Gripple Wire Anchor | Stainless Steel, 8 mm Hole
A stainless steel wire anchor for fixing No.1 and No.2 Gripple hangers to concrete ceilings. Drill an 8 mm hole, hammer the anchor in and attach the hanger. Made from high tensile stainless steel with sprung ends that bite into the concrete, it has a typical safe working load of 45 kg (100 lb) with a 3:1 safety factor in C20/25 concrete, and suits non-cracked concrete, precast hollow concrete and hard natural stone. Supplied in a box of 100.
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• Box of 100: one anchor per suspension point, so a single box covers a hundred drops on a ceiling run.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: NOT FOR CRACKED CONCRETE OR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTSDo not use the wire anchor in cracked concrete, or in marine, coastal or corrosive environments. For cracked concrete, or where an ETA-approved anchor is specified, use the
Gripple Cracked Concrete Ring Anchor. Anchors only - the Gripple hanger and wire rope are not included.
Why use the Gripple Wire Anchor?
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Sprung ends: the ends of the anchor bite into the concrete and resist pull-out.
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High tensile stainless steel: suitable for most environments, with a life expectancy Gripple gives as more than 10 years in normal environments.
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Three base materials: non-cracked concrete, precast hollow concrete and hard natural stone.
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Matched to the hanger: the 45 kg safe working load covers the full range of a No.2 hanger (10-45 kg).
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No setting tool required: the anchor can be held by hand and hammered in; the Gripple wire anchor tool speeds up repeated installations.
Where is the Gripple Wire Anchor used?
For fixing No.1 and No.2 Gripple wire rope hangers to concrete ceilings and soffits: cable tray and electrical containment, HVAC ductwork, pipework and lighting, within the 45 kg rating of the anchor.
How to use?
- Drill an 8 mm diameter hole, at least 30 mm deep.
- Insert the wire anchor into the Gripple wire anchor tool, or hold it by hand.
- Hammer the anchor into the hole, leaving approx. 15-20 mm proud of the concrete surface (20 mm maximum).
- Attach the No.1 or No.2 Gripple hanger to the wire anchor.
You need a drill for concrete with an 8 mm masonry bit and a hammer.
Sizes and installation data
| Anchor (A x B) |
Drill Hole |
Min Hole Depth |
Left Proud |
Material |
Safe Working Load |
| 1/2 x 2 in. (13 x 50 mm) |
8 mm |
30 mm |
15-20 mm (max 20 mm) |
High tensile stainless steel |
45 kg / 100 lb (3:1, C20/25) |
📢 Technical & Safety Disclaimer:
Values are taken from the Gripple Wire Anchor product information sheet (PI-24-US-A), based on tests under laboratory or other controlled conditions. The 100 lb (45 kg) typical safe working load applies to C20/25 concrete with a 3:1 safety factor. Different types of concrete have different anchoring properties: before installation the installer must make sure the concrete is suitable for this anchor, and the judgement of base material strength is the installer's responsibility. Not to be used in marine, coastal or corrosive environments. The safe working load of the complete suspension is set by its lowest-rated component - anchor, hanger or wire rope. If in doubt about the base material, consult Gripple before installation.
