Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but it is not recommended due to the current regulations on electrical installations.

Yes, since each conductor has its own insulator with its corresponding safety regulations and specifications.

Yes, but it is not recommended, since exposal of the PVC raceway to sunrays may cause an accelerated deterioration and faster aging.

It depends on the surface where the wall plug is installed.

They may be manufactured as per market demands. We recommend to remain up-to-date regarding our product line updates.

Because it is commonly used in computer networks placed in line and does not require much deviations, only when drilling a wall. However the drill collar addresses that problem.

A maximum of85º C (149ºF)  there must not be any direct contact between pipes and the surface.

Contact adhesive (5000 and P.V.C.; we recommend the use of pegathor included by Thorsmex among product range, or double-faced adhesive tape, also offered by Thorsmex in 50 mt presentations.

To hold the lines and prevent them from chucking the cover due to their own weight.

In 50 cms. We recommend to place 3 in each duct section in order to leave clearances for the universal and duplex lids.

Because it has a universal and a duplex cover that perfectly fits in the base of the raceway and performs the same function.

First, make a hole in the wall, and then introduce the fijathor using the same screw, swirl and remove the screw. After thi,s the fijathor can no longer be dragged and will be perfectly installed in the wall to obtain the resistance needed for the desired object.

These reflect the diameter and length of the screw.

Those are names that Thorsman Sweden gave to the product family and do not have any meaning. In our keys only the number and the measures of the product are related.

Yes, they can be manufactured in black and with an UV additive, only when the request justifies the elaboration.

Their length in inches.

Ericsson, Bancomer, Tetra Pak México, Tetra Pak Colombia, Telmex, Pemex, S.H.C.P., The Sweden embassy, Helvex, etc.

The temperature range of the PVC is (-20ºC a +85ºC)

The extraction resistance is proportional to the contact surface of the material where thorquet is being installed. Thus, extraction resistance shall depend on the material where the thorquet is installed.

Ex: The same plug shall have different resistance if installed in brick than if installed in centrifuged concrete of high density so there could not exist a resistance chart of the plugs without material reference.

The maximum resistance is 100 kg in continuous flow (pedestrian traffic).

Fasten the chute Above the traced line ON the left and right edges and with a 5 cm frame, spaced with a maximum distance of 60 cm, at the center, staged (one above and one below). This recommendation applies depending on the capacity of each channel.

As a result of the great variety of cables brands and the existing difference in diameters according to their insulation, neither amount nor gauge can be specified. We suggest using a 40% capacity for each raceway.

No, because each conductor by itself has its own insulation.

Resistance is proportional to the contact surface.

Cut a section of raceway cover with the same height and glue.

These boxes were imported, but manufacture in Sweden was discontinued. However, if the market demands it, they could be manufactured again.

The TMK box by shimming it to the required height.

Compared against which other product? Thanks to their quality, we ensure that our customers will find no better option for their facilities if they use our raceway system.

Because it is an accessory for raceways and, with this measure the installer has the chance to module the system.

Yes, with specially formulated aerosol for PVC, water or oil Paint, or wallpaper.

Pierce or stamp the cover and create your own contacts.

It is a special wall anchor for nails.

No, on concrete we use Thorquets/Raw plugs; clavithor is recommended for gypsum board.

Fake walls, such as gypsum board, masonry, partition wall, and interior walls.

20 kg. Proportional to the contact surface.

Pegathor is very resistant for any type of surface, whether smooth, or porous, and for most environments (humidity, outdoors, heat, water, etc.). Resistance to detachment: 45 kg/cm2.

Is a glue with minimum toxicity levels due to its low-solvent content.

As it is low in solvents, it does not affect the working surface.

Yes, it can be adhered to most surfaces employed in construction.

PVC is a highly inert material that resists environments with corrosive moderate gas. We recommend to use Thorsmex chute systems indoors and as a solution for structured cabling.

Yes, Thorsman by Thorsmex Group products demonstrate their top quality by being proudly manufactured in Mexico.

As a regulation, fastening a chute inside walls, or beneath surfaces as concrete is not recommended, since the raceway may be broken and the structure may suffer damage. We recommend to use specialized PVC pipes.

No, we recommended that the surface to work on is completely dry, so the glue can perform its total adherence.

No, it is a special glue for PVC pipes, and its chemical composition is very different from a silicone one, it contains 75% solids and 25% solvents.

We recommend you to fasten a physical barrier among the power and data systems. Another way to remove the noises is keeping appropriate distance among the elements or increasing the insulation of conductors.

Implemented depending on the surface where the plugs are set.

There are specific data of the capacity of plugs in concrete, to check in detail, please check the data sheet of each thorquet, in the same web.

It does not allow it because the fastening is so effective that it is impossible to detach the raceway from its place. In those cases, it is recommended to use double-faced adhesive tape, an install with rawplugs or to calculate a forward-looking channeling to avoid later changes.

Is an aluminum manufactured to avoid corrosion and also to provide a better appearance.

It is the solution we suggest when having to switch a family to another, such as TMK to PT is through a contact box that allows to perform this interconnection. However, if the market requires it, we can develop accessory that accomplishes that feature.

