Fewer Parts, Less Installation Time

and Huge Labor Savings!

Trapnut™ Strut Fastener

 Trapnut Strut Fastener
™

Trapnut ™Strut Fastener

Features and Benefits New
method
using
Trapnut™
The unique scissor action of the Trapnut™ Strut Fastener Strut
Fastener
closes at any desired position on the threaded rod. Once
closed, precision threads trap the threaded rod for a sturdy
hold that can be adjusted up or down for fine-tune positioning.
While the versatile Trapnut™ has a locking pin that holds it
in the desired position, it can also be removed and reused.

Unlike a Hex Nut, there is no need to thread the Trapnut™ from

either end of the rod, saving valuable time on the job. While the
Trapnut™ Strut Fastener is a time-saver for new construction, it is invaluable
for retro-fit applications. Rather than disassembling an existing trapeze to
run additional conduit above it, Trapnut™ can be clamped between the existing
trapeze and the beam clamp for a speedy retro-fit solution. It’s ideal for applications
where the rod ends are not accessible.

Trapnut™ has a sturdy steel construction that is load bearing, so you can be confident
of a solid installation. And, Trapnut™ functions as a Hex Nut, square washer and
flat washer combined, so there are fewer parts to keep up with on the job.

H 122 3/8 EG Trapnut ™ Strut Fastener SilverGalv™

Standard
method
using
bolts and
washers

H 122 3/8 Trapnut ™ Strut Fastener Galvkrom™

Takes 30% less time on New Work applications,

and 43% less time on Retro-Fit applications.*
* See time study results on back page.
Easy to Install

Hold in the open position.

• No need to thread Trapnut™ from either
end of the rod — saving valuable time
• Perfect for retro-fit applications where
the rod ends are not accessible

2
Insert the bottom plate on the rod
and close the top plate.
• Precision threads trap the threaded rod
for a sturdy hold that can be adjusted up
or down for fine-tune positioning
• Functions as a hex nut, square washer,
and flat washer combined

Press the pin with pliers.

• Locking pin holds it in the desired position
• Can be removed and reused

Tighten to the desired position with pliers.

• Can be adjusted up or down for fine-tune positioning
• Sturdy steel construction that is load bearing
Trapnut ™Strut Fastener
Time Study

To demonstrate the labor-savings properties of the NEW

Trapnut™ Strut Fastener, Thomas & Betts hired two
electricians to run 15 feet of 2-inch Thinwall Conduit/
EMT supported by typical trapeze assemblies. First Standard installation
they used standard washers and nuts, and then they requires manual threading
used the NEW Trapnut™ Strut Fastener in both new work of bolt on threaded rod.
and retro-fit applications. See the results for yourself…
fewer parts, less installation time and huge labor savings!

The unique scissor action

of the Trapnut™ allows it
to be positioned anywhere
on the threaded rod.

New Work—Typical Trapeze Assembly* Retro-Fit—Typical Trapeze Assembly**

Using Standard Using the Using Standard Using the
Nuts/Washers NEW Trapnut™ 30% Nuts/Washers NEW Trapnut™ 43%
Less Time Less Time
Material Cost $128.17 $135.45 with Material Cost $87.50 $94.78 with
Labor Cost*** $1,658 $1,160 Trapnut ™! Labor Cost*** $2,012 $1,140 Trapnut ™!
Installation Time 16 min., 35 sec. 11 min., 36 sec. Installation Time 20 min., 7 sec. 11 min., 24 sec.

Standard Nuts/Washers Materials: Trapnut Materials: Standard Nuts/Washers Materials: Trapnut Materials:
Based on the Time Based on the Time
Study, a job with 4 Steel City ® Beam Clamps ( 1⁄2") 4 Steel City ® Beam Clamps ( 1⁄2") Study, a job with 2 Kindorf ® Strut (11⁄2" X 2 1⁄2') 2 Kindorf ® Strut (11⁄2" X 2 1⁄2')
100' of EMT and 10 4 Kindorf ® Threaded Rods ( 1⁄2" X 3') 4 Kindorf ® Threaded Rods ( 1⁄2" X 3') 100' of EMT and 10 2 Thinwall Conduit/EMT (2" X 15') 2 Thinwall Conduit/EMT (2" X 15')
trapeze assemblies 2 Kindorf ® Strut (11⁄2" X 2 1⁄2') 2 Kindorf ® Strut (11⁄2" X 2 1⁄2') trapeze assemblies 4 Kindorf ® Conduit Clamps (2") 4 Kindorf ® Conduit Clamps (2")
would be a saving of 2 Thinwall Conduit/EMT (2" X 15') 2 Thinwall Conduit/EMT (2" X 15') would be a saving of 8 Kindorf ® Hex Nuts ( 1⁄2") 4 Kindorf ® Trapnut Strut Fasteners ( 1⁄2")
$2,490 4 Kindorf ® Conduit Clamps (2") 4 Kindorf ® Conduit Clamps (2") $4,360 4 Kindorf ® Square Washers ( 1⁄2")
Fewer Parts with Trapnut ™!
with 8 Kindorf ® Hex Nuts ( 1⁄2") 4 Kindorf ® Trapnut Strut Fasteners ( 1⁄2") with 4 Kindorf ® Round Washers ( 1⁄2")
Trapnut ™! 4 Kindorf ® Square Washers ( 1⁄2")
Fewer Parts with Trapnut ™!
Trapnut ™!
4 Kindorf ® Round Washers ( 1⁄2")

* Running 15' of 2" Thinwall Conduit/EMT, and 2 trapeze assemblies.

** Running 15' of 2" Thinwall Conduit/EMT, and 2 trapeze assemblies above an existing assembly.
*** Based on an average labor cost of $50 per hour for 2 electricians.

Trapnut™ Strut Fasteners

Cat. Design UPC Std.
Number Description Size Load Lbs. Number Ctn.

H 122 1/4 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1

⁄4" Galvkrom 1
⁄4" 150 785991-04423 50
H 122 3/8 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 3
⁄8" Galvkrom 3
⁄8" 590 785991-04422 50
H 122 1/2 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1
⁄2" Galvkrom 1
⁄2" 1,080 785991-04421 50
H 122 1/4 EG Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1
⁄4" SilverGalv 1
⁄4" 150 785991-04420 50
H 122 3/8 EG Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 3
⁄8" SilverGalv 3
⁄8" 590 785991-04419 50
H 122 1/2 EG Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1
⁄2" SilverGalv 1
⁄2" 1,080 785991-04418 50
H 122 1/4 SS316 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1
⁄4" Type 316 Stainless Steel 1
⁄4" 150 785991-04417 50
H 122 3/8 SS316 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 3
⁄8" Type 316 Stainless Steel 3
⁄8" 590 785991-04416 50
H 122 1/2 SS316 Trapnut™ Strut Fastener 1
⁄2" Type 316 Stainless Steel 1
⁄2" 1,080 785991-04415 50

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