ClarkDietrich · Backing Connections
Backer Bar
Quote requiredInstalls quickly and easily
Today’s building professionals require solutions to allow the attachment of such products and accessories to the interior partition walls. Traditionally, backing systems have been costly, time-consuming and not necessarily performing to the required code specified load requirements. Backer Bar, designed for use on non-structural and structural studs.
- Material
- Grade 50ksi min. yield strength, G90
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Product Data & Ordering Information
1 code. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|
| Backer Bar | PDF ↗ |
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Product Highlights
- Installs quickly and easily
- Available in 12", 16" and 24" spacing
- For use on non-structural and structural studs
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- Canada Patent Pending – 2,811,362
- USA Patent – 9,062,455
- 33mils: 20ga STR, 0.0346” Design Thickness, 0.0329“ Min. Thickness
- Dimensions:
- Leg: 1-1/4”
- Width: 5”
- Lengths: For 12”, 16" and 24”o.c spacing
Installation
Bend center tab along slotted holes inward to lay flush against outer face of metal stud web when installed. On the other end of the Backer Bar, bend small tabs along slotted holes outward to lay flush against inner face of metal stud web when installed. Secure the Backer Bar to the metal studs with (5) #8 wafer head/pan head screws at pre-punched holes in to flange of stud.
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- Backer Bar Catalog PageCatalog page
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
1 detail for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
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