In addition to the structure's own weight, the suspnesion parts transfer wind loads. The steel parts of shell elements can also be used for lifting the elements and connecting overlapping elements together via dowel joints.

The suspnesion parts transfer vertical and horizontal forces. These forces must be considered in the design of the supporting structure. For operational purposes, the parts are positioned so that equal stress is formed on the parts. Height adjustment is done via a threaded rod, and before installation, it must be ensured that the drawn angled threaded rod is equipped with a locking nut.

The suspension parts are sized for the supported structure's own weight and wind loads. If the suspension parts are also loaded with vertical live loads, this must be separately considered in the sizing of the anchoring parts. ARKL fastening plates can be used for transferring more than just the element's own weight only with a separate analysis by a structural engineer, as vertical live loads reduce the reliability of blunted grips relative to the concrete's fracture cone.

The ARM compression part acts as a compression tie for the shell element's ARR anchor part, transferring both the compression loads caused by the element's suspension and wind to the frame structure. The connection areas at the top edge of the element are insulated after the diagonal tie is installed, so the adjustment of the ARM compression tie can be done in the insulated state by tightening the threaded rod. Finally, the lock nut is tightened against the shell element.