Gripple’s GS11 seismic bracing kits are tested in accordance with NZS4219 and NZS1170.0 and come with a ULS rating of 300 kg or 2.94 kN.
Supplied as ready to use kits the GS11 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
- NZS1170.0
- 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.
GS11 Design Strength ULS: 300 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
| Kit | Colour | Load Rating | |
| GS9 | White | 165 kg | 1.62 kN |
| GS10 | Red | 200 kg | 1.96 kN |
| GS11 | Black | 300 kg | 2.94 kN |
| GS12 | Green | 370 kg | 3.63 kN |
| GS19 | Yellow | 990 kg | 9.71 kN |
| GS25 | Purple | 1,470 kg | 14.42 kN |
