Walraven RapidRail® – the lighter, faster version of strut
Walraven RapidRail is our unique light rail fixing system that we developed as a lightweight, easy to install alternative to traditional strut channel. For many installations like standard plumbing and heating pipework, heat pump plant rooms, ventilation pipes and cable trays, heavy and bulky 41×41 or 41×21 channel is not required.
The job can be done with a smaller profile channel like Walraven RapidRail which offers a 30×20 load tested channel which is better for the environment and also cuts down on installation time with fast-fit accesories like the Walraven RapidRail Hammerfix.
Benefits of using a lighter slotted channel
Using a lightweight alternative can provide many benefits including:
- Cheaper to purchase – with steel prices fluctuating and still quite high, using a smaller channel can save you money. Read our article to see how Walraven RapidRail can save you money.
- Easier to install – especially when used in overhead applications, a lighter channel is easier to handle, easier to cut and is less likely to result in accident or injury
- Easier to store and transport – as well as being lighter, our Walraven RapidRail® is available in 2m lengths which makes it easier to store, carry and transport.
- Environmental benefits – Walraven RapidRail uses 1.7kg less steel per metre so is more environmentally friendly
- Fast-fit accessories for faster installation – with a full range of fast-fit accessories, installations can be made a lot quicker than with traditional strut systems, saving hours or even days on the jobsite.
3 reasons to switch from traditional to light strut
Traditional 41 x 41 strut is a common choice for all kinds of installations. Whilst there is no doubt it will do the job, there are some great benefits of switching to a modern, light gauge channel.
Benefits of using channel to fix wall-mounted pipes
Find out how using small profile channel like Walraven RapidRail® 30×20 can make your heating system installs easier than using individual backplates for pipe clips.
Walraven RapidRail® install gallery & testimonials
We’ve had some great feedback so far from installers who have used the Walraven RapidRail strut system. Here are a few of their comments and installation images that we have received.
Walraven RapidRail® for trapeze hangers
The trapeze hanger is a classic example of a strut-based pipe hanging solution. Typically constructed using 41×41 channel and lengths of threaded rod, these supports can be suspended from ceilings or steel beams to provide support for pipes and cable trays.
Nowadays, there are alternatives to using traditional 41×41 strut channel for hanging pipes and cable trays. Trapeze hangers can be constructed from lighter channel like Walraven RapidRail, which will still support the required load in most cases.
Find out how Walraven RapidRail can help you make faster, more cost-effective trapeze hangers and how our technical team can provide all the load data you need.
Using Walraven RapidRail® for trapeze hangers
Case study installation
Craig at CR Plumbing and Heating is a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer who has been using Walraven RapidRail to install heating and hot water system conversions like the one here. He told us he saved hours on this installation due to the time-saving 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.”
More case studies available at the bottom of this page.
Sustainability important to you?
The Walraven RapidRail® channel system uses less steel than traditional strut which already means it is better for the environment. In addition, we have recently been able to publish an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for Walraven RapidRail to provide clear and transparent information about the system’s environmental impact. Find it here!
Where to buy Walraven’s Walraven RapidRail® products
Walraven RapidRail 30×20 slotted channel and accessories can be purchased quickly and easily online and delivered next day from some of our larger fixing merchants including:
Trentside Fixings JPL (Jack Pennington Ltd)
Other large Walraven merchants will take telephone or email orders and deliver including:
ICS Supplies MEF (Scotland & Ireland)
Plumbing merchants
Williams Plumbing Supplies stock Walraven RapidRail® to purchase either through their branches or online.
Some branches of Grahams, Plumbase and HPS stock RapidRail. If your local branch does not stock it they should be able to order it in for you.
Call your Walraven External Sales Rep to discuss these or further options.
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Features and benefits of the Walraven RapidRail® system
Complete range of channel and accessories
Our Walraven RapidRail® system includes a range of lightweight strut channel profiles plus accessories such as cantilever arms, rail connectors, slide nuts, ball swivels and more. All to help you make faster installations. Read our article ‘More than just channel – Walraven RapidRail® explained’ to discover more about the range of accessories available in our channel system.
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 channel system as the pre-assembled slide nuts replace these individual pieces saving you valuable installation time.
Suitable for a range of installations
Are you still using 41×41 slotted channel for standard plumbing, heating and ventilation installs? With steel prices on the increase there has never been a better time to consider using lightweight alternatives to traditional channel. Walraven RapidRail® has many advantages over traditional strut for these kinds of installations.
RAL approved quality
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.
Prefabrication service
To save you even more time on site for larger installations, we offer a prefabrication service through a number of our larger fixing merchants.
Technical design support
Our Technical Support Team can provide detailed designs for trapeze hanger 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 RapidRail® products
Walraven RapidRail® Fixing Rail
- C-profile
- for quick and adjustable fixing of one or multiple pipes
- with continuous perforation
Walraven RapidRail® Hammerfix
- slide nut with stud bolt, washer and BIS RapidRail® spring
- suitable for rail 27x18, 30x15, 30x20, 30x30, 30x45, 38x40
- ready-to-use pre-assembled for a quick fixing, and retains assembly in place before final tightening
Walraven RapidRail® Wall Plate
- flexible base plate for rails
- for wall fixing of rail
- rail can be fixed with slot downwards or sideways
Walraven RapidRail® Slide Nut
- slide nut with washer and BIS RapidRail® spring
- suitable for rail 27x18, 30x15, 30x20, 30x30, 30x45, 38x40
- ready-to-use pre-assembled for a quick fixing, and retains assembly in place before final tightening
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