Name: SigmaStud® Web RFT
Brand: The Steel Network

Any larger holes cut into SigmaStud^® require a review by the engineer, as load capacity is based on the existence of standard punchout sizes. With the realization that additional holes do manage to appear in studs, TSN provides the SigmaStud (SG) Web RFT to provide reinforcement of a hole or holes added to the stud web during construction, when holes larger than the standard knockout are introduced into the web of the member. Use of the SG Web RFT ensures that the load capacity of the stud is not compromised when these types of oversized holes are present.

Features

No loss of stud strength when using the SigmaStud Web RFT with up to a 3" hole.
Each SigmaStud Web RFT contains 12 pre-drilled guide holes in the center section and 12 in the outside flanges, 6 per side, to ensure proper placement of the (24) #12 self-drilling self-tapping screws required.
Contact TSN’s Project Management Team at (888) 474-4876 for more recommendations.

Product Information

Material Composition

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, 54mil minimum thickness (16 gauge, 0.0566” design thickness) or 97mil minimum thickness (12 gauge, 0.1017” design thickness), with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating

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Cut SigmaStud^® web punch out to specified size
Align SigmaStud Web RFT with SigmaStud punch-out
Install (24) #12 self-drilling screws through guide holes.
When access to guide holes is limited, install screws BETWEEN guide holes from the opposite side.

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SigmaStud^® Web RFT is available in 54 or 97 mil thicknesses, and is designed for use with 550 & greater sized SigmaStud.

Designate: SG Web RFT-54 or SG Web RFT-97

*	Contact TSN Engineering for specific recommendations.
**	Each SigmaStud Web RFT contains 12 pre-drilled guide holes in the center section, 12 additional screws are required in the outside flanges, 6 per side.
***	Non standard holes may not exceed half of stud depth. All modifications to SigmaStud must be reviewed by a structural engineer.

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TSN Load Bearing Member
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TSN Load Bearing Member
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