What Griplock Systems does

Griplock Systems, LLC is a privately held US manufacturer of proprietary cable suspension hardware founded in 1992 and headquartered in Carpinteria, California, with a distribution warehouse in Duncan, South Carolina. The company designs and sells self-locking, tool-free adjustable cable grippers that secure onto aircraft cables, along with a broader portfolio of stainless steel aircraft cables, couplers, canopies, powered suspension systems (Rincon and Solimar, which deliver low-voltage power through conductive cables for Class 2 LED fixtures), and the modular ModuGrip MEPFrame for multi-trade MEP installations. Core technology is mechanical and electromechanical rather than digital, with engineering IP protected by multiple US and international patents and certified by UL, SMACNA, Seismic Source International, and IAPMO.

Griplock operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct e-commerce through griplocksystems.com serving SMB and individual buyers (with SKU prices ranging from roughly $0.15 to $34+ and bulk discounts available), electrical distributor relationships (notably Graybar Electric Co.) reaching electrical contractors, OEM embedding of suspension systems into lighting manufacturer fixtures (Hubbardton Forge, Visa Lighting, Columbia Lighting, Lumenpulse, Lumastream, Starfire), and trade-show-driven specification capture at LIGHTFAIR International, GlobalShop, AHR Expo, and StorePoint Fashion. Revenue is generated from hardware component sales priced individually or as kits, with no disclosed ARR or transaction-level financials.

Customer segments span lighting manufacturers and installers, HVAC contractors, electrical contractors, art galleries and museums, and retail display buyers, with primary verticals being lighting, HVAC, and electrical. The company has been self-funded and operated as an independent business since founding, with a 2016 CEO transition to Todd Hemingway, a 2024 ACCA associate membership to access the HVACR contractor channel, and a 2025 push into Build America, Buy America compliant products for federally funded projects. Employee count is in the 11-50 range, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Griplock Systems

Legal name

Griplock Systems, LLC

Website

https://griplocksystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Suspension Hardware

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Cable suspension systems
• Aircraft cable grippers
• Powered LED suspension
• Seismic cable bracing
• HVAC suspension hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpinteria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Component Sales: Sale of cable suspension components including grippers, aircraft cable, couplers, canopies, and power cord accessories. Products sold individually or as complete kits. Discounts available on bulk purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Griplock Systems designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary adjustable cable suspension hardware built around a self-locking, tool-free cable gripper. Its product range includes aircraft cables, couplers, canopies, and powered suspension systems (Rincon® and Solimar®) that both suspend and deliver low-voltage power to Class 2 LED lighting fixtures. Offerings serve lighting, HVAC, electrical, art-hanging, and retail display applications, sold as individual components, kits, or OEM-incorporated subsystems.

Product overview

Griplock Systems manufactures adjustable cable suspension systems for lighting, HVAC, electrical, and architectural/industrial applications. The core product is the Griplock® Cable Gripper, a self-locking device that secures onto aircraft cables without tools. The product portfolio includes powered suspension systems (Rincon® and Solimar®) that combine power delivery and suspension through conductive cables for LED fixtures; ModuGrip™ MEP Frame Hanging System for modular multi-trade installations; Wisp™ lightweight cable systems for minimalistic applications; Silver Strand™ brand for display/signage; and comprehensive art hanging systems. Components include aircraft cables in various diameters, couplers, power cords, and specialized grippers. The systems are tested and approved by UL, SMACNA, Seismic Source International, and IAPMO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Griplock: Primary brand for cable suspension systems and components including cable grippers, aircraft cable, couplers, and complete suspension kits for lighting, HVAC, electrical, and industrial applications.
• Rincon
• Solimar
• Wisp
• Silver Strand
• ModuGrip

