5-1/2″ Structural Studs & Track
HSLA 50 ksi in every gauge. G60 or G90 galvanized, red oxide in 14 and 12 gauge. Full mill certs. Slit and roll-formed at our plant in Bessemer, AL.
Structural Studs & Track in 12 Web Widths
We roll the full range from 1-5/8″ to 15-1/2″. You are viewing 5-1/2″. Pick any size, or see every size on one page.
Structural Only. 50 ksi Only.
Falcon Metals & Supply Company roll-forms 5-1/2″ (550S) structural studs and 550T structural track from full prime mill steel, slit and rolled at our plant in Bessemer, AL. Every piece is ink-jet marked with manufacturer, size and lot number and backed by full chemical and mechanical mill certifications.
We have the equipment to run drywall studs and choose not to. Our plant concentrates only on structural stud and track, and every gauge, including 20 and 18 gauge, is HSLA 50 ksi. There is no 33 ksi material on our floor, so a lower-strength stud can never be shipped where 50 ksi was specified.
550S Structural Studs
5.500″ web. Every designation below is roll-formed to order from stocked prime mill coil, HSLA 50 ksi.
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| Flange | Return lip | 20 ga 33 mil | 18 ga 43 mil | 16 ga 54 mil | 14 ga 68 mil | 12 ga 97 mil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5/8″ (1.625) | 0.500″ | 550S162-33 | 550S162-43 | 550S162-54 | 550S162-68 | 550S162-97 |
| 2″ (2.000) | 0.625″ | 550S200-33 | 550S200-43 | 550S200-54 | 550S200-68 | 550S200-97 |
| 2-1/2″ (2.500) | 0.625″ | 550S250-33 | 550S250-43 | 550S250-54 | 550S250-68 | 550S250-97 |
| 3″ (3.000) | 0.625″ | 550S300-33 | 550S300-43 | 550S300-54 | 550S300-68 | 550S300-97 |
550T Structural Track
5.500″ inside web, sized to receive 550S studs.
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| Flange | 20 ga 33 mil | 18 ga 43 mil | 16 ga 54 mil | 14 ga 68 mil | 12 ga 97 mil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/4″ (1.250) | 550T125-33 | 550T125-43 | 550T125-54 | 550T125-68 | 550T125-97 |
| 1-1/2″ (1.500) | 550T150-33 | 550T150-43 | 550T150-54 | 550T150-68 | 550T150-97 |
| 2″ (2.000) | 550T200-33 | 550T200-43 | 550T200-54 | 550T200-68 | 550T200-97 |
| 2-1/2″ (2.500) | 550T250-33 | 550T250-43 | 550T250-54 | 550T250-68 | 550T250-97 |
| 3″ (3.000) | 550T300-33 | 550T300-43 | 550T300-54 | 550T300-68 | 550T300-97 |
Structural Studs That Sit Flat in the Track
Falcon track is formed with the bottom of the web very slightly wider, without changing the designated dimensions. The stud's corners clear the inside bend radius of the track, so the stud end sits flat on the track web instead of riding up on the radius.
That means full bearing, no gap at the bottom of the stud, and plumb, consistent wall heights.
Thickness & Gauge
550S studs and 550T track are rolled 20 to 12 gauge (33 to 97 mil). Thickness is ordered and certified as a minimum. HSLA 50 ksi minimum yield in every gauge.
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| Gauge | Mils | Minimum thickness | Design thickness | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ga (structural) | 33 | 0.0329″ | 0.0346″ | 50 ksi |
| 18 ga | 43 | 0.0428″ | 0.0451″ | 50 ksi |
| 16 ga | 54 | 0.0538″ | 0.0566″ | 50 ksi |
| 14 ga | 68 | 0.0677″ | 0.0713″ | 50 ksi |
| 12 ga | 97 | 0.0966″ | 0.1017″ | 50 ksi |
Material Specifications
| Steel | Full prime mill steel, HSLA 50 ksi minimum yield |
|---|---|
| Governing spec | ASTM A1003 (steel sheet for cold-formed framing members) |
| Coating spec | ASTM A653 hot-dip galvanized; tolerances per ASTM A924 |
| Coatings | G60 (standard) or G90 hot-dip galvanized; red oxide primed in 14 and 12 gauge only |
| Design standards | AISI S100 and AISI S240; CSI 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing |
| Certification | Full chemical and mechanical mill test reports, traceable by lot |
| Marking | Ink-jet marked with manufacturer, size designation and lot number |
| Punching | Unpunched, or industry-standard punchouts with the punch start location set to your layout |
| Length | Cut to length for your job |
Cut to Length, Fast
We keep a large inventory of prime mill master coils on our floor and slit them on demand for our roll formers, all at our Bessemer plant. That lets us react quickly and cut every piece to the length your job calls for. Turnaround depends on order size; call us and we'll give you a date.
Walls
Exterior and interior load-bearing walls, including 2x6-equivalent walls.
Curtain Wall
Taller exterior and curtain walls under wind load.
Headers & Jambs
Headers, jambs and built-up members.
Common Questions
What does 550S162-54 mean?
It is the industry designation for a structural stud: 550 = 5.500″ web, S = stud with return lips, 162 = 1.625″ flange, 54 = 54 mil minimum base steel thickness (16 gauge). It is the format used in AISI S240 and on structural drawings.
Is a 20 gauge 550S stud really 50 ksi?
Yes. Every Falcon stud and track, 20 gauge through 10 gauge, is HSLA 50 ksi. We do not stock 33 ksi material, so a lower-strength stud can never be shipped where 50 ksi was specified.
Do you provide mill certs?
Yes. Full chemical and mechanical mill test reports are available for every lot, and every piece is ink-jet marked with manufacturer, size and lot number for traceability.
Will 550S studs sit flat in your 550T track?
Yes. We form our track web very slightly wider at the bottom, within the designated dimensions, so the stud clears the track's bend radius and bears directly on the track web with no gap.
Can you set where the punchouts start?
Yes. Studs are available unpunched or with industry-standard punchouts, and we can set where the punch spacing starts so the holes line up with your wall layout.
Do you roll other web widths?
Yes. We roll structural studs and track in 12 web widths from 1-5/8″ to 15-1/2″, and brake-press custom members up to 24″ web, 5.00″ flange and 1.00″ return, up to 21 feet long. See all structural studs.
Do you sell coil for my own roll former?
Yes. See our structural stud & track coil and coil for LGS roll formers.
Related Categories
Every size we roll is listed on our structural studs page.
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