SigmaStud® is a breakthrough in metal stud framing, load bearing members, producing significant increases in load capacity when compared with conventional "C" Shaped metal studs. SigmaStud's unique configuration provides installation and design advantages which create efficiencies no other light steel framing (LSF)  studs can provide for load bearing walls. Each bend made to a flat LSF (light gauge metal) element increases load capacity over a standard stud section with the same material thickness. The return lips present in SigmaStud also increase capacity, delivering the most efficient LSF load-bearing stud member available. TSN’s 600SG™ and 800SG™ product lines are for 6” and 8” walls.

Features

• Increases load capacity over a standard "C-shaped" stud of the same thickness, reducing overall materials needed (14ga "C-shaped" to 18ga "SG" common)
• Re-defines previous limitations considered for utilization of steel studs in building construction
• Larger flange width increases area for fasteners
• Axial load capacity tables compatible with recent code changes
• Lighter weight results in shipping efficiencies and easier handling & faster connections
• Screw size decreases with thinner material thickness of member material
• May eliminate double studs and their attachments to each other
• Increased load capacity produces more cost-effective options for designing load bearing walls for clients