Get the Basics Right: The Timeless U-shaped Track. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. What started as an easier-to-use and more durable replacement for wood framing is now a fixture in the commercial building industry and an up-and-comer on the residential front. Steeler has been manufacturing steel track for over 40 years, and with that experience comes a time-tested level of quality, knowledge and service.