RSIC-WHI® Drop Ceiling Isolator

Noise and Vibration Control Products

The RSIC-WHI®, manufactured by PAC International, is designed for use with any wood, steel or concrete application where a dropped drywall ceiling is required. The RSIC-WHI isolator installed mid-wire between the structure and a drywall grid ceiling, or CRC and hat channel ceiling. The RSIC-WHI Isolator has acoustical design load ratings of 30, 50, 70, 100, 145, and 220 lbs per isolator.

Applications:

Wood, Steel, Metal and Concrete
Apartments, Condos, Shared Living Spaces, Etc.
Commercial Buildings
Retail Spaces
Recording Studios
Home Theaters and Commercial Theaters
Office Buildings and Conference Rooms

Acoustical Design Load: 35-220 lbs. per isolator

Total Deflection: 3 mm

Low VOC Treated: Yes

Adjustable: Wire

Cavity Min: 3”

Cavity Max: No Limit

Adjustment Limit: Wire Length

Use on Ceilings: Yes

Use on Walls: No

New Construction: Yes

Retro Fit: Yes

Maximum Spacing: 48” x 48” Oc

MADE IN USA (PAC International)

Material Composition

The RSIC-WHI clips are composed of galvanized or aluminum-zinc coated steel – MADE IN USA. The RSIC rubber isolators are made of natural rubber and/or manufactured rubber compound. The hanger assembly bracket shall be designed to allow up to fifteen (15) degrees of vertical alignment of the suspension member without making metal-to-metal contact between the suspension and hanger assembly members. The RSIC-WHI shall be designed with an integral isolation insert selected and spaced to support the published weight. The hanger assembly shall consist of a wire loop top and bottom separated by the isolator. The isolation hanger deflection shall be up to ¼” (6mm) at full published load.

Technical Data:

ASTM E90: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss
ASTM E413: Classification for Rating Sound Insulation

Environmental Considerations:

The RSIC-WHI may contribute to LEEDS points. The rubber RSIC fittings can be recycled. The steel recycled content is less than 10 percent as required for fire life and safety regulations.