X-DR S MX Drop rod
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
Documents
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)
For approval or certificate information, please see individual items.
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