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WHAT IS VERTIGO?
MECHANICAL
Vertigo is a one-piece, all steel threaded fastening system for
suspending steel threaded rod vertically overhead in pipe hanging,
fire protection, electrical conduit and cable-tray applications. Vertigo
can be installed in a variety of base materials including steel bar
joists and beams, wood frame columns and beams, as well as
concrete ceilings, beams and columns. Steel threaded rods in M6
CONCRETE
and M10 diameters can be vertically suspended with Vertigo. In
steel base materials, Vertigo is also offered in a side mount style for
lateral installation of M6, M8 and M10 diameter steel threaded rods
onto joists, columns and trusses. For all steel and wood Vertigo
fasteners, a Vertigo Socket Driver is recommended to provide proper
installation with a screw gun or hammer drill in 鈥渞otation only鈥?
mode. Concrete Vertigo fasteners should be installed with the
appropriate size standard drive sockets and the Panasonic Cordless
Multi Drill and Driver.
STEEL
WHAT IS VERTIGO FOR?
鈥? Pipe hanging 鈥? Conduit 鈥? Eye rod
鈥? Cable Trays 鈥? Lighting systems 鈥? Strut channels
鈥? Overhead utilities 鈥? Sprinkler systems 鈥? Suspended ceilings
鈥? HVAC Duct 鈥? Electrical 鈥? Refrigeration
WHO USES VERTIGO?
鈥? Plumbers 鈥? Maintenance Contractors 鈥? Electricians
鈥? Sprinkler Contractors 鈥? Mechanical Contractors 鈥? HVAC Contractors
WHY VERTIGO?
WOOD
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Lower 鈥淚N-PLACE鈥? cost - Simple to install - FAST
1 - 1 system for all rod hanging
- 1 Socket for Wood & Steel - Jobsite service
PTV
- Powers Support - 15 year performance warranty
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VERTIGO INSTALLATION
MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
VERTIGO FOR STEEL
Eye protection should be worn when installing Vertigo POINT STYLE 3
fasteners. Screw Size 1/4鈥? - 20 thread (UNC)
Root Diameter 5.16mm
CONCRETE If pre-drilling is required (certain types
Thread Length 17mm (for 25mm screw)
of wood truss / wood joist and all
concrete base materials), select the Flange Thickness 1.6mm
recommended drill bit type and Drill Speed 500 - 1,500 rpm
diameter. Drill to the appropriate
embedment depth, adding at least VERTIGO FOR WOOD
POINT STYLE 3
one diameter (6.5mm) to the drilling
Screw Size 1/4鈥? wood (thread forming)
depth to prevent the tip of the
Root Diameter 4.76mm
fastener from running into a dead
end at the rear of the anchor hole. Thread Length Screw Length minus 8mm
Flange Thickness 1.6mm
Pre-drill Diameter 3.0mm (if required)
Select the appropriate socket driver for the anchor size
and type to be installed and mount into chuck of
installation tool. Insert the Vertigo fastener into the VERTIGO FOR CONCRETE
Rod Diam. / Fastener Size 6mm 10mm
socket driver, and install perpendicular to the base
material surface. In 鈥渞otation only鈥? mode, drive the Drill Bit 6.5mm 6.5mm
fastener with a smooth steady motion until the Anchor Thread Length 28mm 35mm
coupling is firmly seated against the surface of the
Root Diameter 5.95mm 5.95mm
base material.
Coupling / Washer Height 10.7mm 14.3mm
Integral Washer O.D. 12.3mm 15.5mm
STEEL WOOD
CONCRETE
Coupling Thread Size M6 M10
Coupling Thread Depth 10mm 13mm
Socket Driver Size 3/8鈥? 1/2鈥?
VERTIGO COUPLINGS (STEEL & WOOD)
COUPLING SIZE & TYPE 6mm 8mm 10mm 6mm 8mm 10mm
Vertical Vertical Vertical Side Side Side
Coupling Width (flat to flat) 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm
Thread the appropriate diameter steel threaded rod or
Coupling Height 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm
threaded bolt into the coupling. The threaded rod or
bolt should fully engage the thread length of the Coupling Thread Size M6 M8 M10 M6 M8 M10
coupling on a vertical mount fastener. The threaded
Thread Depth 10mm 10mm 10mm 16mm 16mm 16mm
rod or threaded portion of the bolt can pass through (through) (through) (through)
coupling of a side mount fastener.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
For UL and FM listings, Steel Vertigo should be
ANCHOR COMPONENT MATERIAL
installed with a retaining nut.
Screw Body Case Hardened AISI 1022
Coupling Case Hardened AISI 1018-1022
Plating ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III
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THE RANGE OF POWERS VERTIGO鈩? ANCHORS
MECHANICAL
VERTICAL HANGER - STEEL
PART DRILLING
NO. ROD SCREW BOX CARTON POINT RANGE (mm)
28000 6mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
28024 8mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm w/nuts 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
28008 10mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm w/nuts 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
For direct vertical fixing into steel purlin the Powers Vertigo Vertical Hanger
for Steel is ideal. The hanger is self drilling and once installed accommodates
6mm, 8mm and 10mm threaded rod for installations including HVAC duct,
sprinkler systems and cable trays.
