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Solid Track Blocking

Quick, Easy Installation

Solid Track Blocking (CDSB) provides a bracing solution designed to stabilize cold-formed steel framing by locking studs into a secure horizontal plane.

Solid Track Blocking (CDSB) provides a bracing solution designed to stabilize cold-formed steel framing by locking studs into a secure horizontal plane.  It’s a smarter alternative to field-fabricating blocking.  This one-piece system creates continuous load transfer between stud webs, helping maintain wall integrity and improve performance in shear and axial applications.

Key Features

  • Available in a range of web sizes to fit standard stud dimensions
  • Offered in standard spacing for 16" and 24" o.c. layouts
  • Designed to fit 1-5/8” flange
  • Pre-punched holes for fast and easy attachment
  • 1-5/8" standard leg size
  • Single-piece design
  • Custom lengths available upon request

 

Product Data & Ordering Information

Product CodePart DescriptionWidth (B)Stud FlangeSpacing (A)
CDSB362-S16-543-5/8" Web, 16" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
3-5/8"1-5/8"16"
CDSB362-S24-543-5/8" Web, 24" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
3-5/8"1-5/8"24"
CDSB400-S16-544" Web, 16" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
4"1-5/8"16"
CDSB400-S24-544" Web, 24" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
4"1-5/8"24"
CDSB600-S16-546" Web, 16" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
6"1-5/8"16"
CDSB600-S24-546" Web, 24" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
6"1-5/8"24"
CDSB800-S16-548" Web, 16" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
8"1-5/8"16"
CDSB800-S24-548" Web, 24" o.c.
Solid Track Blocking
8"1-5/8"24"

Packaging:  Sold individually. 
Minimum Thickness: 0.0538 inch  (54 mil), 16 GA
Material:  50 ksi
Protective Coating: CP60

 

Installation Instructions:


Place the Solid Track Blocking between studs with the flange oriented to seat tightly between webs.
Ensure horizontal alignment.
Attach using approved fasteners (min. #10) through the pre-punched guide holes.
Engage fasteners on the flanges on both sides for proper restraint and load transfer.

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

 

PRoduct submittal SHeets

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Product CodePart Description
CDSB362-S16-543-5/8" Web, 16" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB362-S24-543-5/8" Web, 24" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB400-S16-544" Web, 16" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB400-S24-544" Web, 24" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB600-S16-546" Web, 16" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB600-S24-546" Web, 24" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB800-S16-548" Web, 16" o.c. Solid Track Blocking
CDSB800-S24-548" Web, 24" o.c. Solid Track Blocking

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