Drywall Suspension - Primary Channels | USG Boral ME

Drywall Suspension - Primary Channels

Used as main carrying channels in the Drywall Ceiling suspension systems where it is suspended from the overhead structure using different types of hangers.

It also forms along with the perimeter angles a solid horizontal bridging to resist rotation and axial loads. Optionally used as suspension hangers.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

- Meet or exceed all international code requirements 
- Fully compatible with all standard wall boards.
- Knurled flanges for easier attachment of exposed materials
- Dimensionally stable with High load bearing capacity
- Won’t warp, twist or bow
- Length is optional and can be customized as per customer needs. 
- Large range of size and thickness available.
- Available with High Recycled Content (HRC)

 ASTM & CODE STANDARDS:

- Primary Channels are produced to meet or exceed ASTM C645 and C955
- Galvanized sheet steel meets or exceeds requirements of ASTM A-653
- For installation & storage information refer to ASTM C1007 & C754

GREEN BENEFITS AND RECYCLED CONTENT: 

- LEED Credit MR 2 – USG Boral products are manufactured from cold formed steel. Steel is 100% recyclable, which helps divert debris from the waste stream.
- LEED Credit MR 4 – USG Boral steel products have a minimum of 25.5% post-consumer recycled content, and 6.8% pre-consumer.

Physical Properties:
  • Yield stress, Fy 33 ksi Ultimate, with G90 Zinc coating