About ANSI: ANSI is an acronym for American National Standards Institute. ANSI is a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Its mission is to enhance U.S. global competitiveness and the American quality of life by promoting, facilitating, and safeguarding the integrity of the voluntary standardization system.… Continue reading ANSI vs. ICC-ES, what’s the difference?
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Required tools and fasteners: ODM, ODM375, ODM916, TE-12, Torque Wrench, 3/8” Wedge Anchor, HOCL-45 Angle Clip, ceiling wire. Step 1. Drill a 3/8” hole into the concrete ceiling using an ODM (Overhead Drill Machine) fitted with an ODM375 3/8”x 3.325” HALT bit. Step 2. Remove the ODM375 HALT bit and insert an ODM916 SDS Plus… Continue reading Seismic Bracing Installation Instructions
Inspiration for this tool came from watching a friend pre-wrap thousands of wires onto purlin clips, day after day in his shop. I thought to myself, there has got to be a faster and easier way to attach ceiling wire onto joists without the hassle of having to pre-wrap the wire. Our solution is the… Continue reading The PurlinMaster
Doc’s® LS-6-3660 style extension pole was designed for use with both Hilti’s DX 36 and Ramset’s D-60. The D-45 is essentially the same tool as the D-60, only with a shorter pin capacity.
In the United States, most suspended ceilings are fastened to poured concrete decks using a powder actuated tool attached to an extension pole. An extension pole allows the installer to stay on the floor and avoid dangerous ladders or expensive scissor lifts. They also cut down on time and improve efficiency. There are several manufacturers… Continue reading Extension Poles for Hilti, Ramset and Powers Powder Actuated Tools
Eye lag screws have long been used in commercial construction to provide an economical and fast way to hang things over head. If you need to suspend something from a wood or sheet metal ceiling, you should consider the eye lag screw. The acoustical suspended ceiling industry uses eye lag screws almost exclusively to hang… Continue reading Eye Lag Screws are not just for suspended ceilings
Drilling overhead into concrete can be grueling and exhausting work. It’s not surprising that several companies have come up with special machines and devices to keep the operator on the ground and to make this arduous job a little easier. One of the least expensive and most innovative of these tools is the Overhead Drill… Continue reading Overhead Drilling in to Concrete