
New Version Blue Banger Hanger® Steel Deck Insert SDI-2


Blue Banger Hanger® Steel Deck Insert SDI-2
For Pre-Poured Concrete Steel Decks. The new SDI-2 is ICC qualified for W3 and B Decks with concrete topping down to 1-1/2” when installed in lower flute and 2-1/2” when installed in the upper flute. SDIs are installed prior to pouring, reducing installation and material costs while increasing strength values (ideal for gravity and seismic anchorage).

Improved load values
when installed in center
of deck flute

Multiple Internal Threads
- Allows for threaded rod size changes
- Eliminate the need for, and cost of, couplings
Machined Steel Insert with Large Flanged Head
- Provides excellent pullout capacity for overhead attachments
- Qualified for use in W-deck and B-deck
- Improved shallow topping slab requirements (1-1/2” when installed in lower flute, 2-1/2” when installed in upper flute)
Three Inch Plastic Sleeve
- Keeps internal threads clean
- Extended length makes insert easy to locate, even with fireproofing below the deck
- Plastic sleeve provides guidance to align threaded rod with internal threads
Applications:
- For hanging threaded rod in
overhead applications - Cable trays
- Fire sprinkler pipes
- Suspended conduit
- Suspended ceiling and lighting
- Telecommunication installations
- Water pipes (plumbing)
- HVAC
Features and Benefits:
- The Steel Deck Inserts installed height of just 2 inches can be used through or between the ribs of the deck
- Patented grooved insert body prevents component separation even if the flute is broken off prior to pour
- Reduces inventory so three inserts can accommodate five threaded rod sizes
- Allows for threaded rod size changes after inserts are installed
- Internal threads eliminate the need and cost of couplings
- Keeps internal threads clean
- Extended length makes insert easy to locate even with fireproofing on deck underside
- Plastic sleeve provides guidance to align threaded rod with matching internal female threads
- Positions all inserts on the project at the same elevation to eliminate multiple all thread rod lengths and improve the accuracy of offsite prefabrication
Approvals:
Aerosmith® Blue Banger Hanger® Steel Deck Insert SDI-2
Add “BAA” to the end of the part number for the Buy American Act compliant insert.