Rigging
As part of our service at Tensilefabric.co.uk we also offer a comprehensive rigging service - meaning that we can provide chandlery and cabling, as well as fitting it in place using our experienced rigging staff. Examples of this type of rigging include hand railing, signs and more complicated steel structures.
We offer both stainless steel and galvanised fittings/cables made off in either the Nico process (see image) or roller swage process (see image)
Roller swage
Photo shows fork terminal top and threaded stub below fixed to 6mm cable using the roller swage technique. This involves the local crushing of the terminal onto the cable, compressing all parts to make an extremely strong connection. This process is best carried out off site as it requires the use of hydraulic machinery.
Nico press detail
Detail shows Nico press terminal to the end of 2.5mm Stainless steel cable. Coated copper 'ferrel' (collar like section) is crushed onto cable to make a very strong connection. A thimble (lining to loop) is inserted to protect the cable and inserted pin from point loading - this operation is easily carried out on site by hand.
6mm Rigging Screw
6mm stainless steel rigging screw shown with ruler to show scale of this lightweight tensioner. This type of rigging screw or turnbuckle is generally used for interior or decorative use due to load bearing capability is limited.
6mm Rigging Screw detail
Image shows 6mm rigging screw connected to 2.5mm nico press cable end. Connection is made with a single pin and is easily removed when required.
Project News
Dentsu
Completed
Designed by architect Nigel Tresise, Tensile fabric has just completed the installation of rather a unique double curve fabric wall to the reception of a particularly prestigious Japanese advertising agency, just off Oxford Street, in central London.
Formed from eight bays, the fabric is held in place via a small aluminium extrusion that holds the fabric securely and very neatly.
Modelled in the 3D, the steel and fabric forms were fabricated concurrently - finally being brought to site and erected out of the normal office hours to minimize disturbance to the client, who are now occupying the space. The fabric used is a Firex product.
Pod
Completed
Tensile fabric has recently designed and manufactured a this Pod for the Conference Connection, for one of their well known high street retail clients, as part of a touring exhibition providing information to their staff.
The Pod is constructed from aluminum laser cut profiles which form the outline of the frame (these are 90 degrees to each other on plan), in filled with GRP glass fibre rods to form the skeletal frame. The finished frame was then skinned with a spandex type fabric chosen due to its stretch, its good qualities for staying clean and light transmission values.
Conference Connection incorporated the plinth, interior lighting and a full interactive 50 inch plasma screen to communicate the information.
Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh Canopy
Completed
This exterior courtyard canopy to be installed in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt will be designed to consider sun protection requirements whilst creating a visually stunning feature within the courtyard of a Hotel/Diving school.
Tensile fabric will be designing, manufacturing and delivering the canopy whilst the experienced client used to dealing with such products are happy to install the canopy themselves.
Further products at the same site are pending.
