Every Mount Has Its Method
Discover the essential mounting methods for the field—every clip, clamp, and bracket detailed for practical installs on steel, concrete, and I-beam flanges. Whether anchoring conduit, supporting cable runs, or suspending hardware from beams and threaded rod, this guide ensures secure mounts, precise installations, and a workflow free of guesswork.
With a solid understanding of mounting methods, let’s turn to best practices that ensure secure, efficient, and code-compliant installations in the field.
- Pressed Beam Clamp
- Installs to: I-beams or girders
- Installation: Clamped using serrated jaws and angled set screw—no specialty tools required
- Supports: ¼-20 hanging rod, J hooks, bridle rings, conduit hangers, ceiling wire, horn speakers, temporary lighting, cable tray, HVAC equipment, signage, cameras, industrial automation hardware
- Why Use: Versatile mounting base for cable, conduit, and device support—UL listed and rated for up to 100 lb static load
- System role: Clamps securely to beams to hang cable trays, conduit, and devices without drilling
- Spring Steel Beam Clamp
- Installs to: Horizontal steel flanges
- Installation: Clamped using serrated jaws and angled set screw—no specialty tools required
- Supports: Threaded rod (¼″ and ⅜″), S-hooks, electrical boxes, conduit, bridle rings, camera mounts, cable management hardware
- Why Use: Fast, tool-free install for light-duty cable and device support—ideal for low-voltage and specialty applications
- System role: Quickly clamps to steel flanges to support light cable and device hardware without tools
- Malleable Iron Beam Clamp
- Installs to: I-beams, trusses
- Installation: Set screw clamp—secure and load-rated
- Supports: Threaded rod, J hooks, bridle rings, tray brackets, conduit clamps
- Why Use: Heavy-duty clamp for structural loads and tray support
- System role: Secures heavy cable trays and conduit to beams for strong, reliable support
- Angle Clips (Standard, Powder-Actuated, Threaded Eyelet)
- Installs to: Concrete, block, wood, steel framing, walls, ceilings, beams
- Installation: Screwed, anchored, or fired in with powder-actuated tools
- Supports: J hooks, conduit clamps, threaded rods, bridle rings, cable hangers
- Why Use: Broad substrate compatibility with permanent or fast-install options
- System role: Reliable mounting base for vertical drops and wall/ceiling hardware
- Hammer-On Clips (Top or Bottom Flange)
- Installs to: Edges of steel flanges
- Installation: Hammered into place—no drilling or tools required
- Supports: J hooks, S-hooks, ceiling wire, chain, threaded rods
- Why Use: Fast, tool-free mounting for suspended cable and building services
- System role: Enables quick cable support on steel without surface modification
- Snap-On Multifunctional Clips
- Installs to: Ceiling wire, threaded rod, or grid systems
- Installation: Tool-free snap-on
- Supports: J hooks, bridle rings, electrical boxes, conduit, cable managers
- Why Use: Ideal for open ceilings, low-voltage, and retrofit installs
- System role: Rapid attachment for overhead cable and device support
- Magnetic Mounts
- Installs to: Steel beams, panels, enclosures
- Installation: Tool-free magnetic attachment
- Supports: J hooks, bridle rings, conduit clamps, signage
- Why Use: Adjustable, non-invasive mounting—perfect for temporary layouts
- System role: Flexible support for light hardware without drilling
- Ceiling Grid Clips
- Installs to: Suspended T-bar ceiling grids
- Installation: Snap or hook onto grid rails
- Supports: J hooks, cable hangers, signage, low-voltage hardware
- Why Use: Non-destructive mounting for drop ceiling environments
- System role: Supports cable and AV hardware in commercial ceiling systems
- Framing and Stud-Mounted Brackets
- Installs to: Wood or metal studs
- Installation: Screwed or nailed into framing
- Supports: Conduit clamps, cable brackets, electrical boxes
- Why Use: Fixed mounting for wall-based cable and device support
- System role: Anchors hardware directly to structural framing
- Concrete Deck Anchors (Wedge Bolt, Epoxy, Powder-Actuated)
- Installs to: Concrete slabs and decks
- Installation: Anchored with wedge bolts, epoxy-set anchors, or powder-actuated fasteners
- Supports: Threaded rods, cable trays, conduit, mechanical hangers, trapeze brackets
- Why Use: Provides strong, permanent anchoring in hard substrates—ideal for overhead cable and mechanical systems
- System role: Transfers load from cable and device hardware into structural concrete for secure support
- Rod Couplers and Extensions
- Installs to: Existing threaded rods
- Installation: Threaded screw-in—no tools required beyond initial rod setup
- Supports: Additional threaded rods, J hooks, cable brackets, trapeze hangers
- Why Use: Enables modular expansion and offset support from existing rod infrastructure
- System role: Extends vertical or horizontal cable support systems without re-anchoring
Winnie Industries is committed to providing exceptional structural attachments to support the needs of various industries. Look to us to engineer and manufacture innovative solutions that uphold innovation, strength, and dependability.
The information provided in this FAQ is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace official codes, standards, or project specifications. Winnie Industries products must always be installed and used in accordance with our product instruction sheets or designated training. Products should never be applied beyond their intended purpose or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings. Proper fastening is critical to system integrity and functionality, requiring secure attachment to structurally sound components capable of supporting imposed loads. All installations must comply with governing codes, regulations, and job site requirements. Always consult your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for specific regulatory guidance.