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Actua® Fin Façade System - Facade
Actua® Fin Façade System - Facade

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Maple Facades

Fixed to Steel

Verified 2 days ago

Maple Facades

Fixed to Composite

Summary
Architectural aluminium fins for data centres, designed for large spans and concealed fixings. Suitable for screening and feature facades.
Architectural aluminium fins for data centres, designed for large spans and concealed fixings. Suitable for screening and feature facades.
Application

Used on data centre facades for screening, solar shading and architectural expression. Actua® Fins are suitable for fixing to composite panels or gantry steelwork and can be configured vertically or horizontally to suit design intent.

Used on data centre facades for screening, solar shading and architectural expression. Actua® Fins are suitable for fixing to composite panels or gantry steelwork and can be configured vertically or horizontally to suit design intent.

Description

Actua® Fins provide a visually striking architectural solution for data centre facades.

Designed for large spans, the fins use hidden-fix technology to create a continuous appearance and add a visual element to the external envelope.

Available in aerofoil or rectangular profiles, the patented two-part fin system incorporates an integral stainless steel locking plate to create a continuous visual appearance. Vertical Actua® fins have been CWCT tested to provide proven facade performance.

Features and benefits:

  • Architectural aluminium fin system for large spans.
  • Hidden-fix technology for a continuous visual appearance.
  • Aerofoil or rectangular fin profiles.
  • Patented two-part fin system with integral stainless steel locking plate.
  • Suitable for vertical or horizontal layouts.
  • Vertical fins CWCT tested for facade performance.

Actua® Fins provide a visually striking architectural solution for data centre facades.

Designed for large spans, the fins use hidden-fix technology to create a continuous appearance and add a visual element to the external envelope.

Available in aerofoil or rectangular profiles, the patented two-part fin system incorporates an integral stainless steel locking plate to create a continuous visual appearance. Vertical Actua® fins have been CWCT tested to provide proven facade performance.

Features and benefits:

  • Architectural aluminium fin system for large spans.
  • Hidden-fix technology for a continuous visual appearance.
  • Aerofoil or rectangular fin profiles.
  • Patented two-part fin system with integral stainless steel locking plate.
  • Suitable for vertical or horizontal layouts.
  • Vertical fins CWCT tested for facade performance.
Color
Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Copper, Cream, Gold, Green, Grey, Ivory, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Turquoise, Silver, White, Yellow, Other
Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Copper, Cream, Gold, Green, Grey, Ivory, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Turquoise, Silver, White, Yellow, Other
Finish
Anodized, Powder-coated
Anodized, Powder-coated
Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Shape
Rectangle, Elliptical
Rectangle, Elliptical
Length
Bespoke
Bespoke
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Warranty description
20 year
20 year

Specification

Classification data
Carrier
-
-
Type
Actua® carrier rail.
Actua® carrier rail.
Shading device
-
-
Type
48 x 152 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 51 x 200 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 55 x 250 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 62 x 300 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades.
48 x 152 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 51 x 200 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 55 x 250 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades., 62 x 300 mm Aluminium 6063 T6 aerofoil blades.
Operation
Fixed.
Fixed.
Fasteners
-
-
System accessories
Blade clips., Aerofoil end caps.
Blade clips., Aerofoil end caps.

Additional properties

Louvre Blade Finish
Polyester powder coated (60 µm) and anodized (25 µm).
Polyester powder coated (60 µm) and anodized (25 µm).
Colour
-
-
Louvre Blade Pitch
0°., 30°., 45°.
0°., 30°., 45°.
Centres
-
-
Free area
50%.
50%.
Air permeability
To CWCT, A4 (600 Pa).
To CWCT, A4 (600 Pa).
Watertightness
To CWCT, R7 (600 Pa).
To CWCT, R7 (600 Pa).
Wind resistance
To CWCT, +/- 2400 Pa (serviceability); +/- 3600 Pa (safety).
To CWCT, +/- 2400 Pa (serviceability); +/- 3600 Pa (safety).
Fixing
Mild steel gantry bracket.
Rainspan® composite panels.

Sustainability data

Material
Aluminium
Aluminium