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Ceiling Suspension Systems & Accessories
Jawdah ceiling suspension systems are the hot-dip galvanised metal frameworks and hanging accessories that hold ceiling tiles, strip panels and gypsum boards below the structural soffit.
- Exposed grid profiles
- T-24 & T-15
- T-Grid thickness
- 0.28 mm regular / 0.32 mm heavy-duty
- Strip carrier
- 0.55 mm (Standard), 4000 mm long
- Drywall framing
- 0.35 to 0.9 mm
- Core material
- Hot-dip galvanised iron/steel
A ceiling suspension system is the metal framework that hangs a finished ceiling from the structure above. Jawdah offers four families: T-Grid (T-24 and T-15) for exposed lay-in and lay-on tiles, concealed Clip-In systems for clip-in metal tiles, C, R and V carriers for aluminium strip ceilings, and drywall framing for gypsum board ceilings and partitions, plus the matching suspension accessories.
Every suspended ceiling depends on a hidden or partly visible framework. Jawdah Industrial Co. Ltd. supplies that framework as complete families: exposed T-Grid systems, concealed Clip-In systems, carriers and angles for aluminium strip ceilings, drywall framing for gypsum board ceilings and partitions, and the hangers, clips, anchors and screws that connect them to the building.
This page is the selection hub. It explains what each suspension family does, which Jawdah ceiling finish each one carries, and what to put in a tender so that grid, tile and accessory arrive on site as one coordinated system for projects in Saudi Arabia and the region.
What a suspension system does in a suspended ceiling
A suspended ceiling has three layers that must work together: the fixing into the slab or steel above, the framework that spans between hanging points, and the visible finish. The framework sets the module, the line and level of the ceiling, how tiles or boards are held, and how easily the void can be reached later for services.
Choosing the framework is therefore not a separate purchase from choosing the ceiling. A lay-in aluminium tile needs an exposed grid, a clip-in tile needs a concealed carrier that grips its edges, a strip panel needs a carrier matched to its profile, and a plasterboard ceiling needs channels that screws can pass into. Jawdah groups its range accordingly, and each family has its own page with full data.
- Exposed grid: tiles rest in a visible inverted-T framework.
- Concealed grid: tiles clip onto carriers that stay hidden above the face.
- Linear carrier: strip panels snap onto a carrier matched to their profile.
- Board framing: channels and angles receive screw-fixed gypsum boards.
Jawdah suspension families at a glance
The table below summarises the headline data recorded for each Jawdah suspension family. Full specifications, component lists and document names sit on each family page; values are reproduced exactly as they appear in the Jawdah product data.
| Family | Core material | Recorded thickness | Main components |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Grid (T-24 & T-15) | Hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M; cap pre-painted galvanised iron or aluminium | 0.28 mm regular / 0.32 mm heavy-duty | Main-Tee (3600 mm), Cross-Tee (1200 mm), Cross-Tee (600 mm), wall angle, accessories |
| Clip-In (concealed) | Hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M | 0.4 and 0.5 mm; further thicknesses per project | Spring Tee (3000 mm), bracket, joiner, C-Channel (3000 mm), U-Channel (3000 mm), accessories |
| Strip ceiling carriers | Hot-dip galvanised steel, complying with ASTM A 653 | 0.55 mm (Standard) | 84R, 134R, 84C/184C and 150V/200V carriers, 4000 mm long |
| Strip ceiling angles | Aluminium | 0.4 mm | L angle, W angle, U angle, 4000 mm long |
| Drywall framing | Hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.6 | up to 0.9 mm | Furring Channel, C-Channel, L-Angle, Runner, Stud, accessories |
Clip-In thickness is shown as 0.4 and 0.5 mm because the Jawdah sources differ on the third value; it is confirmed per project.
