NotchTrak® NT
NotchTrak® NT provides solid wall stud bridging and/or backing systems to resist weak axis buckling and torsional rotation of members. NotchTrak NT also provides a solid backing solution to support handrails, wall-mounted shelving, and other equipment.
Features
- Meets Osha and IBC load requirements
- Meets OSHPD 2013 CBC Standard Backing Details for Cabinet and Grab Bar (Details ST5.00 and ST5.03)
- All material made from 50 KSI Steel
- Notches every 16″ or 24″ o.c. to accomodate most wall stud spacing
Order Information
Nomenclature:
NotchTrak is manufactured in 12 ft. lengths. NotchTrak is designated by track depth in inches multiplied by 100, followed by type (NT), leg size, mil thickness and notch spacing.
Example:
| 600 | NT | 125 | – | 43 | – | 16oc |
| (Inside Track Dimension) |
(NotchTrak) | (Leg) | (Thickness) | (Notch Spacing) |
NotchTrak Depths: 6″, and 8″
Leg Size: 1.25″
Available Thicknesses: 43, 54 and 68 Mils
Notch Spacing: 16″ and 24″ o.c.
Notch Size: 2″
* Special lengths available by request.
Material Composition
ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 50 (340) Type H, ST50H (ST340H): 50ksi (340MPa) minimum yield strength, 65ksi (450MPa) minimum tensile strength, with ASTM A653/A653M G60 (Z180) hot dipped galvanized coating, or equivalent.
Catalogs
TSN’s Product Catalogs are an essential resource for the design of cold formed steel. Developed by Engineers, the catalogs contain design data for members, connectors, and fasteners. NotchTrak® NT can be found in the following Catalogs:
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For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.
NotchTrak® NT Downloads
NotchTrak® NT Applications
Wall Bridging
Wall Backing for Handrails or Cabinets
Installation Instructions
Allowable Loads
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Member Load
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,836
2,760
3,986
5,019
5,019
5,019
Hanger Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,722
2,804
4,051
3,943
4,087
4,087
4,087
4,087
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Member Load
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
1,377
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
1,030
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
2,728
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
2,039
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,836
2,760
3,986
4,135
4,135
4,135
Hanger Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,722
2,804
4,051
3,943
4,087
4,087
4,087
4,087
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Member Load
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,529
1,529
1,529
1,529
1,529
1,529
1,529
1,529
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,064
2,064
2,064
2,064
2,064
2,064
2,064
2,064
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,836
2,760
3,022
3,022
3,022
3,022
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,722
2,804
4,051
3,943
4,080
4,080
4,080
4,080
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
6" w/ 7 Screws
1,319
1,905
1,963
2,836
2,760
3,986
5,019
5,019
5,019
Axial Load Direction
16" and 24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
8" w/ 10 Screws
1,884
2,722
2,804
4,051
3,943
5,695
7,170
7,170
7,170
33mil (20ga), 33ksi Stud
33mil (20ga), 50ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 33ksi Stud
43mil (18ga), 50ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 33ksi Stud
54mil (16ga), 50ksi Stud
68mil (14ga), 50ksi Stud
97mil (12ga), 50ksi Stud
Maximum Allowable Member Load
Lateral Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
Lateral Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
Lateral Load Direction
16" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
324
324
324
324
324
324
324
324
324
Lateral Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT43
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
Lateral Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT54
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
104
104
104
104
104
104
104
104
104
Lateral Load Direction
24" O.C. Stud Spacing
NT68
6" w/ 7 Screws and 8" w/ 10 Screws
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
Load Table Notes:
- NotchTrak NT resists weak axis buckling and torsional rotation of members.
- Table data is based on 1-1/4″ track leg, but other leg sizes are available to obtain higher capacities.
- Meets OSHA and IBC load requirements.
- Meets OSHPD 2013 CBC Standard Backing Details for Cabinets and Grab Bars (Details ST5.00 and ST5.03).
- For LRFD strengths contact TSN technical services.
Load Direction
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