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Steel Framing Studs and Track

When choosing a supplier, quality materials are a top priority. That’s why SCAFCO steel framing products are manufactured from 100% prime mill certified steel. SCAFCO’s products exceed industry standards as they are manufactured from 57 ksi steel in place of 50 ksi and G90 in place of G60 for 68 mil and heavier.

Applications

  • Non-load-bearing exterior curtain walls
  • Axial load-bearing interior and exterior walls
  • Interior non-load-bearing walls
  • Floor joists and headers
  • Rafters, purlins, and girts
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Steel Framing Sizing

Standard Web Sizes

  • 1-5/8″
  • 2-1/2″
  • 3-1/2″
  • 3-5/8″
  • 4″
  • 5-1/2″
  • 6″
  • 8″
  • 10″
  • 12″
  • 14″
  • 16″

Flange Sizes

  • 1-1/4″
  • 1-3/8″
  • 1-5/8″
  • 2″
  • 2-1/2″
  • 3″
  • 3-1/2″

Thicknesses and Coatings

Steel Framing Thickness  Table
Designation Thickness
(mils)		 Minimum Thickness
(in)		 Design Thickness  (in) Design Inside Corner Radii
(in)		 Galvanized
Thickness		 Reference Only
Gauge  No
25EQ

0.0147

0.0155

0.0860

 G40 25
18 0.0179 0.0188 0.0843 G40 25
20EQ 0.0179 0.0188 0.0844 G40 20 – Drywall
30EQD

0.0223

0.0235

0.0820

 G40 20 – Drywall
30 0.0296 0.0312 0.0781 G40 20 – Drywall
33EQS

0.0280

0.0295

0.0790

 G60 20 – Structural
33 0.0329 0.0346 0.0764 G60 20 – Structural
43EQS

0.0380

0.0400

 0.0712 G60 18
43 0.0428 0.0451 0.0712 G60 18
54 0.0538 0.0566 0.0849 G60 16
68 0.0677 0.0713 0.1069 G60 14
97 0.0966 0.1017 0.1525 G60 12
118 0.1180 0.1242 0.1863 G90 10
127

0.1270

0.1337

0.2005

 G90 10

AISI and ASTM Code Standards

  • AISI’s North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
  • A653 – Standard specification for steel sheet, zinc-coated (galvanized) by the hot-dip process
  • A1003 – Standard specification for steel sheet, carbon, and metallic-coated for cold-formed framing members
  • C645 – Standard specification for nonstructural steel framing members
  • C754 – Standard specification for installation of steel framing members to receive screw-attached gypsum panel products
  • C955 –  Standard specification for load-bearing (transverse and axial) steel studs, runners (tracks), and bracing or bridging for screw application of gypsum panel products and metal plaster bases
  • E72 –  Standard test methods of conducting strength tests of panels for building construction
  • E90 – Standard test method for laboratory measurement of airborne sound transmission loss of building partitions and elements
  • E119 – Standard test methods for fire tests of building construction and materials

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Priceless Header and Kwik-Jamb System

The Priceless Header and Kwik-Jamb System is an engineered header and jamb system that’s cut-to-length and ready to install, saving 70% to 80% in labor cost over traditional methods.

  • Offers a revolutionary solution for header and jamb systems for door and window openings
  • Provides a standard solution to the many problems associated with traditional headers and jambs that have troubled architects, engineers, contractors, and inspectors for decades
  • Standardizes the system for exterior and interior openings
  • Creates simplicity for the architect, engineer, and contractor
Priceless Header and Kwik-Jamb System

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Features & Benefits

  • Reduces labor cost by 70% to 80%
  • Meets or exceeds building code criteria
  • Includes section property tables
  • Typical CAD details for windows and doors
  • Easy-to-use member selection tables and software
  • Pre-cut engineered assembly, reducing waste
  • Provided saddle clip for easy connections to Kwik-Jamb
  • No cutting of stud flanges or welding required
  • Conveys greater axial strength
  • Improved stiffness for deflection
  • Excellent for load bearing applications
  • Simplifies engineering design for jambs and headers
  • Excellent bending strength in both (x) and (y) directions

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Material Composition

Product conforms to ASTM A653 / A653M standard specifications.

Yield Strength

  • Mill certified steel
  • ASTM A653/A653M
  • 33EQS
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60 galvanized coating
  • 43EQS
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60 galvanized coating
  • 54 mil
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60/G90 galvanized coating
  • 68 mil
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60/G90 galvanized coating
  • 97 mil
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G60/G90 galvanized coating
  • 127 mil
    – 57 ksi yield strength
    – 65 ksi tensile strength
    – G90 galvanized coating
Priceless Header and Kwik-Jamb System

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SoundGuard™ Silent Steel Framing System

The SoundGuard™ Silent Steel Framing System is a patented interior framing system specifically designed to easily construct partition walls with high STC ratings. Invented and designed by a contractor, the SoundGuard™ system was created to save labor on construction and achieves excellent sound rating numbers.

The control of noise and vibration is essential for health, safety, environment, and quality. SoundGuard™ Framing System is expertly designed to provide a practical and cost effective solution to noise control. SCAFCO manufactures a complete line of acoustical framing studs and track to meet noise requirements and to help solve many noise problems. SoundGuard™ studs and track assemble quickly to provide complete or partial walls for residential condos, apartments, conference rooms, equipment rooms, hospitals, and more.

SoundGuard™ Silent Steel Framing System

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Features & Benefits

  • Labor saving from traditional construction of two separate walls
  • Increased STC ratings resulting from sound dampening material
  • UL Rated (V463 & W475), Achieves 1 and 2 Hour Fire Rating (ASTM E119)
  • Eliminate layers of GWB while maintaining STC Ratings
  • Compatible with Slotted Track

SoundGuard Square Footage Savings

Sound Rating Data

Single Layer 5/8″ Type X GWB 1×1 Application
Wall Size Application STC Rating
3⅝” Wall 2 – 1 5/8″ Studs, Single GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 52*
4″ Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Single GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 52*
6″ Wall 2 – 2 1/2” Studs, Single GWB each side, R-19 Insulation 52*
6″ WIDE FOAM Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Single GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 52*

*Based on 4″ Wall Testing

Unbalanced 5/8″ Type X GWB 2×1 Application
Wall Size Application STC Rating
3⅝” Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Single GWB one side, Double GWB other side, R-13 Insulation 57*
4″ Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Single GWB one side, Double GWB other side, R-13 Insulation 57*
6″ Wall 2 – 2 1/2” Studs, Single GWB one side, Double GWB other side, R-19 Insulation 57*
6″ WIDE FOAM Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Single GWB one side, Double GWB other side, R-13 Insulation 57*

*Based on 4″ Wall Testing

Double Layer 5/8″ Type X GWB 2×2 Application
Wall Size Application STC Rating
3⅝” Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Double GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 60*
4″ Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Double GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 60*
6″ Wall 2 – 2 1/2” Studs, Double GWB each side, R-19 Insulation 60*
6″ WIDE FOAM Wall 2 – 1 5/8” Studs, Double GWB each side, R-13 Insulation 60*

*Based on 4″ Wall Testing

Patent #9,523,197 B2 U.S.A.