Mounting brackets are structural elements used to secure devices, machines or other elements. They are attached to walls or other structural elements, among other things. Available in various sizes and shapes, they provide solid support. What types of mounting brackets are there, how much can they withstand and what is their importance when making cable routes?
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What types of mounting brackets are there?
In practice, the term mounting brackets refers to a very wide range of products that differ in shape, size, and application. Their use is necessary to ensure that the cable routes are fully safe and stable.
Depending on the installation variant and the needs of a given project, different variants of brackets are used, including:
- hollow, with special holes or grooves that facilitate cable routing, can be mounted to walls, ceilings or other load-bearing elements of the structure;
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clamping, which are equipped with special clamps or clasps thanks to which the cables are held stably in place, their advantage is the possibility of adjustment, which allows you to adjust the clamp to the size of the cables; - suspended, thanks to which the cable installation can be suspended from the ceiling, on supporting structures such as beams or special rails;
- attached with tape, equipped with strong and durable tape and clamps, allow for solid attachment to various surfaces, including concrete, wood, metal, a big advantage is that no drilled holes are required for their attachment;
- for cable pipes, is a special type of brackets that is dedicated to the attachment of cable pipes.
Individual brackets are suitable for specific situations, so the selection of the appropriate variant should take into account the individual features of the selected project.
Application of mounting brackets in cable route systems
Cable routes are made in accordance with appropriately prepared designs. Their solid and durable execution requires the use of a number of structural elements, such as brackets. In cable route systems, they play an incredibly important role, as they allow cables to be routed along walls, ceilings or other structural elements, thanks to which the whole thing gains a functional and practical dimension. Thanks to well-made routes, cables gain appropriate protection, which reduces the risk of their damage.
The second important factor in favor of using brackets is that they make it easy to maintain proper spacing between individual cables. This is a way to avoid interference problems.
How much weight can the mounting bracket withstand?
Each mounting bracket has a corresponding technical specification, in which the manufacturer provides detailed information on the application and possible maximum load. How much the bracket can withstand depends primarily on the materials it is made of, the type of installation, etc.
When choosing brackets for cable routes, it is essential to check the maximum load, because only the right selection of components ensures solid assembly.
Mounting brackets at the Onninen wholesaler
Onninen wholesaler offers various types of mounting brackets. One of the most popular is the BIS angle bracket by Walraven . It is used to increase the load capacity of wall structures. This model can be mounted both above, below and to the side of the console. Made of high-quality steel. It fits perfectly with BIS RapidStrut rails.
An alternative solution is the CEE16 GT2 mounting bracket . It is made of steel. The nominal size of this model is 2. Equipped with a CEE 16 A power socket. This bracket can be mounted in power cassettes with a nominal size of 2, 4, 6 or R7. A big advantage is that the bracket is equipped with a protective housing and strain relief. The mounting bracket is perfect for underfloor ducts, including those that are poured with concrete. It can be mounted in hollow and double floors. The surface of the bracket is galvanized, which gives the element high durability.
The Onninen range also includes mounting brackets for GE2F type MTGE2F by OBO Bettermann. It is made of stainless steel. The shape of the frame makes it easy to mount installation devices using screws. In this version, two devices can be easily attached. A big advantage is the ease of installation.