Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Description

The WBAC wood backing steel connector is designed for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs, offering tested strength and easy installation.

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Includes

• (50) WBAC Wood Backing Steel Connector

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Features

• Simple installation using prepunched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both backing and stud attachment
• Not limited to just a 1 5/8″ flange, the WBAC has been tested to accommodate 1 1/4″ flanges, 1 5/8″ flanges and 2″ flanges
• Works for any stud spacing, predetermined or typical stud spacing not required
• Sight lines to guide installation alignment
• Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Applications

• Curtain-Wall Construction
• Cabinets, shelves, handrails, and heavy wall hangings

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Installation Overview

1. Attach to grade lumber or 5/8″ fire-rated board or CFS stud/track
2. Use WBAC162 for 1 1/4″ and 1 5/8″ flanges, and WBAC200 for 2″ flanges
3. Drywall stud (1 1/4″ flange): Align top of connector with markings and attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head self-drilling screws to stud flange and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each block
4. Structural studs (1 5/8″ and 2″ flange): Attach using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head SDS screws [(2) to stud flange, (1) to lip, and (1) to web] and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each block

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC200-R50 Specifications

NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values.