0.0566 1.438
625T200-54 6-1/4 158.8 1.881 2.798 NA 120
387T200-68 3-7/8 98.4 1.808 2.690 NA 220
OTSC 14 68 0.0713 1.811
625T200-68 6-1/4 158.8 2.361 3.513 NA 120
387T200-97 3-7/8 98.4 2.570 3.824 NA 220
OTSC 12 97 0.1017 2.583
625T200-97 6-1/4 158.8 3.360 4.999 NA 120
375T300-33 3-3/4 95.3 1.098 1.633 NA 154
OTSE 20 33 0.0346 0.879
612T300-33 6-1/8 155.6 1.367 2.034 NA 84
375T300-43 3-3/4 95.3 1.425 2.119 NA 154
OTSE 18 43 0.0451 1.146
612T300-43 6-1/8 155.6 1.775 2.640 NA 84
387T300-54 3-7/8 98.4 1.811 2.693 NA 154
OTSE 16 54 0.0566 1.438
625T300-54 6-1/4 158.8 2.251 3.349 NA 84
387T300-68 3-7/8 98.4 2.272 3.382 NA 154
OTSE 14 68 0.0713 1.811
625T300-68 6-1/4 158.8 2.826 4.205 NA 84
387T300-97 3-7/8 98.4 3.232 4.808 NA 154
OTSE 12 97 0.1017 2.583
625T300-97 6-1/4 158.8 4.022 5.983 NA 84
C=2" Legs
E=3" Legs
Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS-Series™)

SSMA
362T200-33 3-5/8 92.1 0.863 1.282 NA 220
TSC 20 33 0.0346 0.879
600T200-33 6 152.4 1.132 1.683 NA 120
362T200-43 3-5/8 92.1 1.122 1.669 NA 220
TSC 18 43 0.0451 1.146
600T200-43 6 152.4 1.473 2.191 NA 120
362T200-54 3-5/8 92.1 1.410 2.099 NA 220
TSC 16 54 0.0566 1.438
600T200-54 6 152.4 1.851 2.755 NA 120
362T200-68 3-5/8 92.1 1.774 2.640 NA 220
TSC 14 68 0.0713 1.811
600T200-68 6 152.4 2.328 3.464 NA 120
362T200-97 3-5/8 92.1 2.528 3.762 NA 220
TSC 12 97 0.1017 2.583
600T200-97 6 152.4 3.318 4.936 NA 120
362T300-33 3-5/8 92.1 1.090 1.620 NA 154
TSE 20 33 0.0346 0.879
600T300-33 6 152.4 1.359 2.020 NA 84
362T300-43 3-5/8 92.1 1.417 2.109 NA 154
TSE 18 43 0.0451 1.146
600T300-43 6 152.4 1.767 2.627 NA 84
362T300-54 3-5/8 92.1 1.781 2.650 NA 154
TSE 16 54 0.0566 1.438
600T300-54 6 152.4 2.221 3.303 NA 84
362T300-68 3-5/8 92.1 2.240 3.332 NA 154
TSE 14 68 0.0713 1.811
600T300-68 6 152.4 2.794 4.156 NA 84
362T300-97 3-5/8 92.1 3.193 4.749 NA 154
TSE 12 97 0.1017 2.583
600T300-97 6 152.4 3.984 5.927 NA 84
C=2" Legs
E=3" Legs

The highly innovative multipurpose HDS® Framing System

provides cost-effective, member-reducing framing
solutions for headers, jambs, posts and
heavy-duty, built-up tube truss chords and webs.
HDS® Framing System
Applications 2-1/4"
■ Curtain-wall headers, jambs and sills.

■ Drywall headers and jambs. 1-1/16"
■ Load-bearing jambs.
■ Trusses.
■ Shearwall posts.
■ Heavily loaded or long-span wall studs.
■ Any other application involving nested stud
and track.
Benefits
■ Outstanding bending strength in two directions.
6"
■ Reduces installation time by 50%. 3"
HDS
■ Eliminates box beam header assembly. 3-5/8 3"
■ Reduces material and labor costs up to 50%.
■ HDS® can be screw-attached from either side.
5-7/8"
■ Eliminates stud-to-track nesting for post, header
and jamb studs.
■ Openings up to 15' wide.
■ Eliminates multimember built-up truss chords
3-1/2" 3-1/16"
and webs.
■ Eliminates excessive bridging for load-bearing
walls and posts.
2"
■ Improves drywall finishing around doors 3-1/16"
and windows. No screw head buildup. HDSC
■ Superior axial strength.
2"
Patent Pending
HDS® Cost Savings for Window Headers and Jambs Table Notes
Window Material Costs Labor Costs
Total 1) Based on a wall height of 12' with 1' parapet, with 30 psf
Width Conventional HDS Conventional HDS
Savings Savings Savings wind load and L/600 deflection.
(ft.) Framing Framing Framing Framing 2) Assumed screw cost is $0.02 per screw.
6 $67 $66 $1 (2%) $38 $19 $19 (50%) $20 (19%) 3) Framing labor assumed to be $1.00 per foot of header.
8 $107 $104 $3 (3%) $71 $21 $50 (70%) $53 (30%) 4) Labor savings associated with header installation neglected.
10 $138 $122 $16 (12%) $92 $23 $69 (75%) $85 (37%)

Headers, Jambs, Posts
HDS Replaces Built-up Curtain-wall Headers

HDS Replaces Load-Bearing Box Beam Headers
HDS Replaces or Reduces Jambs and Posts

HDS Replaces Built-up or Tube Truss Chords

HDS Simplifies Shear-wall Framing


Photo courtesy of Blackhawk Interiors, Inc., Morgantown, WV
The HDS® Framing System is a new, high-performance,
cost-effective, multipurpose, heavy-duty framing stud for Material Specifications
headers, jambs, posts and built-up tube truss chords and HDS
webs. The superior strength and carrying capacity of the Gauge: 20 gauge (33 mils)
HDS means higher performance with fewer members. It Design Thickness: 0.0346 inches (0.879 mm)
means eliminating box beam headers, nesting track and Gauge: 18 gauge (43 mils)
stud for posts and jambs and eliminating multimember Design Thickness: 0.0451 inches (1.145 mm)
built-up truss chords and webs. It also means improved Gauge: 16 gauge (54 mils)
finish quality by eliminating excessive material and screw Design Thickness: 0.0566 inches (1.438 mm)
head buildup around doors and windows. Gauge: 14 gauge (68 mils)
Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches (1.811 mm)
The HDSC header bracket is the perfect complement to Gauge: 12 gauge (97 mils)
the HDS® Framing system. This simple, yet innovative Design Thickness: 0.1017 inches (2.583 mm)
header bracket turns curtain-wall header installation from a Coating: G 60 (Z180) hot-dipped galvanized coating or
two- man job into a one-person job. This unique, equivalent corrosion resistance.
prepunched clip also eliminates surface head fastener Yield Strength: 33 ksi (230MPa)or 50 ksi (340MPa)
buildup that can create finishing challenges. Let the light- * 33 ksi for 20 and 18 gauge. 50 ksi for 16, 14 and 12 gauge.
gauge framing experts at Dietrich Design Group help you ASTM: A 653/A 653M
incorporate this new, cutting-edge, framing assembly into
your next project. Photocopy and complete the HDS HDSC Header Bracket
Preliminary Sizing Sheet on page 143 for FREE HDS Gauge: 14 gauge (68 mils)
Preliminary Sizing. The HDS Preliminary Sizing Sheet can Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches (1.811 mm)
also be downloaded from our website Coating: G 90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
www.dietrichmetalframing.com or contact DDG at Yield Strength: Mill-certified SS Grade 50 ksi (340MPa)
1-800-873-2443. ASTM: A 653/A 653M
Product Dimensions
HDS®—Heavy Duty Stud Installation
3-5/8" x 3" x 1-1/16" x 3/4" (92.1mm x 76.2mm x 27.0mm x 19.1mm) Installation will vary based on framing application and use.
6" x 3" x 2-1/4" x 3/4" (152mm x 76.2mm x 57.2mm x 19.1mm) Consult Dietrich Design Group (DDG) for assistance.
HDSC—Header Brackets
3-1/2" x 3-1/16" x 2 (88.9mm x 77.8mm x 50.8mm ) Patent Pending
5-7/8" x 3-1/16" x 2 (149mm x 77.8mm x 50.8mm)

HDS® Properties
Min.
Web Unperforated Section Properties Torsional Properties
Fy Delivered
Size Ga Mils
(ksi) Thickness Area Wt. Ix Sx rx Iy Sy ry Jx1000 Cw Xo Ro
(in)
(in) (in.^2) (lb./ft.) (in.^4) (in.^3) (in.) (in.^4) (in.^3) (In.) (in.^4) (in.^6) (in.) (in.) Beta
20 33 33 0.0329 0.445 1.51 0.934 0.515 1.448 0.631 0.405 1.190 0.178 4.700 -3.427 3.906 0.230
18 43 33 0.0428 0.574 1.94 1.198 0.661 1.444 0.805 0.516 1.184 0.389 5.896 -3.405 3.884 0.231
3.625 16 54 50 0.0538 0.715 2.41 1.483 0.818 1.441 0.990 0.632 1.177 0.764 7.093 -3.381 3.859 0.232
14 68 50 0.0677 0.888 3.00 1.829 1.009 1.436 1.211 0.770 1.168 1.503 8.452 -3.349 3.827 0.234
12 97 50 0.0966 1.239 4.19 2.520 1.390 1.426 1.645 1.039 1.152 4.271 10.869 -3.289 3.766 0.237
20 33 33 0.0329 0.610 2.06 3.034 1.011 2.230 0.993 0.644 1.276 0.244 25.386 -3.591 4.415 0.339
18 43 33 0.0428 0.788 2.66 3.907 1.302 2.226 1.273 0.824 1.271 0.533 32.231 -3.574 4.398 0.340
6 16 54 50 0.0538 0.984 3.32 4.856 1.619 2.222 1.573 1.016 1.265 1.052 39.292 -3.555 4.379 0.341
14 68 50 0.0677 1.226 4.14 6.023 2.008 2.216 1.938 1.249 1.257 2.076 47.660 -3.531 4.354 0.343
12 97 50 0.0966 1.722 5.82 8.380 2.793 2.206 2.662 1.707 1.243 5.936 63.365 -3.482 4.306 0.346
Unperforated Bending Properties Perforated Bending Properties Eff. Moment of Inertia
Web Web in Web in
Web in Ten. Web in Comp. Web in Ten. Web in Comp.
Size Ga Mils Sxe Mxa Sxe Mxa Ixe Ten. Comp.
(in) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) Sye Mya Sye Mya (in.^3) (in.-lb.) Sye Mya Sye Mya (in.^4) Iye Iye
(in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^4) (in.^4)
20 33 0.397 7846 0.401 7917 0.294 5814 0.367 7247 0.313 6192 0.243 4804 0.851 0.631 0.537
18 43 0.565 11165 0.516 10187 0.425 8401 0.540 10674 0.400 7903 0.342 6753 1.161 0.805 0.741
3.625 16 54 0.711 21290 0.632 18925 0.535 16019 0.683 20464 0.492 14739 0.429 12844 1.449 0.990 0.921
14 68 0.958 28672 0.770 23063 0.733 21944 0.939 28127 0.603 18051 0.572 17117 1.829 1.211 1.194
12 97 1.390 41626 1.039 31111 1.039 31111 1.375 41154 0.820 24551 0.820 24551 2.520 1.645 1.645
20 33 0.769 15192 0.532 10508 0.329 6505 0.752 14868 0.514 10153 0.275 5434 2.822 0.954 0.694
18 43 1.150 22733 0.762 15066 0.483 9535 1.141 22553 0.697 13773 0.394 7792 3.797 1.273 0.981
6 16 54 1.449 43377 0.927 27741 0.610 18261 1.438 43053 0.865 25884 0.498 14913 4.753 1.573 1.229
14 68 1.925 57642 1.226 36698 0.854 25573 1.916 57361 1.078 32268 0.686 20533 6.023 1.938 1.645
12 97 2.793 83631 1.707 51102 1.429 42793 2.784 83346 1.484 44433 1.122 33607 8.380 2.662 2.522
Other Properties
Web
Unperforated Perforated
Table Notes
Size Ga Mils Lu Vy Px Py
Vx Vx Lu=Maximum unbraced length to attain Mxa.
(in) (in) (kips) (kips) (kips)
(kips) (kips) Vx=Allowable Shear for bending about x-axis.
Vy=Allowable Shear for bending about y-axis.
20 33 103 1.03 0.54 2.05 0.29 0.38 Px=Allowable Web Crippling per AISI Standard for CFS
18 43 103 1.74 0.68 3.09 0.46 0.61 Wall Stud Design 2004. This value assumes the web
3.625 16 54 83 3.38 1.02 5.77 1.02 1.38 resists web crippling and the HDS is nested in track
14 68 82 4.37 1.00 7.06 1.51 2.08 having the same thickness. Bearing length is 1.25".
12 97 82 6.05 0.92 9.71 2.85 4.00 Py=Allowable End One Flange Web Crippling per AISI
20 33 126 0.63 0.63 2.05 0.27 0.38 NASPEC 2001. This value assumes 2 flanges resist web
crippling for a bearing length of 1.25".
18 43 125 1.41 1.24 3.09 0.43 0.61
6 16 54 101 2.83 1.95 5.77 0.97 1.38 Ix=Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis.
14 68 101 5.34 2.88 7.06 1.44 2.08 Sx=Gross Section Modulus about x-axis.
12 97 100 10.58 3.90 9.71 2.74 4.00 rx=Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis.
Iy=Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis.
Allowable Loads for HDSC Header Brackets (lbs) Sy=Gross Section Modulus about y-axis.
Clip Jamb/ Jamb/ ry=Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
F1 (lbs) F2 (lbs) J=St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Size Designation Head Gauge Head Gauge Cw=Warping Torsion Constant.
(Inches) Gauge (mils) Fy Jamb Head Jamb Head xo=Distance from shear center to the centroid along the
20 (33) 33 560 453 560 449 principal x-axis.
18 (43) 33 832 673 832 713 ro=Polar Radius of Gyration about the centoidal principal
33 1172 948 890 890 axis.
16 (54) Beta=1-(Xo/ro)^2
50 1680 1359 890 890
3.5 HDSC
33 1656 1339 890 890 Sxe=Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
14 (68)
50 1680 1359 890 890 Mxa=Allowable Moment about x-axis.
33 1680 1359 890 890 Sye=Effective Section Modulus about y-axis.
12 (97)
50 1680 1359 890 890 Mya=Allowable Moment about y-axis.
20 (33) 33 560 501 560 449 Ixe=Effective Moment of Inertia about x-axis for
18 (43) 33 832 744 832 713 deflection calculations.
Iye=Effective Moment of Inertia about y-axis for
33 1172 1048 1172 1064
16 (54) deflection calculations.
50 1680 1503 1493 1493
5-7/8 HDSC
33 1656 1481 1493 1493 Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed
14 (68)
50 1680 1503 1493 1493 according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001.
33 1680 1503 1493 1493 Perforated properties are based on the standard 1.5" x 4"
12 (97) oval Dietrich web knockout.
50 1680 1503 1493 1493
Table Notes
1) Screws shall be #10-16 Buildex or equivalent, with an ultimate shear capacity per screw of 1400#.
2) Table to be used by qualified engineers only.
3) To determine the capacity of any given connection, compare the jamb and head values, and use the minimum. For example, if a 16-gauge, 50 ksi jamb is used with a Patent Pending
3.625" HDS 18-gauge, 33 ksi head, the design value for F1 is the minimum value of 1680# for the jamb and 682# for the head. Therefore, the design value is 682#.
4) For F1 and F2 occurring at the same time, use the squared interaction equation: (f1/F1)^2+(f2/F2)^2<1.0.

