LYSAGHT®
LYSAGHT TOPSPAN® 22
Product Description and Features
LYSAGHT TOPSPAN® 22 ceiling batten is an economical alternative to timber battens. Made from high tensile steel LYSAGHT TOPSPAN® 22 battens are lighter than timber battens and nest together for easy transport and storage.
- High strength and light weight
- Long life and fire resistance
- Does not shrink warp or twist
- Compatible with all popular domestic ceiling boards
Common Uses of this product
Ceiling battens, general farm fabrication, transport uses such as floor stiffeners and cargo van body supports, home use such as general framework, bracing and shelving
Warnings
- Store LYSAGHT TOPSPAN® 22 clear of the ground under cover to prevent water and/or condensation being trapped between adjacent surfaces
- Do not walk on battens between joists.
Product Details
Schematic

Tolerances
Length (mm): + 10
Web (mm): + 1, - 0
Flange (mm): + 1, - 0
Length
Available from distributors in stock lengths of 6100 mm
Specification
LYSAGHT TOPSPAN® Ceiling Battens are made from TRUECORE® steel (aluminium/zinc alloy coated) complying with AS1397-2001 G550, AZ150.
| Thickness (BMT mm) | Mass (kg/m) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Mass Coating (g/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | 0.35 | 550 | 150 |
Spanning Tables
For supporting 13 mm plasterboard:
- Maximum span of batten is 1200 mm
- Maximum spacing of batten is 600 mm
Fastening


