Walraven explains some of the key benefits of utilising a lighter rail system on projects.

Why consider using a lighter rail alternative to traditional strut?

Traditional 41x41 strut is often used as a default rail system for all kinds of installations. However, with developments in product innovation, there are now more options available that can offer some great advantages over traditional strut systems.

How can a lighter rail system benefit me?

For many installations like standard plumbing and heating pipework, ventilation pipes, and cable trays, heavy and bulky 41×41 strut is not required. The weight of these types of installations can often be supported by a lighter strut rail which has additional benefits.

Some advantages of using a lighter strut rail include:

Walraven RapidRail alternative to strut

RapidRail is our unique light rail fixing system that we developed as a lightweight, easy to install alternative to traditional strut.

The unique benefit of the RapidRail system is the time-saving gained from the pre-assembled accessories. Instead of using loose nuts, bolts, and washers, our pre-assembled slide nuts and hammerfix are 3-in-1 parts that simply push and twist into the rail. No messing around with loose parts! This makes it much quicker and easier to connect the pipe clamps to the rail as well as faster fixing of parts like cantilever arms, which are supplied with slide nuts already attached. A simple push and twist is all that’s needed to connect the parts.

Save hours on your installations

Craig at CR Plumbing and Heating is a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer who has been using the RapidRail system to install heating and hot water system conversions like the one below. He told us he saved hours on this installation due to the time-saving hammerfix and slide nuts.

“This system has been a great discovery for me! The benefit of not having to use loose nuts, bolts and washers is a huge time-saver on larger installations. The other accessories that come with this rail are also great, making it really versatile. The cantilever arms allow pipes to be run at multiple depths against the wall with ease.”

Find out more about Walraven’s innovative RapidRail fast-fit system and request an information pack from our website.

Features and benefits of the RapidRail system

Complete range of rail and accessories

Our RapidRail system includes a complete range of lightweight rails plus accessories such as cantilever arms, rail connectors, hammerfix and slide nuts, ball swivels, and more. All to help you make faster installations.

Proven to save up to 40% installation time

The beauty of this system is the fast-fit accessories. You do not need to use any loose nuts, bolts, and washers to assemble this rail system as the pre-assembled slide nuts replace these individual pieces saving you valuable installation time.

Suitable for a range of installations

RapidRail is ideal for heating and plumbing pipework, cable trays, air ducts, ventilation channels, and more.

The system has a RAL quality mark which means it has been independently tested and certified as a system to guarantee quality, reliability, and safety in construction.

To save you even more time on-site for larger installations, we offer a prefabrication service.

Our technical support yeam can provide detailed designs for trapeze frame installations to demonstrate the installation can take the service load applied to it and that the supports and fixings are fit for purpose if required.

Find out more about Walraven’s innovative RapidRail fast-fit system and request an information pack from our website.

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