Light-gauge C-shaped framing members for

axial load-bearing walls, curtain-walls,

tall interior partitions, floor joists
and roof truss assemblies.
C-Studs (C-Series™)

■ Size (Web): 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6”,

8”, 10”, 12”, 14”.
■ Flange Sizes: 1-1/4”, 1-3/8”, 1-5/8”, 2”, 2-1/2”, 3”.
■ Gauges: 20 (33 mils), 18 (43 mils),
16 (54 mils), 14 (68 mils) and 12 (97 mils).
C-Stud
■ 20 and 18-gauge are standard as 33 ksi yield
strength. 16, 14, 12-gauge are standard as 50
ksi yield strength.
■ Custom sizes, lengths and coatings available.

Dietrich C-Studs are light- Dietrich CSJ™ studs/joist have a 1-5/8" flange and a 1/2"
weight, cold-formed galvanized return and are considered the industry standard. CSJ
steel members used in axial load- members are the most widely used and specified framing
bearing walls, curtain-walls, floor members. They provide the vertical strength necessary
joists and roof truss framing. for demanding load-bearing structural applications
C-Studs are available in a wide and sufficient strength for many joist applications.
array of sizes, flanges, gauges and Dietrich CSW™ wide studs/joist have a 2" wide flange
yield strengths to obtain optimal and a 5/8" return that provides a larger bearing surface for
performance at minimal costs. attaching sub-flooring or sheathing materials. This framing
One of the key differences member is also used in axial load-bearing wall assemblies.
between the various Dietrich CSE™ extra-wide studs/joist have a 2-1/2" wide
C-Stud/ Joist framing members flange and a 5/8" return and are used in floor joist
is the flange and return assemblies and heavy loading conditions.
dimensions. The flange is
typically the bearing surface for Dietrich CSS™ super-wide studs/joist have a 3" flange
cladding materials and a key and a 1" return and are used in very heavy loading and
contributor to the load-bearing long spanning conditions.
capacity of the member. Flange sizes include
1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-5/8", 2", 2-1/2" and 3".
Dietrich CWI™ light-duty curtain-wall
studs have a 1-1/4" flange and 1/4" return
and are used to support the exterior skin
in ultra-light applications. CWI studs are
available only in the Pacific Northwest.
Dietrich CWN™ curtain-wall studs have a
1-3/8" flange and 1/2" return and are used
to support the exterior skin or cladding
material (metal, stone, tile, glass, etc.)
and the wind loads to which they are
subjected.

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 Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems for Curtain-Wall/Axial Load-Bearing

NOTE: This catalog does not provide load data (load capacities, limiting heights,
physical and structural properties and span data) necessary for building design.
Assistance is available at www.dietrichmetalframing.com or by calling
Dietrich Design Group at 800-873-2443.

C-Studs (C-Series™)
C-Studs (C-Series™)
DMF Thickness Depth Flange Return
SSMA
Product Reference Gauge (mils) Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
Code*
250S125-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
CWI3 (20 & 18 gauge) 362S125-x 20 (33), 18 (43), 3-5/8 92.1 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
CWI5 (16 & 14 gauge) 600S125-x 16 (54), 14 (68) 6 152.4 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
800S125-x 8 203.2 1-1/4 31.8 1/4 6.4
250S137-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
362S137-x 3-5/8 92.1 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
CWN3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
400S137-x 4 101.6 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
CWN5 (16 & 14 gauge) 16 (54), 14 (68)
600S137-x 6 152.4 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
800S137-x 8 203.2 1-3/8 34.9 3/8 9.5
250S162-x 2-1/2 63.5 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
350S162-x 3-1/2 88.9 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
362S162-x 3-5/8 92.1 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
400S162-x 4 101.6 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
CSJ3 (20 & 18 gauge) 550S162-x 20 (33), 18 (43), 5-1/2 149.7 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
CSJ5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 600S162-x 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97) 6 152.4 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
800S162-x 8 203.2 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1000S162-x 10 254.0 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1200S162-x 12 304.8 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
1400S162-x 14 355.6 1-5/8 41.3 1/2 12.7
362S200-x 3-5/8 92.1 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
400S200-x 4 101.6 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
600S200-x 6 152.4 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
CSW3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
800S200-x 8 203.2 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
CSW5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97)
1000S200-x 10 254.0 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
1200S200-x 12 304.8 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
1400S200-x 14 355.6 2 50.8 5/8 15.9
362S250-x 3-5/8 92.1 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
400S250-x 4 101.6 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
600S250-x 6 152.4 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
CSE3 (20 & 18 gauge) 20 (33), 18 (43),
800S250-x 8 203.2 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
CSE5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14(68), 12 (97)
1000S250-x 10 254.0 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
1200S250-x 12 304.8 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
1400S250-x 14 355.6 2-1/2 63.5 5/8 15.9
600S300-x 6 152.4 3 76.2 1 25.4
800S300-x 8 203.2 3 76.2 1 25.4
CSS3 (18 gauge) 18 (43),
1000S300-x 10 254.0 3 76.2 1 25.4
CSS5 (16, 14 & 12 gauge) 16 (54), 14 (68), 12 (97)
1200S300-x 12 304.8 3 76.2 1 25.4
1400S300-x 14 355.6 3 76.2 1 25.4
*20 and 18-gauge are standard as 33 ksi yield strength. 16, 14, 12-gauge are standard as 50 ksi yield strength.
*CWI available in limited geographical areas
X= mil thickness identifier

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