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PRODUCT GUIDE
Wire suspension and bracing systems for building services
- Easy to install
- Versatile approved systems
- Time, cost and labour savings
What is a Gripple hanger?
The Gripple hanger is supplied as part of a complete suspension kit, comprising of the hanger and a high-tensile wire rope with a choice of fixing attached to it. The Gripple hanger incorporates a patented self-locking fastener mechanism that not only secures the wire rope, but also allows adjustment of the installation height.
The Gripple hanger is specifically designed to enable quick and easy installation of a variety of MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) services, HVAC, signage, acoustic baffles and much more, and is a proven replacement to traditional threaded rod and chain solutions.
Gripple hangers are manufactured in a range of five standard sizes, all with an individual safe working load (from 10 kg up to 325 kg) and a safety factor of 5:1.
How does it work?
When the wire rope is inserted into the Gripple hanger channel and pulled through the other side, it is held in place by a spring-loaded high precision serrated wedge, allowing the wire to go one way, but not the other. The wire rope is then looped through the identical channel on the opposite side, providing a means of suspension. The Gripple hanger allows full adjustment to position the object being suspended.
Why Gripple?
Saves time and reduces costs
Up to six times faster to install than threaded rod and chain suspension systems meaning projects can be completed in less time
Environmentally friendly
Fewer components means a reduction in embodied CO2 of up to 97%.
Strong and versatile
Available in 5 load rated sizes from 10 kg to 325 kg, with designated safe working loads
Supplied in ready-to-use kits
No hot works required on-site, and lightweight so easier to handle, improving site safety
A third-party approved system
Certification worldwide SMACNA, UL, DW144, TUV, Lloyds Register, and ISO9001, offering safety, quality and durability assurances
Technical support available
Support from design to installation including CAD designs and take-offs, CPD seminars, product and installation training
Load Ratings
Gripple hangers are available in 5 load rated sizes. Each size is designed to carry a specific weight range and has a designated safe working load (SWL). The SWL gives a minimum 5:1 safety factor in a vertical plane and applies to all lengths and end fixings, unless stated otherwise.
Hanging at angles
The load rating for a Gripple hanger is based on the suspension being hung vertically. If the wire rope is suspended at an angle, an additional sideways load is applied which reduces the load capacity of the overall suspension. The net effect is shown in the table below.
Quality and approvals
Quality is everything to Gripple; not just in the products we make and the manufacturing process we employ, but the way we do business. Our compliance to BS EN ISO9001 at our Sheffield manufacturing plant is the backbone of our own quality management system achieved under the auspices of the reputable LRQA.
Rectangular ducting, spiral ducting, oval ducting and PI foam ducting
Applications- HVAC: Ventilation
Spiral ducting
Metal/steel ducting
Oval ducting
Rectangular ducting
Rectangular ducting
PI foam ducting
What is a Gripple hanger?
Fabric ducting, swirl diffuser, plenum boxes, air conditioning units, refrigerant pipes and condensate pipes
HVAC: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning units
Refrigerant pipes
Condensate pipes
Copper pipes, steel pipes, intermediary supports, bracing and pipe rack
Mechanical
Copper pipes
Steel pipes
Plastic pipes
Intermediary supports for steel pipes
Steel pipes
Bracing for steel pipes
All types of cable containment on ladder, basket or tray
Electrical: Cable Containment
Cable basket
Cable tray
Perforated cable tray on channel
Multi-tiered cable basket on Trapeze
Ladder
Multiple cable trays on single channel
Electrical: Lighting
Industrial high bay
Strip lighting
Panel lighting
Busbar
Lighting and Camera on Catenary
Emergency Lighting
All types of hanging solutions for lighting
Signage and Decorations
In store signs
Information signs
In store decorations
Suspended ceilings, acoustic baffles and decorative panels
Suspended Ceilings
Acoustic baffles
Suspended raft ceilings
Contoured raft ceilings
Horizontal wire rope solution where no direct vertical anchor point is available
Catenaries
For non-structural building components
Versatile hanging kits for fan coil units, chilled beams, radiant panels and much more
Other Applications
Fan coil units
Chilled beams
Radiant panels
4 way bracing
Transverse bracing
Longitudinal bracing
Seismic Bracing
Standard Hanger
Used to suspend a variety of HVAC, pipework and electrical services from different substrates, complete with end fixings.
