High-Performance Ceiling Isolation for Wood-Frame Construction
KINETICS® ICW Wood-Frame Ceiling Hanger is an acoustical ceiling isolation hanger designed to reduce airborne and impact noise transmission through wood-framed floor-ceiling assemblies. It uses full one-inch deflection coil springs to separate the gypsum board ceiling system from the wood joist structure, helping reduce structure-borne vibration and sound transfer between spaces. Kinetics describes ICW as its highest-performing wood-frame ceiling hanger.

Designed for Airborne and Impact Noise Control
In wood-frame buildings, airborne sound can excite drywall, joists, and other solid building materials, turning sound into vibration that travels through the structure and radiates into adjacent rooms. The ICW ceiling hanger introduces a resilient spring element between the ceiling mass and the wood framing, helping reduce vibration transfer from airborne noise, footfall impact, subwoofer energy, and activity above the ceiling.

Ideal for Theaters, Studios, Residential, and Amenity Spaces
KINETICS® ICW is especially suitable for home theaters, cinemas, music rooms, recording rooms, amenity spaces, residential apartments, villas, hotel rooms, entertainment areas, and other wood-frame construction projects where enhanced acoustic isolation is required. It can support consultant-led acoustic design where both privacy and comfort are important for building occupants.

Engineering Support and Ceiling Layout Coordination
The ICW system uses locally obtained ceiling grid components and is supported by custom factory drawings. These drawings include detailed loading information, hanger layout, spring capacity selection, and project-specific ceiling isolation details. This is particularly valuable for large commercial spaces, complex theater ceilings, soffits, irregular room shapes, and ceilings supporting equipment, speakers, or acoustic treatment.

Performance and Selection Data
KINETICS® ICW is listed as a C1 full 1-inch deflection spring hanger for wood construction, with capacity range of 12–210 lbs, UL L581 fire rating, seismic zone capability A–F, tested STC range of 57–76, tested IIC range of 52–89, and cold rolled caddy grid installation method.

Important Acoustic Design Note
For best acoustic performance, ceiling isolation must be coordinated with wall, floor, and perimeter detailing. If walls surrounding an isolated ceiling directly contact the floor above, an acoustical short or flanking path can be created, reducing the ceiling system’s performance. Kinetics notes that isolated stud walls should be considered where wall support conditions require proper acoustic separation.