Simpson Strong-Tie's New HWDC Head-of-Wall Drift Clip
Simpson Strong-Tie announced the launch of its HWDC head-of-wall drift clip connector designed to provide engineers, builders, and framing contractors with a stiffer and stronger cold-formed steel connection while allowing for horizontal and vertical movement during high-wind and seismic events.
The HWDC is used to secure the head of a wall to the bottom of a slab or beam and is the first solution of its kind designed for multiple anchorage location options to allow screws to be installed closer to the bend in the hardware. The addition of a third anchorage slot to the HWDC also provides a secure installation solution for clips overhanging beam flanges.