Zip-Clip Span-Lock & Zip-Grip

Span-Lock and Zip-Grip are designed to be used in conjunction so as to create a complete catenary system.

 

APPLICATIONS

SUITABLE AREAS OF USE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Lightweight containment.
  • Lightweight ductwork
  • Lighting and lighting track.
  • Lighting trunking.
  • Busbar.
  • Acoustic and radiant heat panels.

 

AVAILABILITY

Span-Lock is available as standard in 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 metre lengths, with a choice of Safe Working Loads.

Zip-Grip is available as standard in 1 to 10 metre vertical lengths (drops) again with a choice of Safe Working Loads.

 

SAFE WORKING LOADS

Span-Lock

  • Y 30 kg
  • P 75 kg
  • N 100 kg

Zip-Grip

  • G 15 kg
  • S 35 kg

Description

INSTALLATION

 

Span-Lock

  • Secure each end of the Span-Lock wire to a fixed anchor point using the Zip-Clip locking devices supplied.
  • Pass the wire through the Zip-Clip device in the direction of the arrow.
  • Pass through or around your required suspension and back through the device leaving 15 cm of wire protruding.
  • Use a tensioning tool to apply tension to the wire.
  • Always confirm engagement of the locking device on the wire by pushing the pin in the opposite direction to the arrows indicated.

When fixing from purlins, always consult with purlin manufacturer to advise loading capabilities, in conjunction with using the Zip-Clip calculation service.

 

Zip-Grip

  • Place the Zip-Grip onto the horizontal catenary wire and slide into place.
  • Tighten the eye bolt until engaged on the Span-Lock wire, then tighten the locking nut to secure in place.
  • Pass the free end of the wire through the Zip-Clip locking device provided in the direction of the arrow.
  • Pass wire through or around the object to be suspended and back through the device leaving 15 cm of wire protruding.
  • Adjust height as required.
  • To reduce deflection in the wire Zip-Grip can be inverted and fixed to the structure above.
  • Always confirm engagement of the locking device on the wire by pushing the pin in the opposite direction to the arrows indicated.