Development and distribution of plug-in fastening systems for tool-free fixing of cables and pipes for electrical and plumbing/HVAC installation
Schnabl Stecktechnik GmbH
St. Pölten (AT) · Freilassing (DE)New on Amplifa
Why we do what we do
Schnabl Stecktechnik develops, produces under contract manufacturing and distributes fastening systems for electrical installation as well as plumbing, heating and air conditioning installation. The patented Schnabl principle with eccentric spreader element replaces anchors and screws: a single 6-mm drill hole suffices for all clamps, installation is tool-free, and pull-out forces up to 40 kg are certified. The product range comprises around 240 products with 60,000 combination options – pipe clamps (EC Euro-Clip, FC Flexi-Clip), push-in clamps (ESS, DSS, DSA), flush-mounted clamps (USA/USE/USD), collector holders SH for up to 30 cables, cable holders for powder-actuated tools (KBS, SC), insulation holders (DHI) as well as metal fixings MDSN and MND for functional integrity in accordance with DIN 4102-12. The plastic parts made of halogen-free, UV-stabilized PP and PA 6 are tested by KEMA, TÜV and the Institute of Plastics Technology; production takes place in Austria. Customers are electrical installers and plumbing/HVAC installers worldwide, including project references such as Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Headquarters, development and sales are located in St. Pölten, the German sales subsidiary in Freilassing.
- Site
- St. Pölten
- Processes
- Pipe clamps / pipe fixing (e.g. EC Euro-Clip, FC Flexi-Clip, ESS, DSS, DSA, USA), Plug-in system with eccentric spreader element for 6-mm drill hole (anchors/clamps, no screws), Cable routing (cable clamps, collector holders SH/SHS for up to 30 cables, KBS cable holders for, Flush-mounted installation (USA/USE/USD flush-mounted clamps), Mounting on insulation (DHI insulation holders), Mounting on gypsum board/Fermacell, Functional integrity in accordance with DIN 4102-12 (MDSN metal push-in nail, MND metal nail anchor), Plumbing, heating and air conditioning installation (SHK/HKLS)
- Materials
- Polypropylene (PP, halogen-free HO, UV-stabilized), Polyamide 6 (PA 6, halogen-free HO), Metal (clamps/fastening elements), Polypropylene (PP), halogen-free HO, UV-stabilized, Polyamide 6 (PA 6), halogen-free HO, Metal (clamps and fastening elements), 100 % recycled plastics
- Certificates
- TÜV Austria product certificate, TÜV management system certificate (development, contract manufacturing,, TÜV management system certificate (trade and sales), ISO 14001 (environmental certification), ÖVE test mark (FC Flexi-Clip, EC, USA/USE/USD, ESS/DSS/DSA, AKS, EC/UVB), CB test certificates, European Technical Assessment / building-authority test certificate MDSN, European Technical Assessment MND, ÖNORM B 3415 (cables in Rigips drywall construction), ISO 14001, TÜV management system certificate, ÖVE test mark, European Technical Assessment (MPA NRW), ÖNORM B 3415 (Rigips drywall construction)
- Industries
- Electrical installation, Plumbing, heating and air conditioning technology (SHK), Drywall construction, Fire protection/functional integrity, Electrical installers worldwide
- 01
Product development and own patented solutions
- 02
Contract manufacturing (Austria)
- 03
Quality testing by TÜV, ÖVE, CB institutes
- 04
Distribution and trade (Austria, Germany, international)
- 05
Training and product search via app
Materials and plug-in system
Polypropylene (PP), halogen-free HO, UV-stabilized
Material of the pipe clamps and clips, tested to ÖVE R14 (LSF0H), temperature range up to +85 °C
Polyamide 6 (PA 6), halogen-free HO
Material of the ESD Euro push-in anchor, temperature-resistant from –20 to +85 °C
Metal (clamps and fastening elements)
For functional integrity in accordance with DIN 4102-12, e.g. MDSN metal push-in nail and MND metal nail anchor
100 % recycled plastics
Used in marked flush-mounted products
Locations
St. Pölten
ATHeadquarters, development, administration, sales
- Materials
- Plastic (PP, PA 6), metal
Freilassing
DEGerman sales subsidiary
- Materials
- Plastic (PP, PA 6), metal
Product groups
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe clamps / pipe fixing (e.g. EC Euro-Clip, FC Flexi-Clip, ESS, DSS, DSA, USA)Mounting | – | – | – | – | PP (halogen-free HO), PA6 (halogen-free HO), Metal |
| Plug-in system with eccentric spreader element for 6-mm drill hole (anchors/clamps, no screws)Mounting | – | – | 40 kg pull-out force | – | Plastic, Metal |
| Cable routing (cable clamps, collector holders SH/SHS for up to 30 cables, KBS cable holders forMounting | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal |
| Flush-mounted installation (USA/USE/USD flush-mounted clamps)Mounting | – | – | – | – | PP (halogen-free HO) |
| Mounting on insulation (DHI insulation holders)Mounting | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Mounting on gypsum board/FermacellMounting | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Functional integrity in accordance with DIN 4102-12 (MDSN metal push-in nail, MND metal nail anchor)Mounting | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Plumbing, heating and air conditioning installation (SHK/HKLS)Mounting | – | – | – | – | PP, PA6 |
| Development and production (contract manufacturing) as well as distribution of clamps and fasteningMounting | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal |
Additional services
Reference customers
Certifications
Products are tested by TÜV Austria (product certificate and management systems), ÖVE test marks, CB test certificates as well as European Technical Assessments (MPA NRW, MDSN/MND). PP plastics have been tested to ÖVE R14 (LSF0H); breaking loads were determined by TU Graz and TGM Plastics Engineering.
| Evidence | St. Pölten |
|---|---|
| ISO 14001 | |
| TÜV Austria product certificate | |
| TÜV management system certificate | |
| ÖVE test mark | |
| CB test certificates | |
| European Technical Assessment (MPA NRW) | |
| ÖNORM B 3415 (Rigips drywall construction) |
The history of Schnabl innovations
- 1970
Ludwig Schnabl works in the field for Hilti and observes the effort electricians expend on conventional fastening
- 1979
Ludwig Schnabl receives his first patent
- 1984
Schnabl anchor with eccentric teeth invented and patented – the birth of the Schnabl principle: drill. Push in. Done.
- 1990
Euro-Clip EC with Euro push-in anchor ESD invented – several lines with one drill hole, adjustable without tools
- 1994
Collector holder SH: mount up to 30 cables with one drill hole
- 1997
DHI insulation holder for mounting on insulated ceilings and walls
- 2010
Special solutions EC, EDV, ESV, SDC for pipe routing on cable trays
- 2011
KBS cable holders for powder-actuated tools from Hilti, Spit and Würth
- 2012
SGC Thread Clip for parallel and 90-degree cross routing on threaded rods
- 2015
MDSN metal push-in nail and MND metal nail anchor for functional integrity in accordance with DIN 4102-12
- 2017
SC shot clip for concrete and FC Flexi-Clip for a wide variety of substrates
- 2018
UPD universal plaster cover for flush-mounted installation without rework