Login
  • Products
  • Inspiration
  • Tools
  • File Library
  • Connect with CGC
  • Careers
Where to Buy
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Main Tee
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Main Tee
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand Centricitee? DX?/DXL? 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System, Summit Healthcare in Clifton, New Jersey, Architect: Gensler, Photo: © Tom Sibley, Courtesy of Gensler
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? Acoustical Suspension System, Wake Techical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina, Architect: BSA LifeStructures, Photo: Fungi Media © USG Interiors, LLC
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? Acoustical Suspension System, Cincinnati Children's Hospital - College Hill, Architect: GBBN, Photo: © Ryan Kurtz Photography LLC
USG - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System - Donn® Brand DX®/DXL? 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System
Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System

Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System

Item Number: DXL216

The most widely used acoustical suspension system available, this economical, simple and versatile system allows for maximum access.

Jump to section
Key Documents

Explore Sizes and Options

Item Number: DXL216

Selecting attributes may change item number

Profile: DX®/DXL™

Color: Flat White (050)

Standard
Advantage
Premium
Powder-Coated Finish
Custom

Edge Compatibility: Shadowline

Item Number: DXL216

Overview

Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ 15/16" Acoustical Suspension System is rust resistant and offers appropriate load-carrying capacities for acoustical panels, light fixtures and air distribution elements. The system can be used in both general and fire-rated applications.

  • Donn® Brand DX®/DXL™ Acoustical Suspension System is made with a galvanized steel body that inhibits rust. Twist resistant, offering a clean look without exposed steel edges, it is available in a variety of colors to coordinate with USG ceiling panels.

  • 15/16" exposed tee system. Components for use in general and fire-rated applications

  • Maximum economy and design simplicity

  • Compatible with Logix™ Integrated Ceiling Systems

  • DXL™ system features more than 80 UL designs (up to three hours)

  • Cross-tee override-ends resist twisting and give a professionally finished look

  • Meets or exceeds all national code requirements, including seismic

  • Proprietary Quick-Release™ cross tees

  • Available with High Recycled Content (HRC)

  • ICC-ES evaluated for seismic installations (ESR-1222)

Item Number
DX24
Wt/Ctn: 54,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DXL24
Wt/Ctn: 60,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DXL26
Wt/Ctn: 73,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DXL26HRC
Wt/Ctn: 73,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DX2016
Wt/Ctn: 17,
LF/Ctn: 100,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX216
Wt/Ctn: 19,
LF/Ctn: 120,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX3016
Wt/Ctn: 22,
LF/Ctn: 150,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX416
Wt/Ctn: 43,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX422
Wt/Ctn: 45,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX422HRC
Wt/Ctn: 45,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DX624
Wt/Ctn: 30,
LF/Ctn: 120,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DX824
Wt/Ctn: 39,
LF/Ctn: 160,
Pcs/Ctn: 20
DXL216
Wt/Ctn: 19,
LF/Ctn: 120,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DXL216HRC
Wt/Ctn: 19,
LF/Ctn: 120,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DXL424
Wt/Ctn: 65,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DXL424HRC
Wt/Ctn: 65,
LF/Ctn: 240,
Pcs/Ctn: 60
DXL524
Wt/Ctn: 79,
LF/Ctn: 300,
Pcs/Ctn: 60

What do I need to build this Suspension System?
KEY: 1) Main Tee 2) Cross Tee 3) Wall Molding
Main Tees
Item NumberASTM ClassLengthHeightFire RatingSeismic IBCRelated Load
Hanger Spacing - 4'Hanger Spacing - 5'Hanger Spacing - 6'
DX24Intermediate Duty12 ft1.64 inClass AA, B, C12 lb/LF6.3 lb/LF3.7 lb/LF
DXL24Intermediate Duty12 ft1.64 inFirecode®A, B, C12 lb/LF6.3 lb/LF3.7 lb/LF
DXL24.10Intermediate Duty10 ft1.64 inFirecode®A, B, C12 lb/LF6.3 lb/LF3.7 lb/LF
DXL26Heavy Duty12 ft1.5 inFirecode®A, B, C, D, E, F16 lb/LF8.4 lb/LF5 lb/LF
DXL26HRCHeavy Duty12 ft1.64 inFirecode®A, B, C, D, E, F16 lb/LF8.4 lb/LF5 lb/LF
Cross Tees
Item NumberLengthHeightFire Rating
DX201620 in1 inClass A
DX2162 ft1 inClass A
DX301630 in1 inClass A
DX4164 ft1 inClass A
DX4224 ft1.5 inClass A
DX422HRC4 ft1.5 inClass A
DX6246 ft1.5 inClass A
DX8248 ft1.5 inClass A
DXL2162 ft1 inFirecode®
DXL216HRC2 ft1 inFirecode®
DXL4244 ft1.5 inFirecode®
DXL424HRC4 ft1.5 inFirecode®
DXL5245 ft1.5 inFirecode®

Data Sheets and Specifications
Data Submittal Sheet (English) (PDF 1366630)
Architectural Specification (English) (DOCX 109466)
Sustainability
HPD (English) (PDF 102400)
EPD (English) (PDF 102400)
Declare (English) (HTML 102400)
ClearChem (English) (PDF 102400)
Catalogs and Brochures
System Catalog (English) (PDF 48370688)
Installation and Technical Manuals
Technical Guide (English) (PDF 288768)
Design Files
SDS, Certifications and Reports
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (English) (PDF 210330)
Warranties
Warranty (English) (PDF 151245)

HPD (English) (PDF 102400)
EPD (English) (PDF 102400)
Declare (English) (HTML 102400)
ClearChem (English) (PDF 102400)
EcoBlueprint™: Yes
Cookies SettingsLegal NoticesWebsite Terms & ConditionsPrivacy Policy
©2026 CGC Inc. All Rights Reserved / Tous droits réservés