Product Overview
WBAC162-R50 Wood Backing Steel Connector
The WBAC wood backing steel connector is the ideal solution for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs. Perfect for cabinets, shelves, handrails, heavy wall hangings and more, this versatile connector installs easily and provides tested strength. The WBAC is designed to eliminate alignment issues and reduce installation time. Since stiffness and strength are critical for these applications, the fastening pattern into both steel and wood has been engineered to optimize performance.
Key Features
Simple installation using pre-punched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both wood backing and stud attachment
Not limited to just a 1 5/8" flange, the WBAC has been tested to accommodate 1 1/4" flanges, 1 5/8" flanges and 2" flanges
Works for any stud spacing, predetermined or typical stud spacing not required
Sight lines to guide installation alignment
Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness
Material
33 mil (20 ga.), 33 ksi
Finish
Galvanized (G90)
Installation
Attach to grade lumber or 5/8" fire-rated board
Use WBAC162 for 1 1/4" and 1 5/8" flanges, and WBAC200 for 2" flanges
Drywall stud (1 1/4" flange): Align top of connector with markings and attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head self-drilling screws to stud flange and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each wood block
Structural studs (1 5/8" and 2" flange): Attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head SDS screws [(2) to stud flange, (1) to lip, and (1) to web] and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each wood block
The WBAC wood backing steel connector is the ideal solution for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs. Perfect for cabinets, shelves, handrails, heavy wall hangings and more, this versatile connector installs easily and provides tested strength. The WBAC is designed to eliminate alignment issues and reduce installation time. Since stiffness and strength are critical for these applications, the fastening pattern into both steel and wood has been engineered to optimize performance.
Key Features
Simple installation using pre-punched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both wood backing and stud attachment
Not limited to just a 1 5/8" flange, the WBAC has been tested to accommodate 1 1/4" flanges, 1 5/8" flanges and 2" flanges
Works for any stud spacing, predetermined or typical stud spacing not required
Sight lines to guide installation alignment
Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness
Material
33 mil (20 ga.), 33 ksi
Finish
Galvanized (G90)
Installation
Attach to grade lumber or 5/8" fire-rated board
Use WBAC162 for 1 1/4" and 1 5/8" flanges, and WBAC200 for 2" flanges
Drywall stud (1 1/4" flange): Align top of connector with markings and attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head self-drilling screws to stud flange and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each wood block
Structural studs (1 5/8" and 2" flange): Attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head SDS screws [(2) to stud flange, (1) to lip, and (1) to web] and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each wood block
