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StudRite®
Designed for structural and non-structural applications, StudRite open web studs are specially formed steel C-studs that have one of the best strength-to-mass ratios of any studs in the industry.
StudRite is lighter and easier to handle than traditional studs, providing increased productivity and safety on the jobsite.
The unique lip reinforced continuous triangular knockouts provide greater efficiency for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
An ideal framing product for assisted living facilities, medical complexes, hospitals, single and multiple family homes, panelizers, and apartment buildings, StudRite has excellent acoustic ratings, reduced thermal transfer, and fire-rated performance.
- IAMPO ER-781
The StudRite Wall System achieves maximum structural performance due to its lip reinforced repetitive triangular cutouts and embossments.
These embossments and cutouts not only increase the structural performance of the wall but also greatly reduce thermal and sound transfer through the wall since a large percentage of the steel has been removed.
Additionally, the cutouts allow electricians, plumbers, and HVAC installers to run their products right through the knockouts without cutting a single stud member. Cutting and reinforcing holes that have to be drilled or cut into steel wall studs is time consuming. This new technology saves construction professionals valuable time and reduces labor costs.
The open web design and the shape of the lip in the cutout also make StudRite easier and safer to handle.
Suitable for stick or panel construction, or a combination of both. With StudRite almost any structural design is possible.
StudRite is supplied in a complete range of sizes to meet engineering specifications for exterior wind-bearing walls or interior/exterior load-bearing walls and roof trusses. It is strong enough to support up to seven stories as a self-supporting load-bearing structure and can be utilized in much higher structures when used as an infill application.
StudRite can be supplied in precision lengths from the factory, saving time on the jobsite. The factory can customize knockout locations or add areas with no knockouts if desired.
StudRite is also ideal for companies that build pre-fabricated wall panels. StudRite significantly reduces the weight of pre-fabricated wall panels due to the large repetitive triangular cutouts. This technology reduces the weight of the stud significantly.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enhances Thermal Efficiency
The open web design of StudRite sections reduces conductivity, thereby enhancing thermal efficiency. We compared 6” 16 gauge StudRite to 6” conventional stud and StudRite has 15% less heat flow.
ASTM Tested
StudRite has been tested to ASTM E90 in multiple types of wall assemblies, acheiving excellent acoustic ratings. Additional comparison tests of 6“ StudRite 16 gauge versus conventional 16 gauge stud shows that StudRite has an improved STC rating of 3 points.
Extensive fire tests have been performed at UL laboratories with the StudRite Wall system classified in 1, 2, 3 & 4 hour non-load bearing assemblies. Additionally, StudRite is listed in UL V457 for 1, 2 & 3 hour bearing wall, and exterior wall assemblies.
StudRite steel framing member for use in Design Nos.:
U403, U407, U408, U411, U412, U419, U421, U431, U435, U450, U451, U454, U463, U465, U466, U471, U475, U478, U491, U494, U495, U496, V410, V412, V416, V417, V418, V419, V425, V435, V437, V438, V443, V444, V448, V449, V452, V469, V476, V496, V498, W411, W415, W424, W433, W440, W461, W482, W483.
StudRite For use in Bearing Wall Design No.:
V457.
ASTM Tested
StudRite has been tested to ASTM E90 in multiple types of wall assemblies, acheiving excellent acoustic ratings.
