Gripple Products & Suspension
Gripple hangers are fully adjustable and are available in both one and two channel variants. Each channel allows the wire rope to be inserted in one direction, where it is held in position by a spring-loaded wedge or roller. On a two channel device, this is mirrored in the second channel meaning a second length of wire rope can be joined, or a loop created.
Gripple hangers are incredibly strong and capable of suspending up to 325 kg.
Much easier to handle and transport around site. Gripple provides a truly green alternative to threaded rod with a typical embodied CO2 saving of up to 95 per cent. Our wire rope kits are designed to be lightweight and virtually invisible. The aesthetic difference between using 2 mm wire rope and 8 mm threaded rod is easy to see and with trends towards reducing the visual impact of installations.
Gripple systems are leading the way.
A full range of hangers are available to ensure the perfect solution for every suspension or bracing job.
Much easier to handle and transport around site, Gripple provides a truly green alternative to threaded rod with a typical installation using up to 95% less steel. With industry proven solutions for suspending up to 325kg and over 500 million devices in use across the world Gripple is proven as a market leading provider of suspension solutions.
Famous examples of where Gripple devices have been used include the Great Dingo Fence, Atlantis, The Palm, The Melbourne Convention Centre, New York’s Yankee Stadium.
All kits are fully assembled on site in Rowville, Victoria, and adhere to the same strict quality standards.
- HVAC Suspension
- Mechanical Suspension
- Electrical Suspension
- Hanging Lighting
- Signage
- Acoustic Panels
- Seismic Bracing
- Suspended Ceilings
Seismic Restraints & Engineering
In addition, proper engineering reduces the life-safety risk to building occupants and, for critical facilities, provides the operability assurances necessary for immediate occupancy. “Critical facilities” would include hospitals, fire stations, police stations, and other such facilities.
Four sizes of Gripple seismic wire bracing kits are available, each with their own Load and Resistance Factor Designs (LRFD). The seismic bracing kits come with a selection of pre-stretched Gripple wire, pre-attached end fittings, and standard or retrofit brackets. Colour coding allows easy field verification of kit size.
This approach means that Gripple seismic bracing systems are complete pre-engineered systems, requiring no tools or field swaging of cables. As a result, the kits are up to 10 times faster to install than other bracing systems and perfectly suited to both new and retrofit installations.
Adaptable – Gripple seismic bracing systems can be used in a variety of bracing configurations.
Industry Proven – Gripple seismic bracing kits have been utilised on an extensive number of high-profile job sites around the world that include:
- Research labs
- Healthcare facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Government & military sites
- Educational institutions
- Corporate offices and retail
- Data centres
- Hotels, casinos and entertainment venues
Approvals & Certifications – Gripple is proud to hold the following industry approvals:
- In accordance with AS 1170.4 and NZ4219
- OSHPD OPA
- SMACNA Verification
- UL NEBS GR 63 Core Certification
- GS10 = 200 kg
- GS12 = 370 kg
- GS19 = 990 kg
- GS25 = 1,470 kg
Kit components include:
- A length of wire rope with a pre-attached end fitting
- A colour-coded tag indicating the brace size
- A bracket for attachment to the hanger rod
- A Gripple Seismic fastener.
Component descriptions are as follows:
Wire rope – 2 mm (GS10), 3 mm (GS12), 4 mm (GS19), and 5 mm (GS25) break strength certified, pre-stretched Gripple seismic wire rope.
Colour Coded Tag – For attachment to cable, providing easy identification and assurance from the ground that the proper size brace has been installed. Red = GS10, Green = GS12, Yellow = GS19, and Purple = GS25.
End Fitting – Pre-attached to the cable for attachment to ceiling anchor point, consisting of either a 45° Eyelet, Standard Single Bracket, or Standard Double Bracket, each with various hole sizes.
Bracket – Standard or Retrofit loose bracket versions are available, with various hole sizes, for attachment to threaded rod supports.
Fastener – Secures the cable after it has passed through the bracket: GS10 has a design strength (LRFD) of 159 kg, GS12 has a design strength (LRFD) of 476 kg, GS19 has a design strength (LRFD) of 953 kg, and GS25 has a design strength (LRFD) of 1,746 kg.
- AS1170.4 and NZ4219
- OSHPD – California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development – After extensive testing and qualifications, Gripple Seismic has received OSHPD approval for Fixed Equipment Anchorage, and has been assigned OPA-2123-10 for their GS10, GS12, and GS19 cable bracing systems.
- UL NEBS GR 63 Core Certification – Based on surpassing extensive shaker table testing requirements, Gripple Seismic is the only seismic bracing company to hold this certification for its cable braces.
- SMACNA Verification (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association) – As an acceptable alternative for seismic hanger bracing in strict accordance with the ANSI / SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual – Guidelines for Mechanical Systems
Gripple Seismic has undergone all of the proper qualifications and necessary strength testing to meet any seismic design code requirements for their cable braces, including:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- California State Building Code
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-05 Chapter 13
- Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 300 and 400
- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
In addition, VIMCO vibration and noise isolation products have been tested in accordance with the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 171 2008 guidelines for Method of Testing Seismic Restraint Devices for HVAC&R Equipment.
Polyplas International Technical Services can offer:
- Engineered seismic bracing calculations based on design category, occupancy, importance and relevant site specific seismic specifications.
- Detailed engineer’s sealed drawings (electronic format) prepared in AutoCAD or .pdf files (submitted by the consultant/contractor) indicating the location of seismic bracing points and bracket type.
- On-site training on seismic product installation.
- Completion visit by a Polyplas International seismic specialist to ensure correct installation.
- Gripple Seismic Bracing products per engineering calculations, including:
- Seismic wire rope kit with End Fixing and colour coded verification tag
- Seismic component bracket
- Gripple Seismic Hanger
Part of Polyplas International’s seismic services include providing the right products and services that meet the various seismic design requirements of your project, taking into consideration factors such as:
- Seismic Design Category / Occupancy Category
- Component Importance Factor
- Exemptions
- Requirements for Designated Seismic Systems
- Force / Displacement Equations
- Anchorage
Gripple GS12 Seismic Bracing Kit
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