Clipsal | 20mm Half Saddles | Zinc Plated
The Clipsal 180/20 is a half saddle for mounting 20mm conduit to walls, poles and structural members. Zinc plated steel construction provides corrosion resistance for indoor and outdoor installations. The 180/20 features a 5mm fixing hole and is designed to suit Australian building and electrical standards.
Electricians mounting conduit runs must secure the pipe to building surfaces quickly and reliably, often across multiple surfaces on a single job. Conduit saddles provide the fixing point; poor mounting clips waste time and create safety risks. Half saddles are the workhorse choice on jobsites where multiple fixing points are needed in sequence.
The 180/20 offers solid conduit support at an excellent price point compared to electronics wholesalers. Zinc plating resists weathering on external installations, and the reinforced steel construction handles the full weight of longer conduit runs. The 100-count box suits contract work and maintains stock rotation without overstocking.
Features
- 20mm conduit size — suits standard 20mm PVC and rigid conduit used in residential and commercial installations throughout Australia.
- Zinc-plated steel — resists corrosion on external walls, power poles, and damp environments where mild steel would rust.
- Half-saddle design — mounts on top of conduit without requiring removal or rotation, ideal for retrofit and new installations where access is limited.
- 5mm fixing hole — accepts standard 5mm bolts, screws, or anchors, compatible with concrete anchors, timber screws, and masonry fasteners on most Australian walls.
- Reinforced construction — 1mm steel thickness handles the full weight and shock load of rigid or heavy conduit runs without deformation.
- 50mm length — provides stable bearing surface for 20mm diameter conduit, reducing vibration and lateral movement on long runs.
- 100-pack quantity — suits contract electricians and builders stocking for multi-outlet or multi-run projects without tying up capital in oversized quantities.
- Interior and exterior rated — zinc plating meets Australian durability standards for exposed internal switchrooms, external walls, roof mounting, and patios.
- 19mm width — compact enough for dense conduit arrangements on switch boards and control panels without blocking adjacent fittings.
- Easy installation — no special tools required; saddles bolt or screw directly to walls, timber, concrete and steel surfaces in seconds.
- Designed for Australian conditions — zinc plate thickness and steel grade match the UV, temperature and humidity extremes of Australian climates from tropical to temperate.
- Fits standard mounting surfaces — works on 16mm and 20mm deep wall boxes, switch room backing plates, and structural framing without modification.
Where to use
- Switch rooms and distribution boards — the 180/20 secures conduit runs on backplates and mounting frames where neat, parallel routing is required.
- Power pole and mast installations — half saddles grip conduit running up poles and transmission masts for outdoor substation and network work.
- Domestic wall mounting — interior walls in houses and units where conduit is exposed and requires firm fixing every 600–800mm per installation standards.
- Concrete and masonry surfaces — the 5mm hole accepts concrete anchors and masonry fasteners, securing conduit to rendered blocks and poured concrete.
- Timber stud and joist work — timber screws and bolts hold saddles on timber frames, flooring and ceiling joists during new construction.
- External and damp areas — zinc plating protects on external walls, patios, balconies and wet areas like laundries and bathrooms where rust is a risk.
- Industrial and commercial conduit runs — factories, warehouses and large commercial installations requiring hundreds of metres of conduit routing.
- Retrofit and renovation work — easy removal and replacement without disturbing adjacent fittings on existing installations.
The Clipsal 180/20 is not suitable for supporting cable trays, large-diameter conduit (>25mm), or loads beyond the weight of standard electrical conduit and cable. Do not use the 180/20 to support mechanical load, HVAC ducting, or to bridge unsupported spans exceeding 800mm between saddle points.
Verified Sparky Direct customer reviews: CLIPSAL 180/20 | 20mm Half Saddles Zinc Plated (100 Box) (180/20)
"Great product." — Brad
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