Twisted Strong Arm Bracket with 2 Plastic Pex Bends Supports for 16 inch Stud Bays

Twisted Strong Arm Bracket with PEX Bend Supports – For 16-Inch On-Center Stud Applications

The Twisted Strong Arm Bracket with two integrated plastic PEX bend supports is designed to secure and align PEX tubing within standard 16-inch stud cavities. This bracket offers structural support for pipe routing through framing members, helping to maintain proper spacing, directional alignment, and code-compliant pipe positioning.

Product Construction and Application Standards

Manufactured from pre-galvanized steel, the bracket resists deformation under load and provides consistent rigidity once installed. The plastic bend supports clip securely into the mounting rail, providing smooth, reinforced 90° bends for 1/2" or 3/4" PEX tubing without the need for separate elbow fittings:

• ✅ Formed Steel Bracket Heavy-gauge steel provides reliable lateral pipe support between studs in wood or metal framing.
• ✅ Integrated PEX Bend Supports Molded polymer inserts guide tubing and maintain bend radius integrity, reducing mechanical stress at directional changes.
• ✅ 16-Inch Stud Bay Compatibility Preformed length allows for direct fastening across standard framing gaps with no cutting or field modification required.

Installation Considerations

Fasten the bracket directly to wood or metal studs using appropriate hardware. Snap the included PEX support elbows into the bracket before feeding tubing. Supports are designed to reduce pull force during installation and help maintain proper bend geometry. No additional couplings or elbows are required at the support points, minimizing leak potential and improving flow characteristics.

Field Applications

This bracket assembly is typically used in domestic water distribution and in-wall fixture supply lines. Suitable for residential, multi-family, and light commercial applications where tubing needs to remain secured at specific elevations or directional transitions behind finished walls.

Code and Compliance Insight

Using supported bends and bracket-mounted tubing helps maintain spacing per IPC and UPC requirements. These systems are often preferred in jurisdictions requiring secured transitions within wall cavities to reduce movement, minimize noise, and prevent abrasion over time.

Technical Specifications

• Material (Bracket): Pre-Galvanized Steel
• Material (Bends): Molded Polymer (PEX-compatible)
• Stud Spacing: 16 inches on center
• Tube Compatibility: 1/2" and 3/4" PEX (ASTM F876/F877)
• Application: Horizontal pipe support and directional routing inside framing cavities

The Twisted Strong Arm Bracket with PEX Bend Supports provides a stable and code-compliant method for securing tubing across framing structures, reducing movement at penetration points and preserving the performance of PEX distribution systems.