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When working out what your hanging needs are, you need to have an idea of how much the photos or artwork you are hanging weighs. 

The Clip rail holds 20kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Max holds 25kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Light holds 45kg/ Linear Metre.

This must be considered in conjunction with the weight limits of the hooks and hangers.

We recommend using a hook and hanger on each side of any Art work or Photographs that are larger than A4 for added Stability. 

Smart Spring Hook + Nylon Hanger = 4kg

Zipper Hook + Nylon Hanger = 15kg

Zipper Hook + Stainless Steel Hanger = 20kgs

Super Security Hook + Stainless Steel Hanger= 15kgs

Using two hooks and hangers (one on each side) doubles the capacity. Therefore Two Zipper Hooks on Stainless Steel Hangers can hang a large piece of artwork that is up to 40kgs.

John has 3 pieces of artwork that are roughly A0 in size to hang along a 2 metre wall. The weight of each piece is 15kg. This works out to 45kgs of art to hang over 2 meters. Spaced evenly equating to 22.5kgs per linear meter. In this case the clip rail is not strong enough and we would recommend the Clip Rail Max or the Clip Rail Light to John. 

The Clip rail holds 20kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Max holds 25kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Light holds 45kg/ Linear Metre.

Selecting the correct hooks and hangers is the next step. As the three pieces of artwork are over A4 in size we recommend using 2 hooks and 2 hangers for each piece of artwork. 

Smart Springs have a capacity of 4kg each. Even using one on each side of the artwork the 8kg capacity is not enough to hold the 15kg artwork. In this case we recommend two Zipper Hooks or two Super Security Hooks. 

The Zipper Hook used with a Nylon Hanger has a hanging weight capacity of 15kgs. 

The Zipper Hook used with a Stainless Steel Hanger has a hanging weight capacity of 20kgs. 

Therefore using two of either would be more than suitable for hanging artwork that is 15kgs. 

The Super Security Hooks used with a Stainless Steel Hanger has a hanging weight capacity of 15kgs. Using two of these would also be suitable for hanging 15kg artwork as using one on each side of the artwork would hold up to 30kgs.

Sally and Ben are parents of three young children who are budding artists. Sally and Ben love all their artwork, have framed everything and have suddenly  been overwhelmed by the large amount of artwork to hang.  The artwork their children have created is all around the A4-  A3 size and even with a small frame they weigh a maximum of 2 kgs each. The Hanging Man system is perfect as it removed the need to drill 30 holes all over the wall and will allow Sally and Ben to change and re hang different artwork over the many years to come without being confined to the holes they drill now. 

Sally and Ben have decided to hang all 30 pieces of artwork along their hallway entrance, which is 6 metres in length and has a cornice. There is roughly 60kg of artwork to hang, evenly over 6 metres. Thus the Clip Rail is perfect for this solution as it hold 20kgs per linear metre. 

The most economical option is to hang the artwork on Nylon hangers with Smart springs. Together they have a hanging capacity of 4kgs each. Using one on each side of the artwork they would hold up to 8kgs. 

Another option for Sally and Ben is that they can hang multiple pieces on the one hanger. In this case they could stack 3 pieces on two hangers. This would use two Nylon Hangers plus 6 Smart Springs to hang the 6kgs in artwork which equates to 3kgs on each side. The configuration and location of all pieces is totally up to Sally and Ben and their own artistic flare, as long as they do not stack more than 20kgs per linear metre. 

The Clip Rail art hanging system is perfect for the Domestic market, if there is a cornice. It is small and discreet and is usually installed as close to the cornice as possible. The Clip Rail is very popular in homes as it is easy to install.

The Clip Rail Max can be used when there is no cornice  and is great for Galleries, commercial properties or if the there is a shadow line ceiling.

The Clip Rail Light  is perfect if you’d like to have a spot light on your art work/pictures to give a more glamorous look.

Additionally which rail is right for your needs depends on the weight of what you are hanging. 

In short there is a rail for all your hanging needs.

When working out what your hanging needs are, you need to have an idea of how much the photos or artwork you are hanging weighs. 

The Clip rail holds 20kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Max holds 25kg/ Linear Metre.

The Clip Rail Light holds 45kg/ Linear Metre.

This must be considered in conjunction with the weight limits of the hooks and hangers.

Please read Working out the Weight Restrictions for more information.

We find the simplest method is to measure the walls in meters and add 10% to 15% for wastage. Rails are easily cut with a small hacksaw.  You may also want to conside the number of joins that you have on a wall. As an example on a 3900mm wall we would use two 2m lengths. We would alway aim have one join.  Joining lots of small pieces together can look untidy and is not recommended.

Yes, the rail can be easily to cut to size using a hacksaw. We usually place the cut edge in a corner or use an end cap to cover the cut end of the rail.

A complete system is a combination of Rails, Hangers/Cords and Hooks. Every product on the site contains what they are compatible with in the Product Description. 

When joining lengths together you will need a connector and if the rail is exposed in the end you will need end caps.

In most cases we suggest you continue the rails over doors and windows. Simply because it looks neater.

Yes, the rail is paintable. Make sure the rail is clean and grease proof. Sand down the rail very gently with fine sandpaper and make sure the rail is clean, dust free and grease proof. 

Next, paint the rail with acrylic paint.  

Yes, you can go around the corner using the matching corner connectors. These are available from our online Shop and they’re suitable for both situations (inner and outer corner).

No, the rail cannot be hung under a slope, but always horizontally.