TWPS HANGER - STEEL
PART DRILLING
NO. ROD SCREW BOX CARTON POINT RANGE (mm)
TWPS 1/4鈥?-14 x 22mm 250 1000 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
For fixing of suspended ceilings to steel purlin the TWSP hanger is simple as it
self drills into the purlin. Vertical hanger fixings for steel can be easily and
safely installed from ground level using the Powers pole tool which is
available in lengths ranging from 1.8m to 4.8m.
VERTICAL HANGER - TIMBER
PART DRILLING
NO. ROD SCREW BOX CARTON POINT RANGE (mm)
28040 6mm 1/4鈥? x 50mm 100 500 Type 17 Self-tapping
28060 8mm 1/4鈥? x 50mm 100 500 Type 17 Self-tapping
28044 10mm 1/4鈥? x 50mm 100 500 Type 17 Self-tapping
28125 10mm 1/4鈥? x 25mm 100 500 Type 17 Self-tapping
For direct vertical fixing into timber joists the Powers vertigo vertical hanger
for timber is the best solution. The hanger is self tapping and once installed
accommodates 6mm, 8mm and 10mm threaded rod for installations
including HVAC duct, sprinkler systems and cable trays. Vertical hanger fixings
fir timber can be easily and safely installed from ground level using the
Powers Pole Tool which extends from 1.8m to 5.5m.
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VERTIGO PERFORMANCE DATA
MECHANICAL
VERTICAL HANGER - CONCRETE
PART DRILLING
NO. ROD SCREW BOX CARTON THREAD RANGE (mm)
28080 6mm 6.5mm x 32mm 100 500 BT Self-tapping
28084 10mm 6.5mm x 38mm 100 500 BT Self-tapping
For direct vertical fixing into concrete the Powers Vertigo Vertical hanger for concrete is
ideal. Installation is simple, select the recommended drill bit, drill to the appropriate
embedment depth adding at least one diameter (6.5mm) to the drilling depth thus
preventing the fixing from bottoming out in the drilled hole.
Select an installation tool either a manual hand operated ratchet with appropriate sized
socket or the highly efficient Panasonic Cordless Multi Drill and Driver with an
appropriate sized socket. The Panasonic Cordless Multi Drill and Driver has a unique
rotary/impact mode that allows for safe and easy installation in all types of concrete base
material. NOTE: Do not install Vertigo Vertical Hanger for concrete with a rotary
hammer drill, as this may cause operator injury. The concrete hanger self taps a
thread in the drilled hole and once installed accommodates 6mm and 10mm threaded
rod for installations including HVAC duct, sprinkler systems and cable trays.
SIDE HANGER - STEEL
PART DRILLING
NO. ROD SCREW BOX CARTON POINT RANGE (mm)
28096 6mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
28112 8mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm w/nuts 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
28100 10mm 1/4鈥?-20 x 25mm w/nuts 100 500 SD3 1.0 - 3.0
For direct fixing into the web of steel purlin the Powers Vertigo Side Hanger for steel is
the only solution. With purlin manufacturers increasingly highlighting the need to fix into
the web of steel purlins as opposed to the flange, Powers have developed a product that
not only complies with purlin manufacturers recommendations but also provides for a
strong permanent fixing. The Vertigo side hanger for steel is self drilling and once
installed accommodates 6mm, 8mm and 10mm threaded rod for installations including
HVAC duct, sprinkler systems and cable trays.
ACCESSORIES
PART NO. DESCRIPTION COLOUR BOX CARTON
7187 Universal (metal/wood) Socket Red 5 25
7195 Socket for M6 Concrete Vertigo Blue 5 25
7197 Socket for M10 Concrete VertigoBlue 5 25
TWPSDRIVE TWPS Driver Black 1 1
The universal (metal/wood) socket is designed with a safety mechanism, which prevents
over-driving of the fixing. Once the Vertigo fixing is fully seated onto the timber or steel
DRIVER FOR CONCRETE VERTIGO
base material the universal socket releases from the driving action preventing over-driving
Multi Drill & Driver was created by
of the fixing and subsequent damage to the fixing.
using a revolutionary technology The universal socket can be used to drive;
that allows switching between 鈥? Vertical Hanger 鈥? steel 鈥? Vertical Hanger 鈥? timber 鈥? Side Hanger - steel
鈥淒rill & Driver Mode鈥? and POLE TOOL - FOR STEEL AND TIMBER VERTIGO
鈥淚mpact Mode鈥? via a 7166 1.8m - 3.65m - 5.5m Pole Tool w/3 Jaw Chuck 1 1
switch on the top of
POLE TOOL - TWPS HANGER
the body.