Interior Span Chart

Allowable HDS® Header Spans for Window and Door Openings (Dead Load=10psf & Wind Load=5psf)
(Dead Load Deflection Limited to L/240 or a Maximum of 0.5 in.)
Deflection
Wall Member
Mils Fy 240 360 600
Height Size Gauge
(in) (ksi) Opening Height (ft)
(ft) (in)
8 10 12 14 8 10 12 14 8 10 12 14

20 33 33 11' 0'' — — — 10' 4'' — — — 9' 6'' — — —
18 43 33 11' 6'' — — — 10' 10'' — — — 10' 0'' — — —
3.625 16 54 50 11' 11'' — — — 11' 3'' — — — 10' 4'' — — —
14 68 50 12' 3'' — — — 11' 7'' — — — 10' 9'' — — —
12 97 50 12' 10'' — — — 12' 2'' — — — 11' 3'' — — —
9
20 33 33 12' 12'' — — — 12' 4'' — — — 11' 6'' — — —
18 43 33 13' 5'' — — — 12' 10'' — — — 11' 12'' — — —
6 16 54 50 13' 9'' — — — 13' 2'' — — — 12' 4'' — — —
14 68 50 14' 1'' — — — 13' 6'' — — — 12' 9'' — — —
12 97 50 14' 5'' — — — 13' 11'' — — — 13' 3'' — — —
20 33 33 9' 2'' 11' 12'' — — 9' 2'' 11' 3'' — — 9' 2'' 10' 5'' — —
18 43 33 10' 6'' 12' 7'' — — 10' 6'' 11' 9'' — — 9' 11'' 10' 11'' — —
3.625 16 54 50 11' 11'' 13' 0'' — — 11' 2'' 12' 2'' — — 10' 4'' 11' 3'' — —
14 68 50 12' 3'' 13' 6'' — — 11' 7'' 12' 8'' — — 10' 9'' 11' 8'' — —
12 97 50 12' 10'' * 14' 2'' — — 12' 2'' 13' 4'' — — 11' 3'' 12' 3'' — —
11
20 33 33 12' 0'' 14' 5'' — — 12' 0'' 13' 7'' — — 11' 6'' 12' 6'' — —
18 43 33 12' 11'' * 15' 0'' — — 12' 10'' * 14' 2'' — — 11' 12'' 13' 1'' — —
6 16 54 50 13' 7'' * 15' 6'' — — 13' 2'' * 14' 8'' — — 12' 4'' 13' 7'' — —
14 68 50 14' 1'' * 15' 11'' — — 13' 6'' * 15' 2'' — — 12' 9'' * 14' 1'' — —
12 97 50 14' 5'' * 16' 7'' — — 13' 11'' * 15' 10'' — — 13' 3'' * 14' 9'' — —
20 33 33 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 11' 11'' — 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 11' 11'' — 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 10' 6'' —
18 43 33 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 13' 6'' — 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 12' 8'' — 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 11' 4'' —
3.625 16 54 50 10' 8'' * 12' 2'' 13' 11'' — 10' 8'' * 12' 2'' 13' 1'' — 10' 3'' * 11' 1'' 12' 2'' —
14 68 50 11' 3'' * 12' 9'' * 14' 5'' — 11' 3'' * 12' 7'' * 13' 7'' — 10' 8'' * 11' 7'' 12' 7'' —
12 97 50 12' 1'' * 13' 9'' * 15' 2'' — 12' 1'' * 13' 3'' * 14' 3'' — 11' 3'' * 12' 3'' 13' 2'' —
13
20 33 33 9' 11'' * 11' 10'' 15' 6'' — 9' 11'' * 11' 10'' 14' 6'' — 9' 11'' * 11' 10'' 13' 5'' —
18 43 33 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 16' 2'' — 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 15' 2'' — 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 14' 0'' —
6 16 54 50 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 16' 9'' — 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 15' 9'' — 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 14' 6'' —
14 68 50 12' 8'' * 14' 4'' * 17' 4'' — 12' 8'' * 14' 4'' * 16' 4'' — 12' 8'' * 14' 1'' * 15' 1'' —
12 97 50 13' 8'' * 15' 6'' * 18' 2'' — 13' 8'' * 15' 6'' * 17' 2'' — 13' 3'' * 14' 9'' * 15' 11'' —
20 33 33 6' 7'' * 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 11' 11'' 6' 7'' * 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 11' 11'' 6' 7'' * 7' 7'' 9' 2'' 10' 6''
18 43 33 7' 7'' * 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 13' 7'' 7' 7'' * 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 12' 12'' 7' 7'' * 8' 8'' * 10' 5'' 11' 4''
3.625 16 54 50 9' 9'' * 10' 8'' * 12' 2'' 14' 10'' 9' 9'' * 10' 8'' * 12' 2'' 13' 9'' 9' 9'' * 10' 8'' * 11' 5'' 12' 0''
14 68 50 10' 4'' * 11' 3'' * 12' 9'' * 15' 4'' 10' 4'' * 11' 3'' * 12' 9'' * 14' 6'' 10' 4'' * 11' 3'' * 12' 3'' * 12' 9''
12 97 50 11' 2'' * 12' 1'' * 13' 9'' * 16' 1'' 11' 2'' * 12' 1'' * 13' 9'' * 15' 2'' 11' 2'' * 12' 1'' * 12' 12'' * 13' 11''
15
20 33 33 8' 7'' * 9' 10'' * 11' 10'' 15' 4'' 8' 7'' * 9' 10'' * 11' 10'' 15' 4'' 8' 7'' * 9' 10'' * 11' 10'' 14' 4''
18 43 33 10' 1'' * 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 16' 12'' 10' 1'' * 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 16' 1'' 10' 1'' * 11' 4'' * 12' 11'' * 14' 11''
6 16 54 50 11' 0'' * 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 17' 9'' * 11' 0'' * 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 16' 8'' 11' 0'' * 11' 12'' * 13' 7'' * 15' 5''
14 68 50 11' 7'' * 12' 8'' * 14' 4'' * 18' 5'' * 11' 7'' * 12' 8'' * 14' 4'' * 17' 4'' 11' 7'' * 12' 8'' * 14' 4'' * 15' 12''
12 97 50 12' 7'' * 13' 8'' * 15' 6'' * 19' 5'' * 12' 7'' * 13' 8'' * 15' 6'' * 18' 3'' * 12' 7'' * 13' 8'' * 15' 6'' * 16' 10''
Table Notes
F2
1) Tabulated values are for a single HDS
header installed with standard HDS
HDS Header
clips. Each head-to-jamb connection
requires (4) #10-16 screws to the
header, and (4) #10-16 screws to the
jamb. Tabulated values marked with an
asterisk will require special engineering
Wall of the header-to-jamb connections.
Height Opening 2) Tabulated values include a connection
Opening
Height check assuming 25 gauge jamb studs.
3) HDS Header to be installed with open
side facing up.
4) HDS properties computed in
accordance with AISI NASPEC 2001.
F1
Patent Pending
Header Span

Exterior Span Chart

Allowable HDS® Header Spans for Window and Door Openings (Dead Load=12psf & Wind Load=25psf)
(Dead Load Deflection Limited to L/240 or a Maximum of 0.5 in.)
Deflection
Wall Member
Mils Fy 240 360 600
Height Size Gauge
(in) (ksi) Opening Height (ft)
(ft) (in)
8 10 12 14 8 10 12 14 8 10 12 14
20 33 33 7' 5" — — — 7' 5" — — — 7' 5" — — —

18 43 33 8' 6" — — — 8' 6" — — — 8' 3" — — —
3.625 16 54 50 9' 10" — — — 9' 3" — — — 8' 6" — — —
14 68 50 10' 2" — — — 9' 7" — — — 8' 10" — — —
12 97 50 10' 9" — — — 10' 1" — — — 9' 3" — — —
9
20 33 33 9' 7" — — — 9' 7" — — — 9' 5" — — —
18 43 33 11' 5" — — — 10' 9" — — — 9' 11" — — —
6 16 54 50 11' 9" — — — 11' 1" — — — 10' 3" — — —
14 68 50 12' 2" — — — 11' 6" — — — 10' 8" — — —
12 97 50 12' 9" — — — 12' 1" — — — 11' 2" — — —
20 33 33 6' 1" 7' 5" — — 6' 1" 7' 5" — — 6' 1" 7' 5" — —
18 43 33 7' 0" 8' 6" — — 7' 0" 8' 6" — — 7' 0" 8' 3" — —
3.625 16 54 50 9' 2" 10' 9" — — 9' 1" 9' 11" — — 8' 3" 8' 8" — —
14 68 50 10' 2" 11' 1" — — 9' 6" 10' 5" — — 8' 7" 9' 3" — —
12 97 50 10' 8" 11' 8" — — 10' 0" 10' 11" — — 9' 2" 10' 2" — —
11
20 33 33 7' 11" 9' 6" — — 7' 11" 9' 6" — — 7' 11" 9' 6" — —
18 43 33 9' 4" 11' 1" — — 9' 4" 11' 1" — — 9' 4" 10' 9" — —
6 16 54 50 11' 9" 12' 11" — — 11' 1" 12' 1" — — 10' 3" 11' 2" — —
14 68 50 12' 2" 13' 4" — — 11' 6" 12' 7" — — 10' 7" 11' 7" — —
12 97 50 12' 9" 14' 1" — — 12' 1" 13' 3" — — 11' 2" 12' 2" — —
20 33 33 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5" — 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5" — 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5" —
18 43 33 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 6" — 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 6" — 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 3" —
3.625 16 54 50 8' 0" 9' 2" 10' 9" — 8' 0" 9' 2" 9' 11" — 7' 7" 8' 1" 8' 8" —
14 68 50 9' 0" 10' 3" 11' 9" — 9' 0" 9' 11" 10' 7" — 8' 4" 8' 8" 9' 3" —
12 97 50 10' 7" 11' 6" 12' 7" — 9' 11" 10' 9" 11' 6" — 8' 12" 9' 5" 10' 1" —
13
20 33 33 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6" — 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6" — 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6" —
18 43 33 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0" — 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0" — 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0" —
6 16 54 50 10' 10" 12' 2" 13' 10" — 10' 10" 11' 12" 12' 12" — 10' 2" 10' 12" 11' 10" —
14 68 50 12' 1" 13' 4" 14' 4" — 11' 6" 12' 6" 13' 5" — 10' 7" 11' 5" 12' 6" —
12 97 50 12' 9" 14' 0" 15' 1" — 12' 1" 13' 2" 14' 2" — 11' 2" 12' 1" 13' 1" —
20 33 33 4' 8" 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5" 4' 8" 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5" 4' 8" 5' 3" 6' 1" 7' 5"
18 43 33 5' 5" 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 6" 5' 5" 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 6" 5' 5" 6' 1" 7' 0" 8' 3"
3.625 16 54 50 7' 2" 8' 0" 9' 2" 10' 9" 7' 2" 8' 0" 9' 2" 9' 11" 7' 2" 7' 7" 8' 1" 8' 8"
14 68 50 8' 1" 9' 0" 10' 3" 11' 9" 8' 1" 9' 0" 9' 11" 10' 7" 7' 9" 8' 2" 8' 8" 9' 3"
12 97 50 9' 6" 10' 6" 11' 10" 12' 9" 9' 6" 10' 5" 10' 10" 11' 6" 8' 9" 8' 11" 9' 5" 10' 1"
15
20 33 33 6' 2" 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6" 6' 2" 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6" 6' 2" 6' 11" 7' 11" 9' 6"
18 43 33 7' 3" 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0" 7' 3" 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0" 7' 3" 8' 1" 9' 4" 11' 0"
6 16 54 50 9' 8" 10' 8" 12' 1" 13' 11" 9' 8" 10' 8" 12' 1" 13' 6" 9' 8" 10' 8" 11' 2" 11' 10"
14 68 50 10' 11" 12' 0" 13' 5" 15' 3" 10' 11" 12' 0" 13' 3" 14' 5" 10' 7" 11' 4" 11' 11" 12' 7"
12 97 50 12' 0" 13' 1" 14' 10" 15' 12" 12' 0" 13' 1" 14' 0" 15' 1" 11' 2" 12' 0" 12' 10" 13' 8"
Table Notes
1) Tabulated values are for a single HDS header installed with
standard HDSC clips. Each head-to-jamb connection requires
HDS Header (4) #10-16 screws to the header, and (4) #10-16 screws to the
jamb. Tabulated values marked with an asterisk will require
special engineering of the header-to-jamb connections.
2) Deflections are computed using 0.7 times the components and
cladding wind load per Section B1 of the AISI Standard for
Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Design. Note that the
Wall 0.7 factor is not used for the interior 5 psf loading condition.
Height 3) Unless connections are engineered separately, jambs must be
Opening the same gauge and strength as the header.
Opening
Height 4) HDS Header to be installed with open side facing up.
5) HDS properties computed in accordance
with AISI NASPEC 2001.
Patent Pending
Header Span

Allowable Opening Widths for Single HDS® Framing Used as Jamb Studs Table Notes
5 psf
1) The opening is centered vertically about the
Wall Member Deflection
Mils Fy wall height.
Height Size Gauge 240 360 600 2) The assumed stud spacing adjacent to the opening
(in) (ksi)
(ft) (in) Sill Height is 16" O/C or less. For door openings, this table
2 3 2 3 2 3 is conservative, and therefore valid.
20 33 33 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 10" 11' 2" 3) The tabulated values assume a single HDS member
is used at each jamb stud.

