Armstrong SB12P is a versatile and durable metal framing system designed to provide superior support for drywall ceilings and soffits. Its key features include:
- StrongBack construction for added strength and stability, ensuring the longevity of your suspended ceiling system.
- Easy installation with pre-punched holes for direct attachment to Armstrong Drywall Grid cross tees, saving you time and effort.
- Customizable design allowing you to create a variety of ceiling and soffit configurations to suit your specific needs and preferences.
- Compatibility with Armstrong SimpleSoffit framing system, enabling seamless integration and expansion of your suspended ceiling system.
Armstrong SB12P is a versatile and durable metal framing system designed to provide superior support for drywall ceilings and soffits. Its key features include:
- StrongBack construction for added strength and stability, ensuring the longevity of your suspended ceiling system.
- Easy installation with pre-punched holes for direct attachment to Armstrong Drywall Grid cross tees, saving you time and effort.
- Customizable design allowing you to create a variety of ceiling and soffit configurations to suit your specific needs and preferences.
- Compatibility with Armstrong SimpleSoffit framing system, enabling seamless integration and expansion of your suspended ceiling system.
adjusted for the 10 unit grid
SIMPLESOFFIT® Soffit Framing System
Assembly and Installation Instructions
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SimpleSoft® is a prefabricated grid framing system that
quickly and easily snaps together into an interior soft
allowing for a faster, more accurate framing installation.
This new framing system reduces time and labor associated
with cutting and measuring the framing members.
SimpleSoffit®
48" O.C
KAM12
KAM12
LAM12 or KAM12
LAM
Brace to Structure
every 96" O.C. min.
SimpleSoffit
SimpleSoffit
SimpleSoffit bending
with LAM12 or KAM12
Hanger Wire
to Structure
XL8945P
XL8945P
9/16"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2
1.1 Material Handling/Storage
Product requires proper handling. Please transport cartons supporting
the product so it doesn’t bend or twist. (Fig 1)
For storage, please store main beams in carton on a at rigid surface.
Opening the carton:
While the carton is on a at rigid surface, cut the long edge of the
carton to reveal the product inside (Fig 2). Once carton is opened
remove product from carton and take care that product stays straight
until clicking together. (Fig 3)
(Fig 2)
(Fig 3)
(Fig 1)
Envelope to
store six pieces
8"
8"
8"
26-3/8"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
3-5/8"
1-1/4"
Screw at corners
Protect with cap
3
1.2 Folding and Clicking SimpleSoft®
Keep the product at until ready to fold and click together. (Fig 4)
When folding the mains, ensure the proper alignment while clicking
together. Make sure each opposing Click Notch passing each other on the
right for proper locking with an audible click. (Fig 5)
The click conrms the Click Notch locked. Please note, a screw may be
needed in certain construction situations depending on the size, shape,
and condition of the soft (Fig 6). For assistance, contact your Armstrong®
Ceilings Installation Representative. Inquire with your Technical rep.
Install SimpleSoft frames in the space with Armstrong Drywall Grid
cross tees.
Standard SimpleSoft main spacing is 48" O.C. And maybe up to
72" O.C. depending on the loading condition. Please consider loading
when determining if 24", 36", 48", 60", or 72" cross tees should be used.
Product should be braced to structure as needed or 96" O.C.
1.3 Assembling with SimpleSoft® Screw Notch
When folding SimpleSoft main beams with bend dimensions tighter than
the minimum achievable with the Click Notch (see 1.8), assemble using the
SimpleSoft Screw Notch. (Fig 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D)
The Screw Notch allows tighter bend dimensions; HOWEVER, a screw
must be added once the main beam is folded.
Use snips to make two cuts as shown in (Fig 7B). Once cuts are made,
fold together with tabs passing to the right side of one another (Fig 7C).
Finally, use #8 panhead screw to secure Screw Notch assembly. (Fig 7D)
NOTE: For additional information on minimum bend dimensions, see
Section 1.8 Product Considerations and Capabilities, page 8.
(Fig 4)
(Fig 6)
(Fig 7B)
Envelope to
store six pieces
8"
8"
8"
26-3/8"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
3-5/8"
1-1/4"
Screw at corners
Protect with cap
One screw at each
connection may be
necessary depending
on the installation
VIEW5
SCALE 1 / 2
A
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 1
B
DETAIL B
SCALE 2 : 1
SIMPLE SOFFIT FOLD 60° DETAILS
(Fig 5)
(Fig 7A)
(Fig 7C) (Fig 7D)
Click Notch
Click Notch
Tabs pass on right
side of each other
Screw Notch Cut here
Cut here
4
1.4 System Installation
Install SimpleSoft® frames in the space using Armstrong Drywall Grid
cross tees and KAM or LAM.
Connect SimpleSoft mains to the KAM
(Fig 8)
or LAM
(Fig 9)
as shown.
