The Alu Hook is a durable, manual screw-locking picture hook designed for displaying artwork, canvases, and frames fitted with square or rectangular rear mounting brackets. Compact and easy to operate, this 10 kg-rated hook allows precise manual height adjustments along any 2 mm picture hanging wire without damaging your cords.
Key System Benefits
Manual Screw Lock — Features an easy-turn side thumb screw to adjust frame height smoothly along the wire and lock securely into position by hand.
Durable Aluminium Construction — Lightweight yet heavy-duty metal design engineered for long-lasting, reliable gallery display support.
Square & Rectangular Bracket Compatibility — Custom lip profile designed specifically to accept flat rear frame hangers, D-rings, and bracket mounts up to 5.3 mm thick.
10 kg Capacity (20 kg per Pair) — Holds up to 10 kg on a single hook, or up to 20 kg when using two hooks and wires together for wider, heavy frames.
Technical Specifications
Maximum Weight Capacity: 10 kg (22 lbs) per hook (20 kg when using a pair)
Wire Compatibility: Fits all standard 2 mm Perlon Wires & Stainless Steel Wires
Maximum Bracket Thickness: Accepts frame hangers up to 5.3 mm deep
Hook Dimensions: 17 mm Width (23 mm Width including locking screw)
Adjustment Type: Tool-free manual side thumb screw
How to Use & Adjust the Alu Hook
- Loosen the side thumb screw by turning it anti-clockwise (do not unscrew completely).
- Thread your 2 mm perlon cord or steel cable down through the central channel of the hook.
- Slide the hook vertically along the wire to your required display height.
- Tighten the side thumb screw clockwise firmly by hand until securely clamped onto the cable.
- Hang your frame bracket, D-ring, or mounting plate onto the hook lip and check stability.
Safety Tip: For wider canvases or artwork approaching 10 kg, use two drop wires and two Alu Hooks to distribute the load evenly up to 20 kg and prevent frame tilt.
What’s Included in the Box
1 × Alu Picture Hook (10 kg Capacity / for 2 mm Wires)
















