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Apprentice Q&A · #029

How do I hang spiral duct using cable hangers (Gripple) instead of strap?

1st YearHangers & SupportsYELLOW · Check First

1. Wrap the looped wire cable around the structural steel or deck anchor overhead. 2. Loop the cable around the spiral pipe or through a specialized teardrop ring clamp. 3. Feed the raw wire end through the one-way Gripple locking mechanism block, pulling it tight until the pipe is elevated to the exact elevation line.

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1. Wrap the looped wire cable around the structural steel or deck anchor overhead. 2. Loop the cable around the spiral pipe or through a specialized teardrop ring clamp. 3. Feed the raw wire end through the one-way Gripple locking mechanism block, pulling it tight until the pipe is elevated to the exact elevation line.

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Hey boss, I’m checking hangers & supports: How do I hang spiral duct using cable hangers (Gripple) instead of strap? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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