Standard SimpleSoft main spacing is 48" O.C. Product can be spaced
up to 72" O.C. depending on the loading condition. Please consider
loading when determining if 24", 36", 48", 60", or 72" cross tees should
be used.
(Fig 10)
Product should be braced to structure as needed or 96" O.C.
(Fig 8) (Fig 9)
(Fig 10)
SimpleSoffit with KAM SimpleSoffit with LAM
SimpleSoffit™
48" O.C
KAM12
KAM12
LAM12
or KAM12
LAM
Brace to
Structure Every
96" O.C. min.
SimpleSoffit
SimpleSoffit
SimpleSoffit bending
with LAM12 or KAM12
Hanger Wire
to Structure
XL8945P
XL8945P
48"
48"
SimpleSoft
48" O.C.
Spacing for SimpleSoft
Screw as
necessary
5
1.5 Product Attachment to structure
Product must be supported to structure via hanger wire or bracing
every 48" O.C. along the SimpleSoft® main beam.
There are many different conditions and applications for SimpleSoft.
Please use this as a guideline. Choose the best option for your
installation method.
For suspending soft framing to structure – installation of wire
should be on the vertical framing of the main runner where applicable.
(
Fig 11)
StrongBack can also be used. StrongBack™ screwed to SimpleSoft
framing every 48" is a solution for large plenum
drops.
(
Figs 12 and 13) (Fig 11)
(Fig 12)
SimpleSoft™
L-Upturn
Bracing as Required
Screw Attached to Cross Tee
KAM-151220E
SB12 StrongBack
Framing
Screws
Bracing as Required
Framing
Screws
SimpleSoft™
L-Upturn
SB12 StrongBack
KAM-151220E
(Fig 13)
Attach Hanger Wire
to the Vertical
Framing Member
6
1.6 Accessories attachments
Product can be adapted to work seamlessly with standard
Armstrong® Drywall Grid, transitions, light coves, and more.
For attachment to standard drywall grid, use the RC1. (Fig 14)
For additional attachment method splicing adjoining drywall main
beams, use framing scews attaching components together as shown
in (Fig 15).
For attachment to structure via black iron and Channel Beam Support
(CBS) hanger for SimpleSoft® grid.
(
Fig 16)
For attachment of Axiom® for light cove and perimeter integration.
(Fig 17)
(Fig 14)
(Fig 15)
(Fig 16)
(Fig 17)
5/8" Gypsum Board
2" one piece
Axiom® Classic
for Drywall
AXTBC
SimpleSoffit®
Hanger Wire
to Structure
SimpleSoft
Black Iron
#8 Sharp
Point Screws
CBS Hanger
for SimpleSoft™
SimpleSoft™
SimpleSoft
SimpleSoft™
HD8906
RC1
#8 Sharp Point Screws
12" Max 12" Max
SimpleSoft™
HD8906
HD8906
Framing
screws
SimpleSoft
Framing
Screws
7
1.7 Light Cove installation
Hanger wires must be installed at upper and lower corners.
SimpleSoft® main beam spacing may be no more than 48" O.C.
Consider 24" O.C. spacing as loading increases.
See (Fig 18) for SimpleSoft curved light cove detail and (Fig 19),
(Fig 20), and (Fig 21) for SimpleSoft straight light cove details.
Two (2) min no. 7" x 7/16" framing screws must be installed at corners,
(see Fig 9 on pg. 4). Limiting criteria will be deection at end of
cantilever (see Fig 17, where screw required is shown).
For cantilever distance, see Technical Guide for specic information.
(Fig 19)
(Fig 20)
(Fig 21)
(Fig 18)
SimpleSoft Curved Light Cove Detail
Hanger Wire to
Structure 48" O.C.
Armstrong
StrongBack™
SB12P
Armstrong®
Grid System
Screw
Required
Armstrong SimpleCurve®
SC-151220EQ
Armstrong
SimpleCurve
SC-151220EQ
Armstrong SimpleSoft®
Mains 16" or 24" O.C.
“X”
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
Light Fixture
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Hanger Wire to
Structure 48" O.C.
Armstrong
StrongBack™
SB12P
Armstrong®
Grid System
Screw
Required
Armstrong SimpleCurve®
SC-151220EQ
Armstrong
SimpleCurve
SC-151220EQ
Armstrong SimpleSoft®
Mains 16" or 24" O.C.
“X”
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
Light Fixture
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
SimpleSoft Straight Light Cove Detail
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Armstrong
SimpleSoft® Mains
A
rmstrong® Drywall
Cross Tee XL8945
Armstrong
Grid System
Screw
Required
Armstrong KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
Light Fixture
“X”
Hanger Wire
to Structure
48" O.C.
SimpleSoft Straight Light Cove Detail
Hanger Wire
to Structure
48" O.C.
A
rmstrong® Drywall
Cross Tee XL8945
Armstrong Drywall Main Beam
HD8906 24" or 48" O.C.
Armstrong SimpleSoft®
Mains 24" or 48" O.C.
