ERICO ROD LOCK Strut End Bracket - Manual

Strut Working Space "L3"
See Sheet 2
for installation
1/2 F 1/2 F
Strut Length "L"
Span "L1" between two rods
Overall Length "L2"
Warning:
Product must be installed
with the open side of the
channel facing down.
L3 min = Strut Length "L" -
3.5" [88mm]
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
3/8", M8, M10
CADDY® ROD LOCK Strut End Bracket
The CADDY® ERISTRUT load tables, a "Uniform Load at Stress" for imperial strut or "Loading Case B from Allowable Tension" for metric strut, 3.
b. The integrity of structures to which the products are attached, including their capability of safely accepting the loads imposed, as evaluated by a qualified
should be used to determine the capacity ratings for a Beam Span = Strut Length "L" + Length Factor "Lf "
When deflection is a factor, use a deflection of span/240 for imperial strut or use a deflection of span/200 for metric strut
4.
The CADDY ERISTRUT load tables, a "Uniform Load when Maximum Deflection = span/240" for imperial strut or "Loading Case B from Allowable 5.
engineer.
Deflection" for metric strut, should be used to determine the capacity ratings for a Beam Span = Strut Length "L" + Length Factor "Lf "
The load value selected per Notes 3 and 5 includes a half slot hole factor of 0.92
6.
It is recommended that a factor of safety, appropriate for the application of the CADDY ROD LOCK Strut End Brackets and strut assembly, be 7.
applied to the capactiy rating (found in Notes 3 and 5) to determine a safe working load
followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance. 3.
Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property 4.
damage, serious bodily injury and death.
Products that are manufactured using spring steel components shall be used only in a non-corrosive indoor environment.
5.
All pipe supports, hangers, intermediate components and structural attachments must ONLY be used as described herein and are NEVER to be used for any 6.
other purpose.
NOTE: All load ratings are for static conditions and do not account for dynamic loading such as wind, water or seismic loads, unless otherwise noted.
The customer is responsible for:
a. Conformance to all governing codes.
Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.
CADDY, CADWELD, CRITEC, ERICO, ERIFLEX, ERITECH, and LENTON are registered trademarks of ERICO International Corporation.
All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
c. Using appropriate industry standard hardware as noted above.
WARNING:
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at 1.
www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative.
ERICO products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings.
2.
All instructions must be completely
Notes:
Loads listed are uniformly distributed with a pair of CADDY ROD LOCK Strut End Brackets. Brackets are designed to be used as a pair and not 1.
in single bracket applications
When deflection is not a factor, use a stress of 25,000 psi [172.4 MPa]
2.
1. Span "L1" between two rods:
L1 max = Strut Length "L" +
2.52" [64mm]
L1 min = Strut Length "L" +
1.14" [29mm]
2. Overall Length "L2":
L2 max = L1 max + 1.62" [41mm]
L2 min = L1 min + 1.62" [41mm]
3. Strut Working Space "L3":
L3 max = Strut Length "L" -
2.1" [54mm]
Length Calculations:
Part Number
Article
Number
Rod Size
Strut Channel
Profile
Strut Channel
Thickness
Maximum
Load (F)
Length Factor (L
f
) for
Maximum Load
A Type 12 Ga 1,000 lbs 8 inches
C Type 14 Ga 460 lbs 2 inches
A Type 2.5 mm 4,448 N 200 mm
2.0 mm 2,046 N 50 mm
1.5 mm 1,619 N 50 mm
A Type 2.5 mm 4,448 N 200 mm
2.0 mm 2,046 N 50 mm
1.5 mm 1,619 N 50 mm
M8
C Type
C Type
CRLSEBM10EG 390027 M10
N/A 3/8" CRLSEB37EG
CRLSEBM8EG 390026