18 43 33 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0''
4) The tabulated values are limited to 16' for 3.625"
3.625 16 54 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0''
walls and 20' for 6" walls. For wider openings or
14 68 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' other conditions, contact Dietrich Design Group at
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 1-800-873-2443.
9
20 33 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 5) Depending on the actual window width versus the
18 43 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' tabulated window width, cells marked with an
6 16 54 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' asterisk may require an end connection that will
14 68 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' prevent web crippling. Web crippling is computed in
accordance with the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud
12 97 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
Design 2004. End track must have a minimum
20 33 33 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 1" 10' 6" 5' 8" 5' 7" thickness equal to the jamb stud.
18 43 33 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 15' 3" 9' 2" 8' 2" 6) The tabulated values are based on an unbraced
3.625 16 54 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 5" 10' 9" length of 6' for bending.
14 68 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 14' 3" 7) HDS properties computed in accordance with the
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 2001 AISI NASPEC.
11 8) Table not valid for openings in load-bearing walls.
20 33 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
18 43 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
6 16 54 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
14 68 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
12 97 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
20 33 33 10' 8" 9' 8" 5' 9" 5' 6" 2' 8" —
18 43 33 16' 0'' 14' 4" 9' 10" 8' 6" 4' 3" 4' 1"
3.625 16 54 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 11" 11' 4" 5' 11" 5' 8"
14 68 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 15' 2" 8' 8" 6' 0"
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 13' 9" 11' 12"
13
20 33 33 20' 0'' * 20' 0'' 20' 0'' * 20' 0'' 16' 2" 13' 10"
18 43 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 19' 8"
6 16 54 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
14 68 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
12 97 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
20 33 33 5' 6" 5' 4" 3' 1" 2' 11" — —
18 43 33 8' 8" 8' 4" 4' 10" 4' 8" — —
3.625 16 54 50 12' 3" 11' 3" 6' 7" 6' 4" 3' 2" 3' 0"
14 68 50 16' 0'' 15' 4" 9' 4" 9' 2" 4' 5" 4' 3"
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 15' 7" 13' 8" 7' 0" 6' 9"
15
20 33 33 20' 0'' * 20' 0'' * 18' 6" * 15' 10" 8' 3" 7' 11"
18 43 33 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 13' 3" 11' 12"
6 16 54 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 18' 9" 16' 1"
14 68 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
12 97 50 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0'' 20' 0''
Opening
Wall
Height
Sill Height
Tabulated Width

Allowable Opening Widths for Single HDS® Framing Used as Jamb Studs
25 psf 35 psf
Wall Member Deflection Deflection
Mils Fy
Height Size Gauge 240 360 600 240 360 600
(in) (ksi)
(ft) (in) Sill Height Sill Height
2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
20 33 33 3' 3" 3' 0" 3' 3" 3' 0" — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 6' 4" 5' 4" 6' 4" 5' 4" 3' 4" 3' 1" 3' 7" 3' 4" 3' 7" 3' 4" — —
3.625 16 54 50 13' 6" 11' 6" 9' 10" 8' 8" 4' 11" 4' 3" 9' 3" 7' 9" 6' 2" 5' 6" 2' 9" —
14 68 50 16' 0'' 14' 11" 13' 2" 11' 6" 6' 9" 5' 12" 11' 2" 10' 3" 8' 7" 7' 7" 3' 12" 3' 10"
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 10' 5" 9' 1" 12' 1" 12' 5" 12' 1" 11' 3" 6' 7" 5' 10"
9
20 33 33 8' 9" * 7' 7" * 8' 9" * 7' 7" * 8' 9" * 7' 7" * 4' 0" * 4' 11" * 4' 0" * 4' 11" * 4' 0" * 4' 11" *
18 43 33 15' 8" * 13' 2" * 15' 8" * 13' 2" * 15' 8" * 13' 2" * 10' 9" * 8' 10" * 10' 9" * 8' 10" * 10' 9" * 8' 10" *
6 16 54 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 19' 3" 20' 0" * 17' 9" * 20' 0" * 17' 9" * 15' 0" * 13' 1"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 19' 10" 17' 2"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0"
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 3' 3" 2' 12" 2' 11" 2' 8" — — — — — — — —
3.625 16 54 50 6' 0" 6' 12" 4' 2" 3' 10" — — 4' 7" 4' 4" — — — —
14 68 50 10' 10" 9' 6" 5' 11" 5' 9" 2' 8" — 6' 10" 6' 1" 3' 6" 3' 3" — —
12 97 50 13' 2" 13' 1" 9' 7" 8' 6" 4' 5" 4' 1" 9' 1" 8' 11" 5' 9" 5' 7" 2' 7" —
11
20 33 33 5' 6" * 5' 5" * 5' 6" * 5' 5" * 5' 3" * 5' 1" * 3' 3" * 2' 11" * 3' 3" * 2' 11" * 3' 2" * 2' 10" *
18 43 33 10' 12" * 9' 5" * 10' 12" * 9' 5" * 8' 3" * 7' 5" * 6' 6" * 4' 0" * 6' 6" * 4' 0" * 4' 12" * 4' 9" *
6 16 54 50 20' 0" * 18' 10" * 20' 0" * 18' 3" * 11' 5" 9' 11" 15' 4" * 12' 12" * 14' 5" * 12' 4" * 7' 4" 6' 5"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 15' 7" 13' 3" 20' 0" * 18' 4" 19' 5" * 16' 3" 9' 11" 8' 9"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 19' 6" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 15' 6" 13' 2"
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
3.625 16 54 50 3' 7" 3' 5" — — — — — — — — — —
14 68 50 5' 1" 4' 10" 2' 9" 2' 7" — — 3' 1" 2' 11" — — — —
12 97 50 8' 4" 6' 0" 4' 6" 4' 3" — — 4' 12" 4' 9" 2' 8" 2' 6" — —
13 20 33 33 3' 3" * 3' 1" * 3' 3" * 3' 1" * — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 6' 2" * 5' 11" * 6' 2" * 5' 11" * 3' 10" 3' 8" 3' 9" * 3' 6" * 3' 9" * 3' 6" * — —
6 16 54 50 17' 9" * 14' 9" * 11' 9" 10' 5" 5' 5" 5' 2" 10' 4" * 9' 5" * 6' 12" 6' 9" 3' 3" 3' 1"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 16' 6" 14' 1" 7' 8" 7' 6" 16' 6" * 14' 0" 10' 1" 9' 2" 4' 8" 4' 5"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 12' 9" 11' 3" 20' 0" 20' 0" 16' 4" 13' 12" 7' 7" 7' 5"
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
3.625 16 54 50 — — — — — — — — — — — —
14 68 50 2' 8" 2' 7" — — — — — — — — — —
12 97 50 4' 4" 4' 2" — — — — 2' 7" — — — — —
15
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 4' 0" * 3' 11" * 4' 0" * 3' 11" * — — — — — — — —
6 16 54 50 11' 3" * 10' 2" 5' 12" 5' 10" 2' 10" 2' 9" 6' 3" 6' 1" 3' 9" 3' 7" — —
14 68 50 16' 2" * 14' 2" 8' 6" 8' 2" 4' 1" 3' 11" 9' 5" 9' 3" 5' 3" 5' 1" — —
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 14' 5" 12' 10" 6' 6" 6' 3" 16' 0" 14' 0" 8' 5" 8' 0" 4' 0" 3' 10"
Table Notes
1) The opening is centered vertically about the wall height.
2) The assumed stud spacing adjacent to the opening is 16" O/C or less.
3) The tabulated values assume a single HDS member is used at each
jamb stud.
4) The tabulated values are limited to 16' for 3.625" walls and 20' for
6" walls. For wider openings or other conditions, contact Dietrich
Design Group at 1-800-873-2443.
5) Depending on the actual window width versus the tabulated window
Opening width, cells marked with an asterisk may require an end connection
Wall that will prevent web crippling. Web crippling is computed in
Height accordance with the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
End track must have a minimum thickness equal to the jamb stud.
6) The tabulated values are based on an unbraced length for
bending of 6'.
cladding wind load per Section B1 of the AISI Standard for
Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Design. Note that the
0.7 factor is not used for the interior 5 psf loading condition.
Sill Height 8) HDS properties computed in accordance with the 2001 AISI NASPEC.
9) Table not valid for openings in load-bearing walls.
Patent Pending
Tabulated Width

Allowable Opening Widths for HDS® Framing Coupled with CSJ Studs Used as Jamb Studs
25 psf 35 psf
Wall Member Deflection Deflection
Mils Fy
Height Size Gauge 240 360 600 240 360 600
(in) (ksi)
(ft) (in) Sill Height Sill Height
2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
20 33 33 8' 2" 6' 10" 8' 2" 6' 10" 4' 8" 4' 1" 5' 0" 4' 2" 5' 0" 4' 2" 2' 7" —

18 43 33 13' 4" 10' 8" 13' 4" 10' 8" 6' 11" 6' 2" 8' 5" 7' 0" 8' 5" 7' 0" 4' 2" 3' 12"
3.625 16 54 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 15' 3" 9' 4" 8' 3" 14' 11" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 3" 4' 0" 5' 3"
14 68 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 5" 10' 10" 16' 0'' 15' 10" 15' 4" 13' 4" 7' 12" 7' 1"
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 15' 8" 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 12' 1" 10' 6"
9 20 33 33 17' 7" * 15' 3" * 17' 7" * 15' 3" * 17' 7" * 15' 3" * 12' 2" * 10' 5" * 12' 2" * 10' 5" * 12' 2" * 10' 5" *
18 43 33 20' 0" * 20' 0" 20' 0" * 20' 0" 20' 0" * 20' 0" 20' 0" * 17' 3" * 20' 0" * 17' 3" * 20' 0" * 17' 3" *
6 16 54 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0"
20 33 33 4' 3" 3' 12" 3' 11" 3' 8" — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 6' 0" 6' 11" 6' 2" 5' 12" 2' 10" 2' 6" 4' 5" 4' 2" 3' 8" 3' 5" — —
3.625 16 54 50 14' 11" 12' 8" 8' 6" 7' 8" 3' 11" 3' 7" 9' 5" 8' 4" 5' 1" 4' 11" — —
14 68 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 11' 8" 10' 2" 5' 6" 5' 4" 12' 10" 11' 1" 7' 7" 6' 6" 3' 3" 3' 0"
12 97 50 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 16' 0'' 14' 10" 8' 10" 7' 11" 15' 3" 14' 5" 11' 4" 9' 11" 5' 4" 5' 1"
11 20 33 33 13' 4" * 11' 1" * 13' 4" * 11' 1" * 11' 0" * 9' 7" * 8' 3" * 7' 4" * 8' 3" * 7' 4" * 6' 12" * 6' 2" *
18 43 33 20' 0" * 18' 4" * 20' 0" * 18' 4" * 15' 11" * 13' 6" 15' 1" * 12' 6" * 15' 1" * 12' 6" * 10' 2" * 8' 11"
6 16 54 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 17' 5" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 13' 8" 11' 9"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 18' 3" 15' 4"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0"
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 4' 5" 4' 3" 2' 11" 2' 8" — — 2' 7" — — — — —
3.625 16 54 50 7' 3" 7' 1" 3' 12" 3' 9" — — 4' 5" — — — — —
14 68 50 10' 3" 9' 3" 5' 6" 5' 3" 2' 7" — 6' 1" 3' 5" 3' 4" 3' 2" — —
12 97 50 16' 0'' 13' 11" 9' 4" 8' 2" 4' 2" 3' 11" 8' 0" 5' 6" 5' 4" 5' 1" — —
13 20 33 33 7' 11" * 6' 0" 7' 11" * 6' 0" 5' 2" 4' 11" 4' 8" * 4' 6" * 4' 8" * 4' 6" * 3' 2" 2' 12"
18 43 33 15' 6" * 13' 3" * 15' 6" * 13' 3" * 7' 10" 7' 9" 9' 5" * 8' 3" * 9' 5" * 8' 3" * 4' 9" 4' 6"
6 16 54 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 18' 8" 11' 1" 9' 11" 19' 6" * 13' 2" 14' 4" 12' 5" 6' 7" 6' 3"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 15' 5" 13' 3" 20' 0" 17' 4" 19' 6" 16' 5" 9' 12" 8' 7"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 19' 7" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 15' 2" 13' 1"
20 33 33 — — — — — — — — — — — —
18 43 33 2' 9" 2' 8" — — — — — — — — — —
3.625 16 54 50 3' 10" 3' 8" — — — — — — — — — —
14 68 50 5' 4" 5' 1" 2' 11" 2' 9" — — 3' 3" 3' 1" — — — —
12 97 50 8' 4" 7' 12" 4' 8" 4' 6" — — 5' 2" 4' 12" 2' 10" 2' 8" — —
15 20 33 33 5' 0" * 4' 10" 5' 0" * 4' 10" 2' 9" 2' 7" 3' 0" 2' 11" 3' 0" 2' 11" — —
18 43 33 9' 1" * 9' 3" 8' 8" 8' 4" 4' 2" 3' 12" 5' 6" 5' 4" 5' 4" 5' 2" — —
6 16 54 50 20' 0" 17' 12" 12' 4" 11' 3" 5' 8" 5' 6" 10' 0" 11' 2" 7' 4" 7' 0" 3' 6" 3' 4"
14 68 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 17' 7" 15' 2" 7' 10" 7' 7" 17' 11" 15' 6" 10' 6" 8' 0" 4' 10" 4' 8"
12 97 50 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 20' 0" 13' 2" 11' 11" 20' 0" 20' 0" 17' 4" 14' 12" 7' 9" 7' 5"
Table Notes
1) The opening is centered vertically about the wall height.
2) The assumed stud spacing adjacent to the opening is 16" O/C or less.
3) The tabulated values assume a single stud is also attached to the HDS
HDS & Stud member. The assumed stud is a Dietrich CSJ of equal web size and gauge.
Stud strength is assumed to be 33 ksi. Attach the stud to the HDS framing
with (2) #10-16 screws at 24" O/C as shown in the diagram left.
4) The tabulated values are limited to 16' for 3.625" walls, and 20' for 6" walls.
For wider openings or other conditions, contact Dietrich Design Group at
Opening 1-800-873-2443.
Wall 5) Depending on the actual window width versus the tabulated window width,
Height cells marked with an asterisk may require an end connection that will prevent
web crippling. Web crippling is computed in accordance with the AISI
Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
End track must have a minimum thickness equal to the jamb stud.
6) The tabulated values are based on an unbraced length of 6' for bending.
cladding wind load per Section B1 of the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - Wall Design. Note that the 0.7 factor is not used for
Sill Height the interior 5 psf loading condition.
8) HDS properties computed in accordance with the 2001 AISI NASPEC.
9) Table not valid for openings in load-bearing walls.
Tabulated Width

Allowable HDS® Axial Loads (Kips)

