To fix the track to the ceiling, other accessories are required for a successful installation. This includes: 

1.6.1 Steel Channel (Unistrut) 

Steel channel is used for almost every ceiling track installation. The channel is the link between the ceiling fixings and the track bracket. It is used to spread the load between ceiling fixings and allows simpler alignment of the track brackets’ location.  

The steel channel is supplied at any length required but is required to be a box section of 41×41. For installations where the ceiling fixings are above 23.6 inches (600mm) apart. A double steel channel is used for additional strength. 82×41 

The steel channel can be cut to size to suit the installation requirements.  

1.6.2 Zykon Fixings 

Zykon Fixings are required for installing a track system into a solid concrete ceiling. We recommend only using Zykon and no other similar fixing accessory during track installation.  

Always ensure to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions along with our guidance on the correct use of these fixings.  

The Zykon fixing we recommend is the Fischer FZEA II 14×40 M12 thread, as we recommend the use of an M12  threaded bar for all installations to ensure the safe installment of any tracking system.  

For further information on Zykon fixings and how they work, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.  To fix a Zykon to the Ceiling, only the Zykon Universal drill bit 40×14 should be used, along with the  Fischer Setting Tool FZED 14 Plus. 

1.6.3 Chemical Resin 

Chemical resin is a method of fixing a track system into a concrete ceiling or brick/block wall. We recommend only using the Fischer FIS-VL 410C chemical resin and no other similar substance to install the ceiling track system. Always ensure to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions along with our guidance on the correct use of these fixings.  

The chemical resin is a substance that requires gel and curing time, see the table below which is the manufacturer’s recommended gel and curing time. 

For further information on the chemical resin and how it works, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

1.6.4 Ceiling Discs 

When installing the ceiling track brackets to a ceiling fixing (timber, concrete, or steel), the ceiling may require ceiling discs to tidy up the ceiling to conceal any voids created during the installation process. The ceiling discs are very simple to install, during a standard installation the disc can be placed onto the threaded bar and placed flush up against the ceiling. Any track spacers can be placed underneath the ceiling discs, and the track bracket can be secured below. 

During installations where the track must be lowered below the ceiling height, ceiling discs are available with a  40×40 box section cut out to allow for lowered track installations. 

The two varying ceiling discs both come in two sizes, 7.1 inches (180mm) and 11.8 inches (300mm), these are chosen depending on the size of the ceiling void.