Overview
Threaded rod anchors embed securely in wood to suspend pipes used in fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, electrical conduit, cable trays, and more. This box contains 25 UL-approved Sammy Sidewinder anchors designed for horizontal mounting. Each fastener can hold an ultimate tensile load of 2,249 pounds in fir.
These American-made 3/8 in. x 2-1/2 in. Sidewinder Pipe Hangers for Wood reduce installation costs and require little or no pre-drilling. Each anchor may be installed in joists or trusses with a cordless drill or driver in accordance with these guidelines:
- Pipes up to 3-1/2 in. require material of at least 2 in. nominal width
- 4 in. and 5 in. pipe may be installed in material with a minimum nominal width of 3 in.
- Branch lines in fire sprinkler systems require at least 2-1/2 in. overhead clearance
- Main lines in fire sprinkler systems require at least 3 in. of overhead clearance (except for nailing strips 2 in. or thicker on top of steel beams)
General Application and Use:
- Hanging pipe for sprinkler systems
- Hanging lighting systems and overhead utilities
- Suspended ceilings
- Suspended conduit and cable trays
- HVAC ductwork and strut channels
- Mounting security equipment
Sammy and Sidewinder are registered trademarks of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.