► ICCONS® | Fiber Glass Strut Rails

Lightweight Non-Corrosive Support for Services Installations Planning pipe, conduit or building-services support where conventional metal strut is not the preferred material? ICCONS® | Fiber Glass Strut Rails provide a lightweight, non-corrosive support option for compatible electrical & sanitary installations. The CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut combines resistance to UV exposure with...

Lightweight Non-Corrosive Support for Services Installations

Planning pipe, conduit or building-services support where conventional metal strut is not the preferred material? ICCONS® | Fiber Glass Strut Rails provide a lightweight, non-corrosive support option for compatible electrical & sanitary installations. The CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut combines resistance to UV exposure with electrically resistant, thermally resistant & non-magnetic material characteristics, giving contractors a distinctly different support platform from conventional steel channel.

The current documented rail is the CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut QC-SFS09, sized at 41 mm wide × 25 mm deep × 910 mm long. Its lightweight construction makes the rail easier to handle, while the material can be drilled & cut to suit appropriate installation requirements. For the wider job, explore  Measuring & Marking, Hand Tools & Power Tools.

Current documented characteristics include:

► Non-corrosive strut construction
► UV-resistant material properties
► Electrical resistance
► Thermal resistance
► Non-magnetic construction
► Lightweight handling
► Easy-to-drill material
► Easy-to-cut construction
► Designed for light structural support
► Suitable for compatible electrical installations
► Suitable for compatible sanitary installations
► 41 × 25 × 910 mm documented rail size

What Is ICCONS® Fiber Glass Strut Rail?

This rail provides a support channel without relying on conventional steel construction.

ICCONS supplies the CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut as part of a fixing system intended to improve the installation of services such as pipes & conduits.

Its composite construction gives installers several useful material characteristics in one rail:

► No conventional steel corrosion
► No magnetic steel channel
► Reduced component weight
► Material that can be drilled
► Material that can be cut
► Resistance to UV exposure
► Electrical resistance
► Thermal resistance

Those characteristics make the product relevant when the material properties of the support rail matter alongside its physical dimensions.

One Documented Rail Keeps Selection Focused

This collection is not a catalogue of different depths, widths & structural grades.

The current ICCONS specification identifies:

Specification

CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut

Part number

QC-SFS09

Description

Smart Fibre Glass Strut Rail

Width

41 mm

Depth

25 mm

Length

910 mm

Construction

Fiberglass/composite strut

Primary role

Light structural support

Documented sectors

Electrical & sanitary installations

This distinction is important when planning a job.

Do not assume dimensions or capabilities from a conventional metal strut system apply automatically to the fiberglass rail.

Work from the specification of the actual CELO Smart Strut component.

Electrical Installations Give the Material a Different Role

Support hardware around electrical services can be selected for more than physical dimensions alone.

ICCONS specifically identifies electrical installations as an application area for the Smart Fiberglass Strut.

Its documented electrical resistance & non-magnetic characteristics distinguish it from ordinary metal channel.

Depending on the installation, the rail may form part of a support arrangement for compatible:

► Conduit routes
► Service runs
► Pipe-support systems
► Electrical installation components
► Associated fixing hardware

The rail's material characteristics do not remove the need to design the complete support arrangement correctly.

Fixing method, support spacing, attached components & installation requirements still need to suit the job.

Sanitary Installations Put Corrosion Behaviour Into the Conversation

Building-services supports can remain in place for years, so the rail material deserves attention before brackets & clips are installed around it.

ICCONS identifies sanitary installations as another application area for the CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut.

Its non-corrosive construction provides a clear material difference from conventional steel strut.

For plumbing or sanitary-service work, consider the complete support assembly:

► Rail position
► Pipe route
► Compatible clamps
► Fixing points
► Support spacing
► Access requirements
► Installation environment

The rail should be treated as one component within that system rather than as a substitute for every form of metal support.

Lightweight Rail Can Simplify Positioning Before Fixing

Overhead or awkward service routes make component handling part of the installation process.

ICCONS describes the Smart Fiberglass Strut as lightweight.

That characteristic can assist when installers need to:

► Carry rail sections through a site
► Position the rail before marking
► Hold a section while establishing fixing points
► Make measured adjustments
► Stage several sections near the work area

Lower weight does not define structural capacity.

The rail remains documented for light structural support, so the support requirements of the installation should determine whether the product is suitable.

Cut the Rail Around the Installation Plan

A 910 mm section will not match every service route without adjustment.

ICCONS identifies the fiberglass strut as easy to cut.

Before making a cut:

► Measure the required section
► Mark the cut position clearly
► Allow for the intended fixing arrangement
► Support the rail during cutting
► Use an appropriate cutting method
► Inspect the finished section before installation

For contractors preparing repeated rail dimensions, Tape Measures provide a related pathway for site measurement.

