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Use  and Hear Less!
That's right, improved acoustical benefits.
The dimpled surface of the section has been shown to reduce the
levels of noise transmission through walls and ceilings.
Several sound insulation tests were conducted with various
gypsum boards.
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Improved Fire Test Performance
Fire tests have shown an increase in performance with products
produced from Dietrich UltraSTEEL®
Framing.
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 Improved productivity
and quality.
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Sight line
on flanges for more precise joints.
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Tighter stud to track
friction fitting.
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Improved safety by reducing
sharp edges and lips.
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Enhances Screw Retention
Independent tests have shown
improved screw retention characteristics.
The dimpled
surface reduces screw "spin out."
Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing
greatly reduces the possibility of screw stripping. Screw stripping
can occur for a number of reasons, including inferior screw and/or
gypsum or steel variations. The Dietrich UltraSTEEL®
Framing cross-section ensures every screw is in contact with a material
thickness greater than the nominal gauge of the steel. Furthermore,
the location of screws within Dietrich UltraSTEEL®
Framing material creates inward pressure around the point of contact
as a pull-out force is applied.
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The Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing cross-section ensures
that every screw is in contact with a material thickness
much greater than traditional material thickness.
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The location of screws within Dietrich UltraSTEEL®
Framing material creates inward pressure around the
point of contact as a pull-out force is applied.
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Greater Load-Carrying Capacity
A simple load test on thinner Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing
compared to traditional metal framing proves Dietrich UltraSTEEL®
Framing has an increase in stiffness and load-carrying capacity.
By using the Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing process, the depth of
the sheet is increased, thereby improving the sectional
properties. Also, as the sheet has been worked between the two
forming rolls, the material yield has been increased by the
process of work hardening.
The Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing process increases the effective
thickness of the material (the depth of the double-helix
ribbing) and, in practice, means that the gauge of the material
can be reduced. The metal is stiffened by creating a
double-helix dimpled pattern on the surface of the material,
which is then further strengthened through work hardening by the
combined effects of cold-roll forming, all in one continuous
process.
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Unique Appearance Brand Identification
Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing isn’t just something you can feel —
it’s something you can see. The dimpled material provides a more
easily identifiable product. Over the years, a number of
manufacturers have duplicated or produced very similar products
— so similar that only a skilled professional could tell them apart.
As a result, it was very hard to determine which material was being
used. Dietrich UltraSTEEL® Framing has an easily identifiable pattern
that clearly identifies the Dietrich brand and ensures product
performance and specification compliance.
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