It is a chemical process that enables the formation of a controlled film of aluminum oxide on the surface by the pass of a current through an acid electrolyte, using the same aluminum piece as anode.

It is a method of self-protection against environmental corrosion. This oxide layer acts a protective layer, interrupting the formation of a new oxide layer.

It is a very versatile thermoplastic resin. It is a clear, shapeless polymer with high rigidity, great dimensional stability and electric insulation properties.

The commercial polystyrene of high impact, uses polybutadiene elastomers for impact modification.

The fire retardant polystyrene, contains specific additives to increment its resistance to combustion.

By mixing styrene, an elastomer, a catalyst, and an accelerator. The components are then polymerized, or polystyrene is then mixed with the elastomer.

• Definition: a material that can be continuously and permanently deformed in any direction without causing a rupture.
• Pursuant to ASTM, plastic is the material that contains as essential ingredient one or more organic polymeric substances of high molecular weight, solid in its final state and in some stages of its manufacture it may be formed by fluidization.
• The plastic properties may be modified by the addition of fibers, UV stabilizers, pigments, and fire retardants.
• The fibers increase the strength, fillers reduce the slippage. The mix of polymers is used to increase some characteristics.
• Plastic can be manufactured anti-spark or electrically non conductive.

Main properties of plastic

• Non-conductive nature
• Strength-weight high rank
• Light weighted.
• Good thermal insulation

• One of the most versatile plastics, resistant to corrosion and to high temperatures.
• PVC is an organic material constituted by carbon, hydrogen and chlorine. Chlorine confers the intrinsic flame retardant, leading to difficulty in combustion and does not spread the flame.
• Rigid PVC has a null or low flammability.
• Flexible PVC has a moderate flammability due to the presence of plasticizers.

PVC advantages

• Avoids short circuits for contact among cables through the channel in the event of failure in the insulation.
• Avoids electric arcs between an element in tension and the channel.
• Avoids heating for currents induced in channel, enabling the use of protection elements of higher security.
• PVC has a low thermic conductivity, which makes almost impossible a fire spread for thermic conduction.

Polyamide polymer, characterized for repeating the amide group in the polymer molecule. The different types are identified with a number that corresponds to the number of carbon atoms in the initial moment.

Nylon is resistant to oil and fat and its melting point is between 350 and 570°F, depending on its molecular weight.

Polyolefin polymer is crystalline polymer with great resistance to caustic, solvents, acids and other organic compounds.

High impact polypropylene is a translucent polymer, crystalline that offers high rigidity, excellent resistance to impact at temperatures close to the freezing point, good properties of electric insulation.

No, due to the anodizing process, the metal is resistant to acids, corrosion and the environment.

We do not sell directly to the public because we give priority to our distributors.

With a minimum purchase, since we give priority to our dealers.

$50,000.00 before taxes

With our network of dealers, but we would need to verify your area to find the closest dealer and list of available products.

At self-service shops (Lowe´s, Grupo Ferreterías Calzada and Grainger)

CSA Certification

Floor boxes belonging to electrical energy have ANCE Certification

Asociación de Normalización y Certificación A.C., is an entity specialized in offering activities to guarantee the quality and safety of products and services.
Strong and consolidated in matters of certification of products in electric, industrial and gas sectors.

The mark CSA C/US means the product complies with the applicable standards in EEUU and Canada, including CSA, CSA America, ANSI, ASME, ASSE, ASTM, NSF and UL. the results are assessed in a laboratory, including all necessary testing on the product.

Because PVC does not spread the flame, since the transformation of the raw materials is a top-quality procedure, (in compliance with regulation UL 94), self-extinguishing material ASTM D-635-98, the Thorsmex PVC raceways production process is carried out using the strictest manufacture methods, cutting-edge technology and it is not a recycled product.

We manufacture products by extrusions, injection and blown procedures. The manufacture has to be verified directly with the production area located in Atlacomulco. However , a previous authorization to visit is required,. Location and telephone numbers to get in touch with the facility, can be found in the website.

We do not have this product, only in PVC material in White, black, White, yellow and aluminum colors.

Currently we do not have that kind of product.

Trunking, fastening and telecom

Our list of accessories includes rack thelecom line accessories. However, we currently do not include this kind of complete product in our solutions

A rack unit or just “U” is a measurement used to describe the height of the prepared equipment to be fastened in a rack of 19 or 23 inches wide.
A rack unit corresponds to 1,75 inches (4,445 cm) high. A rack unit is usually described as “1U”; thus “2U” and so on. The height of a piece of rack is frequently described with a number in “U”.

First and foremost, to have recorded transactions with a monthly disimburse of +$50,000.00 before taxes, and the 3 purchases are needed to be done in cash; for further information, a Commercial Advisor will provide the necessary information to solve all your questions. Contact us!!

In order to offer a better service in terms of the type of product and volume required, we share the best options to our clients to provide the product in good time and appropriate manner.

Promotions may vary depending on the season and the product launching, we recommend to keep an eye on the next promotions in the category notice, which you will found in our website. Some of them are issued by an external channel, in other words, by our dealers.

