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Smooth drop rod for use with battery-actuated tools

  • Application: Suspended systems
  • Material: Carbon steel
  • For use with (tools): BX 3
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Technical Data

Application
Suspended systems
Material
Carbon steel
For use with (tools)
BX 3
Base materials
Concrete (soft), Concrete (lightweight over metal deck), Steel
Approvals (global)
UL, ICC ES
Type of rod
smooth
Environmental Conditions
Dry indoor
Product Class
Premium

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Features & Applications

Features

  • Time-saving solution – pre-assembled ¼” smooth rod, delivered ready to install using battery-actuated tools
  • Drop rod is considered a rigid system – no extra attachment to the ceiling grid needed (as per NEC 300.11)
  • One-handed installation – slide-in connection grips the baseplate to the BX tool
  • Safer and higher-productivity method for overhead applications – battery-actuated tools with a compatible pole tool to remove the need for lifts and ladders
  • Combustion-free installation with BX tools – no gas cans or powder cartridges to store and dispose of

Applications

  • Fastening overhead electrical hanging systems
  • Works with all Hilti cable and conduit hanging elements (data hooks, batwings and MC stackers)

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