FAQ
- Is the hanger strong enough?
Yes, the laddertray Hanger has been formally tested by an independent Nata Certified laboratory to withstand a static load of 60 kilograms per bracket or 120 kilograms per pair.
- Will it suit my laddertray profile?
Yes, Kingfix Hangers have been designed to suit all brands of laddertray.
Type 1 Hanger LTH2 – suits Ezystrut ET3 laddertray and Burndy LT3 laddertray
Type 2 Hanger LTH1 – suits Unistrut ST3 supa and Ezystrut ezytray
- Do I need to assemble the hanger?
No, the hanger comes fully assembled and just needs to be attached to the threaded rod.
- Is it an acceptable method to support laddertray's from the flange?
Yes, provided the product has been properly engineered and tested for use in this configuration. Kingfix can provide independent test data from a NATA approved Laboratory to verify the hanger performance in this application. Furthermore, a typical drawing outlining this method of supporting a tray is even contained within the Nema VE2 technical specification.
- How far apart can I place these hangers?
The hangers have been designed to provide a 60kg static load per bracket, or 120kg per set. This means you could place the brackets at a 3.0 metre spacing, and load the laddertray’s to 35kg per metre which is consistent with the published maximum laddertray loadings for that span.
- Do I need to install the tek screw as part of installation?
Yes, the tek screw must be installed to achieve the maximum reported static load.
- Does the hanger include a safety factor?
Yes, the hanger has a 1.5 safety factor which is the same as the laddertray safety factor according to published data.
- Does the hanger allow for adjustment of the threaded rod?
Yes, the hanger is designed to provide infinite adjustment of the threaded rod.