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Adjustable Pedestal with Aluminium Cross Rail/Joist Decking System - Mega Balance

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Wallbarn Ltd Third party certifications:
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management

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  • Load Tolerance Test Certificate

    Certificate type

Pedestal with purpose built head for Wallbarn Aluminium Rails/Joists - Decking

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Application

  • Raised decking, particularly heavy-duty applications.
  • Ideal for high traffic areas
  • Not suitable for projects that need to meet Class A specification (see Wallbarn' other fire rated pedestals/products).

Description

Heavy-duty self-levelling adjustable height pedestals for decking, with cross-rail system for extra stability.


Features and benefits:

  • Designed for heavy loads.
  • Height range of 25–1025 mm.
  • The self-levelling headpiece is used to accommodate differences in the deck surface below the pedestal.
  • Suspended system.
  • Fully adjustable; top key system for in-situ adjustments.
  • Can also be used for paving (specified separately).
  • If cross-rail is not required specify pedestal separately, either as a paving or decking support.

General information

Color

Black

Silver

Finish

Matt

Polished

Metallic

Material

Polypropylene

Guidance for specification option:

Pedestals.

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Rails.

Shape

Circle

Rectangle

Length

2500 mm

3600 mm

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Box Rails are 2500mm in length. Aluminium I-Plus Rails are 3600mm in length. Mega Balance Pedestals have a base diameter of 200mm with varying heights in the range.

Width

60 mm

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Box & I-Plus Rails are 60mm in width (with varying heights). Mega Balance Pedestals have a base diameter of 200mm with varying heights in the range.

Height

Bespoke

Manufacturer guidance

Heights of the Aluminium Box Rails are available in 15mm, 20mm & 25mm. The Aluminium I-Plus Rails are available in heights of 50mm, 75mm & 100mm.

The Mega Balance Pedestals come in

multiple height ranges that cover 25mm to 1025mm.

Warranty description

15 year

Guidance for specification option:

Limited warranty

Uniclass

Ss_30_20_30_25 Decking systemsPrimary

CAWS

Q37/460 Support pedestals

Q55/110 Deck

Q55/395 Support pedestals

Product range

Substructure for Paving and Decking Systems
Pedestals for Paving and Decking

Specification data - Decking systems

System performance

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Ground preparation

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements, specify separately or omit.

Barrier membrane

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Structure

-

Foundations

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Primary structure

Mega Balance heavy-duty pedestals.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Material: Polypropylene.
  • Grade: 2057 kg (Maximum load. 20 713 N; end of linear behaviour: 1560 kg/ 15 300 N.
  • Maximum weight tolerance at minus 40°C (to CATAS 179112 / 1): 27 830 N.
  • Dimensions: Head piece: 150 mm; screw: 140 mm; base: 200 mm.
  • Density (to ASTM D792 Method A): 0.99–1.04 g/cm³.
  • Vicat softening temperature (to ASTM D1525): Softening point with load of 5 kg: >75°C.
  • Impact resistance Izod test, at 23°C (to ASTM D256): >40 J/m; at -20°C: >20 J/m.
  • Melt flow rate (to ASTM D1238): 14–16 g/10minutes.
  • Heat deflection test with load of 1820 kPa (to ASTM D648): >90°C.
  • Coefficient of elasticity (to ASTM D790): 1600 MPa.

Manufacturer guidance

See also 'Adjustment' below for related options.

Subframe

Aluminium rail joist system - See Rails below.

Fasteners

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Rails click into pedestal heads. Noggins connected to main rails where applicable.

Deck boards

-

Material

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or specify separately.

Board accessories

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Guarding

Required.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Not required.

Edge protection

Required.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Not required.

System accessories

None.

1% slope corrector.

2% slope corrector.

3% slope corrector.

5 mm extension.

100 mm extension.

Flat slope corrector.

Self-levelling anti-shock shim.

Fire classification (EN 13501-1)

Euroclass E.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard. Class B1-rated pedestals can be manufactured upon request; consult manufacturer for details.

Rails

Aluminium profiled Box Rail 15 x 60 x 2500 mm.

Aluminium profiled Box Rail 20 x 60 x 2500 mm.

Aluminium profiled Box Rail 25 x 60 x 2500 mm.

Aluminium profiled I-Plus Rail 50 x 60 x 3600 mm.

Aluminium profiled I-Plus Rail 75 x 60 x 3600 mm.

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Manufacturer guidance

Rail support system.

  • All rails are aluminium 6063T6 to BS EN 755-9.
  • Fire rating: Class A1 to BS EN 13501-1: 2018.
  • Rails have four shelves/ lips at each corner to allow for a secure fitting into compatible pedestal pads.
  • Surface decking can be mechanically fixed to the rail into the ribbed groove which can hold a screw fixing effectively.
  • Paving: Includes a headpiece for supporting tiles.
  • 100% recyclable.
  • High weight tolerance; consult manufacturer for details.
  • 15-year warranty.

 

Longer rail lengths available as non-standard; consult manufacturer for details.

Adjustment

25–30 mm.

30–37 mm.

37–50 mm.

50–75 mm.

75–125 mm.

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Manufacturer guidance

Pedestals only; overall height will depend on rails specified.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Rails/joists materials are manufactured in United Kingdom. Pedestal manufactured in Italy.

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Rails/joists are manufactured in United Kingdom. Pedestals manufactured in Italy.

Material

Polypropylene

Guidance for specification option:

Pedestals.

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Rails.

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

20 %

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene.

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Third party certifications

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - Aluminium Rails / Joists Deflection Load Test

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - Aluminium Rails / Joists Load Test

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - Mega Balance Load Test

Literature

Brochure - Plastic Pedestals Overview

Brochure - Plastic Pedestals Overview

Datasheet - Mini Mega Balance 25 to 75mm Assembly Instructions

Datasheet - Mini Mega Balance 25 to 75mm Assembly Instructions

Datasheet - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestals

Datasheet - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestals

O & M Manual - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestal

O & M Manual - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestal

Datasheet - Aluminium I-Plus Rail / Joist

Datasheet - Aluminium I-Plus Rail / Joist

Datasheet - Box Aluminium Rails / Joists

Datasheet - Box Aluminium Rails / Joists

O & M Manual - Aluminium Box & I-Plus Rails / Joists

O & M Manual - Aluminium Box & I-Plus Rails / Joists

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