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Discreet ceiling anchor for wire cable suspension systems with adjustable hooks
Ceiling anchor secures wire with a choice of TWO safety hooks for hanging signs, lights etc.
Kit includes a screw-on ceiling fixing, one adjustable height hook and either 1m or 2m drop cable
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Description
Ceiling screw in anchor for wire suspension systems
This neat ceiling fixing is supplied with a strong hanging wire and a small adjustable-height hook to hang items from many types of ceiling, including plasterboard and wood.
The thimble-size ceiling anchor (12mm diam) is made in two parts so its base can be screwed onto a typical plaster ceiling. A plastic plug and screw are included. The domed part is then screwed back onto the base with the top of the wire securely captured within the ceiling anchor.
Choice of adjustable height hook
Both hooks are self locking with a finger-tip release button to adjust the height. Both hooks are about the same size, just under 4cm high. Both hooks have a spring loaded gate at the mouth of the hook to prevent accidental unhooking. In either case there is a choice of 1m or 2m suspension wire. Excess wire can be cut off once the height has been set - we advise using good quality cable cutters to reduce the risk of fraying (see Recommended Accessories)
Safe Hook
Safe Hook is our popular gated hook with sleek lines and a shiny chrome finish
Bee-Line Hook
Bee-Line is our new adjustable hook with nickel plate finish at a slightly lower cost than Safe Hook - but it's actually stronger. It has the advantage of a straight through cable path, which enables extra hooks to be added to create a daisy-chain configuration. One hook is included in the set and extra Beel-Line Hooks can be purchased as required (see Recommended Accessories)
Features of both suspension hooks
Minimalist designer ceiling fixing with a satin chrome finish. The screw ceiling anchor is the size of a small sewing thimble.
Either a 1m or 2m suspension cable is included depending on which set is selected (see price table). The cable is strong yet slender galvanised steel wire.
Provided the ceiling attachment is secure this fitting together with the 1.5mm diam wire and hook can safely support 6kg (Safe Hook) or 17 kg (Bee-line hook). For multiple hooks on a single cable the maximum recommended load per cable is 17kg.
Two sets should be ordered per hanging sign, including for banner rails such as our Poster Snaps and Poster Clamps.
The following products include the new Bee-line suspension hook with spring gate, which can be prised off is superfluous to your requirement. The bright finsh hook has an in-built self locking clutch mechanism with finger release button.:
U.SCA.1T.HOOK.B Suspension wire with screw-on ceiling fixing and adjustable height hook | Bee-line hook with 1m wire
U.SCA.2T.HOOK.B Suspension wire with screw-on ceiling fixing and adjustable height hook | Bee-line hook with 2m wire
Safe Hook also has the spring-loaded 'gate' preventing items being accidently knocked off. The chrome hook has an inbuilt cable grip and height adjustment mechanism (as do all our adjustable hooks) - the clutch is simply released by depressing the button where the wire enters to make it fully adjustable at the point of suspension (convenient for levelling up).
All hanging wire sets:
Screw Size: 4mm x 40mm (Imperial no. 8 x 1 1/2 inch)
Applications, load ratings and other ways to buy fittings
These ceiling anchor kits can also be used in art installations, in shop window displays as well as in industrial applications such as suspending safety signs, building services and luminaires.
This ceiling suspension kit is easily fitted to a ceiling or underneath any horizontal surface, using the screw and plug kit provided (depending on the surface). You must ensure that the surface you are screwing into is capable of holding the weight of the item you are intending to hang. Our quoted load ratings include a 5:1 margin of safety - and the ceiling fixing should do likewise.
The Safe Hook fitting itself is capable of holding up to 6 kg. If you require a heavier duty hook capable of holding up to 17kg then take a look at our Bee-line hook or Pigtail Hook fitting instead.
The 1.5mm galvanised wire (7x7 construction) will carry these loads safely. However, some ceilings may not take such loads without reinforcement or the use of specialist fixings in place of the screws and plastic plugs supplied. If in doubt please consult a skilled tradesman or professional.
We also have other ceiling fittings designed specifically for fastening to suspended ceilings. These various fittings are also available as individual suspension components - ideal for contractors such as builders, shopfitters, electricians, sign installation companies or acoustic ceiling installers.
Height of Safe Hook is 36mm. Height of Bee-Line hook is 36mm (approx 1-1/2")
Thickness of cable is 1.5mm
Length of cable is either 1m or 2m. The longer cable is normally only required for very high ceilings
Please refer to product images
The ceiling fixing component (called a 'screw ceiling anchor') unscrews by hand so that the base can be screwed securely onto the ceiling and then the top of the thimble is reassembled, with the termination on the end of the cable remaining captive inside the thimble.
The hook is then introduced onto the cable tail and slid up to the desired height where it automatically locks in place thanks to its internal clutch mechanism. For fine adjustment or to lower/remove the hook simply depress the button where the cable enters the hook. While depressed the clutch is released so the hook can slide easily along the cable. All our adjustable cable fittings work the same way.
Safe working loads
Please respect the recommended loads stated and use two or more cables for heavier items. This system is not suitable for hanging heavy plant and equipment (for example individual items weighing over say 70kg [150 lbs] - which will in any case require 4 wires if using Bee-line hooks).
Our safe working loads factor in a 5:1 margin of safety but we err on the side of caution when suspending items which would cause injury if they fell. Please note that the screw and plastic plug supplied may not be suitable for all site situations and it is the responsibility of the installer to evaluate the type of fixing best suited to the application in hand. The hole on the base is 4mm so an alternative fixing or bolt would need to fit through that size hole and have a small enough head to fit inside the anchor fitting.
Precautions:
Do not lubricate the gripper mechanism in the hook. Do not overload and ensure that your ceiling or wall fixing method is appropriate to the ceiling or wall construction and the intended loading. Do not paint the the hook gripper. Only intended for static loads and for use indoors. Installers must satisfy themselves that the sign/picture/poster hanging kit is suitable for the specific application as site circumstances are beyond our control.
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