Picture Rail
Picture Rail
- The Picture Rail lineup for buildings of many types: commercial facilities, public facilities, museums, galleries, and residences. Versatile solutions for displaying pictures beautifully on walls without making screw hole.
- A simple design that easily adapts to any type of interior space and promises high safety.
- Can be selected a Picture Rail Hanger that slides up and down for picture display at any height.
Feature
Picture Rail’s Unique Features
Picture Rail consists of three parts: a rail, hook, and hanger (a combination of a hanger hook and wire).
Pictures can be mounted on wall surfaces nondestructively with dedicated hangers.
Designed for any space where artworks go on walls, from galleries and public buildings to offices, shops, and residences.
Rails
Two basic rail types are available: one for “ceiling attachment” and one for “wall attachment.” Either type can be embedded in a ceiling or wall as a “prefabricated rail” or attached to an existing ceiling or wall as a “retrofitted rail.” Available in many variations to suit the size and weight of the artworks and type of Picture Rail mounting selected. Special mounting brackets should be used according to the assembly conditions.
Hooks
The hooks come in many different designs. The “before-fitted” hook slides from the end of the rail before the end-cap is attached. The “after-fitted” hook is pushed into the rail groove after the rail is installed. The “fixed type” is fixed to the rail with the built-in screw on the hook body. The “hooked type” simply hooks to the rail. The “one-touch type” connects directly with the hanger. The “Carabiner-fitted type” has a drop-prevention function.
Select the hook best suited to the Picture Rail you are installing.
Hanger
Select the best type for the intended usage and the weight of the article to be hung, from heavy to lightweight. Two mounting methods are available: “standard type” and “one-touch type.”
Specification
The Concept of Allowable Load
When using Picture Rail T-1—allowable load: wall attachment 20 kg (44 lb), ceiling attachment 30 kg (66 lb)
- Allowable load depends on the product and construction method.
- Install the product to suit the load and other conditions for wall and ceiling attachment.
CASE 01
If hanging more than one article with one hanger, the combined allowable load is 30 kg (66 lb).
CASE 02
If using more than one hanger to hang an article, hang with no more than two hangers and do not exceed a load of 30 kg (66 lb).
(If the interval between hangers is more than 1 m/39″, it should be performed in the same way.)
CASE 03
If system components (rail, hook, etc.) with different allowable loads are used in combination, the smallest allowable load applies.
CASE 04
If installing Rail T-1 on a wall attachment, the allowable load is 20 kg (44 lb).
CASE 05
When using plural hooks and hangers: if the total allowable load is within 30 kg (66 lb) and the interval between hangers is 1 m (39″) or more.
CASE 06
Never install the rail at a tilted angle.
CASE 07
The specifications for a curved rail are the same as those for a straight rail.
G-SERIES
For even higher safety and security.
Enhance the safety of your exhibition
Even when hanging an article from two hangers, the maximum allowable load is 70 kg (154 lb). If unexpected trouble arises when hanging an article, the whole load may tilt to one side and cause a large accident. Never hang an article heavier than the allowable load of a single hanger, even when using two hangers.
Appropriate exhibition intervals
When hanging plural articles side by side, consider how they may shake during an earthquake. We recommend hanging articles at intervals of no less than 1 m (39″).
Combination Table of Picture Rail Components
Halls
The G series hangs large articles of up to 70 kg (154 lb) in halls with high ceilings.
Offices
Available for installation on curved surfaces such as pillars. High-spec Picture Rail with an allowable load of up to 30 kg (66 lb).
Galleries
For a lease contract with a gallery, shop, or medical facility, the high-spec Picture Rail T series with an allowable load of 30 kg (66 lb) is recommended.
Halls
T Series, for hanging plural articles with one hanger.
Lineup
Picture Rail-G Series
G-1 / G-2 / G-3
Perfect display-dedicated rails
for large exhibitions at spaces such as
museums, art galleries, and public buildings.
Highly safe, with a simple, visually unobtrusive
design that never disturbs a visitor’s appreciation
of artworks on display.
Product Lineup-G Series
+ G Hook 70A
+ G Hook 70B
Rail Section-G Series
Details
Materials and Finishes—G Series
| Products | Color | Material | Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Rail—G-1, G-2, G-3 | Silver | Aluminum alloy extrusion material | Alumite | ||
| G Hook | 70A | Body | Silver | SUS 303 | Satin finishing |
| Hook | SUS 304 | ||||
| 70B | Body | Brass | Satin finishing | ||
| Hook | SUS 304 | ||||
| End Stop—G-1, G-2, G-3 | Silver | Aluminum alloy | Silver | ||
| Hanger G Hook | Body | Silver | SUS 303 | Satin finishing | |
| Hook | SUS 630 | ||||
| Wire for Hanger G φ3 mm 1.00 m/2.00 m/ 3.00 m |
Wire | Silver | Stainless wire φ3.0 mm (SUS 304) | - | |
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Picture Rail-T Series
T-1 / T-2N / T-3N / T-4N / T-5 / TC-10
Dedicated rails for display use.