Measure from the installation rather than progressively copying previously cut pieces where accumulated dimensional error could affect the run.

Drilling the Rail Creates Flexible Fixing Possibilities

Factory dimensions establish the rail profile, but ICCONS also describes the material as easy to drill.

Where drilling forms part of the intended installation, establish the fixing position before creating the hole.

A practical preparation sequence is:

► Lay out the rail
► Identify the required fixing position
► Mark the centre
► Support the material
► Select suitable drilling equipment
► Drill under control
► Inspect the hole
► Assemble the compatible fixing components

 Drill Accessories provides related drilling consumables where additional site preparation equipment is required.

Avoid treating drilling as an opportunity to improvise an unsupported connection. The complete fixing arrangement still needs to be appropriate for the installation.

UV Resistance Matters Where Service Routes See Exposure

Not every pipe or conduit support remains hidden inside a protected plant room.

ICCONS documents the Smart Fiberglass Strut as UV resistant.

That material characteristic is relevant when evaluating a rail for installations subject to greater environmental exposure than an enclosed indoor service route.

UV resistance should still be considered as one part of the specification.

It does not by itself establish suitability for every external location, load condition or environment.

Confirm the complete installation requirements before selecting support components.

Non-Magnetic Construction Separates It From Steel Channel

Material selection can become important where installers specifically want to avoid a conventional ferrous support rail.

The CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut is documented as non-magnetic.

That creates a straightforward distinction from ordinary steel channel without requiring installers to change the fundamental idea of a rail-based support system.

Where this characteristic is relevant to a project, confirm that the clamps, anchors, brackets & other components used with the rail also suit the requirements of the complete installation.

A non-magnetic rail does not automatically make every attached component non-magnetic.

Electrical Resistance Needs to Be Understood Correctly

The rail's documented electrical resistance is a material characteristic, not a reason to bypass electrical design requirements.

ICCONS identifies the fiberglass strut as electrically resistant.

That can make composite construction attractive in suitable electrical service-support applications.

However, installers should not interpret the rail as a substitute for:

► Required electrical protection
► Earthing requirements elsewhere in the installation
► Isolation procedures
► Applicable wiring rules
► Project engineering
► Site-specific safety controls

Use the rail within the design of the complete system.

Thermal Resistance Adds Another Composite Material Benefit

Services installations can encounter changing temperatures, making the documented properties of support materials relevant to selection.

ICCONS also describes the Smart Fiberglass Strut as thermally resistant.

As with its electrical & UV characteristics, this should be considered within the requirements of the actual installation rather than converted into an assumed temperature rating.

Where defined operating temperatures are critical, use the relevant technical documentation for the system before specifying the rail.

Fiberglass Strut vs Conventional Metal Strut

The most useful comparison starts with material behaviour rather than deciding that one rail is universally better.

Selection Point

CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut

Conventional Metal Strut

Main material

Fiberglass/composite

Metal

Conventional steel corrosion

Non-corrosive rail

Depends on metal & finish

Magnetic

No

Depends on material

Electrical characteristic

Electrically resistant

Conductive metal construction

UV characteristic

Documented UV resistance

Finish/material dependent

Handling

Lightweight

Product dependent

Cutting

Documented as easy to cut

Requires method suitable for metal

Drilling

Documented as easy to drill

Requires method suitable for metal

ICCONS stated role

Light structural support

Product/system dependent

Best selection basis

Required material characteristics + support duty

Required material/finish + support duty

This is not a load-capacity comparison.

Actual structural capability depends on the specific support product, span, load, attachment method & installation design.

Choose fiberglass strut where its documented material characteristics align with the support requirement rather than assuming composite construction is automatically preferable to metal.

Think in Systems When Pipe Support Is the Goal

A strut rail only becomes useful once the pipe or service is connected to it through compatible hardware.

When preparing a pipe-support installation, identify:

► Pipe or conduit size
► Required clamp type
► Rail position
► Support spacing
► Rail fixing method
► Base material
► Service access
► Installation environment

The current ICCONS Smart Strut system includes associated clamp technology, so the relationship between the rail & compatible support hardware should be established before quantities are ordered.

For broader fastening hardware used elsewhere on the project, Specialty Fasteners & Fixings provides another relevant category.

Expert Tip: Plan Cuts From the Complete Run

A stack of 910 mm rails can disappear quickly when every section is cut independently without considering what remains.

Before cutting multiple pieces:

► Measure the complete support run
► Record required section lengths
► Identify repeat dimensions
► Plan how each 910 mm rail will be divided
► Allow for the installation arrangement
► Label cut sections where useful

This approach can reduce unnecessary offcuts while making repeated service supports easier to stage.