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Ideal for fast suspension of cable containment, pipework, air conditioning and lighting
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Up to 6 times faster to install than traditional hanging systems
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Versatile and simple to use
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Strong, safe and industry approved
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Aesthetically discreet and lightweight
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Available with Spreader Band (see page 25) to spread load of various suspended services
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
Express
The Express No.1 and No.2 offers an instant locking system to make adjustment even easier.
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The Express No.1 is ideal for signage, shopfitting, lighting and other lightweight fixtures
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The Express No.2 is ideal for mechanical and electrical applications
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Up to 6 times faster to install than traditional methods
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Keyless - no tool required for adjustment
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Ergonomic buttons allow rapid adjustment
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Discreet and aesthetic design
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
Angel
Designed for architectural lighting suspensions, signage, acoustic baffles and installations where aesthetics are important.
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Simple one handed operation for easy adjustment
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Contemporary design to complement the overall suspension
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Extensive range of end fixings allowing installation in most locations
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Variety of feet fixings to enable attachment to different fixing points
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Uses 1.5 mm wire rope to make the suspension as discreet as possible
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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• Available with a range of feet fixings
Y-Fit & Y-Fit Accessory
Single point suspension, improving stability and centre of gravity for balanced services.
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Ideal for cable tray or basket
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One leg can be detached to allow cable installation
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Available with a range of end fixings, and a variety of leg lengths
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Snap Hook version is ideal for use with the Gripple G-Bracket
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Accessory version available, ideal for longer drops
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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Catenary Kit & C-Clip
Create secure, overhead spans by running high strength wire rope between two fixing points. Ideal for applications where no direct vertical anchor point is available. The Gripple C-Clip, an innovative twist-on/off device, allows you to suspend from anywhere along the span.
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Visually discreet and lightweight
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Can be fitted retrospectively
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No tools needed to install
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Available in 3 mm and 6 mm wire rope diameters, for suspensions up to 100 kg per span
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C-Clip End Fixing allows horizontal and vertical adjustment
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Cams lock solidly in place, even at angles up to 60°
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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Trapeze
Ideal for single and multi-tiered suspension of piping, electrical and HVAC services.
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Ideal for fast suspension of cable containment, pipework, air conditioning cassettes and chilled beams
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Aesthetic, tapered design; accommodates all slots sizes
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Discreet - fits completely inside the channel
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Pre-fits onto channel to ease working at height
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Available as an accessory for multi-tiered installations
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Ideal for use with Gripple Universal Bracket and QT Universal Clamp for mechanical installations
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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Trapeze Plus
All steel Trapeze Plus supplied with galvanised wire rope as standard. Packed with new features to make the suspension of building services even more secure and durable.
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Simple - easy-to-use integral adjustment button
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Secure - lock screw for ultimate security
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Versatile - can be used with channel or Gripple Brackets
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Safe - available in three sizes, with working load limit up to 225 kg with 3:1 safety factor
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The Trapeze Plus FR is available with Stainless Steel wire for the suspension of services where fire resistance in required
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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Duct Trapeze
Ideal for fast suspension of rectangular ducting and attenuators.
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Eliminates channel support
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Suitable for ducting made from 0.6 – 1.5 mm gauge steel
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Spreads the load across 3 fixing points, for Self-drilling screws or pop rivets (not provided).
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Rubber pad prevents air leakage and dampens vibration
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Conforms to DW144 class C
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Pin allows rapid adjustment
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Load rated at 45 kg with a 5:1 safety factor
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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Butterfly Trapeze
Designed to improve the installation of plenum boxes and duct work.
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Ideal for applications where space is tight - e.g. plenum boxes
or rectangular duct where access from below is required -
Simple vertical adjustment using the integral key prior to
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Spreads the load across 4 fixing points
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Rubber pad prevents air leakage and
dampens vibration -
Conforms to DW144 Class C
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Load rated at 45 kg with a 5:1 safety factor
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Can be used for multi-tiered installations
All hangers are supplied as ready-to-use kits with a length of wire rope and end fixing of your choice.
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QT Universal Clamp
and Universal Bracket
The Quick Twist Universal Clamp is designed for use with Gripple Universal Brackets to provide quick and easy pipework installation.
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Quick and easy installation - Brackets are supplied QT Universal Clamps featuring ¼ turn attachment
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Saves labour time - Eliminates the need for cutting channel on site, allowing more productive use of labour
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Universal – Replaces more than 11 different pipe rings
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Versatile – Designed to be bolted directly to soffit or wall or suspended from soffit using threaded rod or Gripple Hanger e.g. Trapeze No.2
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Improves health and safety - No tools or “Hot Works” permit required for installation
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Safe – 45 kg SWL with a 5:1 safety factor (equivalent to 3” / OD 89 mm steel pipe filled with water)
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Available with Spreader Band (see page 25) to spread load of various suspended services
QT Compact Clamp &
Low Profile Bracket
A reduced height version of the Quick Twist Universal Clamp and specifically developed bracket for applications where space is restricted or mounting close to the soffit wall is required.