Allowable load 30 kg (66 lb).
A simple design with two color variations
to harmonize the aesthetics of your space.
Recommended for displaying paintings
and panels in commercial spaces.
Product Lineup-T Series
+ T/TC Hook 30F
+ T/TC Hook 30F
+ T/TC Hook 30F
+ T/TC One-touch Hook 30A
Rail Section-T Series
Details
Materials and Finishes—T Series
| Products | Color | Material | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Rail T-1, T-2N, T-3N, T-4N, T-5, TC-10 | Silver | Aluminum alloy extrusion material |
Alumite | |
| White | Alumite white | |||
| Black *1 | Alumite black | |||
| T Hook 30A, 30B, 30C | Body | Silver | Brass | Nickel plating |
| Hook | SUS 304 | - | ||
| Body | White | Brass | White | |
| Hook | SUS 304 | |||
| Body | Black *2 | Brass | Black | |
| Hook | SUS 304 | - | ||
| T/TC Hook 30F, 30G, 30H | Wheel | Silver | Brass | Nickel plating |
| Hook | SUS 304 | |||
| Wheel | White,Black | Brass | White / Black | |
| Hook | SUS 304 | - | ||
| T Roller Hook 30A, 30B | Wheel | Silver | Brass | Nickel plating |
| Hook | Steel | |||
| Wheel | White | Brass | White | |
| Hook | Steel | |||
| T/TC One-touch Hook 30A, 30B | Silver | Brass | Satin finishing nickel plating | |
| SUS 304 | ||||
| Hanger E Hook | - | SUS 304 | - | |
| End Stop T-1 | Silver | Polyethylene | Silver | |
| White | White | |||
| Black | Black | |||
| End Stop TC-10 | - | Polypropylene | - | |
| End Stop L-1 | White | Polyacetal | White | |
| End Stop T-2N, T-3N, T-4N, T-5 | Silver | Aluminum alloy | Silver | |
| White | White | |||
| Hanger E 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 | Body | — | SUS 304 | — |
| Hook | — | SUS 304 | — | |
| Wire | — | Stainless wire φ1.8 mm (SUS 304) | — | |
| Straight Hanger E 1000, 2000 | Wire | — | Stainless wire φ1.8 mm (SUS 304) | — |
*1: T-1 only.
*2: T Hook 30C is not available in Black.
Installation Interval and Allowable Load-T Series
- Plural hooks can be hung when the total allowable load is within 30 kg (66 lb) and the interval between hooks is 1 m (39'') or more.
- Even when hanging a picture with two hangers, the allowable load is 30 kg (66 lb) at maximum. If unexpected trouble occurs during installation, the whole load may tilt to one side and cause a major accident. Remember that the maximum allowable load for a single hanger applies even when hanging a picture with two hangers.
- While more than one picture can be hung, we recommend that you allow a sufficient space between pictures (more than 1 m/39'') to prevent collisions between picture frames during earthquakes, etc.
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Picture Rail-L Series
L-1 / L-3 / L-5
Most suitable Picture Rail for
houses in allowable load 15 kg (33 lb).
Simple design, easily to be adapted itself to
the interior space. Recommended to display
such as paintings, photographs, clock, etc. in
the residence.
Product Lineup-L Series
+ L Hook 15A
+ L Hook 15B
+ L Hook 15A
+ L Hook 15A
Rail Section-L Series
Details
Materials and Finishes-L Series
| Products | Color | Material | Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Rail L-1, L-3, L-5 | White | Aluminum alloy extrusion material | Alumite white | ||
| L Hook | 15A | Body | White | Zinc die cast | White |
| Hook | ABS resin | ||||
| 15B | Body | Zinc die cast | |||
| Hook | ABS resin | ||||
| 15C | Body | Zinc die cast | |||
| 15D | Body | Zinc die cast | |||
| End Stop L-1 | White | Polyacetal | White | ||
| End Stop T-1 | White | Polypropylene | White | ||
| End Stop T-3N, T-5 | White | Aluminum alloy | White | ||
| Hanger 15 | Wire | White | Stainless wire φ1.5 mm (SUS 304) | White | |
| Hook | Zinc die cast | ||||
| Hanger 15 Hook (Body) | White | Zinc die cast | White | ||
Installation Interval and Allowable Load-L Series Allowable Load
- Plural hooks can be hung when the total allowable load is within 15 kg (33 lb) and the interval between hooks is 1 m (39″) or more.
- Even when hanging a picture with two hangers, the allowable load is 15 kg (33 lb) at maximum. If unexpected trouble occurs during installation, the whole load may tilt to one side and cause a major accident. Remember that the maximum allowable load for a single hanger applies even when hanging a picture with two hangers.
- While more than one picture can be hung, we recommend that you allow a sufficient space between pictures (more than 1 m/39″) to prevent collisions between picture frames during earthquakes, etc.