LLN 6-12 1.8m - 3.6m Pole Tool 1 1
LLN 8-16 2.4m - 4.8m Pole Tool 1 1
DRIVER FOR CONCRETE VERTIGO
EY6535 Cordless Multi Drill and Driver 1 1
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VERTIGO PERFORMANCE DATA
MECHANICAL
CONCRETE VERTIGO - Ultimate Load Capacities Concrete
ANCHOR SCREW MAX. 15MPa CONCRETE 30MPa CONCRETE 40MPa CONCRETE
SIZE/ MOUNT SHANK SIZE DRILL BIT EMBEDMENT CLAMPING TENSION SHEAR TENSION SHEAR TENSION SHEAR
ROD DIA. DIRECTION & LENGTH DIAM. DEPTH TORQUE (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)
M6 Vertical 6.5 x 32mm 6.5mm 32mm 15 Nm 6.2 8.1 8.7 10.9 9.3 11.5
M10 Vertical 6.5 x 32mm 6.5mm 32mm 15 Nm 7.9 11.6 11.6 11.2 12.4 12.1
Concrete Vertigo is recommended to be installed with the appropriate concrete nut driver.
STEEL VERTIGO - Ultimate Load Capacities in Tension with Steel
PURLIN (THICKNESS)
ANCHOR SIZE/ MOUNT SCREW SHANK SIZE 0.9mm 1.2mm 1.5mm 1.9mm 2.7mm
ROD DIA. DIRECTION & LENGTH (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)
M6 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
M6 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
M8 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
M8 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
M10 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
M10 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 6.9 6.9 8.0 8.0 9.2
TWPS Vertical 1/4-14 x 22mm 3.8 4.5 4.5 4.5
STEEL VERTIGO - Ultimate Load Capacities in Shear with Steel
ANCHOR SIZE/ MOUNT SCREW SHANK SIZE PURLIN (THICKNESS)
ROD DIA. DIRECTION & LENGTH 0.9mm
M6 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
M6 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
M8 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
M8 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
M10 Vertical 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
M10 Side 1/4-20 x 25mm w/nuts 8.8 kN
Steel Vertigo is recommended to be installed with the appropriate Steel/Wood Nut Driver.
WOOD VERTIGO - Ultimate Load Capacities in Wood Base Materials
ANCHOR SIZE/ MOUNT SCREW SHANK SIZE EMBEDMENT HARDWOOD PINE
ROD DIA. DIRECTION & LENGTH DEPTH (kN) (kN)
M6 Vertical 1/4" x 50mm 50mm 6.8 6.8
M8 Vertical 1/4" x 50mm 50mm 6.8 6.8
M10 Vertical 1/4" x 25mm 25mm 3.1 2.9
M10 Vertical 1/4" x 50mm 50mm 6.8 6.8
Wood Vertigo is recommended to be installed with the appropriate Steel/Wood Nut Driver.
*Timber/joist manufacturers may require pre-drilled holes with wood depending on the location of the anchor installation. Consult with the truss/joist manufacturer for details.
Depending on fastener application and governing building code, ultimate load capacities should be reduced by a minimum safety factor to determine the allowable working load.
Guidance to be provided by consulting engineer responsible for project / application.
PRODUCT APPROVALS
Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) File No. EX1289
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) - Pending - updates at www.powers.com
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F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
1. Where can I buy Powers Vertigo Hangers?
You can buy them at selected Powers distributors
2. How difficult is it to use the setting tools and should they be
used?
Vertigo Drivers should always be used. For wood and metal Vertigo there is
only one driver, so it鈥檚 easy. For concrete, each of the 2 sizes has it鈥檚 own
driver. For wood and metal Vertigo the driver allows the coupler to spin
free of the driver without stripping or overdriving the fastener.
All Steel and Wood Vertigo鈥檚 are driven with the same single driver
7187 Socket Driver for Metal and Wood Vertigo
Each size concrete vertigo (M6, M10) has its own driver
7195 Socket for Concrete Vertigo M6 (3/8鈥? standard socket)
7197 Socket for Concrete Vertigo M10 (1/2鈥? standard socket)
3. What type of drill should be used to install wood and metal
Vertigo?
It is especially important when driving Metal Vertigo or any drill screw to
use a low RPM drill to keep the points from wearing prematurely. The
low RPM allows the case hardened drill tip to do it鈥檚 job especially in
thicker steel.
Cordless:12, 14, 18 volt @1100-2000 rpms with variable speed
Corded:4.5-6 amp 1200-2000 rpm variable speed
*For Concrete Vertigo use the Panasonic Cordless Multi Drill and Driver.
4. We have heard that competitive fasteners sometimes strip
because they are two piece.
Is this a problem for Vertigo?
No, the Vertigo is one integral unit with reverse mating threads that get
tighter as the screw is rotated.
5. We have heard that some competitive fasteners snap when the
rod is pulled to the side while installing a hanger. Is this a
problem for Vertigo?
No, the Vertigo product has a special heat treat which will pass a 30
degree bend test.
6. Is Powers Vertigo Pole Tool easy to use?
Yes it is, extending from 1.8m to 5.5m and it has a quick release 3-jaw
chuck to accept sockets and drill bits.
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