Armstrong
DW90C Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
Light Fixture
“X”
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Hanger Wire
to Structure
48" O.C.
A
rmstrong® Drywall
Cross Tee XL8945
Armstrong Drywall Main Beam
HD8906 24" or 48" O.C.
Armstrong SimpleSoft®
Mains 24" or 48" O.C.
Armstrong
DW90C Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
Light Fixture
“X”
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Light Fixture
Axiom® One
Piece for
Drywall
Axiom AXTBC
Hanger Wire to
Structure 48" O.C.
Armstrong SimpleSoft®
Mains 24" or 48" O.C.
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Armstrong®
KAM-151220E
5/8" GYP Board
“X”
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Armstrong
KAM-151220E
Light Fixture
SimpleSoft Straight Light Cove Detail
8
1.8 Product Considerations and Capabilities
Factory ends will be a minimum of 5-1/2" from rst notch. If
installation requires a dimension shorter than 5-1/2", it must be
trimmed in the eld.
Maximum 6 notches per main beam – combination of 3 bulb notches
and 3 face notches. (Fig 22)
See (Fig 23) for the minimum bend dimensions achievable with the
Click Notch. See (Fig 24) for the tighter bend dimensions achievable
with the Screw Notch.
Maximum 6 rout holes may be placed on a SimpleSoft® main beam –
location to be specied by customer.
Reference (Fig 23) and (Fig 24) for the shortest distance between notches.
5-1/2" is the minimum distance notches when face is oriented outward.
(Fig 23)
3-5/8" is the minimum distance that can be achieved with the
Screw Notch feature, but it must have #8 pan head screws at each
corner.
4-3/4" is the minimum distance between two notches with the bend
and click feature. 3" is the minimum distance that can be achieved with
the ScrewNotch feature, but it must have #8 pan head screws at each
corner.
NOTE: Cross tee height is slightly taller than SimpleSoft main beam
height. (Fig 25)
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt® Seamless Acoustical Ceiling System can
be installed on softs of any size or angle. For acoustical benet,
AcoustiBuilt is recommended on softs 36" or greater in height.
Standard Drywall is recommended for softs less than 36".
9/16"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
Factory End
Bulb Side
Face Side
Click Notch
Double
Stitch
Face SideRout
Click Notch
Bulb
Face
9/16"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
Factory End
Bulb Side
Face Side
Click Notch
Double
Stitch
Face SideRout
Click Notch
Bulb
Face
(Fig 22)
(Fig 25)
(Fig 24)
1-11/16"1-1/4"
(Fig 23)
MORE INFORMATION
BPLA-292252-223
For more information, or for an Armstrong Ceilings representative, call 1 877 276-7876.
For complete technical information, detail drawings, CAD design assistance, installation information, and
many other technical services, call TechLine customer support at 1 877 276-7876 or FAX 1 800 572-TECH.
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© 2023 AWI Licensing Company Printed in the United States of America
NOTE: This is the
folded result of 2 face
notches placed 5-1/2"
apart – minimum
spacing for the dies
Click Notch
SimpleSofts™ – Minimum
Folded Dimensions
3-1/2"
Face
Side
4-3/4"
NOT
E: 4-3/4" is the minimum
distance between Click Notches
SimpleSofts™ – Minimum
Folded Dimensions
Click Notch
Face Side
Click
Notch
4-3/4"
NOTE: 4-3/4" is the minimum
distance between Click Notches
SimpleSofts™ – Minimum
Folded Dimensions
Click Notch
Face Side
Click
Notch
NOTE: This is the
folded result of bulb
notches placed 5-1/2"
apart – minimum
spacing for the dies
SimpleSofts™ – Minimum
Folded Dimensions
5-1/2"
Bulb
Notch
Face Side
NOTE: This is the
folded result of bulb
notches placed 5-1/2"
apart – minimum
spacing for the dies
SimpleSofts™ – Minimum
Folded Dimensions
5-1/2"
Click
Notch
Face Side
3.258
3-5/8"
4.265
Bulb
Notch
Screw Notch
Screw Notch
Face Side
Click Notch
Face Side
3"
Simple
Notch
NOTE: 3-5/8" is the
minimum distance that
can be achieved with the
ScrewNotch feature, but
it must have #8 pan head
screws at each corner.
NOTE: 3" is the minimum
distance that can be achieved
with the ScrewNotch feature,
but it must have #8 pan head
screws at each corner.
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Armstrong SB12P is a versatile and durable metal framing system designed to provide superior support for drywall ceilings and soffits. Its key features include:
- StrongBack construction for added strength and stability, ensuring the longevity of your suspended ceiling system.
- Easy installation with pre-punched holes for direct attachment to Armstrong Drywall Grid cross tees, saving you time and effort.
- Customizable design allowing you to create a variety of ceiling and soffit configurations to suit your specific needs and preferences.
- Compatibility with Armstrong SimpleSoffit framing system, enabling seamless integration and expansion of your suspended ceiling system.
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