The fischer pipe clamp FRS-L Universal allows pipelines to easily be installed using threaded rods or stud screws. The rapid locking mechanism makes it fast and simple to install, while the two-screw variant allows optimised adaptation to the outer diameter of the pipe, increasing flexibility together with the combination connecting thread. In addition to the fire and sound protection test report, the ‘pipe support’ RAL quality mark now offers added assurance with regard to the fastening’s functional reliability. The RAL-GZ 655 standard applies to all manufacturers and confirms that the FRS-L pipe clamp meets the limit state with regard to the load-bearing capacity and serviceability within the tested limits. Pipe clamp specifications are outlined in part B of the regulation. Some background information: There is a confusing number of multiple different technical specifications on the pipe fastenings market. The pipe support and fire-tested pipe support RAL quality marks provide transparency and safety as they are based on clear and reliable regulations. The quality marks objectively designate the technical performance capacity of pipe fixings in terms of their load-bearing capacity and serviceability according to a standard that applies to all manufacturers. These properties are proven by neutral tests. As a result, the quality marks make it easier to select the right fastening for every scenario. Manufacturer specifications are more transparent and comparable. The quality marks also represent proven quality and safety on the construction site and therefore protect planners, tradespeople, architects, building contractors and traders.
In practice, this means that with a single glance at the packaging the RAL quality marks demonstrate to users that quality assured products such as the fischer pipe clamp FRS-L Universal provide guaranteed safety during pipeline installations. This gives users assurance over the fixing’s reliable load-bearing capacity. The objective assessment of the pipe support quality mark in terms of load-bearing capacity and serviceability also assures users that they are using a quality product whose manufacturer specifications will prove their worth in practice. The RAL quality mark also makes the jobs of planners and architects easier, as they can rely on the fact that the fischer FRS-L Universal was assessed according to reliable technical regulations. The quality mark provides safety during the design and tender process involving quality products.
The evaluation system also involves continuous and regular testing and monitoring of the products by a neutral and independent accredited test institute, ensuring consistent high levels of safety and quality for the tested pipe fastenings such as fischer’s FRS-L Universal.
Because the technical information provided by the quality-assured products is determined and monitored by an independent testing institute, it is not a simple self-declaration made by the manufacturer. Instead, it provides reliable guidance and protection for planners and tradespeople who use pipe fastenings on a daily basis.
Overall, fischer offers a wide range of fixings and installation solutions that allow indoor and outdoor media pipes to be installed quickly while reducing construction times and project costs. The products range from systems for light to heavy loads and are suitable for residential construction applications as well as for infrastructure projects and industrial constructions. With its comprehensive range of services, fischer supports planners and contractors worldwide throughout every construction phase – ranging from consultation and design services, approval procedures, planning installation and logistics all the way to on-site support.
