The Simpson Strong-Tie DSSCB46-KT25 4x6 Bypass Framing Drift Strut Connector is engineered to anchor cold-formed steel bypass framing to the edge of a floor slab in order to accommodate horizontal building drift. Designed specifically for panelized construction, this connector simplifies installation by allowing installers to set finished panels while working off the top of the slab, eliminating the need to predrill or preinstall anchors for each individual clip. It also removes the coordination difficulties typically associated with pre-anchorage of standard bypass clips, making it a practical solution for multi-story cold-formed steel framing projects.

Key Features

• Dual-function prepunched slots and round holes - allows the connector to serve both slide-clip and fixed-clip applications from a single product, reducing the need for separate hardware on the jobsite.
• Compatible with 7/8-in. and 1-5/8-in. strut channels - works with widely available strut channel sizes from common manufacturers, giving installers flexibility in sourcing compatible components.
• 97 mil (12 ga.), 50 ksi steel construction - delivers the structural strength required for cold-formed steel bypass framing connections in demanding commercial and multi-story applications.
• G90 zinc galvanized coating - provides corrosion resistance suited to construction environments, helping protect the connector over the life of the structure.
• 1 in. upward and 1 in. downward deflection capacity - accommodates building movement within the designed drift range, keeping the framing system performing as intended under lateral loads.
• Includes precision-manufactured shouldered screws - the XLSH78B1414 #14 shouldered screws are specifically designed to prevent overdriving, ensuring the clip functions correctly without installer error compromising performance.
• Panelized construction-ready design - panels can be set from the top of the slab without pre-anchorage, streamlining workflow and reducing on-site coordination requirements.
• Optional DSHS drift stopper sold separately - provides clip alignment flexibility in applications where drift accommodation is not required, making the connector adaptable across multiple project conditions.

Why This Product

• Simplifies panelized framing installation - by eliminating the need to predrill or preinstall anchors for each clip, the DSSCB46-KT25 reduces on-site steps and the coordination burden typically associated with standard bypass clip pre-anchorage, saving time during panel setting.
• One connector for two applications - the combination of prepunched slots and round holes means a single connector handles both slide-clip and fixed-clip configurations, reducing the number of SKUs a contractor needs to manage and stock on a project.
• Built-in drift accommodation with precise hardware - the 1 in. upward and 1 in. downward deflection capacity, combined with shouldered screws engineered to prevent overdriving, ensures the connector performs as designed without relying on installer judgment to set correct fastener depth.
• Broad strut channel compatibility - acceptance of both 7/8-in. and 1-5/8-in. strut channels means the connector integrates with strut from widely available brands, reducing procurement constraints on multi-trade jobsites.

Specifications

• Model Number (MPN): DSSCB46-KT25
• Width: 6 in.
• Thickness: 97 mil
• Gauge: 12 ga.
• Steel Strength: 50 ksi
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Deflection Capacity: 1 in. upward and 1 in. downward
• Compatible Strut Channels: 7/8-in. and 1-5/8-in. strut channels