Ceiling-hung pipe supports with Walraven RapidRail®

When installing the heating system for a large, modern residential property, plumber Chris Illingworth required an efficient solution for creating ceiling-hung pipe supports. Walraven RapidRail® Systems provided a lightweight alternative to traditional strut systems, helping to simplify installation at height.

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Simplifying installation at height

The project involved fitting out the plant room and installing heating pipework throughout a new-build home heated by a ground source heat pump.

A key requirement was the installation of suspended pipework supported by ceiling-hung trapeze frames. Traditionally, these supports would have been constructed using standard 41×41 strut channel. However, the weight of the channel and the use of basic fixings can make overhead installation more challenging and time-consuming.

Chris wanted a lighter system that would make working at height easier while maintaining installation efficiency.

Lightweight RapidRail® solution

The project team selected Walraven RapidRail® Rail 30×20 for both wall-mounted pipework and the ceiling-hung trapeze frames.

To create the trapeze frames, the installers connected two RapidRail® sections with threaded rod and Walraven RapidRail® Slide Nuts. They then used Walraven Hammerfix Nuts with pre-cut stud to secure the pipe clips, resulting in a quick and straightforward installation process.

The lightweight RapidRail® channel, weighing less than 1 kg per metre, offered a significant advantage over traditional 41×41 strut channel, which weighs approximately 2.5 kg per metre.

Faster and easier installation

The combination of lightweight channel and pre-assembled fixing components helped reduce installation time and simplify work at height.

Part of the reason for using Walraven RapidRail® Systems is the fact that it's light and easy to use at height on the scaffolds whilst installing the framework. This, alongside the really easy Walraven Slide Nut and Hammerfix Connectors that just twist into the rail, really helped bring the installation time down from what we estimated it would be using the heavier 41×41 strut channel. The system really exceeded our expectations and made the installation at height much easier.

Chris Illingworth Plumber

Where to buy Walraven RapidRail®

If you think a lightweight 30×20 channel system could benefit your installations, why not give it a try! Walraven RapidRail® Channel and Hammerfix accessories are in stock at our key merchants below.

JPL Direct

Trentside Fixings

Williams Plumbing Supplies