Suspended Ceiling Hanger Wire Spacing

Size is perfect for attaching drop ceiling hanger wire to wood joists.

Suspended ceiling hanger wire spacing.

In all cases at least 2 full wraps must be completed. The integrity of the entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers commonly wires which are used to support the suspension system main beams. Also asce7 10 contains an exception allowing power actuated fasteners for support of acoustical tile or lay in panel suspended ceiling applications. Each slot has two additional offset slots each is 1 3 4 from the center slot.

Perimeter wirea hanger wire placed within 8 in of the surrounding walls. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number. Step 4 install the drop ceiling support wire. 300mm 45 0 45 0.

These screws are easy to use and durable. Spreader or spacer bara bar with notches to prevent the suspension system from separating also called a stabilizer bar. Insert wire of required length into hanger wire hole and encircle the wire 3 times within 75mm. The ceiling support wires are installed just like any normal acoustical ceiling.

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. Use the center slot for typical cross tee installation. Along heavy duty main tees designed to carry 16 lbs l f. Attach these light duty hangers to ceilings and walls.

For residential projects tie the support wire around the fastener with at least 2 full wraps using 2 strands of 18 gauge wire. For commercial tie the support using the 12 gauge galvanized wire or 3 strands of 18 gauge wire. 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. They have a stiff wire for supporting suspended ceilings lighting fixtures and other lightweight material.

The load for suspension system hanger wires will not exceed 64 lbs. 6 spacing on mains results in cost savings of 10 15 by reducing material hanger wire and installation time simplify your curved drywall installations with our pre notched main beams to create the radius you need. Screw on hangers have an unthreaded hole for mounting with a fastener. Based on hanger wires spaced 4 ft.

The suspend it eye lag screws for wood joists 100 pack are specifically designed for installation of drop ceilings. Threaded hangers have a pointed screw end for tapping into wood. The support wires are spaced 4 lineal feet apart down the length of the main and 4 apart between each main as well. These additional offset slots allow for integration with type f fixtures.