Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie SBR/43-R680 Structural Spacer Bracer is an 18-gauge (43 mil), G90 galvanized cold-formed steel bracing component engineered specifically for structural exterior cold-formed steel stud walls. The SBR provides continuous bracing along the full length of the stud and accommodates head-of-wall slip conditions, making it an essential component in modern light-gauge steel framing systems. By incorporating patent-pending precision-engineered prepunched slots, the SBR dramatically reduces installed cost by enabling faster stud layout and minimizing the need for bridging clips with on-module studs. Critically, the SBR is backed by bracing load data derived from assembly testing, giving structural designers verified performance data to mitigate risk and maximize confidence in design specifications. This package contains 680 pieces, making it ideal for commercial and large-scale residential framing projects.
Key Features
- Patent-Pending Prepunched Slots: Precision-engineered slots are strategically located to enable 12 in., 16 in., and 24 in. on-center stud spacing and can be used to space studs without having to mark the top track for layout.
- Wide Stud Compatibility: The SBR accommodates 3-5/8 in. and 6 in. studs in thicknesses ranging from 33 mil (20 ga.) through 68 mil (14 ga.).
- Hat-Section Profile for Off-Layout Conditions: In off-layout or end-of-run conditions, the hat-section profiles enable clip attachments to the stud using Simpson Strong-Tie LSSC or RCA connectors.
- Rapid Splice Installation: Prepunched holes in the SBR provide rapid screw installation when spacer-bracer splices are needed for axial load-bearing studs.
- Assembly-Tested Bracing Load Data: The SBR comes with bracing load data based on assembly testing, mitigating risk for designers and maximizing confidence in design specifications.
- G90 Galvanized Finish: Zinc galvanized G90 coating delivers extra corrosion resistance for long-term durability in structural exterior wall applications.
- 18-Gauge (43 mil) Steel Construction: Heavy-duty material gauge ensures structural integrity across a wide range of cold-formed steel wall assemblies.
- Bulk Pack Quantity: Includes 680 spacer bracers per package to support large-scale framing projects.
- Made in the United States: Domestically manufactured for consistent quality and availability.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SBR/43-R680
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Series: SBR (Structural Spacer Bracer)
- Steel Gauge: 18 gauge
- Thickness: 43 mil
- Length: 50-3/4 in.
- Compatible Stud Widths: 3-5/8 in. and 6 in.
- Compatible Stud Thicknesses: 33 mil (20 ga.) through 68 mil (14 ga.)
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- On-Center Spacing Supported: 12 in., 16 in., and 24 in. o.c.
- Package Quantity: 680
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Structural exterior cold-formed steel (CFS) stud wall assembl
Frequently Asked Questions
- What stud sizes and thicknesses is the SBR/43-R680 compatible with?
- The SBR accommodates 3-5/8 in. and 6 in. studs in thicknesses ranging from 33 mil (20 ga.) through 68 mil (14 ga.), making it suitable for a wide range of cold-formed steel framing applications.
- How does the SBR differ from the DBR spacer bracer?
- The SBR is designed specifically for structural exterior walls, while the DBR is intended for interior walls to eliminate stud bow and allow for quicker drywall attachment. Both products provide bracing along the length of the stud and accommodate head-of-wall slip conditions, but their intended structural applications differ.
- What on-center stud spacing options do the prepunched slots support?
- The patent-pending precision-engineered prepunched slots are strategically located to enable 12 in., 16 in., and 24 in. on-center stud spacing. These slots can also be used to space studs without having to mark the top track for layout, speeding up installation.
- What connectors are used when clip attachment is needed in off-layout or end-of-run conditions?
- In off-layout or end-of-run conditions, the hat-section profile of the SBR enables clip attachments to the stud using Simpson Strong-Tie LSSC or RCA connectors.
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