From US $36 / 3000 PIECE (EXW)

Stainless Steel Cladding Hook for Ceramic Tiles

The Stainless Steel Cladding Hook for Ceramic Tiles is a compact mechanical safety fixing designed for ceramic tiles and other small-format cladding panels installed with adhesive. It works on the same principle as a porcelain slab Cladding Clip, adding a concealed mechanical connection between the tile and the wall to provide additional protection against panel detachment.

Because of its smaller size, the hook is particularly suitable for smaller and lighter tiles, offering a simple and cost-effective secondary fixing solution.

How the Cladding Hook Works

A groove is prepared on the rear of the tile near the upper edge. Depending on the hook configuration, the groove can be prepared as either a straight slot or an angled slot.

Before inserting the hook, two-component epoxy adhesive (AB epoxy adhesive) can be applied inside the groove. The hook is then inserted into the prepared groove and can be further reinforced with epoxy adhesive.

After the adhesive has cured, the tile can be installed using the normal tile adhesive system. Once the tile is positioned on the wall, the exposed part of the hook is mechanically fixed to the wall through its fixing hole.

This creates an additional mechanical safety connection alongside the tile adhesive. Similar concealed stainless steel safety hooks are widely used to supplement adhesive fixing for ceramic and porcelain facade panels.

60° and 90° Hook Options

Our Cladding Hooks are available in two main configurations:

90° Hook

The fixing tab forms a right-angle profile and is installed into a corresponding 90° groove in the tile.

60° Hook

The fixing tab is formed at approximately 60 degrees and is inserted into an angled upward groove.

The two versions use the same basic fixing principle. The 60° version can be useful for thinner tiles where a deeper 90° groove may be more difficult to make safely.

Compact Design for Tile Applications

Compared with larger porcelain slab Cladding Clips, the Cladding Hook has a smaller overall profile and a smaller fixing hole.

This makes it suitable for smaller ceramic tiles and lightweight cladding panels, where a compact secondary fixing is preferred.

A small mechanical fastener such as an M3 drive pin / shooting nail can be used for wall fixing where compatible with the substrate and installation method.

Straight and Bow-Shaped Versions

The 60° Cladding Hook is available in both straight and bow-shaped configurations.

The installation process is essentially the same.

The bow-shaped version is pre-formed with a slight curved profile, allowing it to better accommodate the adhesive layer between the tile and wall after mechanical fixing. This can help reduce additional deformation of the hook during installation and maintain a more stable connection.

Material and Standard Size

Our Cladding Hooks are available in:

• Stainless Steel 201
• Stainless Steel 304

Standard size:

• Thickness: 0.6 mm
• Width: 15 mm
• Length: 90 mm

Both 60° and 90° hook configurations are available.

Key Features

• Compact concealed mechanical safety fixing
• Designed for ceramic tiles and lightweight cladding
• 60° and 90° hook options
• Straight and bow-shaped versions
• Stainless Steel 201 and 304 available
• 0.6 × 15 × 90 mm standard size
• Suitable for adhesive-installed tile systems
• Additional protection against panel detachment
• Cost-effective solution for tile applications
• Custom sizes available

Typical Applications

The Stainless Steel Cladding Hook for Ceramic Tiles is suitable for:

• Ceramic tile facade systems
• Exterior wall tile installation
• Interior tile wall systems
• Small-format porcelain panels
• Lightweight architectural cladding
• Adhesive-installed tile systems requiring additional mechanical safety fixing

Similar stainless steel safety hooks are used internationally for ceramic and porcelain tiles to provide concealed mechanical restraint in addition to adhesive bonding.