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Hardware for hanging panels from open structure and exposed ductwork

Anchors, cables and safety for open structure and exposed ductwork.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Beam clamps on steel joists or purlins; never hang from ducts, pipes or conduit.

  • Use at least two cables per cloud and two per baffle; four for clouds over 24 × 48 in.
  • Use anchors rated for at least five times the product weight overhead.
  • Use adjustable cable grippers so you can level each product.

Overhead installations should be checked by a qualified installer. Never hang from sprinkler pipes, ducts, conduit or the T-bar grid.