Fabreeka-TIM® Structural Thermal Break for Moment Connections
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6.4 mm (1/4") thick
6.4 mm (1/4") thick
SCI Assessed
Certificate type
Structural thermal break.
Application
Steel grade plate for moment connections.
Typical applications:
- Balconies.
- Balustrade.
- Canopies.
- End beams.
- Rooftop dunnage posts.
- Cold storage.
- Data centres.
Description
Fabreeka-TIM® Structural Thermal Break is a composite resin glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) with an unrivalled combination of high compressive strength and low thermal conductivity. Independent laboratory testing has been carried out by various testing establishments including The British Board of Agrément (BBA) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE), this has been verified by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) with design guidance for the available thicknesses of 6.4 mm (1/4 in), 12.7 mm (1/2 in), 19.1 mm (3/4 in), 25.4 mm (1 in) and 50.8 mm (2 in).
Features and benefits:
- Maintains structural integrity in moment connections.
- Minimizes energy transfer.
- Helps to achieve LEED credits.
- Lot control – repeatable, certified product every time.
- Long Term Creep to ASTM D299 16.8% (12.7 mm) and 35.6% (25.4 mm).
- Creep (from 0 to 100 hrs) to ASTM D299 12.2% (12.7 mm) and 22.3% (25.4 mm).
- Design Creep Allowance to ASTM D299 15.5% (12.7 mm) and 28.3% (25.4 mm).
General information
Color | Green |
Material | Fibre-reinforced Composite resin glass fibre reinforced plastic. |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
HeightProduct is available in thicknesses of 6.2mm, 12.7mm, 19.1mm and 25.4mm. | Bespoke |
WarrantyDescription | One year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | E40/445 Insulating load transfer systems E40/445 Insulating load transfer systems E40/440 Load transfer systems |
Specification data - Thermal break connection plates
Certification | Certified by The British Board of Agrément (BBA) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE). |
Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyester resin. |
Dimensions | - |
Thickness (maximum) | 6.4 mm. |
Operating temperature (maximum) | -29°C. |
Operating temperature (minimum) | 121°C. |
Product Reference | Fabreeka-TIM® structural thermal break for moment connections |
Density | 1799 kg/m³. |
Water absorption | To BS EN ISO 62, 0.289% of dry weight. |
ThermalConductivity | To ASTM C177, 0.252 W/mK. 1.747 BTU in/h ft² °F. |
ThermalExpansionCoefficient | To ASTM D696, 22 x 10⁻⁶ mm/mm/°C. 22 x 10⁶ in/in/°C. |
CompressiveStrengthAt room temperature. | Not tested at this thickness. |
Elastic modulus | Not tested at this thickness. |
Environmental information
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United States |
Country of product manufacture | United States |
RecyclabilityProduct designed for lifetime of the building, difficult to recycle due to composite nature. Polymer flux and glass fibres would need to be separated. Could be re-used if in good condition for low stress thermal isolation. | Material is a composite and is unlikely to be recyclable unless through mechanical recycling methods such as mastication. |
Recycled content | 0 % |
Literature
ACE Fabreeka TIM Brochure
Third party certifications
SCI Assessed
SCI Assessed Certificate - Fabreeka TIM
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