Wind Load = 5 psf
Member Stud
3.625 HDS Members 6" HDS Members
Length Spacing
Gauge (Mils)
(ft) (in)
20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 3.37 ** 5.12 ** 8.39 ** 10.86 ** 15.07 ** 5.09 ** 8.12 ** 14.82 ** 20.91 ** 31.35 **
8 16 3.27 ** 5.01 ** 8.3 ** 10.76 ** 14.98 ** 5.03 ** 8.05 ** 14.76 ** 20.84 ** 31.27 **
24 3.08 ** 4.81 ** 8.1 ** 10.58 ** 14.8 ** 4.91 ** 7.92 ** 14.62 ** 20.69 ** 31.12 **
12 3.15 ** 4.8 ** 7.76 ** 9.93 ** 13.8 ** 4.97 ** 7.94 ** 14.53 ** 20.27 ** 30.32 **
9 16 3.02 ** 4.67 ** 7.64 ** 9.81 ** 13.69 ** 4.89 ** 7.86 ** 14.45 ** 20.18 ** 30.22 **
24 2.78 ** 4.41 ** 7.4 ** 9.58 ** 13.47 ** 4.73 ** 7.69 ** 14.27 ** 19.99 ** 30.02 **
12 2.9 ** 4.46 ** 7.09 ** 8.96 ** 12.49 ** 4.83 ** 7.74 ** 14.16 ** 19.56 ** 29.18 **
10 16 2.75 ** 4.3 ** 6.94 ** 8.82 ** 12.35 ** 4.73 ** 7.63 ** 14.05 ** 19.44 ** 29.05 **
24 2.47 ** 3.99 ** 6.65 ** 8.54 ** 12.09 ** 4.53 ** 7.42 ** 13.82 ** 19.2 ** 28.8 **
12 2.65 ** 4.09 ** 6.34 ** 7.98 ** 11.15 ** 4.67 ** 7.51 ** 13.63 ** 18.78 ** 27.94 **
11 16 2.47 ** 3.9 ** 6.17 ** 7.82 ** 11 ** 4.55 ** 7.38 ** 13.5 ** 18.63 ** 27.78 **
24 2.15 ** 3.55 ** 5.85 ** 7.51 ** 10.7 ** 4.31 ** 7.12 ** 13.22 ** 18.33 ** 27.46 **
12 2.38 ** 3.71 ** 5.55 ** 7.02 ** 9.86 ** 4.5 ** 7.26 ** 13.06 ** 17.86 ** 26.61 **
12 16 2.19 ** 3.5 ** 5.37 ** 6.84 ** 9.69 ** 4.35 ** 7.1 ** 12.9 ** 17.68 ** 26.42 **
24 1.84 ** 3.11 ** 5.02 ** 6.52 ** 9.36 ** 4.07 ** 6.79 ** 12.57 ** 17.32 ** 26.03 **
12 1.86 ** 2.95 ** 4.25 ** 5.44 ** 7.73 ** 4.11 ** 6.68 ** 11.72 ** 15.88 ** 23.76 **
14 16 1.65 ** 2.71 ** 4.06 ** 5.25 ** 7.54 ** 3.92 ** 6.46 ** 11.49 ** 15.63 ** 23.49 **
24 1.27 * 2.29 ** 3.7 ** 4.91 ** 7.18 ** 3.55 ** 6.05 ** 11.05 ** 15.15 ** 22.96 **
12 1.39 ** 2.25 ** 3.28 ** 4.25 ** 6.11 ** 3.68 ** 6.03 ** 10.28 ** 13.8 ** 20.76 **
16 16 1.17 * 2.01 ** 3.08 ** 4.06 ** 5.91 ** 3.44 ** 5.75 ** 9.99 ** 13.49 ** 20.41 **
24 0.8 1.59 * 2.73 * 3.71 ** 5.55 ** 2.99 ** 5.24 ** 9.45 ** 12.9 ** 19.74 **
Pall
Wind Load = 25 psf
Member Stud
3.625 HDS Members 6" HDS Members 1-1/16"
Length Spacing
Gauge (Mils)
(ft) (in)
20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.26 ** 3.94 ** 7.28 ** 9.78 ** 14.03 ** 4.35 ** 7.33 ** 14.02 ** 20.04 ** 30.43 **
8 16 1.85 ** 3.49 ** 6.85 ** 9.35 ** 13.61 ** 4.05 ** 7.01 ** 13.7 ** 19.68 ** 30.06 **
24 1.07 ** 2.64 ** 6.04 ** 8.55 ** 12.82 ** 3.46 ** 6.37 ** 13.05 ** 18.98 ** 29.31 **
12 1.81 ** 3.36 ** 6.4 ** 8.61 ** 12.52 ** 4.03 ** 6.93 ** 13.49 ** 19.15 ** 29.13 **
9 16 1.33 ** 2.83 ** 5.89 ** 8.11 ** 12.03 ** 3.65 ** 6.53 ** 13.07 ** 18.69 ** 28.65 **
24 0.46 * 1.87 ** 4.96 ** 7.19 ** 11.09 ** 2.92 ** 5.73 ** 12.25 ** 17.79 ** 27.69 **
12 1.37 ** 2.78 ** 5.5 ** 7.44 ** 10.99 ** 3.68 ** 6.49 ** 12.85 ** 18.14 ** 27.68 **
10 16 0.85 * 2.19 ** 4.94 ** 6.89 ** 10.43 ** 3.22 ** 5.99 ** 12.32 ** 17.58 ** 27.07 **
24 — 1.15 * 3.94 ** 5.89 ** 9.39 ** 2.35 ** 5.03 ** 11.31 ** 16.48 ** 25.89 **
12 0.96 * 2.22 ** 4.61 ** 6.31 ** 9.48 ** 3.3 ** 6 ** 12.04 ** 17.05 ** 26.09 **
11 16 0.4 * 1.6 * 4.02 ** 5.74 ** 8.88 ** 2.76 ** 5.42 ** 11.41 ** 16.37 ** 25.36 **
24 — 0.51 * 2.99 * 4.7 ** 7.79 ** 1.76 ** 4.3 ** 10.23 ** 15.07 ** 23.95 **
12 0.58 * 1.7 ** 3.76 ** 5.28 ** 8.09 ** 2.9 ** 5.48 ** 11.17 ** 15.81 ** 24.39 **
12 16 0.01 1.06 * 3.18 * 4.69 ** 7.47 ** 2.29 ** 4.81 ** 10.45 ** 15.02 ** 23.53 **
24 — — 2.17 * 3.67 * 6.37 ** 1.17 ** 3.55 ** 9.1 ** 13.55 ** 21.9 **
12 — 0.84 * 2.46 * 3.66 * 5.86 ** 2.07 ** 4.38 ** 9.27 ** 13.21 ** 20.79 **
14 16 — 0.21 1.9 3.09 * 5.24 ** 1.35 ** 3.56 ** 8.4 ** 12.25 ** 19.71 **
24 — — — 2.11 4.17 * 0.04 * 2.07 ** 6.82 ** 10.52 ** 17.74 **
12 — 0.21 1.55 2.51 * 4.24 * 1.28 ** 3.29 ** 7.41 ** 10.68 ** 17.18 **
16 16 — — — 1.97 3.65 * 0.48 * 2.37 ** 6.45 ** 9.63 ** 15.97 **
3-5/8 3"
24 — — — — 2.64 — 0.76 * 4.78 * 7.8 ** 13.83 **
Table Notes
1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior walls.
4) Cells marked with “**” meet L/600; cells marked with “*” meet L/360; unmarked cells meet L/240; blank cells do not meet L/240.
5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and or bracing at at 5' O/C max.
7) Studs are assumed to be mechanically braced. Sheathing braced design has not been used for this table.
8) Studs are assumed punched with a maximum 1.5" centered web knockout at 18" O/C min.
9) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2002.
10) 20- and 18-gauge members are 33 ksi. 16-gauge and heavier are 50 ksi.
11) Deflections are computed using 0.7 times the components and cladding wind load per Section B1 of the AISI Standard for
Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Design. Note that the 0.7 factor is not used for the interior 5 psf loading condition.
Patent Pending

Allowable HDS® Axial Loads (Kips)

Wind Load = 30 psf
Member Stud
Length Spacing
Gauge (Mils)
(ft) (in)
20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.01 ** 3.66 ** 7.02 ** 9.52 ** 13.78 ** 4.17 ** 7.14 ** 13.83 ** 19.83 ** 30.21 **
8 16 1.53 ** 3.14 ** 6.52 ** 9.03 ** 13.29 ** 3.81 ** 6.75 ** 13.44 ** 19.4 ** 29.76 **

24 0.64 ** 2.17 ** 5.58 ** 8.09 ** 12.36 ** 3.11 ** 5.99 ** 12.67 ** 18.56 ** 28.86 **
12 1.52 ** 3.04 ** 6.09 ** 8.31 ** 12.22 ** 3.8 ** 6.69 ** 13.24 ** 18.87 ** 28.84 **
9 16 0.97 ** 2.44 ** 5.51 ** 7.73 ** 11.64 ** 3.36 ** 6.2 ** 12.74 ** 18.33 ** 28.26 **
24 — 1.34 * 4.45 ** 6.67 ** 10.56 ** 2.49 ** 5.26 ** 11.76 ** 17.27 ** 27.13 **
12 1.05 ** 2.42 ** 5.16 ** 7.1 ** 10.65 ** 3.4 ** 6.19 ** 12.53 ** 17.8 ** 27.31 **
10 16 0.46 * 1.76 ** 4.52 ** 6.47 ** 10 ** 2.87 ** 5.6 ** 11.91 ** 17.13 ** 26.6 **
24 — 0.59 * 3.39 * 5.34 ** 8.81 ** 1.85 ** 4.48 ** 10.73 ** 15.84 ** 25.2 **
12 0.62 * 1.84 ** 4.25 ** 5.96 ** 9.12 ** 2.97 ** 5.65 ** 11.66 ** 16.64 ** 25.65 **
11 16 — 1.14 * 3.59 ** 5.31 ** 8.43 ** 2.35 ** 4.96 ** 10.93 ** 15.84 ** 24.79 **
24 — — 2.44 * 4.14 * 7.19 ** 1.19 ** 3.66 ** 9.55 ** 14.32 ** 23.14 **
12 0.23 * 1.31 * 3.41 ** 4.92 ** 7.71 ** 2.53 ** 5.07 ** 10.73 ** 15.33 ** 23.87 **
12 16 — 0.6 * 2.75 * 4.26 * 7.01 ** 1.83 ** 4.29 ** 9.89 ** 14.42 ** 22.87 **
24 — — 1.63 3.12 * 5.77 * 0.53 ** 2.84 ** 8.34 ** 12.71 ** 20.98 **
12 — 0.45 2.12 * 3.31 * 5.48 ** 1.63 ** 3.88 ** 8.74 ** 12.63 ** 20.14 **
14 16 — — 1.5 2.68 * 4.79 * 0.81 * 2.94 ** 7.74 ** 11.54 ** 18.89 **
24 — — — 1.59 3.59 — 1.26 * 5.96 ** 9.58 ** 16.65 **
12 — — 1.23 2.18 3.88 * 0.79 * 2.72 ** 6.82 ** 10.04 ** 16.44 **
16 16 — — — 1.59 3.23 — 1.69 * 5.75 ** 8.86 ** 15.08 **
24 — — — — — — — 3.89 * 6.81 * 12.67 **
Wind Load = 35 psf

Member Stud
Length Spacing
Gauge (Mils)
(ft) (in)
20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 1.77 ** 3.4 ** 6.77 ** 9.27 ** 13.53 ** 3.99 ** 6.94 ** 13.63 ** 19.61 ** 29.98 **
8 16 1.22 ** 2.81 ** 6.2 ** 8.71 ** 12.97 ** 3.57 ** 6.5 ** 13.18 ** 19.12 ** 29.46 **
24 0.22 * 1.71 ** 5.14 ** 7.65 ** 11.91 ** 2.76 ** 5.62 ** 12.29 ** 18.14 ** 28.42 **
12 1.24 ** 2.73 ** 5.79 ** 8.02 ** 11.93 ** 3.58 ** 6.45 ** 12.99 ** 18.6 ** 28.55 **
9 16 0.63 * 2.06 ** 5.14 ** 7.37 ** 11.27 ** 3.07 ** 5.89 ** 12.41 ** 17.97 ** 27.88 **
24 — 0.84 * 3.96 ** 6.18 ** 10.05 ** 2.07 ** 4.81 ** 11.29 ** 16.75 ** 26.57 **
12 0.75 * 2.08 ** 4.83 ** 6.78 ** 10.32 ** 3.13 ** 5.89 ** 12.22 ** 17.47 ** 26.95 **
10 16 0.09 * 1.35 * 4.13 ** 6.08 ** 9.59 ** 2.52 ** 5.22 ** 11.51 ** 16.7 ** 26.13 **
24 — 0.06 * 2.88 * 4.82 * 8.26 ** 1.36 ** 3.94 ** 10.15 ** 15.22 ** 24.53 **
12 0.3 * 1.48 * 3.91 ** 5.63 ** 8.77 ** 2.66 ** 5.3 ** 11.29 ** 16.23 ** 25.22 **
11 16 — 0.72 * 3.19 * 4.9 ** 8 ** 1.95 ** 4.52 ** 10.46 ** 15.32 ** 24.23 **
24 — — 1.92 3.62 * 6.63 ** 0.63 ** 3.05 ** 8.89 ** 13.6 ** 22.34 **
12 — 0.95 * 3.07 * 4.58 ** 7.35 ** 2.17 ** 4.68 ** 10.31 ** 14.87 ** 23.37 **
12 16 — 0.17 2.36 * 3.86 * 6.58 ** 1.38 ** 3.79 ** 9.36 ** 13.83 ** 22.22 **
24 — — 1.12 2.6 5.21 * — 2.16 ** 7.61 ** 11.91 ** 20.08 **
12 — 0.09 1.8 2.98 * 5.13 * 1.21 ** 3.4 ** 8.23 ** 12.07 ** 19.5 **
14 16 — — 1.13 2.29 4.37 * 0.29 * 2.36 ** 7.12 ** 10.85 ** 18.11 ** Pall
24 — — — — 3.06 — 0.49 * 5.15 * 8.68 ** 15.61 **
12 — — — 1.87 3.54 * 0.33 * 2.2 * 6.27 ** 9.44 ** 15.74 ** 2-1/4"
16 16 — — — — 2.83 — 1.06 * 5.1 * 8.14 ** 14.23 **
24 — — — — — — — 3.05 * 5.89 * 11.6 **
Table Notes
1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior walls.
4) Cells marked with “**” meet L/600; cells marked with “*” meet L/360; unmarked cells meet L/240; blank cells do not meet L/240.
5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and or bracing at at 5' O/C max.
7) Studs are assumed to be mechanically braced. Sheathing braced design has not been used for this table.
8) Studs are assumed punched with a maximum 1.5" centered web knockout at 18" O/C min.
9) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2002.
10) 20- and 18-gauge members are 33 ksi. 16-gauge and heavier are 50 ksi.
11) Deflections are computed using 0.7 times the components and cladding wind load per Section B1 of the AISI Standard for
Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Design. Note that the 0.7 factor is not used for the interior 5 psf loading condition.
6"
Patent Pending 3"

