Hangers and Hooks
A picture hanging system, including a wall-attached or ceiling-attached rail, as well as hanging wires and hooks, is crucial for securely displaying artwork. These small but essential components are necessary to properly hang paintings on the chosen rail. When it comes to selecting the right suspension wires and hooks, there are various options available based on your chosen rail and the weight of your artwork.
If you’re seeking a discreet hanging wire, an artwork hanging service can provide the ideal solution. The transparent perlon hanging wire is a popular choice, offering maximum inconspicuousness. Alternatively, a white Twister rod can blend seamlessly with a white wall, achieving a nearly invisible effect. On the other hand, if you’re aiming for a distinctive aesthetic, steel wire can create a different look that may suit specific interior styles.
Both perlon and steel hanging wires are available in thicknesses of 1 or 2 mm. For those who prefer a compact and minimalistic approach, opting for the 1-mm hanging wire is recommended. Additionally, these hanging wires are offered in various lengths, ensuring suitability for artworks of different sizes.
To ensure your artwork is displayed professionally and securely, consider engaging an artwork hanging service. They possess the expertise to select high-quality hanging wires and hooks, making your art installation a seamless and visually appealing experience.
1mm Frame Hanger
- Discreet, clever, screw fixed high on the artwork frame, keeps picture flat to the wall with 20kg
- Great for small pictures, heavy mirrors, or unusual shaped objects encourages “flat to wall” hang
- Offers secure attachment for artwork and displays
- recommended for salon style or composition hangs.
1mm Micro Grip Hook
2mm Heritage Hanger & Hook Kit
- Ideal for Victorian & Edwardian building with timber picture rail/moulding
- This set combines traditional 2 x Gallery Hooks in brass, chrome or white with 2 x looped nylon OR cable hangers and 2 x 20kg micro grips,
- Use two hangers & hooks per artwork for best results.
- Tip to stop artworks tilting forward when hung from timber rail , connect the 2 x Micro grip hooks high on the artwork frame using D rings. This will hang the artwork flat to the wall.
2mm Twister Hanger Kit
- Our standard hanger set, for the heavy weight artworks and mirrors
- Includes 2x Twister hangers and 2x 20kg Micro Grip hooks
- Nylon Hanger kits have up to 20kg capacity.
- Cable Hanger kits have up to 40kg capacity.
2mm Gallery Hook
2mm Frame Hanger
- Discreet, clever, screw fixed into picture frame with 20kg
- Great for heavy mirrors, or unusual shaped objects encourages “flat to wall” hang
- Offers secure attachment for artwork and displays
2mm Loop Head Hanger
- Classic old sea-faring style attaches to our Gallery Hooks
- Also can be used to loop around anything, screw heads, hooks, pipes and bars
- Nylon and cable
2mm Hex Glider Hanger
- Simple hex head hanger inserts into all Artiteq rails
- Provides a semi secure, clean look only in nylon
2mm Micro Grip Hook
- 20kg hook suits twister 2mm hanger diameter works on nylon and cable hangers.
2mm Ratchet Hook
- Strong – Each hook holds up to 15kg
- Locks when released, good for narrow frames
2mm Mini-screw hook
- 4kg light weight screw fixed hook suitable for frames less than A4 size
1mm Twister Hanger
- Our super-thin hanger set, nearly disappears
- Nylon has up to 5 kg capacity each with 1mm Micro Grip Hook
- Cable has up to 20 kg capacity 1mm Micro Grip Hook
2mm Twister Hanger
- Our standard hanger option
- Available in nylon perlon or st/steel cable
- Twister technology – simple, safe, strong
- Nylon has a capacity of up to 20kgs per pair.
- Cable has a capacity of up to 40kg per pair.
2mm Solid Slider Head Hanger
- More secure, head inserts into all Artiteq rails
- Solid slider head
- Can be used on slanted walls, excessive height and security situations
- 150-500cm length options
2mm Secure Hanger Kit
- Set incl. 2mm Slider hangers inserted into the rail and 20kg Frame hangers screw fitted the artwork frame.
- Connects all components to prevent snatch & grab. Suits all Artiteq rails. Great in public spaces.
- 2x 2mm Slider Cable hanger 2x frame hangers (20kg each)
2mm Heavy Artwork Hanger Kit
- Heavy weight hanging set – suits mirrors, heavy framed artworks, and memorabilia weighing over 20kg
- 2x Secure Slider cable hangers to be inserted securely into the rail and slid into place
- 2mm Frame Hanger which is screw fixed to the frame for anti tamper Security – 40kg capacity
- Frame hangers are great for artworks being installed over 3m height frame hanger secure artwork to hanger and rail
- Ensure the rail weight capacity matches this hanger set. E.g Click Rail Pro 50kg / lin.mt.
2mm Sloped Rail Hanger Set
- Set includes a lockable lug, slider nylon hanger, 4kg picture hook and allen key tool.
- Enables hanging lightweight artwork on rail installed on sloped ceiling up to 45 degrees.
1mm Twister Micro Hanger Kit
- Our thinnest, least visible hanger
- Nylon Perlon or cable option is almost invisible against wall
- Twister technology – simple, safe, strong
- Nylon Hanger kits have up to 10kg capacity.
- Cable Hanger kits have up to 20kg capacity.
- Hook 1mm Micro Grip connect to D rings on picture frames