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Mega Balance Heavy-duty Pedestals with Cross-Rail System for Decking

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Wallbarn Ltd

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

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Application

Raised decking, particularly heavy-duty applications.

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

Material

Polypropylene

Guidance for specification option:

Pedestals.

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Rails.

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

Pedestals
Substructure & Support

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 ledged profile rails, 20 x 60 x 2000 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

2 mm-thick aluminium with single box detail. Makes ultra-low decking systems possible.

Maximum span (centres): 600 mm. Matching noggins can be included between (perpendicular to) rails especially in ultra-low systems.

Aluminium ledged profile rails, 25 x 60 x 2500 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

2 mm-thick aluminium with double box detail.

Maximum span (centres): 600 mm. Matching noggins can be included between (perpendicular to) rails.

Aluminium ledged profile rails, 50 x 60 x 2500 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

3 mm-thick aluminium with double box detail.

Maximum recommended span (centres): 900 mm. Matching noggins can be included between (perpendicular to) rails.

Consult manufacturer if larger spans are required.

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

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

20 %

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene.

Literature

Brochure - Wallbarn Products & Services

Brochure - Wallbarn Products & Services

Brochure - Plastic Pedestals Overview

Brochure - Plastic Pedestals Overview

Operations & Maintenance Manual - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestal

Operations & Maintenance Manual - Mega Balance Adjustable Pedestal

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