CADDY PRODUCT TIPS

SPEED LINK – Adjustable Hanging System

Contractors can save 10 –15 minutes per fixture over jack chain.  (NOTE:

See Electrical Contractor Magazine article by clicking here) At $22.00/ hour

that can save you over $3.50 per fixture (or better yet install an extra fixture

or two every hour!)

• Product lengths include: 3’, 6’, 10’, 16’ and 32’ (all approximate
  

lengths.)

• Standard CADDY SPEED LINK system is all steel construction and
  

• Has a safe fire rating of 30 minutes. This applies to all three cable
  

sizes 1.5 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm.

• CADDY SPEED LINK has a spring latch hook for fast attachment
  

and is 100% tested on working load during manufacturing.

• CADDY SPEED LINK system is UL Listed for ALL sizes and for ALL
  

electrical applications including luminaries, cable, conduit, cable tray, etc.  Ratings include:

1.5 mm / 44 lbs load rating (5 to 1 safety factor)

2 mm / 100 lbs load rating (5 to 1 safety factor)

3 mm / 200 lbs load rating (5 to 1 safety factor)

• CADDY SPEED LINK is individually wrap for ease of handling and provides opportunity for cable to be contained even after structure attachment - keeps jobsite free of 'hanging' cables waiting for fixture attachment
  

• CADDY SPEED LINK release key for 2mm and 3mm models has a notch to free up hands; if key is dropped or lost, a small screwdriver will work. 1.5 mm wire rope size also permits release with small screwdriver or pen…a ‘ring’ key is provided for the fastest release or adjustment.
  

• CADDY SPEED LINK is part of a complete range of fastening systems for fast attachment to practically any structure and can eliminate ladders and lifts for select applications (open bar joists and purlins with VAFT tool)
  

SFCLT – Seismic Fixture Clip

The Seismic Fixture Clip is not just for seismic zones. The product is viable for wherever ‘slack wires’ are being enforced for lay-in fixtures in ceiling grid. Primary reason for slack wires is to protect fireman…water pressure from fire hose dislodges

fixture from t-grid and if the MC cable becomes the default support, it swings down and can hit the fireman in the head. SFCLT provides positive attachment – a code requirement…and performs better than slack wires for the intent of the code…personnel safety…minimize falling objects. In a seismic event, bomb blast or any disruption, the shaking of the fixture can dislodge the fixture’s means of ‘positive’ attachment to the t-grid…now too often…a thin sheet metal fold over tab on light fixture…which is not UL listed (the fixture is listed but the tab is not)…nor has it been evaluated for seismic performance.

SBT18 – Multiple Conduit Hanger

One point of structure attachment for 2 or 3 conduit runs. The best application

is 3 conduit runs under I beams… Scenario: if a contractor runs one conduit he

uses a ‘bang-on’ 812M24 on a beam flange…if he runs two conduits he uses

another ‘bang-on’ to the flange on the other side of the beam. Since MOST

I-beams only have two flange edges…When he needs to run three conduits, he

has to cut strut, attach the strut to beam with window bracket or U bolts, then

utilize three strut straps. SBT1824 is a single ‘bang-on’ that accepts three

conduit clips (812M or CD1B) to snap into mounting plate. This is a fraction of

the material cost or installation time when compared to strut.

MFB1 – Junction Box Support

This alternative to the competitive H23 has been improved in recent months.

The far side support now is achieved by bending back the center legs, then

bending at the wall depths scored /marked for 2-1/2, 3-1/2 or 4 inch support.

The access to knockouts is improved for prefabrication…no longer do you need

to know what side of the stud the box will be installed on. Ships flatter, lighter,

takes up less space.

FMBS18 – Floor Mount Box Support

No field measuring…preassemble up to 3 outlets (any combination power and low voltage) with one box-mounting bracket. H23,

MEB1 or MP1S can be added with CADDY SMS8 screws. Locate this bracket anywhere for immediate ADA compliance.

MCS – AC/MC Cable Support

A bundle of four or more MC/AC creates heat build up…so the NEC says

DERATE OR SEPARATE…most contractors separate a bundle of 8 cables

with 3 one-hole straps. Now one structure attachment for these 8 cables

with MCS100 is fast code compliance separating the cables for proper

airflow. This solution will ensure that your typical MC/AC is installed with

taut support to minimize any material lost/waste due to ‘memory’ (no

wavy pathway).

TDH – Ceiling Deck Hanger

Most contractors span the beams with strut (=expensive) or conduit (more

expensive) for supporting fixtures when they can go direct to the ceiling deck

with TDHP punch and insert a hanger within seconds.

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