Anchoring and chains

To simplify assembly on site, the suspension chains consist of two mandatory elements (a top and a bottom one) to be connected in order to achieve a standard working height of 1.80/2.00 m.

One or more intermediate elements can be added when the height exceeds 2 m.

The chains are CE-certified.

1. Top element L=70 cm

   It hooks onto the eyebolt via the shackle.

   The shortening hook allows the height of the chain to be adjusted.

   Load capacity: 20 kN

   MANDATORY ELEMENT

2. Intermediate element L=100 cm

   Add n elements when the height exceeds 2 m.

   The shortening hook allows the height of the chain to be adjusted.

   Load capacity: 20 kN

3. Bottom element L=130 cm

   The turnbuckle allows the adjustment of the chain’s height to the millimetre and the tensioning of the deck.

   Maximum excursion: 12.6 cm.

   Load capacity: 20 kN

   MANDATORY ELEMENT

CHAIN COMPOSITION

Height ≤ 2,00 m

Female eyebolt / Attachment on beam

Top element L=70 cm

Bottom element L=130 cm

Pincer support

Height ≥ 2,00 m

Female eyebolt / Attachment on beam

Top element L=70 cm

N. intermediate elements L=100 cm to the desired height

Bottom element L=130 cm

Pincer support

PINCER SUPPORT

The pincer support is the connecting element between the chain and the beam.

It can be used with both top and bottom U-profile beams.

The chain hooks onto the shackle.

The support can be moved and/or removed without detaching the chain.

INFILL AT PINCER SUPPORTS

There is a small gap (approx. 1 cm) between the planks on the Flydeck platform at the pincer supports for the suspension chains, which it may be useful to close.

The infill is a galvanised steel ‘T’-shaped closing element, which is inserted between the planks and blocked on one side to the pincer support with a chain and a snap hook.

Lengths are available for 100 cm, 150 cm, 200 cm, 250 cm, and 300 cm decks.

For suspension from concrete by means of an expansion plug and female eyebolt (load-bearing capacity: 40 kN, factor of safety: 4).

NB: The anchoring system in the reinforced concrete intrados (e.g. by means of chemical anchors or expansion plugs) is the responsibility of the customer and must be determined following a pull-out test by a qualified technician. Pull-out tests are the responsibility of the customer.

For suspension from steel beams by means of an adjustable 140 to 300 mm clamp (load capacity: 20 kN).

Or for suspension of the system from precast reinforced concrete beams by means of an adjustable 400 to 800 mm clamp (load capacity 20 kN).

Alternatively, Pilosio supplies polyester lifting straps (load capacity: 20 kN) for the suspension from steel beams.