GS10 Seismic Bracing Kit

Gripple’s GS10 seismic bracing kits are tested in accordance with NZS4219 and NZS1170.0 and come with a ULS rating of 200 kg or 1.96 kN.

Supplied as ready to use kits the GS10 seismic braces come with a specified length of wire, pre-attached end fittings, and the most efficient bracket. As part of our Engineering services, Gripple NZ Ltd will ensure that the bracing meets the seismic design requirements of the non-structural components as related to weight loads and types of connections.

Description

Gripple holds the following industry approvals for our Wire Bracing Systems:

  • NZ4219
  • AS1170.4
  • OSHPD OPA 2123-10
  • UL tested for NEBS GR 63 Core
  • SMACNA Verification
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • California State Building Code
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-05 Chapter 13
  • Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 300 and 400
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wire Size: 3mm
Wire Rope Description:
Break strength certified, pre-stretched Gripple Seismic wire rope; Manufactured to ASTM A1023, ASTM A931.

GS10 Design Strength ULS: 200 kg

  • Complete pre-engineered systems
  • No field swaging of cables
  • Up to 10 times faster to install
  • No tools required
  • Colour coding allows easy field verification
  • Suitable for new or retrofit installations
  • Can be used in a variety of bracing configurations (transverse, longitudinal, 4-way)
  • In accordance with AS1170.4 and NS4219
KitColourLoad Rating
GS9White165 kg1.62 kN
GS10Red200 kg1.96 kN
GS11Black300 kg2.94 kN
GS12Green370 kg3.63 kN
GS19Yellow990 kg9.71 kN
GS25Purple1,470 kg14.42 kN