The Jawdah application lists for its tile suspension systems name auditoriums, cinemas, halls, computer rooms, hospitals, shops, offices, utility rooms, airports, exhibition centres, conference rooms and studios. The drywall framing is used for gypsum plasterboard in both ceilings and partition walls, and the strip carriers are used for installing Jawdah aluminium strip ceilings.
In practice the choice between families follows the building function. Offices and schools often favour an exposed grid for quick access to services, lobbies and retail fronts often favour a concealed or linear look, and corridors or wet back-of-house rooms often use plasterboard or metal finishes chosen for cleaning and durability.
T-Grid systems form a visible inverted-T framework in T-24 and T-15 profiles, in metric and imperial sizes and in regular and heavy-duty thicknesses. The exposed flange becomes part of the ceiling design.
Clip-In suspension systems hide the framework completely. Spring tees grip the edges of clip-in metal tiles, giving a flush ceiling plane, and the range is offered in a standard and an advanced component set.
Strip ceiling suspension systems use galvanised steel carriers whose clip spacing matches a specific aluminium strip profile, together with aluminium border and wall angles.
Drywall framing, presented on the Metal Profiles page, provides furring channels, C-channels, L-angles, studs and runners for gypsum board ceilings and partitions. Ceiling accessories cover rod hangers, adjustment clips, anchors, threaded rods, nuts and screws used across all of these systems.
Quick decision guide
Exposed modular ceiling with lift-out tiles: choose T-Grid. Flush metal ceiling with no visible grid: choose Clip-In. Linear aluminium ceiling: choose the strip carrier that matches the C, R or V profile. Continuous gypsum board ceiling or partition: choose drywall framing. In every case add the accessories from the ceiling accessories range to complete the hanging chain.
When a project combines finishes, for example a strip ceiling in a lobby and a lay-in ceiling in offices, list each zone separately in the RFQ so that every area receives the correct suspension family and perimeter details.
Confirm the selection for your project with the Jawdah team.
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Compatibility matrix: which suspension carries which ceiling
Use the matrix to pair a Jawdah ceiling finish with its suspension family. It reflects the system component lists recorded for each Jawdah ceiling product; where a combination is not listed, confirm it with the technical team before specifying it.
| Ceiling finish | Suspension family | Recorded components |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium, galvanised steel and stainless steel lay-in tiles | T-Grid (T24 / T15) | Main Tee, Cross Tee 120, Cross 60, Wall angle; Rod Hangers, Adjustment Clips & Anchor Bolts |
| Aluminium, galvanised steel and stainless steel clip-in tiles | Clip-In (Standard or Advanced) | Spring tee, spring tee bracket and joiner or C-Channel, U-shape wall angle, suspension accessories |
| Aluminium open-cell lay-on tiles | T-Grid (T24 / T15) | Main-Tee, Cross-Tee 120, Cross-Tee 60, wall angle; suspension accessories |
| Gypsum and GRG ceiling tiles | T-Grid (T-24 & T-15) | Exposed grid with suspension accessories |
| C, R and V aluminium strip ceilings | Strip ceiling carriers | Matching carrier (4000 mm length), border angle / wall angle, suspension accessories |
| Aluminium baffle ceiling (U-Panel) | V-carrier | V-carrier (4000 mm length) of hot-dip galvanised steel, 0.55 mm thick; suspension accessories |
| Gypsum board ceilings | Drywall framing | Omega / C-Channel / L-Angle; accessories |
| Gypsum board partitions | Drywall framing | Stud and Runner; accessories |
The T-Grid data also lists clip-in tiles among compatible tiles; Jawdah clip-in tile data pairs them with Clip-In systems, so confirm per project.
How the load travels from ceiling face to structure
In any of these systems the weight of the finish passes through a short chain. An anchor is set into the soffit, a hanger drops from the anchor, an adjustment clip lets the installer set the level, and the hanger carries the primary member of the framework. Secondary members or the finish itself then span between primaries.
