ProX Header, a light gauge steel header for use with non-load bearing metal stud framing. This
product is manufactured by CEMCO Steel Framing under license by Brady Innovations, LLC..
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SECTION 09 22 16
NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes: Light gauge steel headers for use with non-load bearing metal stud framing.
B.
Related Sections:
1.
Division 05 40 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing.
2.
Division 09 11 00 - Non-Load Bearing Wall Framing
1.02 REFERENCES
A.
2012 International Building Code (IBC) and/or 2013 California Building Code (CBC)
B.
ASTM International:
C.
1.
ASTM A653/A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron
Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
2.
ASTM A1003/A1003M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and NonmetallicCoated for Cold-Formed Framing Members.
3.
ASTM C645 Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members.
4.
ASTM C954 Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel
Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in
Thickness.
5.
ASTM C955 Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners
(Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal
Plaster Bases.
6.
ASTM C1007 Standard Specification for Installation of Load Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel
Studs and Related Accessories.
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):
1.
SAE J78 Standard Specification for Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Regulatory Requirements and Approvals:
1.
IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Service
a.
ER-0286
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
1.04 PROX HEADER - Light Gauge Steel Header
A.
Manufacturer: CEMCO Steel Framing under license by Brady Innovations, LLC
1.
Contact: 263 North Covina Lane, City of Industry; Telephone: (800) 775-2362 CEMCO
2.
(888) 475-7875 BRADY (or) CEMCO TECHNICAL DEPT. (800) 330-7578
3.
website: www.ProXHeader.com or www.cemcosteel.com
1.05 MATERIALS
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ProX Header:
1.
Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/A653M and ASTM C645.
a.
14 and 16 Gauge: Grade 50 with a minimum yield point of 50,000 psi (345 MPa).
b.
18 and 20 Gauge: Grade 33 with a minimum yield point of 33,000 psi (228 MPa).
2.
Thickness: [14 gauge (68 mils)] [16 gauge (54 mils)] [18 gauge (43 mils)] [20 gauge (33 mils)] [25
gauge (18 mils)].
3.
Width: [3 5/8 inches (92 mm)] [4 inches (102 mm)] [6 inches (152 mm)] [8 inches (203 mm)].
4.
Length: 10 feet (3.1 m) or Custom lengths to order
5.
Finish: Galvanized, Class G60 or G90 in accordance with ASTM A1003
1.06 COMPONENTS
A.
Outer Member: ProX Outer, X 425 Series.
B.
Insert Member: ProX Insert, XT 162 Series.
1.07 ACCESSORIES
A.
B.
Internal Clip: ProX Clip Series:
1.
Thickness: 16 gauge (54 mils).
2.
Width: [3 5/8 inches (92 mm)] [4 inches (102 mm)] [6 inches (152 mm)] [8 inches (203 mm)].
Fasteners: Sheet metal screws in accordance with ASTM C954 or SAE J78:
1.
Interior: No. 8 screws.
2.
Exterior: No. 10 screws.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
1.08 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
A.
Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product
catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for installation.
1.09 INSTALLATION
A.
Install ProX Header in accordance with ASTM C1007.
END OF SECTION