Florida Steel Frame & Truss Manufacturing, manufactures 10 and 12 gauge heavy steel studs using a roll-forming process. These studs are used in cold formed steel construction and are specifically designed to handle high-load applications.
They are mainly used in joists (floor and roof support systems) and in the lower load-bearing walls of multi-story buildings. Their robust structure allows them to handle significant vertical loads, which is essential for maintaining the overall strength of a building.
For optimal performance, the spacing of the studs is determined based on load requirements . Joist hangers and support clips are used to securely connect them to girders and walls.
When designing with these heavy gauge studs, it is important to consider both axial loads (direct pressure) and lateral loads (side forces).
For connections:
● Larger self-drilling screws
● Or welding methods
are typically used to handle the high forces involved.
In high-load applications, specialized clips and connectors may also be required.Since these studs play a critical role in the structural stability of a building, their connections must be carefully designed to ensure overall safety and integrity.
| 12 GA Stud Nomenclature | Common Name | 10 GA Stud Nomenclature | Common Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162S162-97 | 12 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 162S162-118 | 10 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 162S200-97 | 12 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 162S200-118 | 10 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 162S250-97 | 12 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 162S250-118 | 10 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 162S300-97 | 12 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 162S300-118 | 10 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 162S350-97 | 12 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 162S350-118 | 10 Gauge 1-5/8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 250S162-97 | 12 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 250S162-118 | 10 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 250S200-97 | 12 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 250S200-118 | 10 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 250S250-97 | 12 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 250S250-118 | 10 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 250S300-97 | 12 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 250S300-118 | 10 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 250S350-97 | 12 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 250S350-118 | 10 Gauge 2.5″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 362S162-97 | 12 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 362S162-118 | 10 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 362S200-97 | 12 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 362S200-118 | 10 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 362S250-97 | 12 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 362S250-118 | 10 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 362S300-97 | 12 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 362S300-118 | 10 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 362S350-97 | 12 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 362S350-118 | 10 Gauge 3-5/8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 400S162-97 | 12 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 400S162-118 | 10 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 400S200-97 | 12 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 400S200-118 | 10 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 400S250-97 | 12 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 400S250-118 | 10 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 400S300-97 | 12 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 400S300-118 | 10 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 400S350-97 | 12 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 400S350-118 | 10 Gauge 4″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 550S162-97 | 12 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 550S162-118 | 10 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 550S200-97 | 12 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 550S200-118 | 10 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 550S250-97 | 12 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 550S250-118 | 10 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 550S300-97 | 12 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 550S300-118 | 10 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 550S350-97 | 12 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 550S350-118 | 10 Gauge 5.5″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 600S162-97 | 12 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 600S162-118 | 10 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 600S200-97 | 12 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 600S200-118 | 10 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 600S250-97 | 12 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 600S250-118 | 10 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 600S300-97 | 12 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 600S300-118 | 10 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 600S350-97 | 12 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 600S350-118 | 10 Gauge 6″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 800S162-97 | 12 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 800S162-118 | 10 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 800S200-97 | 12 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 800S200-118 | 10 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 800S250-97 | 12 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 800S250-118 | 10 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 800S300-97 | 12 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 800S300-118 | 10 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 800S350-97 | 12 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 800S350-118 | 10 Gauge 8″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 1000S162-97 | 12 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 1000S162-118 | 10 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 1000S200-97 | 12 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 1000S200-118 | 10 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 1000S250-97 | 12 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 1000S250-118 | 10 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 1000S300-97 | 12 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 1000S300-118 | 10 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 1000S350-97 | 12 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 1000S350-118 | 10 Gauge 10″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 1200S162-97 | 12 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 1200S162-118 | 10 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 1200S200-97 | 12 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 1200S200-118 | 10 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 1200S250-97 | 12 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 1200S250-118 | 10 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 1200S300-97 | 12 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 1200S300-118 | 10 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 1200S350-97 | 12 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 1200S350-118 | 10 Gauge 12″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 1400S162-97 | 12 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 1400S162-118 | 10 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 1400S200-97 | 12 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 1400S200-118 | 10 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 1400S250-97 | 12 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 1400S250-118 | 10 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 1400S300-97 | 12 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 1400S300-118 | 10 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 1400S350-97 | 12 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 1400S350-118 | 10 Gauge 14″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |
| 1600S162-97 | 12 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg | 1600S162-118 | 10 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 1-5/8″ Leg |
| 1600S200-97 | 12 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 2″ Leg | 1600S200-118 | 10 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 2″ Leg |
| 1600S250-97 | 12 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg | 1600S250-118 | 10 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 2.5″ Leg |
| 1600S300-97 | 12 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 3″ Leg | 1600S300-118 | 10 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 3″ Leg |
| 1600S350-97 | 12 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg | 1600S350-118 | 10 Gauge 16″ Stud with a 3.5″ Leg |