Technical drawing of a FERREX track: U-shaped steel channel with leg heights A and C and base width B

Also listed as Runner

References
FT 48 to FT 200
Leg height
25 mm
Thickness
0.4 to 1.5 mm
Length
3000 mm

Overview

Tracks are fixed to the floor and ceiling to receive the studs, and can be fixed with powder-actuated nails. Choose the track width to suit the thickness of the wall.

The catalogue advises against fixing gypsum boards to the tracks. Leaving the boards free allows for possible displacement, which helps prevent cracking and damage to the wall, for example during an earthquake.

ApplicationSecuring wall studs at floor and ceiling junctions.

Specifications

Track specifications
ReferenceDimensions (mm)Thickness (mm)Length (mm)Material
ABC
FT 482548250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 522552250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 722572250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 752575250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 922592250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 10025100250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 15025150250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel
FT 20025200250.4 to 1.53000Galvanised steel

Other sizes available on request.

Source: Drywall Partitions & Ceiling Systems catalogue, page 10 (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Installation

Materials and standards

Material standard
Galvanised steel to BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991)
Coating
As per ASTM A653/A653M
Standard length
3000 mm

Standards are shown as listed in the FERREX catalogues. Request current test and compliance documents for your specification.

Downloads

Drywall Partitions & Ceiling Systems

Track appears on page 10.

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