Products and services

• Griplock® Cable Grippers Self-locking, adjustable cable grippers that securely lock onto aircraft cables without tools. Foundational component used across all Griplock suspension systems for lighting, HVAC, electrical, art, and display applications.
• Rincon® Powered Suspension System Patented single-conductor powered suspension system utilizing CordFree technology for linear fixtures, light boxes, and multi-pendant LED fixtures. Both powers and suspends Class 2 LED lighting fixtures with thin cable. UL Recognized.
• Solimar® Powered Suspension System Patent-pending (at launch) UL recognized dual-conductor coaxial cable system for pendants or linear fixtures needing one power drop location. Powers any Class 2 LED lighting fixture with 40 pounds safe working load. U.S. Patent No. 10,139,063 (later granted) and Japan Patent No. 6772149.
• ModuGrip™ MEP Frame Hanging System Modular hanging solution providing single-source modular approach to cable suspension for multi-trade coordination, covering ductwork, piping, conduit, and cable trays in modern suspended installations.
• Wisp™ Lightweight Cable Suspension System The thinnest cable suspension system on the market combining 1/32" and 1mm aircraft cable with the smallest Type 10 and Type 12 grippers, providing a minimalistic look for small or lightweight applications.
• Silver Strand™ Display, Shelving, and Signage Suspension System Display, shelving, and signage suspension system using virtually invisible aircraft cables combined with easy-to-use cable grippers, ceiling mounts, and floor mounts to create floating designs that emphasize products rather than the display system.
• 18/3-22/2 AWM2661 Thin 5-Conductor Power Cord Thin 5-conductor power cord (300-volt) utilizing 3 power conductors (18 gauge) and 2 control wires (22 gauge), only 0.26 inches in diameter. Available in white, black, or clear braid outer jacket for low-profile lighting fixture power delivery.
• Aircraft Cable (Standard, Medium, Heavy) Stainless steel aircraft cables available in multiple diameters (1mm, 3/64", 1/16", 3/32") with different safe working load limits (17-50 lbs) for use across all Griplock suspension systems.
• Cable Couplers and Connectors Various couplers including 2-part slip ring couplers, ellipse couplers, and swivel couplers for connecting cables to structures and fixtures. Includes the patented CC-18IP-SR slip ring coupler (US Patent 6,761,342) that allows canopy to be lowered without removing the fixture.
• Lighting Suspension Systems Complete cable suspension systems for lighting fixtures including grippers, cables, couplers, canopies, and powered suspension options for pendant, linear LED, and architectural lighting applications.
• HVAC Suspension Systems Cable-based suspension solutions for HVAC ductwork and equipment as an alternative to threaded rod, including the ModuGrip MEPFrame System for multi-trade installations.
• Electrical Suspension Systems Cable suspension solutions for electrical applications including cable tray hanging systems for data centers, manufacturing, warehouses, and commercial buildings.
• Art Suspension System Complete art hanging system including ceiling track, wall track, aircraft cables, and various grippers (ring, hook, frame hanger, picture wire, side clamp) for galleries and museums.
• Seismic Cable Bracing Seismic bracing solutions using cable systems for non-structural components in earthquake-prone installations. Tested and verified by Seismic Source International.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in HVAC installation time compared to threaded rod, saving over a full day on a two-day spiral ductwork job
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)minorOthers · 27 May 2025Griplock Systems joined ACCA as an Associate Member, the nation's foremost association of HVACR professionals. This membership provides access to the HVAC contractor community and industry resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gripple: UK-based inventor and global manufacturer of cable gripper suspension systems used for lighting, HVAC, signage, and mechanical services. Gripple is the closest direct competitor to Griplock, offering an overlapping product portfolio (cable grippers, suspension kits, signage hardware) and competing head-to-head on specification and distributor shelves.
• Minerallac: Minerallac is a US manufacturer of electrical and mechanical support hardware, including strap hangers, beam clamps, and conduit supports. It competes with Griplock in MEP/electrical suspension, particularly for smaller contractors buying through electrical distributors.

Broad incumbents

• nVent ERICO (CADDY): nVent's ERICO/CADDY brand is a broad incumbent in electrical and mechanical fastening, hangers, and seismic bracing for data centers, commercial, and industrial projects. It competes with Griplock in cable tray, conduit, and MEP suspension applications as part of a much wider fastener portfolio.
• Atkore (Unistrut): Atkore's Unistrut brand provides metal framing, channel, and trapeze support systems widely used in electrical, HVAC, and data center installations. It overlaps with Griplock's HVAC and electrical suspension lines, especially in projects specifying traditional channel/threaded rod approaches.
• Eaton (B-Line series): Eaton's B-Line business offers a broad portfolio of cable management, hangers, and seismic bracing for electrical and mechanical systems. B-Line competes with Griplock in cable tray, strut, and HVAC support applications across commercial construction.
• Hubbell: Hubbell is a diversified electrical products manufacturer with strong positions in lighting fixtures, electrical fittings, and cable/rod hangers. Its lighting OEM exposure and broad electrical distribution channel make it a relevant incumbent peer for Griplock's lighting and electrical segments.
• Legrand: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including lighting controls and cable management. It overlaps with Griplock in commercial lighting suspension and electrical raceway/tray applications as part of a much broader building-systems portfolio.
• Cooper Lighting / Signify: Signify (Philips) and its Cooper Lighting subsidiary are among the largest architectural lighting fixture OEMs globally. They are both Griplock customers (indirectly via fixture integrations) and potential alternatives if they choose to standardize on in-house suspension solutions at scale.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is one of the largest North American lighting and building solutions companies, encompassing Lithonia, Juno, and architectural brands. It is a relevant customer/peer for Griplock's OEM-incorporated suspension systems in commercial lighting projects.

Regional players

• Arlington Industries: Arlington Industries manufactures electrical fittings, boxes, and cable management products primarily for the North American market. It competes in adjacent product categories (cable/box supports) and is commonly stocked alongside Griplock at electrical distributors in the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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