USG Exposed Hanger Solutions User Manual
Exposed hanger solutions, For decorative ceiling elements, Installation guide
Installation
Guide
Exposed Hanger
Solutions
Hanger
18-Gauge Stainless Steel Wire
1/32 Stainless Steel Rope Wire
1/32 Stainless Steel Rope Wire
Options
with Twisted-Tie Connection
with Loop and Crimp-End Connection with Turnbuckle
Applications: Suitable for use with C
2
paired C
ompässo
™
channels, and C
urvatura
™
and t
opo
™
systems.
C
urvatura
systems must use infill panels made of solid or perforated aluminum, Diamondflex, Brass or Stainless
Steel wire mesh, or t
ransluCents
™
Lexan
™
or FRP.
18-Gauge Stainless Steel Wire
1/32 Stainless Steel Rope Wire
with
Wire
Crimp
Applications: Suitable for use with l
ibretto
™
gridless metal ceiling system.
ASTM
– 18-gauge stainless steel meets ASTM Designation A580: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire.
Designations
– 1/32 rope wire meets ASTM Designation A492: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire.
Features and
– Provides an attractive alternative to standard 12-gauge wires
Benefits
– Less visible for more finished, discreet appearance
– Installs quickly and easily
– Meets or exceeds manufacturer’s recommendations; see load matrix on next page
For Decorative Ceiling Elements
wrap wire six
times within
1
/
2
"
18 ga. stainless
steel wire
wire crimp
1
/
32
" stainless
steel cable
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wrap wire six
times within
1
/
2
"
three loops
around channel
18 ga. stainless
steel wire
three loops
around channel
wire crimp
1
/
32
" stainless
steel rope wire