Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC162-R50 WBAC Wood Backing Steel Connector for 1-1/4 in. to 1-5/8 in. Flange (50-Qty)

Simpson Strong-Tie WBAC162-R50 WBAC Wood Backing Steel Connector for 1-1/4 in. to 1-5/8 in. Flange (50-Qty)

The WBAC wood backing steel connector is the ideal solution for connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel studs. Perfect for cabinets, shelves, handrails, heavy wall hangings and more, this versatile connector installs easily and provides tested strength. The WBAC is designed to eliminate alignment issues and reduce installation time. Since stiffness and strength are critical for these applications, the fastening pattern into both steel and wood has been engineered to optimize performance.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Simple installation using prepunched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both wood backing and stud attachment
• 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
• For 1-1/4 in. and 1-5/8 in. flanges
• Testing performed in accordance with ICC-ES AC261
• Made from 33 mil (20-gauge), 33 ksi steel
• Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• Quantity: 50

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: WBAC162-R50
• UPC: 707392014096
• GTIN: 707392014096
• Feature 01: Simple installation using prepunched holes allowing the same screw to be used for both wood backing and stud attachment
• Feature 02: Works for any stud spacing, predetermined or typical stud spacing not required
• Feature 03: Sight lines to guide installation alignment
• Feature 04: Unique rolled support bottom tabs provide extra strength and stiffness
• Feature 05: For 1-1/4 in. and 1-5/8 in. flanges
• Feature 06: Testing performed in accordance with ICC-ES AC261
• Feature 07: Made from 33 mil (20-gauge), 33 ksi steel
• Feature 08: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• Feature 09: Quantity: 50
• Install With: Install using (4) #8-18 modified truss-head self-drilling screws to stud flange and (3) #8-18 modified truss-head screws to each wood block for 1-1/4 in flange; or (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 wood block for 1-5/8 in. flange
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 0.625
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 6
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 4.125
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: WBAC_Connector
• Base Product Name: WBAC
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Cold-Formed Steel Connectors > Backing Connectors > Backing
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: PAC
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Gauge: 20
• GUID: 61640895107857207044645338611582796980
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: Pack
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Package Depth - Imperial: 10.375
• Package Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Height - Imperial: 4.500
• Package Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Width - Imperial: 8.000
• Package Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Packaging Quantity: 50
• Packaging Type: Box
• Product Class: Backing
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 11
• Short Product Name: Wood Backing for CFS 1-5/8 and 1-1/4 fl
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/backingproducts_coldformedsteelconstruction/wbac_connector/p/wbac
• Subcategory: Cold-Formed Steel Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Backing Connectors
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• PAL Reference: 50707392014091