Innovation In The

Construction Industry 2015

The History Of

One particularly damp day in 1986, a wiresalesman and budding

entrepreneur named Hugh Facey found himself on a wet hillside
in Wales discussing the woes of fencing with a frustrated farmer.
Aggravated by cumbersome ways of joining fence wires by
bending and knotting, he bemoaned the lack of alternatives.
Hugh listened intently, convinced he could think up a better way
of connecting two pieces of wire together. The seeds had been
planted, and the idea for the Gripple fastener was born.
Developed over the next two years in a small corner of Estate
Wire, Sheffield, the original Gripple fastener was launched
in the UK in 1988. Three years later, Gripple Ltd. came into
existence, and throughout the 1990s the name Gripple became
synonymous with fencing and trellising. Not wanting to rest
on our laurels, despite being a trail-blazer in the realms of
agriculture and viticulture, we soon realised the potential of
the industrial market too. In 1998 we entered the world of
construction with a series of load-rated kits spawned from our
ropegrip device, Designed exclusively for hanging mechanical
and electrical services, and took the market by storm.
Right from the very beginning, weve received numerous
accolades for our originality, verve and enterprise, making us
a true multi-award winning company. This is in no small part
thanks to our core values and philosophy, which have remained
the same throughout to us, innovation is so much more than a
simple buzzword; its the foundation of our culture.

The Gripple factory, Sheffield, UK

Innovation has been the beating heart

of Gripple since its beginnings in 1988.

Changing The World With

Innovation
Ideas and Innovation is the creative hub driving product design
and improvement here at Gripple. Our in-house 10-strong team,
based in our dynamic offices at Hawke Street in Sheffield, works
to bring ideas to reality in a world class innovation environment.
With an extensive engineering workshop featuring CAD and
rapid prototyping capabilities, the team are fully equipped
to explore ideas and problems encountered on site. Working
closely with our Sales and Marketing teams, we strive to
consistently deliver complete solutions to our customers.
Innovation has been the beating heart of Gripple since its
beginnings in 1988. We aim to deliver 25% of our turnover every
year from products less than four years old, and as such theres
a culture engrained in us to constantly search for new ways of
doing things and better ways to serve our customers.
The key to our success is undoubtedly the collaborative work
we do with our customers; you are at the heart of everything we
do and we love to solve your problems. We also love to listen
and as such, always encourage you to come to us. Maybe you
have a problem; maybe you think theres a better way of doing
something. The I&I team can rationalise problems and develop
solutions. This is what we love to do

The Gripple Wire Range

The fundamental principle of a Gripple device is simple; there
are two channels, each with an independent locking mechanism.
The lock is created by the roller, which is free to move in one
direction only and grips the wire as it moves back. This concept
allows tension to be applied throughout the life of the wire.
Bracing - In contrast to a traditional brace, the GPAK is easy to
handle, and can be tensioned and re-tensioned.
Joining - Unlike fiddly knots and crimps, the Gripple Plus is not
just a wire joiner, but a tensioner too, making installation simple,
and up to five times faster.
Maintenance and repair - To combat natural ground movement
and wire ilongation every Gripple product can be tensioned and
re-tensioned year after year. For repairs, simply use two Gripple
Plus to splice a section of wire into the break, and apply tension.
End post termination - The Gripple T-Clip is a revolutionary new
way to secure a fence at an end post. Its push-fit mechanism is
installed in seconds, without the need to knot line wires.
Tensioning - Gripple tensioning tools allow each line wire to be
tensioned individually, optimising the life of your fence. Perfect for
on-going maintenance, they allow you to re-tension year after year.

Our Gripple Plus range of wire

joiners and tensioners adds ease
and simplicity to the once-laborious
chore of fence installation.

The labyrinth of ductwork and fan-coil units that comprise

any major construction project require a means of
suspension that is not only quick and easy, but one that also
renders them safe, sturdy and secure. Gripple is that way.