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Quick and easy installation - Brackets are supplied with Low Profile Clamps featuring ¼ turn attachment
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Saves labour time - Eliminates the need for cutting channel on site, allowing more productive use of labour
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Universal – Replaces more than 11 different pipe rings
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Versatile – Designed to be bolted directly to soffit or wall
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Improves health and safety - No tools or “Hot Works” permit required for installation
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Safe – 45 kg SWL with a 5:1 safety factor (equivalent to 3” /OD 89 mm steel pipe filled with water)
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Available with Spreader Band (see page 25) to spread load of various suspended services
Universal Clamp
The Universal Clamp is engineered for hanging all types of pipework within mechanical and plumbing services.
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Universal - for pipe sizes 15 mm Copper (OD15) to 3 in Steel (OD89) pipework
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Replaces more than 11 different pipe ring sizes
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Retractable, removable sleeve is pre-fitted to wire rope to prevent galvanic corrosion
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Improved insulation against vibration
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Easy site storage, reduces waste
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Simplifies ‘take-off’ process
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Available up to 45 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
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Available with Spreader Band (see page 25) to spread load of various suspended services
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Suitable for M8 & M10 threaded rod
Seismic Bracing Kits
Specifically designed and engineered to brace and secure suspended non-structural equipment (VAV boxes, fans, unit heaters, small in-line pumps etc) and components (HVAC duct, conduit/cable tray and piping) within a building or structure to minimise damage from seismic activity or blast events.
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Complete pre-engineered systems
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No field swaging of wires
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Up to 10 times faster to install
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No tools required
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Colour coding allows easy field verification
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Suitable for new or retrofit installations
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Can be used in a variety of bracing configurations
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OSHPD OPA 2123-10 approval (GS10, GS12 and GS19 systems)
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SMACNA verified
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UL NEBS GR 63 Core Certification
Seismic Rod Stiffener
An innovative alternative used to prevent threaded rod from buckling vertically during seismic activity or blast events.
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Faster installation time
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Lightweight solution
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No tools required
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Enhances health and safety
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Versatile design
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Resilient materials
End Fixings
Each ready-to-use kit comes with an end fixing of your choice, ranging from the popular and versatile Loop, to more bespoke fixings designed for specific applications. A selection of our most popular end fixings are detailed below.
For our full range please visit www.gripple.com
Loop
• Ideal for looping around purlins, beams,
roof trusses and other suitable building features
• Available up to 325 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
• Available in Stainless Steel
Stud
• Ideal for anchoring into concrete ceilings
• Supplied with a Drop-In Anchor
• Available up to 225 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
• Available in Stainless Steel
Toggle
• Ideal for profile roof decking, light fittings and
other pre-drilled structures
• Combines a plate and end stop to provide a
simple fixing method
• Available up to 90 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
90º Eyelet
• Ideal for fixing into concrete, steel or wood using
gas of power actuated tools or appropriate screws
• Available up to 90 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
Snap Hook
• Quick and easy attachment to cable basket, purlin clips, light fittings
• Available up to 90 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
Barrel
• Aesthetic fixing for use with any M6 or M8
threaded product
• Available up to 90 kg SWL, with a 5:1 safety factor
Accessories
A wide variety of accessories are available, which are specifically designed to suit different substrates on-site.