Our INKA line is the ideal solution for structured cable installations in hospitals.

Rapid delivery service and immediate response (approximate range 24 to 48 hrs) only with line product available in stock, otherwise as required, the manufacture process shall be assessed as the shortest time possible. We recommend to provide an anticipation period for this type of solutions of extrusion, injection, or blown manufacture, defining volume, type of product, manufacture specifications, to be determined within 10 to 75 business days.

Our main differentiators are: purchase safety due to the quality of our products and services, we stablish complete and comprehensive solutions thanks to the wide product rage that we attest, immediate delivery times.

Yes, the Multipurpose wiring duct scissors that cut up to 3 cm in just one cut, ideal for trunking products, PVC pipe lines, hose, polyduct. Designed with forged steel blades, cast aluminum jaws with natural color tone.

7  pieces to make fast and accurate cuts, the diversity of its accessories allow to make cuts in different angles.

The pegathor in 70 g. presentation and 300 ml. Free of solvents with an adherence of 12 hrs.

PVC/Plastic, acrylic. With a yield of: 3.5 m linear with a 5mm cord.

You can set 3 modules/receptacles of contact on both faces, the capacity varies according to the size and type of cable that is going to be used.

The capacity varies according to the size and the type of cable to be used.

The floor to ceiling column of 3 m height, solution for voice/data and energy adapted to the connectivity needs of the client.

Its purpose is to avoid electric arcs generated by the same cable, providing safety in your installations of voice/data in telecommunications sector.

Its usage is exclusive for the floor, but it can be used as floor moldings of the walls.

• Duct for electric installations for floors or floor moldings, its design of half cane provides safety, resistance, and comfort.
• Duct weight: 2.5 m = 1.12 kg / 25.0 m =10.50 kg
• Total internal area of 305 mm2
• Work temperature: -20ºC a +80ºC
• Resistance to humidity and corrosive atmosphere
• Resistance up to 100kg of continuous flow
• High dielectric rigidity
• Flexible and self-extinguishing PVC
• Resistant to UV rays

1 cable caliber 12 or 14, electric.

With wall plug and mounting screw, we recommend to use the red rawplug TP2X of ¼”

We recommend to use the Thorsmex pegathor.

Also known as electrostatic rigidity, is the limit value of the intensity of the electric field where a material loses its insulating properties and becomes a conductor. It is measured in volts for meter V/m (in the IS). We could also define it as the maximum tension that an insulator can withstand without being pierced. This tension is called dielectric breaking strain.

We have accessories for models TMK 0812 to 1735, TEK 100, INKA 140.

Joint piece, contacts box, external and internal angle, section T and L, final cover and derivation to pipelines. Be aware of our launches, Thorsmex is consolidated as a continuous innovation company.

TMK 0812, 1020, 1720, 1735, because the weight-bearing is defined by the load capacity.

Yes, we are in South America and North America.

Black, natural, white mate, grey and blue (It is recommended to identify and group the cables in the installations of structured cabling, voice/data and electric energy), 6 mm up to 30 mm presentations.

On an even surface, free of dust.

• Functional to fasten objects with screws on walls and concrete ceilings or solid surfaces
• Double expansion, it means, it can be opened to the four cardinal points
• 2 flaps that do not allow the rawplug to swirl inside of the hole when a screw is introduced
• Has a drill collar that prevents that the rawplug to plunge, even when the drilling is deeper
• Has a guide that allows the screw to get inside correctly
• Burr-free that prevents double expansion, try with screw No.8 x 1” (25.4mm)
• Operation temperatures -50ºC to +80ºC
• Thorquete manufactured with high density polyethylene
• Flexible
• Coupled with galvanized screws
• Impact and extraction resistant

• Staples with integrated pines to fasten the flat conductors to walls or ceilings indoors with TCC and for outdoors use TC Rc (with coating).
• Resistance to corrosion, humidity and extreme environments.
• Operation temperatures: -10ºC to +120ºC
• Elaborated with Polypropylene
• Flexibles
• Galvanized-steel pin, stain resistant

It is a PVC, rubber or metallic/power-supply ring, it is usually inserted in holes in certain material with the finality of protect and improve the cable friction that pass through it. We recommend to set it in the knockout of our Thorsmex floor boxes, so the cables of voice/data or energy do not suffer any damage with the edge of the metallic hole.

It is a panel that Works as a guide specifically on metallic or plastic surfaces, designed to remove easily, by tapping, hammering, or cut to provide an opening circular-shaped, making the electric cable possible to pass in installations, usually with usability in connections box.

• Multipurpose rawplug used to set and fasten objects with nylon cinthos on concrete off low density materials
• Capacity for one or various nylon Thorsmex belt
• For indoor and outdoor use because it has UV protection
• Operation temperature -40ºC to +80ºC

7 kg. With high impact resistance.

TOpen Cover IP 20 and Close Cover IP 66, pursuant to regulation DIN40050-9. It withstands up to 120 kg of pedestrians weight.

Range used to determine the resistance to an element/product outdoors (water 0-8, dust 0-6)