HDS® Limiting Heights

HDS Stud Windload
Gauge
Member Spacing 5 psf 10 psf 20 psf
(mils)
Size (in) 240 360 600 240 360 600 240 360 600
12 22' 4'' 19' 6'' 16' 6'' 17' 9'' 15' 6'' 13' 1'' 15' 7'' 13' 10'' 11' 8''
20 (33) 16 20' 4'' 17' 9'' 14' 12'' 16' 1'' 14' 1'' 11' 10'' 13' 6'' 12' 7'' 10' 7''
24 17' 9'' 15' 6'' 13' 1'' 14' 1'' 12' 4'' 10' 4'' 10' 12'' 10' 12'' 9' 3''
12 24' 9'' 21' 8'' 18' 3'' 19' 8'' 17' 2'' 14' 6'' 17' 7'' 15' 4'' 12' 11''
18 (43) 16 22' 6'' 19' 8'' 16' 7'' 17' 10'' 15' 7'' 13' 2'' 15' 12'' 13' 11'' 11' 9''
24 19' 8'' 17' 2'' 14' 6'' 15' 7'' 13' 8'' 11' 6'' 13' 4'' 12' 2'' 10' 3''
12 26' 8'' 23' 4'' 19' 8'' 21' 2'' 18' 6'' 15' 7'' 18' 11'' 16' 6'' 13' 11''
3.625 16 (54) 16 24' 3'' 21' 2'' 17' 10'' 19' 3'' 16' 10'' 14' 2'' 17' 2'' 15' 0'' 12' 8''
24 21' 2'' 18' 6'' 15' 7'' 16' 10'' 14' 8'' 12' 5'' 15' 0'' 13' 2'' 11' 1''
12 28' 10'' 25' 2'' 21' 3'' 22' 11'' 19' 12'' 16' 10'' 20' 6'' 17' 10'' 15' 1''
14 (68) 16 26' 2'' 22' 11'' 19' 4'' 20' 10'' 18' 2'' 15' 4'' 18' 7'' 16' 3'' 13' 8''
24 22' 11'' 19' 12'' 16' 10'' 18' 2'' 15' 10'' 13' 5'' 16' 3'' 14' 2'' 11' 12''
12 32' 1'' 28' 0'' 23' 8'' 25' 6'' 22' 3'' 18' 9'' 22' 9'' 19' 11'' 16' 9''
12 (97) 16 29' 2'' 25' 6'' 21' 6'' 23' 2'' 20' 3'' 17' 1'' 20' 8'' 18' 1'' 15' 3''
24 25' 6'' 22' 3'' 18' 9'' 20' 3'' 17' 8'' 14' 11'' 18' 1'' 15' 9'' 13' 4''
12 33' 4'' 29' 1'' 24' 7'' 26' 5'' 23' 1'' 19' 6'' 22' 3'' 20' 8'' 17' 5''
20 (33) 16 30' 3'' 26' 5'' 22' 4'' 24' 0'' 20' 12'' 17' 8'' 19' 3'' 18' 9'' 15' 10''
24 26' 5'' 23' 1'' 19' 6'' 20' 12'' 18' 4'' 15' 6'' 15' 9'' * 15' 9'' * 13' 10'' *
12 36' 9'' 32' 2'' 27' 1'' 29' 2'' 25' 6'' 21' 6'' 26' 1'' 22' 10'' 19' 3''
18 (43) 16 33' 5'' 29' 2'' 24' 8'' 26' 6'' 23' 2'' 19' 7'' 23' 9'' 20' 9'' 17' 6''
24 29' 2'' 25' 6'' 21' 6'' 23' 2'' 20' 3'' 17' 1'' 19' 5'' 18' 1'' 15' 3''
12 39' 8'' 34' 8'' 29' 3'' 31' 6'' 27' 6'' 23' 2'' 28' 2'' 24' 7'' 20' 9''
6 16 (54) 16 36' 0'' 31' 6'' 26' 6'' 28' 7'' 24' 12'' 21' 1'' 25' 7'' 22' 4'' 18' 10''
24 31' 6'' 27' 6'' 23' 2'' 24' 12'' 21' 10'' 18' 5'' 22' 4'' 19' 6'' 16' 5''
12 42' 11'' 37' 6'' 31' 7'' 34' 1'' 29' 9'' 25' 1'' 30' 5'' 26' 7'' 22' 5''
14 (68) 16 38' 12'' 34' 1'' 28' 9'' 30' 11'' 27' 0'' 22' 10'' 27' 8'' 24' 2'' 20' 5''
24 34' 1'' 29' 9'' 25' 1'' 27' 0'' 23' 7'' 19' 11'' 24' 2'' 21' 1'' 17' 10''
12 47' 11'' 41' 10'' 35' 3'' 38' 0'' 33' 3'' 28' 0'' 33' 12'' 29' 8'' 25' 0''
12 (97) 16 43' 6'' 38' 0'' 32' 1'' 34' 6'' 30' 2'' 25' 5'' 30' 10'' 26' 12'' 22' 9''
24 38' 0'' 33' 3'' 28' 0'' 30' 2'' 26' 4'' 22' 3'' 26' 12'' 23' 7'' 19' 10''
Table Notes
1) Except for wind loads less than 15 psf, values are based on deflection calculations using 70% of components and cladding wind load.
This is per IBC 2002 and the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
2) Members are checked for simple span moment and deflection at mid-span, and end shear.
3) Limiting heights marked with an asterisk (*) fail in web crippling per the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
A web stiffener or connection that is not susceptible to web crippling is required.
4) Check with your local Dietrich plant to verify if HDS members can be supplied in the length required for your job.
Some Dietrich plants can supply HDS members only in 20' maximum lengths.
Patent Pending

HDS® Limiting Heights

HDS Stud Windload
Gauge
Member Spacing 25 psf 30 psf 35 psf
(mils)
Size (in) 240 360 600 240 360 600 240 360 600
12 13' 11'' 12' 10'' 10' 10'' 12' 8'' 12' 1'' 10' 2'' 11' 9'' 11' 6'' 9' 8''
20 (33) 16 12' 0'' 11' 8'' 9' 10'' 10' 12'' 10' 12'' 9' 3'' 10' 2'' 10' 2'' 8' 10''

24 9' 10'' 9' 10'' 8' 7'' 8' 12'' 8' 12'' 8' 1'' 8' 4'' * 8' 4'' * 7' 8''
12 16' 4'' 14' 3'' 12' 0'' 15' 4'' 13' 5'' 11' 4'' 14' 3'' 12' 9'' 10' 9''
18 (43) 16 14' 7'' 12' 11'' 10' 11'' 13' 4'' 12' 2'' 10' 3'' 12' 4'' 11' 7'' 9' 9''
24 11' 11'' 11' 4'' 9' 7'' 10' 11'' 10' 8'' 8' 12'' 10' 1'' 10' 1'' 8' 6''
12 17' 7'' 15' 4'' 12' 11'' 16' 6'' 14' 5'' 12' 2'' 15' 9'' 13' 9'' 11' 7''
3.625 16 (54) 16 15' 12'' 13' 11'' 11' 9'' 15' 0'' 13' 2'' 11' 1'' 14' 3'' 12' 6'' 10' 6''
24 13' 11'' 12' 2'' 10' 3'' 13' 2'' 11' 6'' 9' 8'' 12' 6'' 10' 11'' 9' 2''
12 18' 12'' 16' 7'' 13' 12'' 17' 10'' 15' 7'' 13' 2'' 16' 12'' 14' 10'' 12' 6''
14 (68) 16 17' 3'' 15' 1'' 12' 9'' 16' 3'' 14' 2'' 11' 12'' 15' 5'' 13' 6'' 11' 4''
24 15' 1'' 13' 2'' 11' 1'' 14' 2'' 12' 5'' 10' 5'' 13' 6'' 11' 9'' 9' 11''
12 21' 2'' 18' 6'' 15' 7'' 19' 11'' 17' 4'' 14' 8'' 18' 11'' 16' 6'' 13' 11''
12 (97) 16 19' 2'' 16' 9'' 14' 2'' 18' 1'' 15' 9'' 13' 4'' 17' 2'' 14' 12'' 12' 8''
24 16' 9'' 14' 8'' 12' 4'' 15' 9'' 13' 9'' 11' 8'' 14' 12'' 13' 1'' 11' 1''
12 19' 11'' 19' 2'' 16' 2'' 18' 2'' * 18' 1'' * 15' 3'' 16' 10'' * 16' 10'' * 14' 5''
20 (33) 16 17' 3'' * 17' 3'' * 14' 8'' 15' 9'' * 15' 9'' * 13' 10'' * 14' 7'' * 14' 7'' * 13' 2'' *
24 14' 1'' * 14' 1'' * 12' 10'' * 12' 10'' * 12' 10'' * 12' 1'' * 11' 11'' * 11' 11'' * 11' 6'' *
12 24' 3'' 21' 2'' 17' 10'' 22' 5'' 19' 11'' 16' 10'' 20' 9'' 18' 11'' 15' 11''
18 (43) 16 21' 3'' 19' 3'' 16' 3'' 19' 5'' 18' 1'' 15' 3'' 17' 11'' 17' 2'' 14' 6''
24 17' 4'' * 16' 10'' 14' 2'' 15' 10'' * 15' 10'' * 13' 4'' 14' 8'' * 14' 8'' * 12' 8'' *
12 26' 1'' 22' 10'' 19' 3'' 24' 7'' 21' 6'' 18' 1'' 23' 4'' 20' 5'' 17' 2''
6 16 (54) 16 23' 9'' 20' 9'' 17' 6'' 22' 4'' 19' 6'' 16' 5'' 21' 2'' 18' 6'' 15' 8''
24 20' 9'' 18' 1'' 15' 3'' 19' 6'' 17' 0'' 14' 4'' 18' 6'' 16' 2'' 13' 8''
12 28' 3'' 24' 8'' 20' 10'' 26' 7'' 23' 3'' 19' 7'' 25' 3'' 22' 1'' 18' 7''
14 (68) 16 25' 8'' 22' 5'' 18' 11'' 24' 2'' 21' 1'' 17' 10'' 22' 11'' 20' 1'' 16' 11''
24 22' 5'' 19' 7'' 16' 6'' 21' 1'' 18' 5'' 15' 7'' 20' 1'' 17' 6'' 14' 9''
12 31' 7'' 27' 7'' 23' 3'' 29' 8'' 25' 11'' 21' 10'' 28' 2'' 24' 8'' 20' 9''
12 (97) 16 28' 8'' 25' 0'' 21' 1'' 26' 12'' 23' 7'' 19' 10'' 25' 7'' 22' 5'' 18' 11''
24 25' 0'' 21' 10'' 18' 5'' 23' 7'' 20' 7'' 17' 4'' 22' 5'' 19' 7'' 16' 6''
Table Notes
1) Except for wind loads less than 15 psf, values are based on deflection calculations using 70% of components and cladding wind load.
This is per IBC 2002 and the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
2) Members are checked for simple span moment and deflection at mid-span, and end shear.
3) Limiting heights marked with an asterisk (*) fail in web crippling per the AISI Standard for CFS Wall Stud Design 2004.
A web stiffener or connection that is not susceptible to web crippling is required.
4) Check with your local Dietrich plant to verify if HDS members can be supplied in the length required for your job.
Some Dietrich plants can supply HDS members only in 20' maximum lengths.
Patent Pending

Building a Better Way.
Typical Interior
ProX Header® Framing System
Wall Openings
Brady ProX has become an industry
standard for all wall openings.
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Detail
Dimensions
4.25
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4.000
6.000
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Member Types and Available Sizes

ProX Header (Outer Member) - OD ProX Insert (Insert Member) - OD ProX Clip*
Member Type Width Height Member Type Width Height Member Type Leg Length
inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm)
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The Brady ProX Header System has undergone stringent
laboratory testing. ProX complies with all industry
standard Light Gauge Metal Stud Framing ASTM criteria.
Section geometry and material strengths were modeled in
CFS Version 4.1, a cold-formed steel design and analysis
Single Piece Header Insert Two Piece Internal software. Calculated in accordance 2001 addition of the
Header Optional Header Connection Clip
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications for
SSMA - 400X425-33 SSMA - 400XT162-33 SSMA - 400XTC425-33 SSMA - 400Clip-150-54 Design of Cold Formed Structural Members.
Dietrich - 400PXH-33 Dietrich - 400PXT-33 Dietrich - Order by Piece Dietrich - 400XTC-54

®
www.ProXHeader.com
The Brady ProX Header

System consists of only ProX Header
ProX Header® Framing System

three components:
ProX Header, ProX Insert,
ProX Clip
ProX Header w/ Insert
ProX Insert
NO
Optional Welding
Required
Built-Up Header
Applications / Benefits Material Specifications
The Brady ProX Header system provides a direct solution to the ProX Header
many problems associated with traditional headers that have Gauge: 20 gauge (33 mils) 18 gauge (43 mils)
troubled architects, engineers, contractors and inspectors for 16 gauge (54mils) 14 gauge (68 mils)
decades. ProX Header is a superior and cost effective alternative Design Thickness:
to the limited span capabilities of a single track and the excessive 0.0346 inches (0.879 mm) 0.0451 inches (1.142 mm)
build-up of traditional box headers. The ProX Header is designed 0.0566 inches (1.438 mm) 0.0713 inches (1.811 mm)
for all interior and exterior door and window wall openings in the Coating: G 60(Z180) hot- dipped galvanized coating or equivalent
3 to 12 foot wide range. Yield Strength: 33 ksi (230MPa) or 50 ksi (340MPa)
• ProX Header offers a standard single piece design ASTM: A653 / A653M
• ProX installs flush leaving a smooth finish
Installation
• ProX installs quickly and consistently
The ProX Header recessed
• ProX saves time and money
channels and the ProX
On-Line Member Selector @ www.ProXHeader.com Clips’ offset tabs enable the
ProX Header selection and submittal builder is easy. Simply go ProX Header to “SNAP” and
to www.proxheader.com and launch the interactive Member HOLD ITSELF IN PLACE dur-
Selector. Input your project specific load data and requirements, ing installation. After instal-
the Member Selector / submittal builder will output a engineered lation, all screw connections
header with a complete AIA formatted submittal package. remain flush and ready for a
• Complete Engineer Submittal Packages smooth drywall finish. St. Johns Hospital - SantaMonica, California
• Complete Architectural / Engineering drawings • Minimal Screws, No Welds Photo Courtesy of Performance Contracting, Inc.
ProX Header @ 1hr Walls ProX Header @ 2hr Walls

Interior Header Schedule -L/240- Walls w/ (1) Layer Gypsum Interior Header Schedule -L/240- Walls w/ (2) Layer Gypsum
WALL MAX Opening Width MAX Opening Width
HEIGHT
0’-0” to 4’-3” 4’-4” to 6’-3” 6’-4” to 8’-3” 8’-4” to 10’-3” 0’-0” to 4’-3” 4’-4” to 6’-3” 6’-4” to 8’-3” 8’-4” to 10’-3”
0’-0” to 14’-0” 400X425- 33 400X425- 43 400X425- 54 400X425- 68 400X425- 33 400X425- 54 400X425- 68 400XTC425- 68
14’-1” to 16’-0” 400X425- 33 400X425- 54 400X425- 54 400X425- 68 400X425- 43 400X425- 54 400XTC425- 54 -
16’-1” to 18’-0” 400X425- 33 400X425- 54 400X425- 68 400XTC425- 54 400X425- 43 400X425- 68 400XTC425- 68 -
NOTE: Charts shown in 4 inch wide walls for 3-5/8, 6, 8 inch wide wall visit www.ProXHeader.com

Preformed L-header that

slides into place quickly.
■ Substantial labor savings.
L-Header (LHDR)
■ Lightweight and easy to handle.

