Fire clip installation

[Armeg UK]

Hi TEF,
Any of you lovely lot heavily involved with Fire Clip installation?
Specifically ones that require a 6mm hole?
If so, I'd be extremely grateful for some help.
We have a prototype drill bit that we're just trying to gain some feedback on. If you'd be interested in a little trial, DM me and I can give you some more info.
Much appreciated, as always, and keep your eyes peeled for a Christmas competition coming very soon.

Phil.

 

[Sharpend]

Is a drill bit not a drill bit Phil?
Usually into masonry, so a 6mm masonry bit and bob’s your uncle, tap in clip?
I’ll willing try yours if you wish?

 

[Armeg UK]

Is a drill bit not a drill bit Phil?
Usually into masonry, so a 6mm masonry bit and bob’s your uncle, tap in clip?
I’ll willing try yours if you wish?

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[Sharpend]

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[Barx]

By fire clips, do you mean the metal fold-in ones that go in PVC trunking? or thinkgs like the linian clips for round cable? or.....

 

[kerching]

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[Armeg UK]

By fire clips, do you mean the metal fold-in ones that go in PVC trunking? or thinkgs like the linian clips for round cable? or.....

As the prototypes are only 6mm at the minute, anything that requires a short 6mm hole in masonry.

At that diameter it will probably be more likely to be the Linian type clips as the metal fold-in strap type ones require a direct masonry screw like a DeWalt Wall Dog. These type of screws are usually installed using a 4mm pilot hole (Incidentally, we have noticed our sales of 4mm masonry bits have increased something like ten-fold since the reg change regarding fire clips).

The whole project is just spit-balling basically and nothing may come of it. If however, there is some mileage we can tinker with range, diameters, lengths etc. We can do this easily being the only masonry bit manufacturer still surviving in the UK today.

Thanks for your interest Barx

 

[kerching]

As the prototypes are only 6mm at the minute, anything that requires a short 6mm hole in masonry.

At that diameter it will probably be more likely to be the Linian type clips as the metal fold-in strap type ones require a direct masonry screw like a DeWalt Wall Dog. These type of screws are usually installed using a 4mm pilot hole (Incidentally, we have noticed our sales of 4mm masonry bits have increased something like ten-fold since the reg change regarding fire clips).

The whole project is just spit-balling basically and nothing may come of it. If however, there is some mileage we can tinker with range, diameters, lengths etc. We can do this easily being the only masonry bit manufacturer still surviving in the UK today.

Thanks for your interest Barx

I struggled obtaining 4mm bits a few years ago......SDS even more so, issue was the SDS action bent the drill

 

[Armeg UK]

I struggled obtaining 4mm bits a few years ago......SDS even more so, issue was the SDS action bent the drill

Yeah, the cheaper end ones can do that unfortunately. Heavy duty masonry and excessive pressure can also be factors.
160mm long ones are the commonest size but do allow a little 'flex'. We do a 110mm version that is a little more rigid.

 

[mort2376]

Using more and more of these so happy to help out if you need it.

 

[Armeg UK]

Using more and more of these so happy to help out if you need it.

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[Armeg UK]

Right, I'm off to do the Elex show at Sandown Park so won't be able to sort out any more samples until next week if anyone else is interested. I also only have a limited number left

Phil

 

[Sharpend]

Mine arrived today however I’m not home to get them until the weekend!

 

[kerching]

Mine arrived today, thank you.
First impression is they look chunky and substantial
I may get a chance to try them out tomorrow

 

[mort2376]

Got mine yesterday. Be next week before I try them.

 

[Tulip Spark]

Wouldnt mind trying if you have any left

 

[kerching]

Tried today, worked great
One point though....could maybe do with being 10 mm longer, as they may cause the chuck to foul the edges if used inside 20/16 & 16/16 plastic trunk. Not tried this scenario it's just a thought

 

[peterspurs]

I have a job starting if I can try thanks

 

[Armeg UK]

Wouldnt mind trying if you have any left

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[Armeg UK]

I have a job starting if I can try thanks

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