The Gripple Hanger Range

The labyrinth of ductwork and fan-coil units that comprise any
major construction project require a means of suspension that
is not only quick and easy, but one that also renders them safe,
sturdy and secure. Gripple is that way.
Available in various sizes for specific weights, the Gripple
Hanger Range exudes versatility and simplicity, and is devised
for use on all types of ducting, from oval to spiral to rectangular.
Each Gripple hanger includes a length of pre-cut cable with
an array of ready-crimped End Fixings, custom designed for
assorted substrates including concrete, metal decking and
wood. Our ready-to-use kits eliminate all on-site preparation,
removing superfluous nuts and bolts, as well as any needless
cutting, sawing or filing.
A vast improvement on the now-antiquated clamp and rod
method, our approach of hanging HVAC services is up to six
times quicker the wire is simply wrapped around the underside
of the ducting, making for an infinitely more efficient installation.
Not only saving on time and labour costs, the flexibility of our
system also allows suspension of ductwork from any angle, and
yet maintains unyielding support once in place.
Notable for being both lightweight and aesthetically pleasing,
our hangers can save on the overall material and weight of an
entire structure, as well as providing a design feature that not
only does the job right, but looks the part too. Less dangerous
than threaded rod and at the same time much simpler and easier
to use, Gripple hangers are the perfect all-round solution for the
entire gamut of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning services.

The Angel Hanger

Our latest innovation, The Angel Hanger is designed for

architectural lighting suspensions, signage, acoustic baffles and
all other installations where aesthetics are important.
Simple one-handed operation for easy adjustment.
Contemporary design to complement the overall suspension.
Extensive range for use with most luminaires.
Suitable for loads up to 15 kg with a 5:1 safety factor, to
accommodate a range of suspension requirements.

Supplied in convenient, ready-to-use kits in lengths up to 10

metres as standard.
Uses 1.5 mm wire rope to make the suspension as
discreet as possible.
As standard, all kits come complete with the aesthetic Top Hat
Barrel ceiling fixing with M6 thread. Other ceiling fixings, eg.
Loops, Studs, Magnetic Pads are available on request.

a - Angel Hanger Hook

b - Angel Hanger Knockout
c - Angel Hanger Swivel
d - Angel Hanger Wire

Our latest innovation, designed

for architectural lighting
suspensions where aesthetics
are important.

The Gripple Plus Range

Our Gripple Plus range of wire joiners and tensioners adds ease
and simplicity to the once-laborious chore of fence installation.
Impeccably designed for the tasks at hand, our products are
engineered to suit your wire material (from mild-steel to hightensile), your wire type (be it barbed or plain wire) and your
chosen style of fence, including everything from all types of
stock fencing to electric fencing.
Our patented push-fit system provides products that utilise
ceramic rollers to actively grip the wire and allow more tension to
be applied than ever before. The uniquely simple concept is as
speedy as it is painless, creating a secure join that keeps your
time, labour and hassle all to a minimum. By relinquishing the
need for knotting and twisting, our solutions ensure the integral
strength of the wire is never compromised.
As a forward-thinking and solution-driven company, we strive
to make fence installation significantly less demanding on your
resources by providing steadfast resolutions to your difficulties.
The Contractor tool offers fencing professionals an effortless
way to tension wire, whilst, the Torq tool is the made-to-measure
accessory that allows you to tension and re-tension time after
time. The T-Clip provides a quick and easy way to tie-off stock
fencing, especially on horse or deer fences where space is tight
and there are multiple line wires. Whatever your type of fencing,
theres a product to suit your every need.

a - Gripple T-Clip
b - Gripple Wire Kit
c - Gripple Plus
d - Gripple Torq Tool

By relinquishing the need for knotting and

twisting, our solutions ensure the integral
strength of the wire is never compromised.

Gripple.com
Gripple Ltd - Head Office
The Old West Gun Works
Savile Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Tel: +44 (0) 114 275 2255
Fax: +44 (0) 114 275 1155