Ceiling

KSCH Super-Compact Ceiling Hanger

KINETICS® KSCH Super-Compact Ceiling Hanger is a low-profile spring ceiling isolation hanger designed to reduce noise and vibration transfer while maintaining ceiling height in concrete-deck, renovation, commercial, residential, hospitality, studio, and MEP-sensitive projects across the UAE, GCC, Middle East, and MENA region.

Product Details

Kinetics Noise Control Inc. Products

Product Description

Low-Profile Ceiling Isolation for Height-Critical Spaces
KINETICS® KSCH Super-Compact Ceiling Hanger is engineered for isolated ceiling construction where architects, acoustic consultants, and contractors need high-performance spring isolation without sacrificing room height. The system resiliently decouples one or more layers of gypsum board from the non-isolated structure using less than 3-1/2 inches of space, making it suitable for renovations, premium interiors, C-suite offices, studios, theaters, apartments, hotels, and commercial spaces where ceiling height is a key design concern.

Spring Hanger Performance in a Compact Assembly
The KSCH Ceiling Hanger is designed to provide one-inch spring deflection performance in a narrow 3-1/2 inch airspace. It uses a single 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ cold-rolled channel to support the drywall furring channel to which gypsum board is attached. This compact design helps consultants specify resilient ceiling isolation while supporting practical installation coordination for new-build and retrofit acoustic projects.

Noise and Vibration Control for Concrete Deck Applications
KSCH is particularly useful where an isolated ceiling is required below concrete slabs, mechanical equipment penthouses, noisy MEP areas, or occupied spaces requiring improved airborne and impact noise control. Kinetics lists acoustic test assemblies using KSCH under a 6-inch concrete slab, including configurations achieving STC 69 / IIC 54 with 3-3/8″ airspace and two layers of 5/8″ gypsum board, and STC 69 / IIC 62 when combined with ceramic tile and ISO Layment QT underlayment.

Flexible Design for Complex Ceiling Layouts
KSCH is designed for ceiling isolation layouts that may include soffits, different ceiling heights, tray ceilings, indirect lighting, ductwork, suspended MEP items, cable trays, and non-standard room geometry. The hanger can accept a 3/8-inch threaded rod below the channel bracket, making it easier to coordinate selected suspended services below the isolated ceiling when properly designed.

Installation and Coordination Support
The KSCH system includes useful installation features such as an extended mounting bracket for attachment to the non-isolated deck, centering notches for alignment, and mounting plate options that can be shot to the deck or slid through Unistrut® channel. Kinetics shop drawings can include coordinated loading information, dimensioned hanger layouts, spring colors and capacities, acoustical information, hanger deflection data, and installation guidance for contractors.

Application

Low-profile isolated ceiling construction
Concrete deck ceiling isolation systems
Acoustic ceilings below mechanical equipment penthouses
Commercial offices and C-suite interiors
Hotels, serviced apartments, and residential developments
Studios, media rooms, private cinemas, and entertainment spaces
Healthcare, education, and mixed-use building projects
Renovation projects where ceiling height must be maintained
Ceilings requiring airborne and impact noise control
MEP-coordinated acoustic ceiling systems in UAE, GCC, Middle East, and MENA projects

Features & Benefits

Super-compact spring ceiling hanger for height-sensitive acoustic designs
Resiliently decouples gypsum board ceiling assemblies from the structure above
Uses less than 3-1/2 inches of ceiling space
Provides one-inch spring deflection performance in a narrow 3-1/2 inch airspace
Low 3-1/2 inch airspace using 7/8 inch drywall furring channel at 1/2 inch nominal spring deflection
Maximum natural frequency of 5.5 Hz under lightest typical load conditions
Requires only one 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ cold-rolled channel
Designed to support drywall furring channel for gypsum board attachment
Extended mounting bracket allows attachment to non-isolated deck
Centering notches support accurate alignment during installation
Minimal vertical and lateral movement during seismic events, as listed by Kinetics
Mounting bracket options allow installation shot to deck or slid through Unistrut®
Wider mounting plate holes can accommodate seismic-rated pins where required
Accepts 3/8-inch threaded rod below the channel bracket for selected suspended MEP items
Adaptable to varying deck heights, soffits, tray ceilings, and complex ceiling layouts
Can integrate with traditional one-inch spring deflection hangers such as ICC or Gotham where required
Capacity options listed by Kinetics include 22, 35, 48, 73, 90, 120, 140, 172, and 223 lb hanger capacities
Spring color identification supports correct hanger placement and load coordination
Typical isolated ceiling hanger spacing may be up to 48 inches on center each way, subject to project design
Perimeter isolators should be located not more than 12 inches from isolated ceiling edges, based on Kinetics installation guidance
Kinetics-listed test assembly: STC 72 / IIC 51 with two layers of gypsum board below a 6-inch concrete slab with fiberglass batt and 1/2-inch deflection springs
Additional listed KSCH test assembly: STC 69 / IIC 54 under 6-inch concrete slab with 3-3/8 inch airspace
KSCH with ISO Layment QT listed test assembly: STC 69 / IIC 62
KSCH-APB configurations listed with STC 80 / IIC 64 and STC 81 / IIC 60, depending on airspace and assembly details
Helps reduce airborne noise, impact noise, and vibration transfer through ceiling assemblies
Supports consultant-led acoustic detailing for premium building projects
Practical for contractors where fast coordination, low profile, and reliable acoustic separation are required