Earthquakes, as sudden natural disasters, often unleash destructive forces beyond expectation. While modern building structures undergo rigorous seismic design, the non-structural components suspended from ceilings, walls, or floors—such as pipes, ducts, cable trays, lighting fixtures, and various equipment (including fan coil units, air handling units, pumps, etc.)—can become vulnerable points during seismic events. These elements not only risk damage themselves but may also cause secondary injuries through falling or breaking, potentially triggering more severe cascading disasters. Effective protection of these non-structural components has emerged as a critical challenge in building safety.
Gripple has developed an innovative, prefabricated seismic bracing system designed to provide reliable fixation and support for non-structural equipment and pipelines within buildings, significantly reducing potential damage from earthquakes or other severe vibration events. This system delivers notable time and cost savings while enhancing on-site health and safety standards through its efficient, convenient, and secure features.
The Gripple Seismic Bracing System, engineered through specialized design and calculations, securely anchors and supports various suspended non-structural components including:
The system's primary objective is to restrict displacement and swaying of non-structural components during earthquakes through adequate structural support and restraint, preventing breakage, falling, or damage to maximize personnel safety and building functionality.
Compared to traditional on-site fabrication and installation methods, Gripple's prefabricated solution offers multiple advantages:
The Gripple Seismic Bracing System primarily consists of the TecLoc product series, which includes various reinforcement and support solutions along with corresponding connectors.
TecLoc Cable Bracing Kits: These core products provide flexible yet effective seismic support through high-strength steel cables, connectors, and fixtures. Available in multiple lengths with pre-installed end connectors.
TecLoc Conduit Claw: A rapid, secure retrofit rod reinforcement clamp designed to prevent excessive displacement of conduits and pipes during vibration.
TecLoc Rod Stiffener Clip: A universal reinforcement clamp that connects struts with rods to prevent buckling under seismic forces.
TecLoc Rigid Bracing Brackets: Rigid support brackets for securing non-structural equipment during extreme events.
TecLoc Beam Clamp: A crucial seismic support accessory that mounts directly to building beams or bar joists, providing reliable anchor points for cable bracing kits.
The system emphasizes installation flexibility, offering pre-cut lengths with pre-installed end connectors and accommodating both new construction and retrofit projects.
Gripple complements its product offerings with comprehensive engineering services, ensuring designs comply with seismic codes through precise calculations of weight loads and connection types. The company provides a product finder tool to help users identify suitable solutions based on technical specifications.
The system has been successfully implemented in numerous global projects, including:
Client testimonials highlight the system's advantages in installation speed, safety improvements, and project efficiency, with multiple references to time savings and reduced on-site risks.
As building safety standards evolve and natural disaster risks intensify, seismic protection for non-structural components has become essential. Gripple's prefabricated bracing system offers an advanced solution through innovative technology, proven performance, and comprehensive support, contributing to safer, more resilient built environments worldwide.
Earthquakes, as sudden natural disasters, often unleash destructive forces beyond expectation. While modern building structures undergo rigorous seismic design, the non-structural components suspended from ceilings, walls, or floors—such as pipes, ducts, cable trays, lighting fixtures, and various equipment (including fan coil units, air handling units, pumps, etc.)—can become vulnerable points during seismic events. These elements not only risk damage themselves but may also cause secondary injuries through falling or breaking, potentially triggering more severe cascading disasters. Effective protection of these non-structural components has emerged as a critical challenge in building safety.
Gripple has developed an innovative, prefabricated seismic bracing system designed to provide reliable fixation and support for non-structural equipment and pipelines within buildings, significantly reducing potential damage from earthquakes or other severe vibration events. This system delivers notable time and cost savings while enhancing on-site health and safety standards through its efficient, convenient, and secure features.
The Gripple Seismic Bracing System, engineered through specialized design and calculations, securely anchors and supports various suspended non-structural components including:
The system's primary objective is to restrict displacement and swaying of non-structural components during earthquakes through adequate structural support and restraint, preventing breakage, falling, or damage to maximize personnel safety and building functionality.
Compared to traditional on-site fabrication and installation methods, Gripple's prefabricated solution offers multiple advantages:
The Gripple Seismic Bracing System primarily consists of the TecLoc product series, which includes various reinforcement and support solutions along with corresponding connectors.
TecLoc Cable Bracing Kits: These core products provide flexible yet effective seismic support through high-strength steel cables, connectors, and fixtures. Available in multiple lengths with pre-installed end connectors.
TecLoc Conduit Claw: A rapid, secure retrofit rod reinforcement clamp designed to prevent excessive displacement of conduits and pipes during vibration.
TecLoc Rod Stiffener Clip: A universal reinforcement clamp that connects struts with rods to prevent buckling under seismic forces.
TecLoc Rigid Bracing Brackets: Rigid support brackets for securing non-structural equipment during extreme events.
TecLoc Beam Clamp: A crucial seismic support accessory that mounts directly to building beams or bar joists, providing reliable anchor points for cable bracing kits.
The system emphasizes installation flexibility, offering pre-cut lengths with pre-installed end connectors and accommodating both new construction and retrofit projects.
Gripple complements its product offerings with comprehensive engineering services, ensuring designs comply with seismic codes through precise calculations of weight loads and connection types. The company provides a product finder tool to help users identify suitable solutions based on technical specifications.
The system has been successfully implemented in numerous global projects, including:
Client testimonials highlight the system's advantages in installation speed, safety improvements, and project efficiency, with multiple references to time savings and reduced on-site risks.
As building safety standards evolve and natural disaster risks intensify, seismic protection for non-structural components has become essential. Gripple's prefabricated bracing system offers an advanced solution through innovative technology, proven performance, and comprehensive support, contributing to safer, more resilient built environments worldwide.
