The Ballard Clamp

F & C Industries, Inc. now offers the Ballard Clamp.The Ballard Clamp is specifically designed for the fire sprinkler industry.

DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND TESTED FOR CLOSE TOLERANCE FIRE SPRINKLERS

FUNCTIONS

  • TO SUPPORT A VERTICAL PIPE SOLIDLY.

  • TO ALLOW MINIMAL ADJUSTMENT OF DROP NIPPLES THROUGH THE SMALL CEILING OPENING PRODUCED BY THE SPRINKLER HEAD PENETRATION.

  • TO ARREST MOVEMENT OF SPRINKLER HEAD AND ESCUTCHEON DUE TO THRUST CREATED BY SUDDEN EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CHANGES, CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION FORCES.

  • TO ELIMINATE FRUSTRATIONS ENCOUNTERED BY THE INSTALLER DUE TO SMALL DIMENSIONAL ERRORS OR ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT BY OTHERS.

ALL COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF DURABLE STEEL AND PLATED TO ELIMINATE CORROSION AND ELECTROLYSIS.

DOUBLE WEDGE CONFIGURATION ASSURES MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE FOR EASE OF RELEASE AND MAKE UP.

SIZES AVAILABLE FOR ¾" COPPER ¾" CPVC 1" CPVC AND STEEL.