HOIT-AL Purlin Clip Installation Tool for Overhead Use

The HOIT-AL installation tool is a pole-mounted adapter for placing spring steel purlin clips on elevated framing flanges. Hook and Hanger supplies this lightweight overhead accessory for contractors who need a repeatable method for installing compatible clips without repeated ladder or lift movements at each attachment point. 

It holds a compatible clip in position, carries it to the flange on an extension pole, and applies a controlled upward force until the clip seats.

What Is the HOIT-AL Purlin Clip Installation Tool Used For?

The HOIT-AL installation tool supports overhead installation of spring steel clips on structural purlins and framing members. It threads onto a compatible extension shaft through its 1/2-inch female NPT connection. From ground level or a controlled work platform, the installer loads the clip into the spring steel retainer, raises the tool to the target flange, and presses upward until the clip grips the steel.

This method reduces repeated manual adjustments that can slow work when crews are reaching above ceiling height from ladders. It also lets installers establish attachment points in a consistent sequence across long purlin runs. For cable management pathways, the same access method can help crews establish clip locations before adding later support components. The HOIT-AL installation tool is intended for placement work; the compatible clip, supported load, and final assembly must still meet the applicable system requirements.

The pole-mounted arrangement is useful on commercial projects where attachment locations repeat at set intervals over broad floor plates. It can support installation planning for a suspended ceiling grid, low-voltage pathways, and other non-structural overhead services. The tool creates a defined connection between the extension shaft and the clip, rather than relying on improvised methods to guide spring steel hardware onto the flange.

HOIT-AL Purlin Clip Installation Tool Specifications

• Cast aluminum main body with an integrated spring steel retention clip that holds the compatible fastener during placement.

• 1/2-inch NPT female threads for connection to a properly matched pole or extension shaft.

• Burnished surface finish for a smooth, durable exterior during routine handling.

• Ultra-lightweight 0.35 lbs. weight, reducing the load carried at the end of a long pole.

• cULus Listed safety certification stamp for submittal and jobsite documentation.

• Direct use with designated spring steel purlin clip styles, not as a general-purpose lifting or load-support device.

The HOIT-AL installation tool is compact for crews moving between rooms, bays, or work zones while using the same clip-placement procedure.

Compatible Purlin Clip Applications for the HOIT-AL

The HOIT-AL installation tool is designed for specific spring steel clips placed on framing flanges. Confirm the clip type, flange orientation, load requirements, and supported service before beginning work.

• VOH14 Z Purlin Clip: used for diagonal flange applications where the clip is placed onto a sloped or angled purlin flange.

• ADOC14 C Purlin Clip: used for vertical flange applications where the clip seats onto a C-shaped framing member.

• Industry-equivalent spring steel fasteners, including applications associated with the CADDY'S® VAFT system, when the profile and installation requirements are verified as compatible.

• Related purlin clips selected for the framing profile, attachment direction, and intended overhead support assembly.

The integrated retainer holds the clip during the lift, helping keep the fastener aligned as it approaches the flange. This helps crews complete repeated installations without stopping to reposition clips by hand at ceiling level. The HOIT-AL installation tool does not replace the review of the supported assembly. Check the clip after seating and verify that the final support hardware suits the job conditions.

Benefits of the HOIT-AL for Contractors and Ceiling Installation Crews

For contractors, the primary benefit is controlled clip placement from a lower working position. The cast aluminum body limits added pole-end weight, while the spring steel retainer keeps the clip in position during the upward movement. The HOIT-AL installation tool can help installation crews maintain a steady process across extensive overhead framing.

When a project includes j-hooks for communications pathways or angle clips for secondary support arrangements, the tool sets compatible purlin-mounted attachment points before remaining hardware is installed. It can also be used within a work plan that includes overhead drilling and anchoring in other project areas, although it does not drill, anchor, or alter the steel substrate.

We stock the HOIT-AL installation tool alongside compatible extension poles and overhead attachment hardware, allowing purchasing teams to coordinate required components through one source. Hook and Hanger can also support projects that use beam clamps, where clip-on purlin attachment is not the right method. For wood framing or alternative attachment locations, eye lag screws may be specified instead, while threaded rod fasteners can form part of a separate supported assembly below the attachment point.

Our shipping and nationwide distribution process supports contractors who need hardware ready for immediate dispatch to active jobsites or staged for phased commercial work. We supply replacement units and coordinated bulk-order quantities, with technical support for product identification, submittal needs, and compatible accessory selection. The HOIT-AL installation tool provides a consistent method for designated spring steel clip placement while keeping system decisions tied to the framing and supported load.

Order the HOIT-AL Installation Tool at Hook and Hanger

Choosing Hook and Hanger means equipping your construction crews with dependable, code-compliant overhead support tools built to handle real trade workloads. By integrating the cast aluminum construction, spring steel retention interface, and multi-clip compatibility of this industrial tool into your deployment strategy, you support an efficient installation process backed by a distributor focused on practical jobsite performance.

To purchase your HOIT-AL installation tool inventory or explore our selection of alternative purlin clips, beam clamps, eye lag screws, and threaded rod fasteners, visit hookandhanger.com today. For technical support, bulk-order coordination, or submittal documentation, call our specialist team at 805-583-9920 or email info@hookandhanger.com.