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Welcome to StudSelector.com

Here, any registered design professional with a load-bearing cold-formed steel (CFS) project can optimize their wall, using the least amount of steel to carry the weight of the roof and structure above. By using the design provisions of the American Iron and Steel Institute North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI S100), we have created tables with axial capacities of studs at different spacings and different wall pressures.

For interior partitions, tabulated data is based on an unreduced live load pressure of 5 PSF; for exterior walls, allowable strength design (ASD) wind pressures are included from 10 pounds per square foot (PSF) all the way up to 50 PSF, in 5 PSF increments. What StudSelector does is choose from these pre-engineered tables of capacities based on the input axial load, wind pressure, and stud height, and provides an optimized design of a steel-framed wall, using the most efficient combination of spacing, thickness, flange width, and stiffener size.

In addition to standard stud sizes, the StudSelector includes SuperMAXX studs from Super Stud Building Products. SuperMAXX studs have double return stiffeners on both flanges, for optimized axial capacity under heavy gravity loads. What this means is you can use SuperMAXX studs to carry some of the heaviest building loads without having to resort to tight spacing or extreme thicknesses.

SuperMAXX studs are available in 4", 6”, and 8” depths, with flange widths from 2” to 3 ½” and thicknesses from 33 mil up to 118 mil. But don’t take our word for it – use StudSelector now and see for yourself how you can start saving on your next load-bearing project!

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Stud Selector from Super Stud Building Products

Find the most efficient load-bearing steel-framed walls for mid-rise construction

How to use StudSelector

To use StudSelector to design a load-bearing wall, you just need the following information:

First
The Height of the Wall
The height of the wall, or how tall the studs need to be from bottom track to top track.
Guidance On Height
Second
Axial Loads
The weight in pounds per foot
coming down on top of the wall.
Guidance on Axial Loads
Third
Lateral Pressure
The pressure pushing against the side of the wall.

Guidance On Lateral Pressure
Fourth
Deflection
How much deflection is permitted in the wall?

Guidance on Deflection
Fifth
The Depth of the Stud
Either 6" or 8"
Cold-Formed Steel is True to Size
Guidance on Depth of Stud
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Project Managers and Carpenters Agree

Read what project managers and carpenters have to say about the material and labor savings of SuperMaxx Stud and Stud Selector.

We were given the chance to use the beta version of stud selector for our six-story office building. We expected to see some savings on the lower floors given the higher capacity of Super Maxx, but had far above-expected savings on the upper floors. Without this tool, we might have overbuilt and never known it.

Anthony Project Manager

SuperMaxx Stud and Stud Selector helped us see where we could replace doubled-up conventional studs with single SuperMaxx Studs. It saved us on material costs and on labor too.

Ryan Project Manager

Thanks to Stud Selector and SuperMaxx Stud, our mid-rise office building was built with wider spacing than you see with conventional studs. It significantly reduced our labor costs.

John Project Engineer

Super Stud Affiliate Companies and Other Products

The Super Stud Affiliation of Companies manufactures and supplies all of the necessary products and components to construct a complete, dried-in structural shell. No other company in the industry, regardless of size, can offer this comprehensive range of Design/Build Solutions to the design and contracting communities.

Super Stud Building Products

Super Stud Building Products

Real design-build solutions start with Super Stud. We're more than just another stud company. Super Stud manufactures cold-formed steel members, clips, and framing accessories as well as hollow metal doors and frames, EIFS, structural wall-systems, roof trusses, and engineering support. Make Super Stud your first call!

(732) 662-6200

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The EDGE Steel Framing

The EDGE™ by Super Stud Building Products is the safest drywall system on the market. Its patented rolled triangular lip eliminates sharp edges along the length of the stud.

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The FroMar™ System supplies panel systems for loadbearing residential and mid-rise exterior construction where resistance to wind and seismic forces and compressed schedules are critical requirements.

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Energex Wall Systems

Energex Wall Systems® supplies water management, one coat, direct applied, and EIFS wall system solutions for the architectural finish to the structure’s exterior.

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Galaxy Metal Products

Galaxy Metal Products supplies doors, frames, and hardware that are UL Classified. Galaxy can meet virtually all design requirements.

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Flanges with Double Returns
SuperMAXX Studs have flanges with double returns for superior reinforcement.
More Axial Load
SuperMaxx Studs carry 20% more axial load than conventional studs.
Easier Attachments
A thinner flange carrying the required load makes screw attachments easier.
Better For The Environment
SuperMaxx Studs use steel more efficiently which is better for the environment.