Time and reliability are why Allied Mechanical Air Systems turned to SuperLock pipe hangers and supports when tasked with upgrading the cooling system at a gas company facility in Glendale, California. The result? A faster, simpler, and more efficient retrofit—and a crew that won’t be going back to traditional methods any time soon.
The Challenge: Tight Ceilings, Tough Installs
This project involved the installation of a VRF mini-split system with two indoor fan coils and a rooftop condenser. The facility’s T-bar ceiling required horizontal routing of both refrigerant and condensate lines, which needed secure support from start to finish. Historically, this meant building trapeze-style hangers with multiple all-thread rods and strut channels—time-consuming, hardware-heavy, and labor-intensive.
The Solution: One-Touch Efficiency with SuperLock
Looking for a more streamlined alternative, the Allied Mechanical Air Systems team came across SuperLock—innovative pipe hangers and supports system engineered for quick installation and rock-solid support. With its one-touch clip that attaches directly to a threaded rod, SuperLock allowed the team to replace bulky trapeze supports with a simpler, faster solution.
According to Ralph De Anda, sheet metal foreman, the effect was immediate: “It saved time and was pretty easy to use… I would absolutely use it again.”
The Result: Speed, Simplicity, and Satisfaction
By replacing conventional hardware with approximately two dozen SuperLocks, Allied Mechanical shaved hours off their installation time. The simplified process meant fewer components, reduced labor, and a much cleaner ceiling space—all while maintaining secure, code-compliant support for the HVAC lines.
This wasn’t just a win for the contractors—it was a win for the building’s operational team too. In a hot-weather region like Glendale, reliable air conditioning is critical, and this retrofit ensured that the facility stays comfortable year-round. To learn more about this project watch our case study video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF0Jewss3bo
Why SuperLock?
- Quick to install with one-touch clipping
- No extra strut channels or bulky hardware
- Supports back-to-back lines horizontally
- Available in multiple sizes
- Gold Winner – 2024 ACHR Dealer Design Awards
SuperLock proves that the right tool can do more than get the job done—it can change how the job gets done. Whether you’re working in tight spaces or just looking to speed up your next install, SuperLock is the pipe hanger system to trust.
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