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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES OF WIRE

Wire rope suspension and bracing systems offer numerous environmental benefits when compared to traditional alternatives such as threaded rod and chain.

These include:

• Reduced CO₂ production during manufacturing
• Reduced raw materials usage
• Reduced waste generation
• Lower transportation burden

Weight and CO₂ Reduction

Wire rope dramatically lowers both the material weight and the associated carbon footprint of suspension solutions. It also simplifies handling and reduces site logistics.

For example, a typical retail store installation may require approximately 1,200 suspension drops of 2 metres each.

• Using M8 threaded rod:
  Weight = 748.80 kg
  CO₂ emissions = 1,344 kg for 2,400 metres
• Using Zip-Clip wire rope:
  Weight = 37.86 kg
  CO₂ emissions = 96 kg for 2,400 metres

This results in:

• 710 kg reduction in weight
• 1,248 kg reduction in CO₂ emissions

That’s a 92.6% reduction in CO₂, before even considering the impact of transportation.

Transportation Advantages of Wire Rope

Thanks to its lightweight and compact nature, wire rope drastically reduces transportation requirements. A full system can be packaged in significantly smaller volumes, reducing the number of vehicle trips and fuel consumption.

Unlike rigid threaded rod, which often requires special handling and takes up more space, Zip-Clip systems can be transported more efficiently, even in standard vehicles. This leads to fewer deliveries, lower emissions, and reduced on-site storage requirements—helping contractors meet sustainability goals more easily.

By choosing Zip‑Clip electrical suspension solutions, installers benefit not only from performance and safety—but also from a measurable contribution toward a greener future.

Transportation advantages of wire rope:

*Data provided by the Worldwide Lifecycle Inventory Methodology Report 1999/2000.