Because each link in that chain is a separate part, the system only performs as designed when the parts are compatible. Jawdah supplies its suspension families together with the matching accessories, and its product data states that the tile systems offer appropriate load-carrying capacities for tiles. No numerical load value is published, so capacity checks for heavy fittings are made per project with the Jawdah team.
Light fittings, diffusers and access panels add local loads and interrupt the module. Planning their positions before the grid is set out keeps hangers where they are needed and avoids cutting main members on site.
Materials and protective finishes
The primary members of the T-Grid, Clip-In and drywall systems are hot-dip galvanised iron stated to comply with ASTM A653M, and the strip ceiling carriers are hot-dip galvanised steel stated to comply with ASTM A 653. Jawdah lists corrosion in the humid conditions common above ceilings.
Visible parts carry their own finish. The T-Grid cap is either pre-painted galvanised iron or aluminium, with anti-bacterial paint available on request, while strip ceiling angles are aluminium. For the Clip-In and drywall systems the raw material is recorded with humidity resistance up to 1000 hours according to EN ISO 6270-2.
Standards and test references by family
Standards in the Jawdah data apply to the raw material of each system, not to a finished ceiling installation, and they are not interchangeable between families. The table keeps every reference with the product it belongs to.
Recorded standards and their scope Family Reference Scope T-Grid ASTM A653M; Fire Rating Class A1 Core profile material; fire rating stated for raw material Clip-In ASTM A653M; BS 476 Part 6 – 1989; BS 476 Part 7 – 1997 Class 1; fire reaction class A1; EN ISO 6270-2 up to 1000 hours Raw material Strip ceiling carriers ASTM A 653 Carrier material Drywall framing ASTM A653M; ASTM 644; BS 476 Part 6 – 1989; BS 476 Part 7 – 1997 Class 1; fire reaction class A1; EN ISO 6270-2 up to 1000 hours Raw material Design factors that decide the suspension family
Start from the ceiling finish and the visual intent. If the design accepts a visible grid line, an exposed T-Grid is the simplest route and its flange width becomes a design choice. If the soffit must read as a continuous metal plane, the concealed Clip-In family applies. A directional, linear ceiling points to strip carriers, and a seamless painted ceiling points to drywall framing.
Next, look at access. Exposed and clip-in metal ceilings allow individual units to be removed for maintenance, whereas a plasterboard ceiling needs planned access panels. Then consider the environment above the ceiling, the weight of fittings, and the ceiling height, which sets the length of hangers and threaded rods.
- Finish and module of the ceiling tile or panel.
- Visible grid line accepted or not.
- Frequency of access to services above the ceiling.
- Fittings that add local load: lights, diffusers, speakers.
- Plenum depth and hanger length.
- Humidity exposure of the ceiling void.
Installation principles common to every family
Set out the ceiling from a reference line so that cut units at the perimeter are balanced. Fix perimeter angles first, then anchors and hangers on the spacing given in the system documentation, and level the primary members before secondary members or panels are added.
Jawdah lists an Installation Manual and Tests for its suspension families, available in hard copy, together with technical data sheets and system catalogues that are requested from the Jawdah team. Coordinate with mechanical and electrical trades so that fittings receive independent support where the documentation requires it.
Most site problems with suspended ceilings trace back to a framework that was bought separately from the finish or specified without the accessories that complete it.
- Ordering tiles and grid from unrelated systems, so edges and flanges do not match.
- Specifying T-24 where the design drawing shows a narrow T-15 line, or the reverse.
- Leaving hangers, anchors and clips out of the BOQ.
- Assuming a strip carrier fits any strip width; each carrier matches its profile.
- Treating a raw-material fire classification as a rating for the whole ceiling.
- Hanging heavy fittings from the grid without checking support needs.
Jawdah supplies the suspension together with the ceilings it carries: metal ceiling tiles, open-cell, baffle and strip ceilings, gypsum and GRG tiles, and gypsum boards. Sourcing grid, finish and accessories from one supplier reduces mismatch risk and gives the contractor one point of contact for technical data sheets, catalogues and hard-copy installation manuals.
