Suspended Ceiling Hanger Wire Spacing

Of 12 gauge hanger wire.

Suspended ceiling hanger wire spacing.

Insert wire of required length into hanger wire hole and encircle the wire 3 times within 75mm. Along heavy duty main tees designed to carry 16 lbs l f. Astm e580 section 3 2 all wire ties are to be three tight turns around themselves within three inches. This allows you to achieve the 16 or 24 spacing required for meeting the drywall code.

The load for suspension system hanger wires will not exceed 64 lbs. 300mm 45 0 45 0 300mm 1 80mtr. Twelve gauge hanger wire spaced 4 ft on center figure 1. They have a stiff wire for supporting suspended ceilings lighting fixtures and other lightweight material.

The ceiling system is made up of armstrong panels either 2 x 4 or 2 x 2 which are supported by a suspension system main beams cross tees and hangers and perimeter molding. The 12 gauge hanger wire is ideal for use the 12 gauge hanger wire is ideal for use in suspended ceiling grid installations. Drywall suspended grid systems are very heavy duty and are more difficult to cut than standard drop ceiling grid systems. Attach these light duty hangers to ceilings and walls.

These recommendations are intended for suspended ceilings and related components in areas that require resistance to the effects of earthquake motions. Isolation clip integrates with the new hd8906iic main beam to help you ensure your drywall ceiling installations meet ibc requirements for iic. Up to 24 inches o c. Installation under ac duct if ac duct is greater than 1200mm in length then ensure you suspend a separate bracket under the duct and from it a hanger wire can be suspended for ceiling installation.

Also asce7 10 contains an exception allowing power actuated fasteners for support of acoustical tile or lay in panel suspended ceiling applications. 6 spacing on mains results in cost savings of 10 15 by reducing material hanger wire and installation time. The integrity of the entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers commonly wires which are used to support the suspension system main beams. Threaded hangers have a pointed screw end for tapping into wood.

Screw on hangers have an unthreaded hole for mounting with a fastener. Based on hanger wires spaced 4 ft. Cross tee spacing. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number.

For residential projects tie the support wire around the fastener with at least 2 full wraps using 2 strands of 18 gauge wire. The product designed for commercial applications contains 100 ft. For commercial tie the support using the 12 gauge galvanized wire or 3 strands of 18 gauge wire.