WHY WIRE?

WHY USE WIRE?

In the early 19th century, engineers discovered that drawing steel into wire significantly increases its strength. This means a flexible bundle of steel wires can actually support more load than a solid steel bar of the same diameter—using much less material.

Zip-Clip Wire Suspension and Bracing Systems

All Zip-Clip systems use premium wire rope with a tensile strength of 1960 N/mm². Solutions are available for load ranges from 15 kg to 500 kg and are engineered with built-in safety factors.

This high level of performance and safety is why more professionals are choosing Zip-Clip wire systems instead of traditional threaded rods or chain suspensions.

Wire rope systems offer:

• Greater installation flexibility
• Faster setup
• Reduced material usage and waste
• Environmental advantages that support sustainable construction practices

WHERE CAN YOU USE WIRE?

Zip-Clip wire rope systems are designed for suspension, bracing, and more. Widely used in the construction industry, they are a direct alternative to threaded rod or chain-based systems.

Typical applications include:

• Electrical cable trays, baskets, and ladders
• Lighting systems
• HVAC and mechanical services
• Acoustic or radiant heating panels
• Signage, screens, and partitions

BE INSPIRED – Zip-Clip wire rope systems are as versatile as your imagination.

If you usually reach for threaded rod or chain, it’s time to consider the many advantages of wire.

OUR WIRE

Zip-Clip systems use high-strength wire rope made from Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS). It features minimal permanent elongation under load and is manufactured to BS EN 12385 standards.

For seismic bracing applications, both the modulus of elasticity and breaking strength are independently verified to ASTM A931.

AVAILABLE SYSTEMS

Galvanised EIPS Wire Rope

All feature 1,960 N/mm² tensile strength and RHRL construction:

• G-System – 15 kg SWL, 7×7 (6/1)
• S-System – 50 kg SWL, 7×7 (6/1)
• Y-System – 120 kg SWL, 7×7 (6/1)
• P-System – 300 kg SWL, 7×19 (6/1)
• N-System – 500 kg SWL, 7×19 (6/1)

Stainless Steel (AISI316) Wire Rope

Same construction profiles as above:

G/SS-System – 12 kg SWL

S/SS-System – 40 kg SWL

Y/SS-System – 100 kg SWL

P/SS-System – 250 kg SWL

N/SS-System – 400 kg SWL

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

• “Wire rope suspensions swing or move.”
  Not true. While the system allows slight flexibility, once loaded, Zip-Clip wire suspensions offer a secure, fixed support solution.

• “Threaded rods carry more load.”
  Incorrect. Threaded rod systems are often overbuilt. A 2 mm wire rope can match the strength of a 10 mm threaded rod. Zip-Clip systems support 15–500 kg per wire with built-in safety factors. Plus, wire rope allows for longer drops—no extra couplers needed.

• “Rod-based systems are required for fire compliance.”
  Not necessarily. Zip-Clip systems are fully metallic and compliant with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Many of our solutions are third-party tested for fire performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES OF WIRE

Compared to threaded rod or chain, wire rope systems offer:

• Lower CO₂ emissions during manufacturing

• Less material use

• Reduced waste

• Lower transport weight

Weight and Carbon Reduction

Let’s compare for a typical retail store with 1,200 suspension drops at 2 m each:

• Weight saved: 710 kg

• CO₂ saved: 1,248 kg

That’s a 92.6% CO₂ reduction—not including transportation savings!