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SPIDI MechFix - Rainscreen Cladding Support System

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Fixfast Ltd Product certifications:
  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

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Fixfast's SPIDI MechFix system for the attachment of screw and rivet fixed cladding elements (e.g. metal, fibre cement, mineral fibre and other panels).

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Application

The SPIDI MechFix system is suitable for any type of cladding that is attached to vertical or horizontal support profiles, using screws or rivets.

Suitable project types:

  • New-build and refurbishment projects.
  • External and internal cladding applications.

Cladding types:

  • Aluminium and other metals.
  • Fibre cement.
  • Mineral fibre.
  • GRC.
  • High-pressure laminates.
  • Timber and weatherboarding.
  • Porcelain, ceramic and stone.
  • Glass.
  • Other.

Cladding attachment:

  • Suitable for any cladding product that is being mechanically attached to the cladding support profiles using screws or rivets.

Support profiles:

  • Vertical and horizontal cladding support profiles with or without intermediate profiles.
  • L, T, Ω and Z-shaped extrusions.
  • Mill finish and black anodized.

Helping hand brackets:

  • Aluminium with removable thermal isolator, A2 and A4 stainless steel brackets for rainscreen cavity widths ranging from 40 mm to >900 mm.

Substrates:

  • SFS, steel, aluminium, concrete, masonry and timber.

Description

Rainscreen cladding support system for mechanically fixed cladding panels and elements. Designed and engineered for durability and peace of mind.

Features and benefits:

  • The system incorporates multiple profile shapes, sizes, orientations and finishes to suit architectural intent, cladding design, engineering and installation requirements.
  • Super strong SPIDI Max helping hand brackets are available in lengths >900 mm to cater for even the largest of rainscreen cavities.
  • The same innovative SPIDI Max helping hand bracket is used for both dead load (fixed point) and lateral restraint (sliding point) applications - simplifying designs, procurement and installation.
  • Ensure thermal performance requirements are met using SPIDI Max aluminium helping brackets with pre-installed thermal isolating pads, or Passive House Institute certified A2 and A4 stainless steel brackets.
  • A quality facade support solution, backed by Fixfast-grade service at all stages of the project lifecycle.

General information

Color

Black

Silver

Other

Finish

Anodized

Mill

Powder-coated

Material

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

40 year

Manufacturer guidance

Up to 40 years.

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_12_02 Aluminium cladding support systemPrimary

CAWS

H51/110 Cladding

H51/110 Cladding

H20/10 Sheet cladding

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

G20/99 Fascias/ barges/ soffits

G20/950 Fascias/ barges/ soffits

H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems)

SKU Code

SP-M

Specification data - Aluminium cladding support system

System manufacturer

Fixfast Ltd.

System reference

SPIDI MechFix.

Standards

To BS EN 573-3 and BS EN 10088-2.

Products

Aluminium carrier rails to BS EN 573-3, EN AW-6063 T66.

Surface finish

Mill finish.

Black anodized.

Powder-coated.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert colour requirements.

Brackets

Aluminium brackets to BS EN 573-3, EN AW-5052 H12.

A2 stainless steel brackets to BS EN 10088-2, X5CrNi18-10 (1.4301 / 304).

A4 stainless steel brackets to BS EN 10088-2, X2CrNiMo17-12-2 (1.4404 / 316 L).

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium
Stainless steel

Recyclability

98%

Product certifications

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Literature

Facade Support System Overview

Facade Support System Overview

CPD materials

Fixings for Roofing Cladding and Rainscreen

Correct Engineering of a Rainscreen Façade

Correct Engineering of a Rainscreen Façade

Case studies

Holland Park, Glasgow

Holland Park, Glasgow

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