We have just launched a shorter version of the popular RSWB (Rapid Sliding Wall Bracket) for gaps of 10-16″ (25-40cm) – perfect for fixing in floor joists and non-standard stud wall divides. After feedback from installers that they often cut the standard bracket down for smaller spaces, we thought we would make life easier for […]
What is CE marking and why is it important for phenolic insulation? Walraven’s BIS Phenblox® phenolic pipe supports are manufactured in accordance with CE standards. The Phenblox® CE mark verifies that we have ‘strictly followed all the applicable procedures’ for producing our phenolic pipe supports in line with the DoP (Declaration of Performance). CE marking […]
We are pleased to confirm that our Pacifyre® MKII Fire Sleeves and Pacifyre® BFC Fire Collar have now been officially tested and approved for fire sealing pipe penetrations through fire batts. Our products can be used with both metal and plastic pipes, and can provide up to a 2 hour fire rating…
The Walraven Easter (Bert) Bunny is hiding…. Hidden somewhere in our news items is the Walraven Easter (Bert) Bunny. Enter the competition by telling us which article he is hiding in for your chance to win a Cadbury Easter Hamper. The competition will run from Monday the 1st of April until Thursday the 18th of […]
Although Walraven is a global company, we are also very proud to manufacture some of our products here in the UK. To show our support and ongoing commitment to British manufacturing, we have joined the organisation Made in Britain. Who is Made in Britain? Made in Britain aims to bring together the manufacturing community in […]
At Walraven, innovation is in our DNA. In 1942 Jan van Walraven, founder of our company, was fascinated by the beauty of the paperclip. To this day, a core element of our company culture is the way that we constantly strive for simple, yet smart solutions. This is how we feel about our range of pipe […]
What are insulated pipe supports? Insulated pipe supports sit in between the pipe itself and the pipe clamp or clips, to maintain thermal performance. One of the main types of insulated pipe supports, phenolic foam blocks, work to prevent thermal conduction which can result in heat loss and an increase in energy usage. Why do […]
We are delighted to announce that we have received industry recognition for our top selling stud wall bracket – the Britclips® Rapid Sliding Wall Bracket otherwise known as the RSWB. It was announced in the December edition of Professional Electrician & Installer magazine that the RSWB has been awarded a ‘Top Product of 2018’ by […]
If you are looking for pipe clamps to fix a heavy load pipe installation, there are often two types of pipe clamp to choose from – traditional split bands or modern heavy duty pipe clamps. Both of these clamps are suitable for supporting heavier loads (generally speaking), however, there are some important differences that you […]
Have you ever encountered phrases such as multiple use or multiple fixing in the anchoring context and were not sure what they meant? In this article, we will take a closer look at what these terms typically refer too. In Europe, most anchors subject to static and quasi-static loads are designed in accordance with “ETAG […]