PrimeWall® Stud | 
Each PrimeWall® Stud contains knurled flanges for fastener efficiency. | Members / PrimeWall® PrimeWall® Stud Section Properties - Allowable Heights (Composite) - Allowable Heights (Non-Composite) The PrimeWall® Drywall Studs are used in non-load-bearing wall systems that support gypsum board construction. PrimeWall® Studs are available in 18mil, 27mil, and 30mil (25, 22 and 20 gauge-non-structural) thicknesses, and 1.625”, 2.5”, 3.5”, 3.625”, 4”, 5.5”, and 6” depths. Each PrimeWall® Stud is manufactured from mill-certified steel meeting the following requirements:
ASTM A1003/A 1003M Non Structural Grade 33 (230), 33 ksi (230 MPa) minimum yield strength, G40 (Z120) hot-dipped galvanized coating, or equivalent conforming to ASTM C645. Other steel materials with G40 coating are also available upon request. Each PrimeWall® Stud contains knurled flanges for fast fastener placement when connecting sheathing. Pre-punched knockouts are spaced at regular intervals for rapid installation of bridging, electrical wiring, and plumbing.
Because The Steel Network is committed to improving overall quality in the construction industry, we insist on utilizing traceable material for all steel in the manufacturing of the PrimeWall® Series. It is the goal of The Steel Network to improve the quality of steel framing construction. Download PrimeWall® Stud Technical Information (PDF)
 |  | | Minimum Thickness1 (mils) | Design Thickness (in) | Inside Corner Radii (in) | Reference Gauge No. | | 18 | 0.0188 | 0.0843 | 25 | | 27 | 0.0283 | 0.0796 | 22 | | 30 | 0.0312 | 0.0781 | 20 - Drywall |
Minimum Thickness represents 95% of the design thickness and is the minimum acceptable thickness delivered to the job site based on Section A3.4 of the AISI Specification.
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