ISOMax Kinetic Clip
The ISOMax Clip delivers high-performance acoustic isolation by combining a resilient rubber mount with total encapsulation of the channel support, completely eliminating metal-to-metal vibration. Its advanced decoupling design minimizes vibration transfer, boosts STC ratings, and offers a reliable, installer-friendly solution for premium soundproof assemblies.
- High-Performance Isolation: Rubber-to-channel encapsulation cuts the flanking path that steel-on-steel clips leave behind, holding STC gains through the low-mid frequency band.
- Fast, Low-Profile Install: Backer-plate mount pattern lets one installer set clips at up to 48" o.c. spacing without shims or specialty tools.
- Proven in Rated Assemblies: Successfully deployed across a wide range of hourly fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies where drywall listings define the build.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Pairs with standard 25-gauge hat channel — no proprietary hardware or design surcharges over the rest of the clip lineup.
Online orders up to 4,999 pieces. For anything larger, call (415) 864-4440 and we'll price the project with you.
Kinetic Clip Specifications
- Width
- 1 3/8 in
- Profile height
- 1 5/8 in
- Fastener
- 1/4" × 2 1/4" structural screw
- Spacing
- Up to 48 in o.c.
- Max load
- 40 lb / clip
- Isolation element
- Dual-durometer elastomer
- Frame
- Galvanized structural steel
Hat channel specs
- Length
- 12 ft
- Gauge
- 25 gauge
- Top face width
- 1 1/4 in
- Bottom flange width
- 2 1/2 in max
- Depth
- 7/8 in
Kinetic Clip Project Calculator
Enter your surface square footage. We'll return a clip, channel, and screw count for your project — calculations run on our servers so estimates stay accurate as our field data improves.
Adds MLV over Good for a denser limp-mass layer.
Estimates follow the ISOMax standard clip and hat-channel layout (clips ≤ 48" o.c., hat channel 24" o.c.). A 10% coverage buffer is recommended to cover cuts and re-work.
STC Gauge
Compare how the Kinetic Clip performs across assembly tiers. Select an assembly below to see the resulting STC score.
Framed wall, single 5/8" Type X drywall each side, no insulation.
- STC 30-39: Loud speech clearly audible next room.
- STC 40-49: Loud speech muffled — normal residential wall.
- STC 50-59: Loud speech barely audible; suitable for offices & multi-family.
- STC 60+: Approaches studio-grade isolation.
How Kinetic Clip compares
| Model | Substrate | Hat / Furring Channel | Typical Layout | Isolation Element | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISOMaxthis | Wood / light-gauge steel | 25 ga 7/8" hat channel | ≤ 48" o.c. | Encapsulated dual-durometer elastomer | High STC/IIC gain, low-profile install |
| Resilmount A237R | Wood / light-gauge steel | 25 ga 7/8" hat channel | ≤ 48" o.c. | Thermoplastic isolator | Broad UL / assembly listings |
| PAC RSIC-1 | Wood / light-gauge steel | 25 ga 7/8" hat channel | Up to 48" o.c. | EPDM grommet | Extensive third-party testing |
Applicable Assemblies
See where the Kinetic Clip fits — from budget baseline to studio-grade isolation.
Best — ISOMax Clips + Channel + Double Drywall + Green Glue
Rockwool insulation · ISOMax Clips on 25-ga hat channel · 5/8" Type X drywall · Green Glue · 5/8" Type X drywall.
Better — ISOMax Clips + Channel + Single Drywall
Rockwool insulation · ISOMax Clips on 25-ga hat channel · single 5/8" Type X drywall each side.
Good — Insulated Wall (no clips)
Baseline framed wall with Rockwool insulation and single 5/8" Type X drywall each side — no decoupling.
