Cold Form Metal Framing Catalog - (Page 40) WALLSOLUTIONS SPAZZER® BAR ™ ª LATERAL BRACING The Spazzer¨ 5400 bridging bar is a prenotched, 16-gauge, galvanized steel spacer and bridging bar engineered to facilitate rapid erection of exterior wall framing and load-bearing walls. The Spazzer¨ bar is passed through the stud knockouts and rotated 90¡ to position, engaging each side of the knock out. The Spazzer¨ Bar Guard Retainer Clip should be used to secure the Spazzer¨ Bar when used in load bearing applications. ¥ Fast, easy and efficient installation. ¥ Prenotched at 12Ó, 16Ó and 24Ó intervals, so no layout is required. ¥ Reduces labor up to 40%. ¥ Eliminates clip angles, bridging clips and welding. Spazzer¨ 5400 U - CHANNEL The U-Channel is one of the most common bridging methods used to provide resistance to stud rotation and minor axis bending under wind and axial loads. The 1½", 16-guage U-Channel is passed through the stud knockout, and typically secured with an Easy Clipª clip angle and screws. ¥ Traditional bracing used to prevent stud rotation. ¥ Labor intensive assembly. ¥ Clip angles can be secured with screws or welds. ¥ U-Channel can be welded directly to stud eliminating the need for clip angle. ¥ Typically installed at 48Ó, but other spacings possible based on design. U-Channel 40 Toll Free: 1.866.90.AEGIS . 314.851.2200 . FAX: 314.434.5234 www.aegismetalframing.com . Email: answers@aegismetalframing.com http://www.aegismetalframing.com/Technical/Detail-Library.html http://www.aegismetalframing.com/Technical/Detail-Library.html http://www.aegismetalframing.com http://www.aegismetalframing.com
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