Yes, this is possible. The best way to remove the track from the fastening clips, is to use a screwdriver. Put a piece of cloth around the screwdriver to prevent damaging the rail. Place the screwdriver at the bottom of the beginning of the track, between the rail and the wall. Now carefully move the screwdriver up so that the end of the rail is loosened from the mounting clips. Once you have made a start, you can gently loosen the rail by hand.

Yes, our hanging systems are also suitable to hang whiteboards, clocks, mirrors and other items and decorations. You can hang any product with a hook, provided that you keep in mind the maximum allowed load capacity. 

Surprisingly this is a very common issue and the line can be of sometimes a few millimetres to a few centimetres. If you find that your cornice is slightly crooked installing the rail at a completely level straight line makes it look very wrong. In this case only we recommend to line it up with the cornice/roof as best as possible and adjust the hangers length where the hooks attach so that whatever you are hanging is straight. If you are unsure it is best to seek the advice of a professional.

We do not recommend installing the rail at a dramatic angle. 

Our art hangers/cords come in 2 different sizes. 1.5 meters and 2 meters.

There are several possible combinations. Your choice depends on the desired look and the weight of your painting or wall decoration. The nylon cord is virtually invisible. The steel cable, is suitable for hanging heavy wall decorations. The most popular is either the 1.5m nylon or the 1.5m Stainless Steel

For loads up to 4 kg:

STAS smartspring on STAS cobra with perlon or nylon cord

For loads up to 10 kg:

STAS zipper on STAS cobra with perlon or nylon cord

For loads up to 15 kg:

STAS zipper on STAS cobra with perlon cord

For loads up to 20 kg:

STAS zipper on STAS cobra with steel cable

Yes, you can. You can use multiple Smart Springs or Zippers hooks on a single cable. Just make sure the maximum allowed weight is not exceeded. Also keep the maximum weight capacity of the selected rail system in mind. 

Basically, the nylon cord can be cut. It may cause problems however: the use of unsuitable scissors may create a burr, making it difficult to slide the picture hook onto the cord. We advise you to roll up the long piece of cord and tuck it away behind your artwork. Steel cable cannot be shortened as it frays when cut.

This is mostly a matter of taste. There are 3 types of STAS lighting fixtures available.  The ‘sirius’ lighting fixture has a length of 40 and 50 cm. The ‘signo’ frame is curved and has a length of 70 cm. The ‘classic’ fixture is available in chrome and white, in lengths of 50 and 70 cm.

We advise you to use a lighting fixture with a length of 70 cm for walls that are 2.70 m or higher.

Take a closer look at the fixtures.

Each lamp fits every fixture. Your choice depends on the type (LED or halogen) and what color light you want.   The main advantages of LED lighting are a longer lifespan, less power consumption and no infrared radiation. Halogen provides higher light intensity and a warmer color.

LED

VL 10400 STAS Clip Rail Light powerled 1.5W. Color: cool warm white. Lifetime: 20.000 – 50.000 hours. This lamp provides a broadly diffused light pattern. The output is equivalent to a 10W regular bulb.

VL 10700 STAS Clip Rail Light powerled 4W. Color: warm white. Lifetime: 20.000 hours. The output is equivalent to a 20W regular bulb.

Halogen

VL 10305 STAS Clip Rail Light halogen 20W Alutech Frosted. Color: warm white. Lifetime: 3000 hours.

Because the lamp is frosted, it creates a diffuse light. The inside is silvered, so there’s no reradiation of the light.

VL 10304 STAS Clip Rail Light halogen 20W Alutech. Color: warm white. Lifetime: 3000 hours.

VL 10600 STAS Clip Rail Light halogen 20W Philips. Color: cool warm white. Lifetime: 4000 hours.

The choice of adapter depends on whether you want to use LED or halogen lamps, the number of lamps and the length of the Rail system.

LED

STAS Clip Rail Light adapter 18W,  max 16 meter rail, 1.5 W: max 10 LED lamps, 4W: max. 3 LED lamps

STAS Clip Rail Light adapter 60W, max 16 meter rail, 1.5 W: max 30 LED lamps, 4W: max. 12 LED lamps

STAS Clip Rail Light adapter 96W, max 16 meter rail, 1.5 W: max 40 LED lamps, 4W: max. 20 LED lamps

Halogen

STAS Clip Rail Light adapter 60W, max 8 meter rail, max 3 lamps

STAS Clip Rail Light adapter 96W, max 8 meter rail, max 4 lamps

If you want to use more meters/lamps you will need multiple adapters.

Note: you need to use independent circuits, ie, the rails may not be linked!

Make sure you never connect the rails with more than one adapter at a time!

We ship all products AUSTRALIA wide. 

We send all Hook, Hangers and Accessories through Australia Post.

However, Australia Post will not take items larger than 2metres. As our Rails are all 2metre lengths we ship these through Toll IPEC.

Please call or email us to get a shipping quote.

You can buy online and visit us in our Wangara showroom in WA to pick up for no extra charge.

Fixing packs are supplied with the wall mounted systems. We supply instruction sheets for the top rail systems.

Also the demo videos on the site are a good guide.

We sell art track supplies. We can install the system for you, even if it is for one item. However, we do not hang one of pieces on a wall. 

We sure can. Please inquire for installation costs.

Every 2 metres of track purchased comes with a screw and plug set. It includes:

7 x Wall plugs for brick walls (6 + 1 back up)

6 x Screws 

The word Linear is technical term used to measure metres in length regardless of width or depth.  It is a technical term used to differentiate from Cubic metres and Square metres.