■ Available in stock and custom lengths.
Dietrich L-Headers are prefabricated light-gauge 90˚ L-sections

that are used in load-bearing wall framing. L-headers slide easily
into place and eliminate the labor-intensive process of built-up
field-assembled headers. L-headers may not work in all loading
situations. Proper loading comparisons should be examined, L-Header
especially when considering uplift loads. L-headers may be
installed as single, one header one side, or double, two headers,
one on both sides.
L-Header (LHDR)
DMF Leg Length Thickness Weight
Product Design Thickness
Inches mm Gauge Mils lbs/ft kg/m
Code Inches mm
1-1/2 x 6 38.1 x 152 18 43 0.0451 1.146 1.161 1.722
1-1/2 x 6 38.1 x 152 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1.457 2.161
1-1/2 x 6 38.1 x 152 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1.835 2.722
1-1/2 x 8 38.1 x 203 18 43 0.0451 1.146 1.470 2.181
LHDR 1-1/2 x 8 38.1 x 203 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1.845 2.739
1-1/2 x 8 38.1 x 203 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2.325 3.450
1-1/2 x 10 38.1 x 254 18 43 0.0451 1.146 1.780 2.640
1-1/2 x 10 38.1 x 254 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2.234 3.316
1-1/2 x 10 38.1 x 254 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2.814 4.175

Exterior Light-Gauge Load-Bearing Wall Headers
Preformed U-shaped header

that slides easily over wall
assembly and provides
maximum carrying capacity.
TradeReady® (TDHA/TDHB) Load-Bearing Header

■ Huge labor savings.
■ Easy and fast installation.
■ Pre-engineered for most door or window openings.
■ Easily insulated after installation.
The TradeReady® load-bearing one-piece header drastically reduces
labor costs when compared to standard box beam headers TradeReady® Header
constructed with C-shaped members. TradeReady® headers are pre-
engineered to fit standard door and window openings. Just slip the
TradeReady® header over the top track, screw to the jamb studs and
your header is complete. These headers have great load-distribution
qualities and enable access for insulation after the framing is
completed.
U.S. Patent No. 5,689,922 and other foreign patents.
TradeReady® Header (TDHA/TDHB)

DMF Wall Leg Thickness Weight
Product Stud Size Length Design Thickness
Gauge Mils lbs/ft kg/m
Code Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
3-5/8 92.1 8 203.2 4.802 7.127
TDHA 14 68 0.0713 1.811
6 152.4 8 203.2 5.383 7.990
3-5/8 92.1 12 304.8 6.760 10.033
TDHB 14 68 0.0713 1.811
6 152.4 12 304.8 7.341 10.896
Standard lengths are 82" and 118".
Custom sizes available on request.

Traditional, field-fabricated,
built-up back-to-back
C-Stud Header used to
distribute loads above door
Back-to-Back (C-Studs) (TS-Track) (S-Series™ Clips)
and window openings.

■ Assembled using traditional C-Stud and track
members.
■ I-shape permits easy installation of web stiffeners I-Header
when required.
■ Can be insulated after installation.
Back-to-back or
I-beam headers,
consist of two “C”
sections with the webs
screwed back to back.
The header takes the
shape of an I. Headers
are attached to the
jamb stud with
EasyClip™ Support
Clips (S-Series™). Jack
studs are usually used
to provide additional
support. Many
contractors prefer this
method of building headers because they can be insulated
after assembly. This type of header is sold as components
and must be field fabricated. When C-studs are used in
header applications, they should be ordered as unpunched.

Exterior Light-Gauge Load-Bearing Wall Headers
Traditional field-fabricated
built-up box beam header
used to distribute loads
above door and window
Boxed Header and Capped Header (C-Studs) (TS-Track) (S-Series™ Clips)

openings.
■ Field assembled using traditional C-Stud Boxed Header
and track members.
■ Labor intensive assembly.
■ Must be insulated prior to installation.
■ Provides surface for sheathing attachment.
Box beam headers are field or shop assembled by
positioning two C-Stud sections with the open side of the
webs or “C”s facing each other. The “C”s are capped with a
top and bottom track and positioned over
the door or window opening. For
lighter load applications, a single
piece of stud and track can be
nested to form a capped Capped Header
header. In most cases,
the connection at the
jamb is made by
nesting the boxed
header into a track.
Usually jack studs
are used
to add additional header
support. Box beam
headers must be
insulated at time of
fabrication. This type of
header is sold as
components and must
be field fabricated.
When C-Studs are used
in header applications,
they should be ordered as unpunched.

Provides
the fastest
and easiest
attachment for
Fast Clip™ (FCSC)
curtain-wall framing.
■ Vertical movement up to 3”
(1-1/2” up and down).
■ Rapid, one-piece installation. Fast Clip™ (5-1/2") Fast Clip™ (3-1/2")
■ Proprietary screws provide frictionless
slip connection.
■ Available with 3-1/2” and 5-1/2” legs.
■ Stiffened corners result in superior
design values.
■ Embossed fastening patterns to ensure
accurate placement of fasteners.
■ 14-gauge, G 90, 50 ksi steel. Proprietary
Screw
Dietrich Fast Clip™ deflection clips are used to attach
exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure
and provide for vertical building movement
independent of the cold-formed steel framing.
The 3-1/2" leg Fast Clip™ is used in minimal standoff
conditions. The 5-1/2" leg Fast Clip™ is used for wider
standoff conditions and wider web framing members.
A Dietrich Fast Clip™ deflection clip installs quickly
with welds, screws or powder-actuated fasteners and
provides adjustable standoff to ensure a plumb wall
plane. Proprietary screws are provided with each clip
to ensure friction-free sliding. Each clip is also
embossed with fastening patterns to ensure accurate
placement of fasteners.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Fast Clip™ (FCSC) Deflection Clips
DMF Thickness Size Weight/Piece Packaging*
Product Design Thickness Pcs/
Gauge Mils Inches mm lbs kg
Code Inches mm Box
1-1/2 x 3-1/2 38.1 x 88.9
FCSC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 0.550 0.249 25
x 4-1/2 x 114.5
1-1/2 x 5-1/2 38.1 x 139.7
FCSC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 0.636 0.287 25
x 4-1/2 x 114.5
*Includes 55 proprietary shoulder screws per box.

Exterior Light-Gauge Connections/Accessories for Deflection/Slip Connections
The EXTENDED FastClip™ slide clip curtain wall deflection

connector provides for vertical building movement up to
3” (76.2mm) and is commonly used for
large standoff conditions. NEW
ITEM
EXTENDED FastClip™ Slide Clip™ (FCEC)

1-7/8"
8", 10" or 12"

■ Use for all medium and large
standoff conditions.
■ Eliminates shims and scabs.
■ Vertical movement up to 3"
(1-1/2" up and 1-1/2"down).
4-3/4"
■ Specially designed to simplify
welding installation
■ Fast, one-piece universal EXTENDED FastClip™
installation. No left or right 1/2"
handed clips. FastClip™ Product Dimensions
■ FastClip™ Deflection Screws Deflection The 8" (203.2mm) EXTENDED FastClip™ is
(included) provide frictionless Screw
1-7/8" x 8" x 4-3/4"(47.6mm x 203.2mm x 120.6mm) long.
slip connections. The 10" (254.0mm) EXTENDED FastClip™ is
■ Embossed fastening pattern to ensure 1-7/8" x 10" x 4-3/4"(47.6mm x 254.0mm x 120.6mm) long.
accurate placement of fasteners. The 12" (304.8mm) EXTENDED FastClip™ is
■ Custom and longer lengths available 1-7/8" x 12” x 4-3/4"(47.6mm x 304.8mm x 120.6mm) long.
Material Specifications
Dietrich EXTENDED FastClip™ Slide Clip™ deflection clips
Gauge: 14 gauge (68 mils)
are used to attach exterior curtain wall studs to the
Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches (1.811mm)
building structure and provide for vertical building
Coating: G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.
movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing.
Yield Strength: Mill-certified SS Grade 50 ksi (340 MPa)
The clips are available in standard lengths of 8”, 10” and
ASTM: A 653/A 653M
12” and are ideal for medium to larger standoff conditions.
EXTENDED FastClip™ deflection clips install quickly with
Installation
screws, welds or powder-actuated fasteners, and provide
Connections to the building can be made with screws,
adjustable standoff to ensure a plumb wall plane. FastClip™
welds powder-actuated fasteners or drill-in concrete
Deflection Screws are provided with each clip to ensure
anchors. Mechanical fasteners shall be located on the
friction-free sliding. Each clip is also embossed with
embossed marks given on the scored line of the 1.5" flange.
fastening patterns to ensure accurate placement of
Three FastClip™ Deflection Screws are used to attach the
fasteners.
clip to the cold-formed steel framing. Screws shall be
driven through the slotted holes and positioned to allow
Alternative Products
for the appropriate building deflection.
Fast Strut™
U.S. Patent No. 6, 688, 069
EXTENDED FastClip™ (FCEC) Deflection Clips
Code Inches mm Box
1-7/8 x 8 47.6 x 203.2
FCEC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1.092 0.495 25
x 4-3/4 x 120.6
1-7/8 x 10 47.6 x 254.0
FCEC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1.366 0.619 25
x 4-3/4 x 120.6
1-7/8 x 12 47.6 x 304.8
FCEC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1.639 0.743 25
x 4-3/4 x 120.6
Includes 80 FastClip™ deflection screws per box.

Head-of-wall, exterior curtain-wall

deflection clips for vertical building
movement.
Fast Top® Clip (FTC3/FTC5)
■ An excellent alternative to deflection track, slip-track

and track-over-track.
■ Fast Clip™ slip technology.
■ Available in 3” and 5” widths.
■ Attaches within the wall cavity.
■ Proprietary screws provide frictionless slip connections.
■ Embossed fastening patterns to ensure accurate
■ 14-gauge, G 90, 50 ksi steel.
The Dietrich Fast Top™ clip is used in head-of-wall deflection
conditions for in-fill curtain wall assemblies to provide for vertical wall
movement. These clips are used in place of or in combination with
deflection track and track-over-track assemblies. They also make a
positive attachment and do not require bridging or bracing for the
deflection system. The Fast Top™ deflection clip attaches to the
underside of structural members, concrete decks or floor assemblies.
Studs must be cut less than full height to enable vertical movement up
to 2-1/2" (1-1/4" up and down). Fast Top™ deflection clips quickly
install with welds, screws or powder actuated fasteners. Proprietary
screws ensure frictionless deflection. These clips are also embossed
with fastening patterns to ensure accurate placement of fasteners.
Patent Pending.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Fast Top™ Clip (FTC3 and FTC5)
Code Inches mm Box
FTC3 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 101 x 38.1 x 82.6 0.410 0.186 25
FTC5 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 4-3/4 101 x 38.1 x 120 0.610 0.277 30
*Includes 110 proprietary shoulder screws per box.

Superior curtain-wall
fastener that allows up to
a 7-1/2" standoff.
Fast Strut™ (FS12/FS15)

■ Use for all wide standoff conditions.
Fast Strut™ 12
■ Fast, one-piece universal installation.
■ Proprietary screws provide frictionless
slip connections.
■ Vertical movement up to 2-1/2”
(1-1/4” up and down).
■ Embossed fastening pattern to ensure
accurate placement of fasteners.
Fast Strut™ 15
The Dietrich Fast Strut™ curtain-wall connector employs similar Fast Clip™
technology for curtain-wall stud attachment and is commonly used when wide
stand-off conditions exist. Fast Strut™ products are available in standard lengths
of 12-1/4" and 15-1/4" and custom lengths of up to 24" long to allow framing
attachment well beyond the perimeter of the structural steel. Struts are attached
to the underside of structural members with screws, welds, or powder-actuated
fasteners. Studs are plumbed and secured with propriety screws for friction-free
deflection. Each clip is also embossed with fastening patterns to ensure accurate
Patent pending.
Proprietary
Screw
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Fast Strut™ 12 and 15 (FS12/FS15) Curtain-Wall Connector

Code Inches mm Box
FS12 14 68 0.0713 1.81 4 x 2 x 12-1/4 101 x 50.8 x 311 1.560 0.706 10
FS15 14 68 0.0713 1.81 4 x 2 x 15-1/4 101 x 50.8 x 387 1.970 0.891 10
Includes 55 proprietary shoulder screws per box.
Custom lengths are available up to 24".

Edge-of-slab deflection clip for

curtain wall framing.
■ First-generation low-cost deflection clip.
Slide Clip (SD)
■ Offset for easier welding.

■ Requires additional framing components
for horizontal adjustment.
■ 12- or 14-gauge, G 90, 50 ksi steel.
Slide Clip SD
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Dietrich slide clips are used to attach exterior

curtain-wall studs to the building structure and
provide for vertical building movement
independent of the cold-formed steel framing.
Slide clips are used in by-pass situations and are
normally welded or otherwise fastened to the
vertical leg of a structural angle at the floor or roof
edge. Normally a stand-off exists between the
structural angle and the inside flange of the
curtain-wall stud. This will require the installation
of an extra stud piece to bridge the stand-off. In
order to avoid the extra installation costs, Dietrich
Fast Clip™ products are recommended in place of
the SD.
Slide Clip (SD)

Code Inches mm Box
SD 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 3/8 x 5 60.3 x 127 0.600 0.271 50
SD 12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 3/8 x 5 60.3 x 127 0.840 0.380 50

Vertical Slide Clip that provides

up to 3" of horizontal standoff.
■ Quick installation—twist and fasten.
QuickClip™ (QC-Series™)
■ Horizontal stand-off up to 3”.
■ One-piece for right- or left-handed attachment.
■ Accommodates 1-5/8” and 2” flanges.
■ Standard 10-gauge, 50 ksi steel. QuickClip™
U.S. Patent No. 5, 836, 133 of B&D Industries
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
QuickClip™ vertical slide clips are used to attach exterior

curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide
for vertical building movement independent of the
cold-formed steel framing. A QuickClip™ slide clip
provides variable standoff and eliminates the need for
shims or additional framing components. The
QuickClip™ slide clip simply twists into place and fastens
to the floor/ceiling beam. The clips restrict lateral
movement, but enable the curtain-wall system to move
vertically.
QuickClip™ (QC-Series™)
DMF Thickness Stud Weight/Piece Packaging
Product Design Thickness Width Pcs/
Gauge Mils lbs kg
Code Inches mm Inches Bucket
QC3 10 118 0.1242 3.155 3-5/8 0.940 0.426 50
QC4 10 118 0.1242 3.155 4 1.160 0.526 50
QC6 10 118 0.1242 3.155 6 1.460 0.662 50
QC8 10 118 0.1242 3.155 8 1.770 0.803 40

Universal framing clip used for

numerous rigid connections and
conditions, including two axis
loading, shear and tension.
Uni-Clip™ (UCEC)
■ Designed to transfer large horizontal and vertical loads.