Anchoring Solutions
1) Drop-in Anchor
2) Concrete Wire Anchor
3) Concrete Screw
4) Barrel Concrete Screw
5) Stud Cracked Concrete Screw
6) Ceiling Clip Concrete Screw
7) Cracked Concrete Ring Anchor
8) Concrete Ceiling Anchor
9) Concrete Wood Screws
10) Barrel Wood Screw
11) Ceiling Clip Wood Screw
12) Drop-in Anchor
Beams & Purlins
1) Tiger Clip
2) Vertical Flange Clip
3) Purlin Clip
4) Z Purlin Clip
5) Beam Clip
6) GF Bracket
7) M6 & M8 Adaptor
8) Catenary Steel Anchor
Brackets & Attachments
1) Universal Bracket
2) Low Profile Bracket
3) G-Bracket
4) G-Spacer
5) Trapeze Bracket
6) Catenary Wall Bracket
Adaptors
1) Pigtail
2) Turnbuckle
3) Spring Clip
4) LSK Clip
5) V-Bracket
6) Acoustic Spring Anchor
7) T-Bar Twist Clip
8) Uni-Wedge
9) Wedge Nuts
10) Eyebolt
11) Link Hook
12) Karabiner
Trapeze Accessories
1) Trapeze No.2
2) Trapeze No.3
3) Trapeze No.4
4) Trapeze Plus No.2
5) Trapeze Plus No.3
6) Trapeze Plus No.4
7) Butterfly Trapeze
8) Duct Trapeze
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Tools & Finishing
Accessories
1) Tensioning Tool
2) Adjustment Keys
3) Drop-In Anchor Punch
4) Protective Sleeving
5) Driver Bit
6) Wire Anchor Installation Tool
7) Fixing Tool for Ceiling Clip
Wood
8) Wire Cutters
9) Ceiling Fixing Kit
10) Twister
11) Corner Saddle
12) Thru-In-1® Sleeve Packs
13) Spreader Band
Key Recommendations
Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in product malfunction and possible damage to property or person and will invalidate the Gripple guarantee. Gripple products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with our terms and conditions. No other warranty, whether express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall exist in connection with the sale or use of any Gripple product. Full technical information and installation instructions should be obtained directly from Gripple Limited, Gripple Europe or Gripple Inc., any regional Gripple office, or via the website www.gripple.com.
Please adhere to the following key recommendations:
Loads
Always operate the product within
its stated safe working load range.
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Lifting
Do not use for lifting, either by crane or as part of a pulley system. Suspend static loads only.
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Installation
Do not walk or stand on the Gripple product installation unless expressly designed for this purpose.
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Painting
Do not paint the hanger prior
to installation. Ensure that the
hanger is in its final position prior
to applying any paint to the wire
rope assembly. Do not move the
fastener after painting.
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Lubrication
Do not apply oil or any other
lubricant to the hanger or any
other part of the assembly.
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Joining
Never join two ends together
in-line.
Wire Rope
Always use the fastener supplied and specified wire rope. Never use on coated wire rope or other rope. Trim any damaged filaments with the wire cutter before use.
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Environment
Do not use in chlorinated or chemically corrosive atmospheres. Standard hangers are for use in dry and air conditioned environments only. Stainless steel hangers should be considered for high to saturated humid environments after validation by a competent person. Not suitable for swimming pools.
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Impact
If there is potential for impact on the
wire rope suspension or suspended
services, seek advice from Gripple Ltd. Technical Services prior to installation.
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Hanging at an Angle to
Vertical
Ensure that the load calculation
considers the effect of ‘side load’.
For example, at an angle of 60° to vertical the SWL is effectively reduced by 50%
Ducting: When installing included
angle teardrop hangers on round/
spiral ducting or pipes, the final
included angle of the assembly
should not exceed 60°.
Y-Fit: Legs on Y-Fit not to be
installed greater than 60°.
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About Gripple
Join the revolution
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In the late 1990s Gripple introduced emphatic change to the building services market with a fresh and alternative means of suspension in the construction and industrial sectors. When the original Gripple device was conceived no-one could have predicted that this would lead to the radical approach of using wire rope hangers, which have fast become the benchmark for quick and easy methods of hanging mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing services. As a result of this revolution,
Gripple introduced an entirely new way of working to the industrial sector; load-rated hanger kits quickly proved perfect for ducting, cable containment, lighting, piping, false ceilings, signage and much, much more.
Gripple has since been specified and installed on numerous high profile and prestigious projects across the world including Wembley Stadium (UK), Centre Pomidou (France), Melbourne Convention Centre
(Australia), MGM City Center (USA) and Mumbai Airport (India). Not only have Gripple’s versatile products bought speed, improved site safety and best practice efficiency savings to the installation process, by striving to continually provide the best resolutions for specific needs, the company’s capabilities are now recognised, admired and trusted worldwide.
Working together from design to installation
We can offer a range of technical and engineering services to help you specify the correct Gripple system for your project. Based on the site drawings and site visits if required, we are able to review project plans and specifications to advise the type and quantity of Gripple products required to meet your exact requirements.
Environmentally friendly
The Gripple system is more environmentally friendly and up to six times faster to install than threaded rod, helping save money, and the environment. For each tonne of rod you replace with Gripple you can achieve the same results, but with as little as 50 kg of material. This also means fewer journeys, which lowers transportation costs and emissions. What’s more, as our products are lighter and easier to carry, on-site safety is also improved.