Sizes, thicknesses and finishes are offered according to project requirements, and the team can help match the suspension family to the ceiling type, tile material, load requirements and installation method for projects in Saudi Arabia.
Key facts
- Jawdah Industrial Co. Ltd. supplies ceiling suspension systems for ceiling tiles, gypsum boards, drywall ceilings and partition systems.
- Jawdah T-Grid systems are offered in T-24 and T-15 profiles in metric and imperial sizes.
- Jawdah T-Grid thickness is 0.28 mm regular and 0.32 mm heavy-duty.
- Jawdah Clip-In suspension is a concealed system offered with standard and advanced component sets.
- Jawdah strip ceiling carriers are hot-dip galvanised steel, 0.55 mm standard thickness, 4000 mm long.
- Jawdah strip ceiling angles are aluminium L, W and U angles, 0.4 mm thick and 4000 mm long.
- Jawdah drywall framing covers furring channel, C-channel, L-angle, stud and runner in thicknesses from 0.35 to 0.9 mm.
- The Jawdah baffle ceiling hangs from a V-carrier of hot-dip galvanised steel, 0.55 mm thick.
RFQ / BOQ checklist
- Ceiling finish per zone (tile, strip, baffle, open-cell or gypsum board).
- Suspension family per zone: T-Grid, Clip-In, strip carrier or drywall framing.
- Ceiling area per zone and room layout drawings.
- Grid profile (T-24 or T-15) and metric or imperial sizes for exposed grids.
- Thickness option: regular or heavy-duty, or the required gauge.
- Cap finish and colour for exposed grids.
- Perimeter angle type (L, W or U) and finish.
- Plenum depth to size rod hangers and threaded rods.
- Soffit type (concrete, steel deck or steel beam) for anchors.
- Lights, diffusers and access panels that interrupt the grid.
- Accessory schedule: hangers, clips, anchors, nuts and screws.
- Delivery location in Saudi Arabia and required delivery sequence.
Jawdah supplies exposed T-Grid systems in T-24 and T-15 profiles, concealed Clip-In systems, carriers and angles for C, R and V aluminium strip ceilings, drywall framing for gypsum board ceilings and partitions, and the suspension accessories that connect them to the structure.
Choose T-Grid when a visible grid line is acceptable and tiles should lift out of the grid. Choose Clip-In when the ceiling must look like a continuous metal plane with the framework hidden above clip-in metal tiles.
Jawdah lists gypsum ceiling tiles among the tiles compatible with its T-Grid systems, which accept square-edge lay-on, lay-in and tegular-edge tiles. Gypsum board ceilings, by contrast, are built on drywall framing.
No. Jawdah lists separate carriers for 84R, 134R, 84C/184C and 150V/200V strip panels, so the carrier is ordered to match the strip profile. Aluminium L, W and U angles finish the perimeter.
The T-Grid, Clip-In and drywall members are hot-dip galvanised iron stated to comply with ASTM A653M, and the strip carriers are hot-dip galvanised steel stated to comply with ASTM A 653. Strip angles are aluminium.
No numerical load value is published. The Jawdah data states that the tile systems offer appropriate load-carrying capacities for tiles and that drywall framing offers appropriate load carrying capacity for boards. Heavy fittings are checked per project.
No. The BS 476 and Class A1 references in the Jawdah data are stated for the raw material of each system. They describe material behaviour and are not a fire-resistance period for an installed ceiling.
Each Jawdah suspension family lists suspension accessories among its components, such as rod hangers, adjustment clips and anchor bolts. List the accessories in the BOQ so quantities match the ceiling area and plenum depth.
Jawdah names a Metal Ceiling System Catalogue, technical data sheets for the T-Grid, Clip-In and strip suspension systems, and an Installation Manual and Tests available in hard copy. Documents are requested from the Jawdah team.
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