■ Universal multi-application connector.
■ Embossed fastening patterns to ensure accurate
Uni-Clip™
Dietrich’s Uni-Clip™ framing clip is a
universal framing clip used to attach
and support numerous rigid framing
conditions. The Uni-Clip™ framing clip has
stiffened corners that provide superior
design values, and they are installed easily
with welds, screws or powder-actuated
fasteners. This clip is ideal for most rigid
Available for
connections including shear, tension and
two-axis loading. Overnight
Patent Pending. Delivery!
Uni-Clip™ (UCEC) Framing Clips

Code Inches mm Box
UCEC 14 68 0.0713 1.811 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 4-1/2 88.9 x 38.1 x 114 0.440 0.199 25

Exterior Light-Gauge Connections/Accessories for Rigid Connections
Long leg to accommodate greater

standoff for rigid connections
■ 4” leg accommodates large stand-off.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (E-Series™)

■ Lengths available in 3”, 5”, 7”, 9” and 11”.
■ Available in 16, 14 and 12 gauge.
■ Prepunched for faster and accurate fastener attachment.
■ G 90, 50 ksi steel.
Dietrich EasyClip™ E-Series™ support clips are used for rigid

stand-off connections. The 4" wide leg provides extra length to Available for
achieve stand-off connections up to 3". The EasyClip™ E-Series™ Overnight EasyClip™ Support Clip
clips are commonly used in bypass wall conditions, solid
blocking attachments in joist framing and to secure rafter
Delivery! (E-Series™)
framing to the primary structure. These clips are prepunched
for faster and more accurate fastener placement.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (E-Series™)

E543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 x 1-1/2 x 3 101 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.270 0.122 100
E545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 x 1-1/2 x 5 101 x 38.1 x 127 0.440 0.200 100
E547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 x 1-1/2 x 7 101 x 38.1 x 178 0.620 0.281 100
E549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 x 1-1/2 x 9 101 x 38.1 x 229 0.800 0.363 50
E541 16 54 0.0566 1.438 4 x 1-1/2 x 11 101 x 38.1 x 279 0.970 0.440 50
E683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 3 101 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.330 0.150 100
E685 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 5 101 x 38.1 x 127 0.550 0.249 100
E687 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 7 101 x 38.1 x 178 0.770 0.349 80
E689 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 9 101 x 38.1 x 229 0.990 0.449 50
E681 14 68 0.0713 1.811 4 x 1-1/2 x 11 101 x 38.1 x 279 1.220 0.553 50
E973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 4 x 1-1/2 x 3 101 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.470 0.213 50
E975 12 97 0.1017 2.583 4 x 1-1/2 x 5 101 x 38.1 x 127 0.780 0.354 50
E977 12 97 0.1017 2.583 4 x 1-1/2 x 7 101 x 38.1 x 178 1.090 0.494 50
E979 12 97 0.1017 2.583 4 x 1-1/2 x 9 101 x 38.1 x 229 1.410 0.640 50
E971 12 97 0.1017 2.583 4 x 1-1/2 x 11 101 x 38.1 x 279 1.720 0.780 40

Used in any rigid connection application

not requiring a long leg.
■ 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” legs.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (S-Series™)
■ Lengths available in 3”, 5”, 7”, 9” and 11”.

■ Prepunched for faster and more accurate fastener placement.
■ G 90, 50 ksi steel. EasyClip™ Support Clip (S-Series™)
Dietrich EasyClip™ S-Series™

support clips are used for
rigid connections in window
and door framing. These clips
are also used in joist, bypass
or other miscellaneous
connections to secure one
framing member to another
or to secure framing members
to the structural frame.
EasyClip™ S-Series™ clips are
prepunched for faster and
more accurate fastener
placement.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
EasyClip™ Support Clips (S-Series™)

S543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.140 0.064 400
S545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5 38.1 x 38.1 x 127 0.240 0.109 200
S547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7 38.1 x 38.1 x 178 0.340 0.154 100
S549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9 38.1 x 38.1 x 229 0.430 0.195 100
S541 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 11 38.1 x 38.1 x 279 0.530 0.240 100
S683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.180 0.082 200
S685 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5 38.1 x 38.1 x 127 0.300 0.136 200
S687 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7 38.1 x 38.1 x 178 0.420 0.191 100
S689 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9 38.1 x 38.1 x 229 0.540 0.245 100
S681 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 11 38.1 x 38.1 x 279 0.660 0.299 100
S973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.260 0.118 200
S975 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5 38.1 x 38.1 x 127 0.430 0.195 150
S977 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7 38.1 x 38.1 x 178 0.600 0.272 100
S979 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9 38.1 x 38.1 x 229 0.770 0.349 80
S971 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 11 38.1 x 38.1 x 279 0.940 0.426 70
Used to secure U-channel (cold rolled channel)

to framing member for lateral bridging.
■ 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” legs.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (U-Series™)

■ Lengths available in 3-3/8”, 5-3/4”, 7-3/4” and 9-3/4”.
EasyClip™ Support Clip (U-Series™)
Dietrich EasyClip™ U-Series™ support clips

are used to secure U-channel to wall studs
for lateral bridging. U-channel is passed
through the stud knockout and an EasyClip™
U-Series™ clip is screw attached or welded to
provide a rigid connection. EasyClip™
U-Series™ clips are prepunched for faster and
more accurate fastener placement.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
EasyClip™ Support Clips (U-Series™)

U543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/8 38.1 x 38.1 x 85.7 0.16 0.073 400
U545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 146 0.28 0.127 200
U547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 197 0.37 0.168 100
U549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 248 0.47 0.214 100
U683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/8 38.1 x 38.1 x 85.7 0.20 0.091 200
U685 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 146 0.35 0.159 170
U687 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 197 0.47 0.214 100
U689 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 248 0.59 0.268 100
U973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/8 38.1 x 38.1 x 85.7 0.29 0.132 200
U975 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 146 0.49 0.223 130
U977 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 197 0.66 0.300 100
U979 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 248 0.83 0.377 80

Used to secure U-channel

in back-to-back framing
applications.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (B-Series™)
■ 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” legs.

■ Available in 3”, 5-1/4”, 7-1/4” and
9-1/4” lengths.
■ Available in 16, 14 and 12 gauge. EasyClip™ Support Clip (B-Series™)
■ Pre-punched for faster and more accurate

fastener placement.
Dietrich EasyClip™ B-Series™ support clips are used to

secure U-channel to wall studs in back to back applications.
The shorter leg of the B-Series™ clip enables the clip to be
installed inside the C-shape. The B-Series™ clip can also be
used on single studs where the clip is preferred to be
inside the C-shape. B-Series™ clips are prepunched for
faster and more accurate fastener placement.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
EasyClip™ Support Clips (B-Series™)

B543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.15 0.068 400
B545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 133 0.25 0.114 200
B547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 184 0.35 0.159 100
B549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 235 0.45 0.204 100
B683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.18 0.082 200
B685 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 133 0.32 0.145 170
B687 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 184 0.44 0.200 100
B689 14 68 0.0713 1.811 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 235 0.57 0.259 100
B973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3 38.1 x 38.1 x 76.2 0.26 0.118 200
B975 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 133 0.46 0.209 130
B977 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 184 0.63 0.286 100
B979 12 97 0.1017 2.583 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-1/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 235 0.81 0.364 80
Used to secure U-channel (cold rolled channel) to framing

member for lateral bridging or to secure one framing
member to another.
EasyClip™ Support Clips (X-Series™)

■ 2” x 2” legs.
■ Available in 3-3/8”, 5-3/4”, 7-3/4” and 9-3/4” lengths.
EasyClip™ Support Clip (X-Series™)
Dietrich EasyClip™ X-Series™ support clips are used
to secure U-channel to wall studs for lateral
bridging. U-channel is passed through the stud
knockout and an EasyClip™ X-Series™ clip is screw
attached or welded to provide a rigid connection.
Dietrich EasyClip™ X-Series™ support clips are also
used to secure one framing member to another or
to attach and reinforce headers and sills in door
and window openings. X-Series™ clips are
prepunched for faster and more accurate fastener
placement.
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
EasyClip™ Support Clips (X-Series™)
X543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 x 2 x 3-3/8 50.8 x 50.8 x 85.7 0.194 0.088 200
X545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 x 2 x 5-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 146.0 0.324 0.146 170
X547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 x 2 x 7-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 196.8 0.453 0.205 100
X549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 x 2 x 9-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 247.6 0.583 0.264 100
X683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 x 2 x 3-3/8 50.8 x 50.8 x 85.7 0.245 0.111 200
X685 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 x 2 x 5-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 146.0 0.408 0.185 100
X687 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 x 2 x 7-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 196.8 0.571 0.258 100
X689 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 x 2 x 9-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 247.6 0.734 0.332 80
X973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 x 2 x 3-3/8 50.8 x 50.8 x 85.7 0.349 0.158 100
X975 12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 x 2 x 5-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 146.0 0.582 0.263 100
X977 12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 x 2 x 7-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 196.8 0.814 0.369 60
X979 12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 x 2 x 9-3/4 50.8 x 50.8 x 247.6 1.047 0.474 60

Used in knee wall connections

or to reinforce jamb stud
connections at the primary frame.
EasyClip™ End Clips (A-Series™)
■ 3” x 3” legs.
■ A-Series™ clips are unpunched.
■ Lengths available: 3” and 6”.
■ G 90, 50 ksi steel. EasyClip™ End Clips (A-Series™)
Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Dietrich EasyClip™ A-Series™ end clips are most

commonly used to reinforce connections in knee
wall applications or to reinforce jamb stud
connections to the primary frame. These clips
are unpunched as the specific application will
determine the appropriate number and placement
of fasteners.
EasyClip™ End Clips (A-Series™)

A543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 3" x 3" x 3" 76.2 x 76.2 x 76.2 0.290 0.131 50
A546 16 54 0.0566 1.438 3" x 3" x 6" 76.2 x 76.2 x 152 0.580 0.262 50
A683 14 68 0.0713 1.811 3" x 3" x 3" 76.2 x 76.2 x 76.2 0.360 0.163 50
A686 14 68 0.0713 1.811 3" x 3" x 6" 76.2 x 76.2 x 152 0.720 0.326 50
A973 12 97 0.1017 2.583 3" x 3" x 3" 76.2 x 76.2 x 76.2 0.510 0.231 50
A976 12 97 0.1017 2.583 3" x 3" x 6" 76.2 x 76.2 x 152 1.020 0.462 50
Used to secure and hold down shear

walls to the structure foundation.
■ Three sizes for optimal performance.
Simpson® Holdowns (HD Series) & Simpson® Tension Ties (HT14)

■ Two-piece welded construction.
■ ICBO ER #5275 recognized.
Simpson* Holdowns provide cost-

effective shear wall attachment with
allowable loading available
for 20- through 16-gauge studs.
Installation is made easy with
prepunched holes. Fill each hole
with a #10 screw
for maximum load capacity. Available for
Overnight
Delivery!
Simpson® Holdowns (HD Series)
DMF Thickness Size Weight/Piece
Product Design Thickness Packaging
Code Inches mm
HD8 10 118 0.1242 3.155 2-1/2 x 13-7/8 63.5 x 352 3.30 1.49 Package
HD10 10 118 0.1242 3.155 2-1/2 x 16-1/8 63.5 x 410 3.40 1.54 dependent on
HD15 7 170 0.1790 4.547 2-3/4 x 21-1/2 69.9 x 546 7.50 3.39 order quantity
Single-piece tension tie

for shear wall anchorage.
■ Single-piece construction.
■ Post pour installation.
■ ICBO ER #5275 recognized.
Simpson® Tension Ties are
designed to provide an economical
option for light to medium uplift
requirements. Simply screw tension
ties, with #10 screws, to the studs Available for
through prepunched holes and Overnight
secure to the foundation with Delivery!
anchor bolts.
Simpson® Tension Ties (HT14)
Code Inches mm Box
HT14 11 114 0.120 3.048 2-1/2 x 15 63.5 x 381 2.150 0.975 10
*Simpson is a registered trademark of the Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

Bridging installation up to 30%

faster with up to 40% less labor.
■ Fast, easy and efficient.
Spazzer® 5400 (SPZS) Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet (SPGR) and Spazzer® Bar Guard™ (SPBG)
■ Reduces labor up to 40%.

