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nVent CADDY IDS Armour Spring Steel Independent Support Clip, T-Bar to Track

nVent CADDY IDS Armour Spring Steel Independent Support Clip, T-Bar to Track

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Model: IDS95

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nVent CADDY IDS Armour Spring Steel Independent Support Clip, T-Bar to Track

The nVent CADDY IDS Independent Support Clip is part of the CADDY® Armour line, engineered to connect a T-Bar grid to a track lighting fixture in a suspended ceiling system. Built from spring steel, this clip is available for T-Bar sizes ranging from 9/16" to 15/16", creating a dedicated support path that runs from the building structure to the fixture rather than resting fixture weight on the ceiling grid. By transferring support duty away from the T-Bar grid alone, the IDS clip helps guard against grid sag or distortion in commercial and retail lighting installations.

Key Features

  • Independent Support Design: Connects a T-Bar grid to a track lighting fixture, creating a dedicated support path that is independent of the ceiling grid itself, rather than relying on the grid to bear the fixture load.
  • Spring Steel Construction: Manufactured from spring steel, chosen for the durable, resilient holding force it delivers at the clip's support point over time.
  • CADDY® Armour Line: Part of nVent CADDY's Armour family of support clips, a product line built around dependable, purpose-engineered fixture support hardware.
  • T-Bar Size Range: Offered for 9/16" and 15/16" T-Bar grids, covering the common suspended-ceiling grid profiles found on the jobsite.
  • Reduced Ceiling Grid Loading: By transferring support duty away from the T-Bar grid alone, the clip helps guard against grid sag or distortion caused by suspended fixture weight.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Track Lighting Installations in Suspended (T-Bar) Ceilings
  • Independent Support of Fixtures From the Building Structure
  • Commercial and Retail Lighting Support
  • Office, Hospitality, and Institutional Ceiling Grid Systems
  • Renovation and Retrofit Lighting Projects

Why nVent CADDY?

nVent CADDY has long supplied the electrical and construction trades with support and fastening hardware built for the realities of the jobsite, and the Armour line carries that same purpose-built philosophy into fixture support. The IDS Independent Support Clip pairs a spring steel build with a support geometry designed specifically for connecting a T-Bar grid to a track lighting fixture, across 9/16" and 15/16" T-Bar sizes, rather than asking a general-purpose bracket to do that job. For electricians and contractors working above suspended ceilings, that means a support point engineered around the actual failure mode it needs to prevent: fixture load transferring into a ceiling grid that was not designed to carry it. Choosing hardware made for the specific connection, in the specific material called for by the application, is a straightforward way to keep an installation looking and performing the way it was designed to from day one.

Manufacturer Resources

nVent CADDY Full Catalog

Product Specs

Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
Product Material:
Spring Steel
Product Type:
Independent Support Clip
list_batch:
CDY-20260915
Series:
Armour
Product Subgroup:
Hangers, Straps & Supports
Product Size:
9/16" - 15/16"
Configuration:
T-Bar to Track

nVent CADDY IDS95 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which nVent CADDY IDS clip do I order for a 15/16 inch ceiling grid versus a 9/16 inch grid?
The IDS Independent Support Clip is size-specific to the T-Bar profile. Order IDST for a 15/16 inch grid and IDS95 for a 9/16 inch grid. Those are the two common suspended ceiling tee profiles, so measure the exposed face of the tee before ordering; a clip sized for the wrong profile will not seat correctly on the bulb.
2) What does an independent support clip actually do on a track lighting install?
It creates a support path from the building structure to the track fixture instead of letting the fixture weight sit on the ceiling grid. The IDS clip connects the T-Bar grid to the track lighting fixture as part of that dedicated path, which is what keeps the grid from sagging or twisting under suspended fixture load.
3) Can I use the IDS clip to hang the track fixture itself from the grid?
No. The IDS is not a substitute for hanging the fixture off the ceiling tee. It is part of an independent support arrangement, meant to run the load back to the building structure rather than into the T-Bar. If you want the grid carrying the fixture, you are using the wrong hardware and risking grid distortion.
4) Will the CADDY IDS work in an existing suspended ceiling on a retrofit, or is it new construction only?
It suits both. The clip attaches to a standard 9/16 or 15/16 inch T-Bar and is used on renovation and retrofit lighting projects as well as new commercial and retail installs, so an existing grid does not have to come down to add independent support for a track run.
5) I manage several office buildings with different ceiling grids. Will one part number cover all of them?
Not necessarily. The IDS comes in two grid sizes, IDS95 for 9/16 inch tees and IDST for 15/16 inch tees, and buildings of different vintages often carry different profiles. Walk each site, note the tee face width, and stock the matching part number for each; standardizing on one number only works if the grid is the same throughout.
6) Is the CADDY IDS clip made of spring steel, and why does that matter for a ceiling clip?
Spring steel is the material. The value of it on a grid clip is holding force: the clip keeps tension on the tee over time rather than relaxing, so the support point stays tight after the ceiling has been walked, vibrated, or worked above.
How fast can I get the nVent CADDY IDS95 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the nVent CADDY IDS95 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The nVent CADDY IDS95 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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