Suspended Ceiling Hanger Wire Spacing

Also asce7 10 contains an exception allowing power actuated fasteners for support of acoustical tile or lay in panel suspended ceiling applications.

Suspended ceiling hanger wire spacing. Threaded hangers have a pointed screw end for tapping into wood. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number. Attach these light duty hangers to ceilings and walls. The load for suspension system hanger wires will not exceed 64 lbs.

Each slot has two additional offset slots each is 1 3 4 from the center slot. The ceiling support wires are installed just like any normal acoustical ceiling. They have a stiff wire for supporting suspended ceilings lighting fixtures and other lightweight material. For commercial tie the support using the 12 gauge galvanized wire or 3 strands of 18 gauge wire.

300mm 45 0 45 0. Spreader or spacer bara bar with notches to prevent the suspension system from separating also called a stabilizer bar. The integrity of the entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers commonly wires which are used to support the suspension system main beams. 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.

Size is perfect for attaching drop ceiling hanger wire to wood joists. Insert wire of required length into hanger wire hole and encircle the wire 3 times within 75mm. Certainteed ceilings drywall suspension system main runners provide slots 8 on center. 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.

Plenumthe space above a suspended ceiling. The suspend it eye lag screws for wood joists 100 pack are specifically designed for installation of drop ceilings. Based on hanger wires spaced 4 ft. Along heavy duty main tees designed to carry 16 lbs l f.

Perimeter wirea hanger wire placed within 8 in of the surrounding walls. Slack wirea 12 gauge wire that is not tight or taut. 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.

These screws are easy to use and durable. Use the center slot for typical cross tee installation. For residential projects tie the support wire around the fastener with at least 2 full wraps using 2 strands of 18 gauge wire. Screw on hangers have an unthreaded hole for mounting with a fastener.