■ Eliminates clip angles, bridging clips and welding.
■ Prenotched at 12”, 16” and 24” intervals so no layout
is required. Spazzer®
Bar Guard™
Dietrich TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400
Spacer Bar is a pre-notched,
16-gauge, galvanized steel spacer
and bridging bar, engineered to
Spazzer® Spazzer®
facilitate the rapid erection of Snap-in 5400
exterior curtain-wall framing, Grommet
load-bearing walls and high interior
partitions constructed of structural Nonload-Bearing
studs. Until now, most bridging in Wall Installation:
steel studs was accomplished with The TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400 bar is
cold-rolled channel that required passed through the stud knockouts and
bridging clips or welding. rotated 90° into position, engaging each
The Spazzer® bridging bar is equipped with proprietary side of the knockout. For load-bearing
pre-punched slots that reduce installation costs and studs, the Spazzer® 5400 Bar Guard™
provide excellent torsional and lateral stud restraint. bar retainer clip, the Spazzer® Snap-In
The Spazzer® Bar Guard™ retainer clip or the Grommet or screws are required to keep
Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet should be used to secure the bar in place. The TradeReady® Spazzer®
the Spazzer® Bar when used in load-bearing applications. 5400 bar should be installed at a maximum
4' O.C. vertically or per specifications. The
TradeReady® Spazzer® bar should not be
used in studs over 8" wide.*
Load-Bearing Wall
Available for Installation:
Overnight The TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400 bar is
passed through the stud knockouts and
Delivery! rotated 90° into position, engaging each
side of the knockout. For 20-gauge studs,
the Spazzer® 5400 Bar Guard™ bar
retainer clip, the Spazzer® Snap-In
Spazzer® Bar Guard™ and Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet Grommet or screws are required to keep
DMF Size Weight/Piece Packaging the bar in place. The TradeReady®
Product Pcs/ Spazzer® 5400 bar should be installed
Inches mm lbs kg
Code Box at maximum 5' O.C. vertically or per
SPBG 3-1/4 x 1-5/8 82.6 x 41.3 0.04 0.02 100 specification, and should not be used in
SPGR 1-1/2 x 4 38.1 x 101.6 0.06 0.03 100 studs over 8" wide.*
Spazzer® 5400
DMF Thickness Size Weight/Piece Packaging U.S. Patent No.
Product Gauge Mils Design Thickness Pcs/ Pcs/ 6, 708, 460 and
Inches mm lbs kg
Code Inches mm Bundle Skid other Patents
SPZS 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 50 31.8 x 31.8 x 1270 2.060 0.932 NA 680 Pending
*When bridging 8" wall studs the allowable moment capacity calculated in accordance with Section C3.1.2.1 of the North American Specification for
the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members should be factored by 0.9 for U-Channel, and 0.8 for Spazzer 5400. Contact Dietrich Design
Group at 1-800-873-2443 for additional clarification if needed.
Exterior Light-Gauge Framing Accessories for Bridging and Bracing
Traditional cold-rolled bridging with clip angle

and screw attachment.
■ Traditional bracing to prevent stud rotation.
U-Channel (CHN) and EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)

■ EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™) are punched for easy attachment.
■ Labor-intensive assembly. U-Channel
Dietrich U-Channel, EasyClip™ Clip

Angles (U-Series™) and screws are
one of the most common bridging
methods used to provide resistance
to stud rotation and minor axis
bending under wind and axial loads.
1-1/2" U-Channel is passed through
the stud knockout and secured EasyClip™ Clip Angles
with EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)
(U-Series™) and screws. Lateral
bracing is typically installed at a
maximum of 48" O.C. Consult
Dietrich’s Technical Design Guide for
proper spacing when using the design tables.
Caution: EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™) must be
used with screws to brace cold-formed framing properly.
U-Channel does not provide proper bracing if it is not
adequately attached to the framing member.
U-Channel (CHN Series™)

CSSBI
CHN1 075U50-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 3/4 19.1 0.250 0.371 10 360
CHN2 150U50-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 38.1 0.420 0.623 10 330
EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)

U543 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/8 38.1 x 38.1 x 85.7 0.160 0.072 400
U545 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 146 0.280 0.127 200
U547 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 196 0.370 0.167 100
U549 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-3/4 38.1 x 38.1 x 248 0.470 0.213 100
*Also available in 14 and 12 gauge.

Traditional cold-rolled bridging with

weld attachment.
■ Traditional bracing to prevent stud rotation.
U-Channel (CHN) and Welding
■ Welds are required at all connection points.

■ Specialized equipment and personnel are required.
Dietrich U-Channel and welded

attachments provide horizontal U-Channel
bridging to resist stud
rotation and minor axis
bending under wind
and axial loads. 1-1/2"
U-Channel is passed
through the stud
knockout and
welded at all
attachment points.
Lateral bridging is typically
installed at a maximum of 48" O.C.
spacing. Consult Dietrich’s Technical Caution: Extreme care should be taken in the quality of
Design Guide for proper bridging spacing when using the the weld. If the weld burns through or does not penetrate,
design tables. Welded U-Channel should not be used in the U-channel will not be effective.
studs wider than 6"
U-Channel (CHN Series™) and Welding

CSSBI
CHN2 150U50-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 1-1/2 38.1 0.420 0.623 10 330
Commonly used bracing for wall

studs deeper than 6".
■ Provides horizontal bracing for studs deeper than 6”.
Block (TSB) and Strap (DT Series™)

■ Blocking is field cut.
■ Used if knockouts do not align.
Properly spaced
horizontal steel bracing
provides resistance to
stud rotation and minor
axis buckling under wind DT Strapping
and axial loads. Block and
strapping is typically used
when wall studs exceed
6". U-Channel or the
Spazzer® bar does not
provide sufficient bracing
for members wider than
6". Both stud flanges must
be attached to top and bottom runner flanges to provide proper
end support. Floor and ceiling runners must also be anchored
securely to the structure. To utilize the stud’s load carrying
capacity fully, horizontal bracing must be installed at proper
intervals.
Lateral bracing consists of a field-cut stud or track for solid blocking
and steel strap bracing on both flanges of the studs. Solid blocking
is placed at each end of the wall, adjacent to wall openings and 8'
O.C. maximum. The blocking is attached to each adjacent stud via
EasyClip™ E- or S- Series™ clips, or when a track is used, the flanges
are cut, the web bent and a minimum 4" overlap is used to secure
the track block to the studs. Strap bracing, 2" wide and 20-gauge
(33 mil) minimum, is fastened to each solid block and stud flange.
Solid Blocking (CS/TS)

Blocking is typically field cut from the same or heavier excess track stock and secured between wall studs. Stud stock is also an option. Studs are attached using EasyClip™
Clip Angles (S-Series™). Blocking should be installed in the first and last two bays and every 8 feet in between.
Strapping (DT-Series™)
DMF Thickness Size Available Packaging
Length
Product Design Thickness Min. Width Max. Width Pcs/
Gauge Mils
Code Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm ft m Skid
20 33 0.0346 0.879 2 50.8 12 305 10 3.05 200
DTN3
18 43 0.0451 1.146 2 50.8 12 305 10 3.05 200
16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 50.8 12 305 10 3.05 200
DTN5 14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 50.8 12 305 10 3.05 200
12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 50.8 12 305 10 3.05 200
DTN3 has a yield strength of 33,000 psi.
DTN5 has a yield strength of 50,000 psi.

Light-gauge steel X-bracing for

load-bearing framing to resist racking
under wind and seismic loads.
Diagonal Tension Strapping/Shear Wall Bracing (DT)/Gusset Plates (GP) for Shear Wall Bracing
■ Strapping is available in flat lengths and coil form.

■ Available widths are 2”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12”.
■ Gauges: 20 (33 mils), 18 (43 mils), 16 (54 mils), 14 (68 mils)
and 12 (97 mils).
■ Standard gusset plate sizes are 6”x6”, 6”x12” and 12”x12”.
DT Strapping
Dietrich diagonal
tension strapping
and gusset plate
components are used
in combination to
provide shearwall
(racking restraint)
for light-gauge
load- bearing framing
under wind and
seismic loads. They Gusset Plates
are normally installed on
both sides of the wall directly over that embedded plates be installed prior to pouring the
framing members and are easily covered with concrete foundation. A heavy steel assembly is then welded to
facing materials. the embedded plate and to the compression studs.
Straps are positioned diagonally from the bottom track to Caution: Racking loads are first transferred to the roof or
the top track. In order to resist load in each direction, an floor decking and then to the shearwalls (X-bracing). The X-
X-configuration should be used. At a minimum, double studs bracing then relies on a proper foundation to resist uplift and
are positioned at ends of the X-brace to serve as compression shear forces. In order for the system to function properly, the
studs. Straps are either attached directly to the compression load path from the roof or floor deck to the shearwalls to the
studs or are attached via gusset plates. Compression studs foundation must be complete. This normally requires
must be anchored to the foundation, normally with Simpson* additional bracing, blocking, track and rim splices, drag struts,
uplift anchors. For multi-story construction, the uplift loads are uplift anchors and heavy-duty foundations.
extremely high. It is not uncommon to require 20,000 to
40,000 pounds of uplift force at these connections. Since
Simpson® anchors are not designed to resist
this magnitude of force, it is
recommended
*Simpson is a registered trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
Diagonal Tension Strapping/Shear Wall Bracing (DT)/Gusset Plates (GP) for Shear Wall Bracing
Diagonal Tension Strapping/Shear Wall Bracing (DT)
DMF Thickness Size Available Packaging
Product Design Thickness Min. Width Max. Width Pcs/
Gauge Mils
Code Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Skid
20 33 0.0346 0.879 2 50.8 12.0 305 1 coil
18 43 0.0451 1.146 2 50.8 12.0 305 1 coil
DTNC* 16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 50.8 12.0 305 1 coil
14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 50.8 12.0 305 1 coil
12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 50.8 12.0 305 1 coil
*20- and 18-gauge are 33,000 psi yield strength. 16-, 14- and 12-gauge are 50,000 psi yield strength.
Gusset Plates (GP) for Shear Wall Bracing

DMF Thickness Plate Size Weight/Piece Packaging
Code Inches mm Skid
6 x 6 152 x 152 0.580 0.263 25
16 54 0.0566 1.438 6 x 12 152 x 305 1.170 0.532 25
12 x 12 305 x 305 2.330 1.059 25
GP
6 x 6 152 x 152 1.050 0.477 25
12 97 0.1017 2.583 6 x 12 152 x 305 2.090 0.950 25
12 x 12 305 x 305 4.190 1.900 25

Heavy-gauge utility or corner angle.

■ Standard leg sizes are 2”x2”, and 3”x3”.
■ Wider and uneven leg sizes available.
Corner Angle (CAM)
■ Available in 18, 16, 14 and 12 gauge.

■ Standard 10’ lengths. Other lengths available on request.
Dietrich heavy-gauge corner angle is commonly used for a

variety of applications including: concrete pour stop,
connection strut or angle, roof ridge angles and corner
reinforcement.
Corner Angle
Corner Angle (CAM)

DMF Thickness Size* Length* Weight Packaging
Gauge Mils Inches mm ft m lbs/ft kg/m
Code Inches mm Skid
CAE 20 33 0.0346 0.879 2 x 2 50.8 x 50.8 10 3.05 0.470 0.699 500
18 43 0.0451 1.146 2 x 2 50.8 x 50.8 10 3.05 0.620 0.922 250
16 54 0.0566 1.438 2 x 2 50.8 x 50.8 10 3.05 0.770 1.141 250
CAM
14 68 0.0713 1.811 2 x 2 50.8 x 50.8 10 3.05 0.980 1.453 250
12 97 0.1017 2.583 2 x 2 50.8 x 50.8 10 3.05 1.400 2.076 250
CAE 20 33 0.0346 0.879 3 x 3 76.2 x 76.2 10 3.05 0.680 1.010 500
18 43 0.0451 1.146 3 x 3 76.2 x 76.2 10 3.05 1.020 1.515 250
16 54 0.0566 1.438 3 x 3 76.2 x 76.2 10 3.05 1.290 1.915 250
CAM
14 68 0.0713 1.811 3 x 3 76.2 x 76.2 10 3.05 1.530 2.270 250
12 97 0.1017 2.583 3 x 3 76.2 x 76.2 10 3.05 2.140 3.175 250
*Other sizes available on request.
Exterior Light-Gauge Framing Accessories for Various Framing Applications
Heavy-duty furring provides greater resistance

to deflection and bending. Greater spans and
heavier loads are achieved as a result.
Heavy-Duty Furring Channel (FCM)

■ Standard sizes are 7/8” and 1-1/2” deep.
Heavy-Duty
■ Available in 16 and 18 gauge. Furring
Channel
Dietrich heavy-duty
furring channel is a high-
performance hat-shaped
framing component used
in ceiling, exterior wall and roof
applications. In ceiling applications, heavy-duty furring
is tie-wired or mechanically fastened to bar joists, other roof or floor framing.
Gypsum wallboard is secured to the furring. In roof applications, heavy-duty furring
is used as purlins to provide connection points for roof sheathing.
Heavy-Duty Furring Channel (FCM)

SSMA
Code Inches mm Skid
FCM 087F125-43 18 43 0.0451 1.146 0.555 0.823 250
7/8 22.2
FCM 087F125-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 0.670 0.994 250
FCMD 150F125-43 18 43 0.0451 1.146 0.733 1.089 250
1-1/2 38.1
FCMD 150F125-54 16 54 0.0566 1.438 0.920 1.364 250

Custom fabricated shapes, clips, bends,

continuous angles, long leg tracks
and miscellaneous closures.
Custom Shapes and Miscellaneous Angles (VS)
■ Precision fabrication meeting

exacting specifications.
■ Wide array of custom options.
■ Fully dimensioned part
drawings must be provided.
Dietrich custom fabricates just about any shape, bend,

angle or specialty framing component to your exact
specification. Custom parts include corner
angles, roof ridge angles, clip angles, long
and uneven leg tracks, eave
closures, support clips and
furring channels. To ensure
proper fabrication, Dietrich
requires a detailed, fully
dimensioned part drawing at
time of order placement.

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Long Leg Deflection Track Exterior Light-Gauge

Exterior Light-Gauge Steel

variety of applications including axial load-bear-

Light-gauge steel framing is a superior ■ SLP-TRK* Slotted Track

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Exterior Framing Overview

Light-gauge C-shaped framing members for

■ Size (Web): 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6”,

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems for Curtain-Wall/Axial Load-Bearing

For more information or to contact a sales representative, see page 3 63

Conveniently placed holes

■ Prepunched at regular intervals. Varies

■ Easily accommodates Spazzer® or U-Channel bridging.

Dietrich light-gauge C-studs for axial

West Coast East and

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems for Curtain-Wall/Axial Load-Bearing

U-shaped channel runners used

For more information or to contact a sales representative, see page 3 65

Most cost-effective, positively attached

■ UL*** approved 1- and 2-hour systems.

The SLP-TRK® slotted track has achieved the following

*SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.;

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Deflection Systems

SLP-TRK® Slotted Track System (BDTK)

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■ Requires only a single generic Long Leg Track to provide deflection.

The TradeReady® Spazzer® Spazzer® 5400 bridging bar assembles

EasyClip™ Clip Angle

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Deflection Systems

Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS-Series™)

Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS Series™)

Spazzer™ Bar Guard™ Retaining Clip (SPBG)

EasyClip™ Clip Angles (U-Series™)

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A DoubleTrack™ system is a two-piece assembly that

*SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.

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Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Deflection Systems

DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) System (OT-Series™/TS-Series™)

DoubleTrack™ (Overtrack) Systems (OT-Series™)

Long Leg (Deflection) Track (TS-Series™)

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The highly innovative multipurpose HDS® Framing System

■ Curtain-wall headers, jambs and sills.

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Headers, Jambs, Posts

HDS Replaces Built-up Curtain-wall Headers

HDS® Framing System

HDS Replaces or Reduces Jambs and Posts

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HDS Replaces Built-up or Tube Truss Chords

HDS Simplifies Shear-wall Framing

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Headers, Jambs, Posts

HDS® Framing System

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Headers, Jambs, Posts

Interior Span Chart