Benefits Of Using Wire Rope Over Threaded Rod

Using threaded rod to support various services such as containment, pipe and ducting has been the norm for many years and is still a popular, safe way to support these services. However a Wire Rope system can offer many unique benefits making it a far better method of installation compared with using rod.

Here's just a few of the many benefits of a wire rope system:

• Approx. 6 times faster to install compared with traditional systems.
• Rope offers far more installation flexibility and is easier to install in complex environments such as sloped beams for example.
• Adjustments can be made in seconds and requires no tools.
• Reduces manual handling risks due to less weight.
• No need for any hot works permits on site as wire rope can simple by cut with a pair of wire cutters.
• Requires far less materials and components to do the same job, therefore cheaper.
• Reduced material content means less deliveries, eliminates transit damage and frees up storage space on site.
• Fully tested system offering a 5:1 Safety Factor.
• Guaranteed weight loadings from 10kg to 500kg per support.
• Full technical support available.
• Wire tested to TUV, NEL & SMACNA approvals.
• Origin of product traceable.
• Over 200m of suspensions will fit into a standard rucksack, making it much easier to handle, store and transport when compared to rod!

If you'd like to learn more about wire rope suspension systems, do get in contact, our team will be glad offer advice and assist you with your project.

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