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Rockfon -Chicago Metallic® Drywall Grid

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The latest innovation in Rockfon's Drywall Grid product is here! New product upgrades provide easier, faster, consistent, high-quality installation and that contributes to greater overall performance.  


Category: acoustic ceiling suspension systems | drywall suspension grids | metal ceiling grids...

MasterFormat: Ceilings | Acoustical Ceilings | Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies


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Rockfon
4849 S. Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
Tel: (800) 323-7164

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Chicago Metallic® Drywall Grid

The latest innovation in Rockfon's Drywall Grid product is here! New product upgrades provide easier, faster, consistent, high-quality installation and that contributes to greater overall performance.

Introducing the Enhanced Rockfon® Chicago Metallic® Drywall Grid

Performance Properties:

  • Heavy duty acoustical grid design features (660/670) stab-end.
  • 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

New and improved features include:

  • Patented screw stop with wider knurled face
    • Prevents screw spin out
    • Wider 1½” face from previous version for easier screw installation
  • Increased knurled facing
    • Improves screw grab for faster, more efficient installation 
  • Additional slotting
    • Group slotting used for Main Runners and Cross Tees supports Type G and Type F light fixture compatibility
    • Standard cross tee sizes of 4’, 6’, and 50”
  • Increased strength and torsional rigidity
    • New double-stitched web
    • Increased profile heights - up to 1.68”
    • New bulb design
  • Reduced main runner fire breaks
    • One fire break per main from previous three - reduces hanger wire installation
    • Featured in 7 new fire-rated UL assemblies and 38 total fire-rated UL assemblies
  • Manufactured with G40 steel for durability, and backed by a 40-year warranty
  • G90 steel available for exterior applications

Material

ASTM C 635 Heavy Duty (HD) furring runner classification; commercial quality steel, G40 hot-dip galvanized body. 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.

Application Areas

Hospitals, hospitality, retail, lobbies, department stores, galleries, and residential high rise.


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