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PilotTrak

ClarkDietrich PilotTRAK is a structural U-shaped framing component. PilotTRAK can also be used in box-headers,  door jambs, axial loadbearing walls, curtainwalls, tall interior partitions, floor joists and roof truss assemblies. The 1” on-center pilot holes accelerate screw attachment and facilitate with framing layout.

PilotTrak

ClarkDietrich PilotTRAK is a structural U-shaped framing component. PilotTRAK can also be used in box-headers, door jambs, axial loadbearing walls, curtainwalls, tall interior partitions, floor joists and roof truss assemblies. The 1” on-center pilot holes accelerate screw attachment and facilitate with framing layout. Every 4th hole is diamond shaped to assist with on-center stud spacing.

ClarkDietrich tracks are made in a variety of web and leg sizes to meet different applications

  • Standard Web Size: 3-5/8”, 6” and 8"
  • Leg heights: 1-1/4” and 2”
  • Thickness: 54 mils (16ga) and 68 mils (14ga)
  • 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted
  • Standard coating: CP60 (G60, CP90 & G90 available) Per AISI S240
  • Standard 10’ lengths. (Custom lengths available)
  • All tracks are color coded for easy identification

See ClarkDietrich's Product Identification sheet for more on how to identify our products.

pilottrak technical design guide

PilotTRAK Design Guide

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
  • AISI S240-20 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing
    • (Compliant to ASTM C955, but IBC replaced with AISI S200 in IBC 2015, AISI S240 in IBC 2018)
    • Section A3 Material - Chemical & mechanical requirements (Referencing ASTM A1003/A1003M)
    • Section A4 Corrosion Protection (Referencing ASTM A653/A653M)
    • Section A5 Products - Thickness, shapes, tolerances, identification
    • Section C Installation - (Referencing ASTM C1007)
  • AISI S202-20 Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing
    • Section F3 Delivery, Handling and Storage of Materials
  • IBC 2024 International Building Code
  • SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories

CAD Details

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PilotTRAK Box Header Connection
PilotTRAK Box Header Connection
PilotTRAK Box Header Connection
PilotTRAK Door Jamb
PilotTRAK Door Jamb
PilotTRAK Head Connection
PilotTRAK Head Connection
PilotTRAK Head Connection
PilotTRAK Lay-in Header
PilotTRAK Lay-in Header
PilotTRAK Lay-in Header
PilotTRAK Panel Assembly
PilotTRAK Panel Assembly
PilotTRAK Panel Assembly
PilotTRAK Rim Board
PilotTRAK Rim Board
Stud to PilotTRAK Connection
Stud to PilotTRAK Connection
Stud to PilotTRAK Connection

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Most common structural submittals can be found below:

Size / ThicknessTrack
6" Web with 1-1/4" Flange 54mils (16ga)600PLT125-54
6" Web with 1-1/4" Flange 68mils (14ga)600PLT125-68
8" Web with 1-1/4" Flange 54mils (16ga)800PLT125-54
8" Web with 1-1/4" Flange 68mils (14ga)800PLT125-68
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