Description
Description
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Description
The WBAC wood backing steel connector is designed for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs, offering tested strength and easy installation.
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Includes
- (50) WBAC Wood Backing Steel Connector
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Features
- Simple installation using prepunched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both backing and stud attachment
- Not limited to just a 1 5/8" flange, the WBAC has been tested to accommodate 1 1/4" flanges, 1 5/8" flanges and 2" flanges
- Works for any stud spacing, predetermined or typical stud spacing not required
- Sight lines to guide installation alignment
- Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Applications
- Curtain-Wall Construction
- Cabinets, shelves, handrails, and heavy wall hangings
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Installation Overview
- Attach to grade lumber or 5/8" fire-rated board or CFS stud/track
- Use WBAC162 for 1 1/4" and 1 5/8" flanges, and WBAC200 for 2" flanges
- Drywall stud (1 1/4" flange): Align top of connector with markings and attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head self-drilling screws to stud flange and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each block
- Structural studs (1 5/8" and 2" flange): Attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head SDS screws [(2) to stud flange, (1) to lip, and (1) to web] and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each block
Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Specifications
| Material | 33 mil (20 ga.), 33 ksi |
| Finish | G90 Galvanized |
| Thickness | 33 mil |
| Gauge | 20 |
| W1 (in.) | 2 1/32 |
| W2 (in.) | 4 1/8 |
| H (in.) | 6 |
| Coating/Material | Zinc Galvanized, G90 |
| Packaging Qty. | 50 |
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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