The principle becomes increasingly useful when a project contains several short support sections rather than full-length rails.

Expert Tip: Mark the Rail Before Taking It to the Drill

Clear set-out reduces the temptation to create fixing holes while holding a section against the installation.

Where practical:

► Establish rail orientation
► Mark required fixing locations
► Check measurements
► Support the section
► Drill under controlled conditions
► Recheck the prepared rail
► Move it into final position

Good preparation helps keep holes where the support design requires them.

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Expert Tip: Don't Judge Composite Rail by Steel-Strut Habits

Familiar channel dimensions can make a different material look more interchangeable than it really is.

When moving from conventional metal strut to fiberglass:

► Confirm the actual rail specification
► Review the required support duty
► Check compatible accessories
► Consider fixing methods
► Account for the installation environment
► Follow the relevant system information

Avoid transferring assumed load capacities, fastening methods or span expectations from another strut product purely because the profiles appear similar.

The material has changed, so the installation deserves its own assessment.

Expert Tip: Keep Cut & Drill Work Clean

A neatly prepared rail is easier to assemble than one rushed through modification on site.

When cutting or drilling composite material, use appropriate equipment, keep the workpiece controlled & follow applicable workplace safety requirements.

Inspect the rail after modification.

Poorly positioned holes, damaged edges or an incorrectly measured section should be addressed before clamps or support hardware are installed.

 Safety & Personal Protective Equipment provides related site-safety equipment for installation work.

Refurbishment Can Be a Logical Time to Reconsider Support Material

Existing services work often exposes support hardware that has spent years in its installation environment.

When replacing or rerouting a compatible light-duty service-support system, inspect more than the pipe or conduit itself.

Review:

► Existing rail condition
► Fixing points
► Brackets & clamps
► Service alignment
► Available access
► Environmental exposure
► New support requirements

Where non-corrosive, lightweight, electrically resistant or non-magnetic rail construction addresses a genuine project requirement, fiberglass strut becomes an option worth evaluating.

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Match the Support Hardware Before Ordering Rail Quantities

A rail without the right clamps, fixings or installation plan can leave a crew with material on site but no complete support system.

Before purchasing, establish:

► Number of rail sections
► Required cut lengths
► Compatible clamps
► Quantity of support points
► Base-material fixings
► Installation tools
► Access requirements
► Any project-specific material requirements

For contractors building a broader fastening package around the job, Bolts & Fasteners provides another route into general construction hardware.

A tool is not just a tool. It’s a promise. also looks at the importance of equipment & supply choices that continue to support the work after purchase.

Support for Building a Complete Strut Installation

Ordering the rail is only part of preparing a services-support job; clamps, fixing points, tools & required cut lengths need to arrive as a workable package.

Industrial Shed supplies ICCONS fastening systems, tools & associated installation hardware for electrical contractors, plumbing trades, builders, maintenance crews & commercial service installers across Australia.

For help coordinating recurring hardware requirements or larger project quantities, on-site & workshop Services can support ongoing site & workshop supply requirements.

For questions about the documented Smart Fiberglass Strut or associated fixing requirements, Contact Us with the installation details before ordering.

Build the Support Run Around the Environment It Will Live In

ICCONS Fiber Glass Strut Rails give service installers a different material choice when lightweight handling, non-corrosive construction, UV resistance, electrical resistance or non-magnetic properties matter to the planned support system.

Start with the required support duty & service route. Confirm that the documented 41 × 25 × 910 mm CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut suits the application, then plan the cuts, fixing positions & compatible support hardware around the complete installation.

Specify ICCONS Fiber Glass Strut Rail where its documented composite properties & light structural-support role suit the electrical or sanitary service system being installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The currently documented QC-SFS09 rail is 41 mm wide × 25 mm deep × 910 mm long.

No. ICCONS describes the Smart Fiberglass Strut as providing light structural support. Suitability needs to be established from the actual support requirement rather than treating it as a universal structural-steel replacement.

The documented material is non-corrosive, electrically resistant & non-magnetic. Those characteristics can be relevant to compatible electrical service-support installations where the rail material itself is part of the selection decision.

ICCONS describes the Smart Fiberglass Strut as lightweight, easy to cut & easy to drill. Use appropriate methods, measurements & safety controls when modifying the rail for an installation.

ICCONS positions the CELO Smart Fiberglass Strut for electrical & sanitary installations, with the wider Smart Fixings System designed around pipe & conduit support. The complete clamp, rail, fixing & support arrangement still needs to suit the installation.

No. UV resistance is one documented material property. External suitability also depends on the complete installation, exposure conditions, fixing system, support requirement & project specification.

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