Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson WBAC200 Wood Backing Steel Connector is the ideal solution for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs. Engineered for applications where stiffness and strength are critical - including cabinets, shelves, handrails, and heavy wall hangings - this versatile connector installs quickly and delivers tested, reliable performance. The WBAC is specifically designed to eliminate alignment issues and reduce installation time, with a fastening pattern into both steel and wood that has been optimized for maximum structural performance. This package includes 50 connectors, sized for 2-inch flanges, and is manufactured in the United States from 20-gauge, G90 galvanized steel.
Key Features
- Simple Installation: Prepunched holes allow the same screw to be used for both wood backing and stud attachment, streamlining the fastening process.
- Universal Stud Spacing Compatibility: Works for any stud spacing - predetermined or typical stud spacing is not required.
- Alignment Made Easy: Integrated sight lines guide installation alignment, reducing errors and saving time on the job.
- Enhanced Strength & Stiffness: Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness where it matters most.
- Designed for 2-Inch Flanges: Specifically sized and engineered for 2 in. flanges on cold-formed steel studs.
- ICC-ES AC261 Tested: Testing performed in accordance with ICC-ES AC261 for verified, code-compliant performance.
- Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction: Made from 33 mil (20-gauge), 33 ksi steel for durable, long-lasting performance.
- Corrosion Resistant: Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating provides extra corrosion resistance for extended service life.
- Quantity: Sold as a 50-piece pack for project-ready supply.
Specifications
- Attribute: Detail
- Model Number: WBAC200-R50
- Flange Size: 2 in.
- W1: 2 1/32 in.
- W2: 4 1/8 in.
- H: 6 in.
- Thickness: 33 mil
- Gauge: 20-gauge
- Steel Strength: 33 ksi
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Testing Standard: ICC-ES AC261
- Packaging Quantity: 50
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
The WBAC200 is ideally suited for a wide range of wood-to-steel attachment applications, including but not limited to:
- Cabinet installation on cold-formed steel stud walls
- Shelving support and attachment
- Handrail backing connections
- Heavy wall hangings and wall-mounted fixtures
- Any application requiring a secure, tested wood backing connection to cold-formed steel studs
What's Included & Installation
This package includes 50 WBAC200 wood backing steel connectors.
Installation Hardware (not included): Install using (4) #8-18
Frequently Asked Questions
- What screws are required to install the WBAC200 connector?
- Installation requires #8-18 modified truss-head SDS screws to attach the connector to the stud - specifically two screws to the stud flange, one to the lip, and one to the web. Additionally, three #8-18 modified truss-head screws are used to fasten the connector to each wood block. The prepunched holes are designed so the same screw type can be used for both the wood backing and stud attachment.
- What flange size is the WBAC200 compatible with?
- The WBAC200 is specifically sized and engineered for 2-inch flanges on cold-formed steel studs. It is not designed for flanges of other dimensions.
- Does the WBAC200 require a specific stud spacing to install?
- No. The WBAC200 works for any stud spacing - predetermined or typical stud spacing is not required. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of framing layouts without the need to plan around standard spacing intervals.
- What material and finish is the WBAC200 made from?
- The WBAC200 is made from 33 mil (20-gauge), 33 ksi steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish for extra corrosion resistance. Testing was performed in accordance with ICC-ES AC261 for verified, code-compliant performance.
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