Smart solutions for quick installation in beam systems

Challenges

Installing cable support in beam systems is common in industrial projects, but can be a time-consuming task that involves many parts and components. If the installation means that the beam has to be drilled, the strength of the construction is also negatively affected, which can create problems in the inspection phase.

During the construction of a large battery production facility in northern Sweden, Wibe created a customized solution together with the installer Eitech that enables quick installation in a beam system without affecting the beams. The customer was so satisfied that they have used it in several other projects. Now we have developed and refined the solution into a product family specially adapted for industrial projects.

We also present a pendant joint that is used to joint our strongest vertical pieces 20FS and the new BM20FS together with Pendant/fixing rail 24/20FS.

The BM vertical piece is adapted for I-beams with a width of 200-300 mm, and is a further development of our strongest vertical pieces 20, 20F and 20FS. The BM vertical piece has a large ceiling plate that is placed in the center under the beam, and then clamped to the flange of the beam with a special set of clamps and screws. Specially designed grooves in the ceiling plate lock the clamp and prevent the vertical piece from moving or coming loose. Installation is relatively simple without cutting and drilling, providing large time savings, and involves few components which means easier logistics.

The BM pendant is available in hot-dip galvanized steel for C4 environments, in lengths between 0.5 and 6 meters. Clamps and screw sets are ordered separately and are available in four different lengths for flanges between 0 and 40 mm thickness.