Abstract: A rod-engaging support device (1) is formed from plastics material. The body (2) of the device (1) supports a fitting e.g. rod connector, suspension hook or munsen ring, which fitting may be integral or removably securable thereto. The device (1) further incorporates rod engagement means (4, 5) wherein the rod is received by the engagement means (4, 5) in a first position and following relative rotation of the device (1) with respect to the rod, the rod is gripped by the engagement means (4, 5) in a second position.