BridgeBar®

BridgeBar® replaces cold-rolled channel (CRC) for wall bridging. Unique grooves every 4” trap stud web to allow installers to space any type of wall layout. The grooves adjust to various stud thickness to trap the stud web for maximum strength. BridgeBar incorporates stiffeners to resist compressive loads through the plane of the wall. BridgeBar’s standard U-channel shape ensures use through ¾” and 1½” stud punchouts.

BridgeBar® Value

  • Fast installation
  • Notches every 4" accommodate 8", 12", 16", 24" centers
  • No clamping
  • No welding
  • Load rated assembly
  • 52-inch length allows for 4" lap at joints for continuous walls
  • Guide holes for placement when BridgeClip® is used

Bridgebars

 

US Patent #6,701,689

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  1. Run BridgeBar® through stud punchouts.
  2. Locate grooves at bottom of punchout and press down into place.

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Designation
Qty/Box
Lbs/Box
Pcs/Skid
Lbs/Skid
BB75
50
49
2000
1960
BB150
50
70
1250
1750

Material Analysis

BridgeBar® 150: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 50 (340), 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.

BridgeBar® 75: ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 33 (230), 33ksi (230MPa) minimum yield strength, 45ksi (310MPa) minimum tensile strength, G60 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating.

Material thickness = 33mil (20ga, 0.0346” design thickness- BB150); = 28mil (22ga, 0.0295” design thickness-BB75).

 

Bridgebars