Technical Services

Engineering Services

Polyplas International’s technical services department is able to work in collaboration with partners around the world to offer the following range of engineering services to building services consultants, designers and engineers.

Installation Design

Polyplas International’s technical services team offers a full suspension system design service. Drawings can be submitted in either .dwg or .pdf file formats and are returned fully annotated and costed. Bespoke bracket design, and assistance with minimising suspension elements and cost can also be provided. In order to reduce programme time and installation costs further, Gripple Catenary Systems can be employed to span structural steels and suitable building components.

The installation design service provides the contractor with annotated drawings showing the location and length of each catenary wire to simplify the installation process.

Catenary Tension Analysis

Catenary systems can impose loads on building structures far in excess of the vertical loads applied to each free span. It’s for this reason that Polyplas International’s technical services team offers computer modelled catenary tension analyses to determine both final catenary sag and more importantly, anchor point loading.

This ensures that all catenary systems installed meet the requirements of the structural engineer.

Seismic Bracing & Blast Protection Systems

Gripple seismic bracing systems are globally recognised as industry leading solutions for seismic bracing and blast protection.

The systems are fully tested, industry proven, and designed to be in compliance with AS1170.4, NZ4219 and NZS 1170.5.

The seismic products are also approved to the following and recognised as the most demanding requirement in the world;

ANSI/ASHRAE 171 Tested
AC-156 Shaker Table Tested
AS 1170.0
OSHPD OPA 2123-10 approved range also available
SMACNA verified
UL tested for NEBS GR 63 Core

Up to 10 times faster to install
No field swaging of wires & no tools required
Colour coding allows easy field verification
Suitable for new or retrofit installations
Can be used in a variety of bracing configuration
Complete pre-engineered systems
Ultimate Limit State Tested

Time Savings

Gripple seismic bracing products per engineering calculations, including:

Seismic wire rope kit with End Fixing and colour coded verification tag
Seismic component bracket

Seismically rated suspensions
Safety wires
Gripple Seismic Brace

Site surveys, on-site pull testing to verify substrate suitability, progress reports and completion certificates can all be requested from Polyplas International Technical Services. Training is also available on a range of Gripple products and time saving installation methods.

Calculations

Engineered seismic bracing calculations based on design category, occupancy, importance and relevant site specific seismic specifications.

Consultant / Contractor

Detailed engineered drawings (submitted by the consultant/contractor) indicating the location of seismic bracing points and bracket type.

Consultant / Contractor

On-site training on seismic product installation.

Correct Installation

Completion visit by a Polyplas International representative to ensure correct installation.

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

This highly collaborative way of working is fast becoming the preferred method for carrying out progressive private sector projects.

Polyplas International’s technical services department can offer full BIM support in the form of 3D model families.

This allows designers to add both fixed and suspended supports for building services, and carry out clash detection in the virtual project environment.

Models are available in a range of file formats including .rfa, .ifc and .dwg and offer full connectivity to product data which can be used to aid cost management, construction collaboration and facilities management.

Detailed component schedules can be created meaning only the correct quantity of product is ordered, minimising cost and waste.

Contact Polyplas International for the latest BIM models.

Embodied CO2 Assessment

Polyplas International recognises that today’s buildings need to be designed to the highest environmental standards.

In order to facilitate this, Polyplas International’s technical services department is able to provide calculations, based on drawing submissions or site surveys, to determine the ECO2 savings when switching to lightweight wire rope suspension systems.

Why use Gripple?

Our Benefits

Significant time and cost savings on your project
Complete, off-site solutions which minimise health and safety concerns
Innovative, patented solutions designed by an in-house team of engineers
Considerable reductions in packaging, vehicle movements & embodied CO2
A range of support services at every stage of your project, provided by a dedicated technical team
Aesthetically pleasing solutions; lightweight and virtually invisible

Do you need help with a project?

Whether you need more help choosing the right solution for your requirement, detailed installation design support or on-site training, we have dedicated customer support and technical teams on hand to help. Speak to a member of our friendly team today.

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Approvals & Certifications

Gripple holds the following industry approvals for our Wire Bracing Systems:

AS1170.4 and NZS4219 compliant
In accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 171
OSHPD OPA 2123-10
Tested against UL NEB GR 63 Standard
SMACNA Verification
International Building Code (IBC)
California State Building Code
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-05 Chapter 13
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 300 and 400
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Engineered seismic bracing calculations and details based upon drawings/plans provided.
PE stamped layout drawings for each service noting the proper location of Gripple Seismic Cable Bracing and/or Vibration Management products (spring mounts, vibration isolation pads, hangers, and accessories), per the scope of the project.