CHUMPTools offers sample packs of CHUMPRound, a specialized fixing designed for plasterboard and suspended ceiling ventilation installs.
Fixing specialist CHUMPTools has introduced a giveaway campaign for its latest hardware innovation, the CHUMPRound. Designed specifically for trade professionals installing ventilation systems into plasterboard, suspended ceilings, and other sheet materials, the fixing aims to solve common load-bearing challenges inherent to soft board substrate installations.
Standard installations into plasterboard frequently rely on wall plugs or specialized hollow-wall anchors, which can cause board degradation or loosen over time when subjected to vibration from extractors and ducting. The design of the CHUMPRound transfers the primary fixing point directly above the board surface. By distributing weight over a broader area on the upper face of the material, the system eliminates the reliance on traditional wall plugs or direct thread engagement into soft core plaster.
For electricians, HVAC installers, and dryliners, this product offers an alternative to conventional heavy-duty cavity anchors or spring toggles when securing ceiling fans and ductwork. While pricing details depend on commercial stockists, adopting an above-board load transfer system can reduce call-backs caused by failed fixings in soft ceiling boards. Trades working regularly with suspended grid ceilings or standard 12.5mm plasterboard should consider testing sample packs to verify if the installation speed and structural hold justify replacing standard hollow-wall fixings in their daily kit.
Reported by Professional Electrician — original article
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