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Chicago MetallicDrywall Grid Systems

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Chicago Metallic Drywall Grid Systems are heavy-duty, available in non-fire rated and fire rated construction and are built using HDG 40 steel. This drywall grid features seismically compliant stab-end cross tees and demountable hook-end cross tees, as well as 8” OC pre-notched main runners for custom forming on-site. Chicago Metallic™ Grid Systems are third party certified to meet ASTM standards and listed with ICCES Evaluation Services, reference report ESR-2631 for further details. 

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Performance Properties:

  • Heavy duty acoustical grid design features (660/670) stab-end and (640/650) hook-end cross tee options
  • Fire rated suspension system components are designed with expansion reliefs, making it suitable for fire-rated ceiling assemblies
  • Eliminates the need for traditional framing and reduces onsite labor
  • Sustainable: Minimum 25% recycled content, 100% locally recyclable
  • Chicago Metallic® suspension systems meet a Class-A flame spread rating in accordance with ASTM standard E1264-08

Material

  • ASTM C 635 Heavy Duty (HD) furring runner classification; commercial quality steel, G40 hot-dip galvanized body and knurled face cap, 1-3/8" width, 1-1/2" height. Also complies with ASTM C 645 and ASTM C 754.
  • Note: A metallurgist should be consulted regarding the suitability of this product for the environmental conditions in which it is being installed.
  • Load Bearing : Expand to view deflection table :
  • Fire Rated Assemblies : 
    • Hanger Positions for Fire Rated Situations
    • This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field and are covered in the table. Refer to specific design numbers for allowable number of fixtures per square footage of ceiling area. :
  • Non-Fire Rated Assemblies :
    • Hanger Positions for Non-Fire Rated Situations
    • This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field. Provide extra hangers for tandem fixtures. :
  • Environment : 
    • Materials and Resources (MR)
      • Waste Management Planning
      • Interiors Life Cycle Impact Reduction
      • Environmental Product Declarations
      • Sourcing of Raw Materials
      • Material Ingredients
      • Waste Management
    • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
      • Low-Emitting Materials
      • Interior Lighting
      • Acoustic Performance