ClarkDietrich · Bridging & Bracing Connections
Spazzer® 5400 Spacing and Bridging Bar
Quote requiredUp to 90% faster install when used in a non-load bearing application
Until now, most bridging in steel studs was accomplished with cold-rolled channel that required bridging clips or welding. The Spazzer bridging bar features proprietary pre-punched slots that enable faster installation by eliminating the need for a separate clip angle while providing excellent torsional and lateral stud restraint. The Spazzer Bar Guard™ , Spazzer Bar Fly Clip (SFLY) or the Spazzer Snap-In Grommet should be used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications.
- Coating
- CP60 per ASTM C955
- Yield Strength
- 50ksi
- Size (in)
- 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 50
- Packaging
- 20 pieces per carton
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Product Highlights
- Up to 90% faster install when used in a non-load bearing application
- Prenotched at 12", 16" and 24" intervals, so no layout is needed.
- Eliminates clip angles and the labor required to install them.
Installation
InstallationLoad-Bearing WallThe TradeReady Spazzer 5400 bar is passed through the stud knockouts and rotated 90° into position, engaging each side of the knockout. For load-bearing studs, the Spazzer 5400 bar guard, Spazzer Bar Fly Clip (SFLY) or the Spazzer snap-in grommet is required. Both require screws to keep the bar in place. The TradeReady Spazzer 5400 bar should be installed at a maximum 4' o.c. vertically or per specification, and should not be used in studs over 8" wide. Non-Load-Bearing WallThe TradeReady Spazzer 5400 bar is passed through the stud knockouts and rotated 90° into position, engaging each side of the knockout. For 20 gauge studs, the Spazzer 5400 bar guard, Spazzer Bar Fly Clip (SFLY) and the Spazzer snap-in grommet (both require screws to keep the bar in place) must be used. The TradeReady Spazzer 5400 bar should be installed at maximum 5' o.c. vertically or per specification, and should not be used in studs over 8" wide.Note: The Spazzer 5400 is not designed for use with 12 ga and heavier structural studs LABOR SAVINGSave time using Spazzer Bar.Time-trial video demonstrating installation speeds 80–90% faster than traditional bridging methods.
ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead
Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.
- U-Channel with SwiftClip™ LS-Series™ Support Clip
- U-Channel with EasyClip™ U-Series™ Clip Angles
Documents
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- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- Spazzer® 5400 Spacer Bar Catalog PageCatalog page
- ASTM A653Document
- ASTM A1003Document
- 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
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