HILTI X-CX Ceiling Clip and Hanger Assemblies Instructions
- September 29, 2024
- HILTI
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HILTI X-CX Ceiling Clip and Hanger Assemblies Instructions
The following pages are an excerpt from the North American Product
Technical Guide, Volume 1: Direct Fastening Technical Guide, Edition 24.
Please refer to the publication in its entirety for complete details on this product including data development, base materials, general suitability, installation, corrosion, and product specifications.
Direct Fastening Technical Guide, Edition 24
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products, contact Hilti’s team of technical support specialists between the
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3.3.2 X-CX CEILING CLIP AND HANGER ASSEMBLIES
3.3.2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ceiling clip assemblies are an economical and recognized method of suspending acoustical ceiling grids and panels from concrete and steel. These pre- assembled ceiling clips consist of a sheet metal clip with a pre-mounted powder-actuated fastener and are pre-tied with wires of various lengths and gauges depending on ceiling height and other requirements. When the fastening is made, the clip, fastener and wire are installed in one step. Further productivity can be achieved through the use of a Hilti powder-actuated pole tool.
Product features:
The X-CX ceiling clip is premounted with either an X-AL-H fastener or an X-C fastener.
The X-AL-H fastener has a long conical tip design, which better ensures optimal tension loads and stick rate while X-C fastener is a standard solution for fastening into normal weight concrete or concrete over metal deck.
3.3.2.2 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
- ASTM B633, SC 1, Type III.
- Pre-mounted ASTM A641/A641M Class 1 wires come attached with a minimum of three tight turns in 1-1/2″ length.
3.3.2.3 TECHNICAL DATA
Allowable loads in normal weight concrete1,2,3
- The tabulated allowable load values are for the powder-actuated ceiling clip assemblies only, using a safety factor that is greater or equal to 5.0, calculated based on testing in accordance with ICC-ES AC70 and ASTM E1190. Connected components, including wires, must be investigated separately.
- Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment.
- The concrete thickness at the point of penetration must be a minimum of three times the fastener embedment depth.
Allowable Loads in structural 3000 psi lightweight concrete over metal deck1,2,3,4
- The tabulated allowable load values are for the powder-actuated ceiling clip assemblies only, using a safety factor that is greater or equal to 5.0, calculated based on testing in accordance with ICC-ES AC70 and ASTM E1190. Connected components, including wires, must be investigated separately.
- Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment.
- The concrete thickness at the point of penetration must be a minimum of three times the fastener embedment depth.
- Deck panel must be a 3-inch deep composite floor deck and have a minimum 0.0358 inch base-metal thickness, a minimum yield strength of 40 ksi and a minimum tensile strength of 55 ksi.
Allowable loads in minimum ASTM A36 (Fy ≥ 36 ksi; Fu ≥ 58 ksi) steel1,2,3
- The tabulated allowable load values are for the powder-actuated ceiling clip assemblies only, using a safety factor that is greater or equal to 5.0, calculated based on testing in accordance with ICC-ES AC70 and ASTM E1190. Connected components, including wires, must be investigated separately.
- Low-velocity fasteners shall be driven to where the point of the fastener penetrates through the steel base material, except otherwise noted.
- Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment.
- For fastening into 1/2-inch or thicker steel, DX460/DX5 with black cartridge may be needed. For more information, contact Hilti technical service.
3.3.2.4 ORDERING INFORMATION
- Fasteners are also available with pre-tied wire, 12 GA, 9 GA or 8 GA, with lengths ranging from 4′ to 12′.
- Fasteners are also available with pre-tied wire, 12 Ga, with lengths ranging from 4′ to 8′.