S-5! GripperFix (Strut) 27″ GF-27

Description

S-5! GripperFix (Strut) 27″ GF-27

The GF-27 Gripper Strut is the core rail of the GripperFix utility-mounting system for metal roofs. Built from Series 6000 aluminum and sized at 27 inches, it provides a rigid, corrosion-resistant base for securing HVAC, conduit, cable tray, satellite/antenna mounts, and other rooftop ancillaries without compromising roof integrity.

 

Key Benefits

Purpose-Built Rail: Primary structural strut for the GripperFix system in a compact 27″ length. 

Durable Aluminum: Manufactured from prime Series 6000 aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance. 

Flexible Mounting: Works across standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal roofs via CF or EF Tabs. 

Roof-Friendly: Helps maintain roof warranties by avoiding dissimilar-metal corrosion and preserving drainage paths. 

Applications

Rooftop Utilities: HVAC units, conduit runs, condensate lines, satellite/antenna bases, cable tray, walkways, and small equipment stands. 

Installation

Attach GF-27 to CF Tabs (with S-5 seam clamps/minis) for concealed-fix panels, or to EF Tabs for exposed-fastener panels. Secure utilities to the strut with M8 hardware per the ancillary vendor’s instructions and S-5 component sheets. 

Special Technology

Systemized Components: GripperFix pairs struts, tabs, and clamps to create a non-penetrating or minimally penetrating utility platform designed to last the life of the roof.

Warranty

Covered by S-5!’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, which protects against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the roof on which the product is installed.

What this means in practice:

• Coverage lasts as long as the roof remains in service

• Applies when the product is installed correctly and used as intended

• Remedy is repair or replacement of the defective product, at S-5!’s discretion

Specifications Table

Specification	Data
Part Number	GF-27 (Gripper Strut, 27″)
System	GripperFix utility-mounting system for metal roofs
Length	27 inches
Material	Prime Series 6000 aluminum
Compatible Tabs	CF Tab (with seam clamps/minis); EF Tab (exposed-fastener panels)
Typical Hardware	M8 fasteners (hex flange bolts/nuts) for attaching tabs and utilities
Use Cases	HVAC, conduit/cable tray, antennas, small equipment supports
Finish	Aluminum (mill/anodic finish per distributor; color not specified in sheet)
Dimensions	27″ L × 1.25″ × 1.25″
Weight	3 lb
Notes	Also available as longer GF-52 strut; follow S-5 component sheets for assembly/torque

 

About S-5!:

S-5! is a leading manufacturer of metal roof attachment systems for solar and other rooftop applications. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in non-penetrating clamps and mounts engineered for durability, ease of installation, and long-term roof integrity.

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