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Application

- Non fire rated and fire rated up to EI90 (Thermfix Vario):

  • Suitable for all curtain walling requirements both internally for screens and atria and externally for screens/staircases and building facades. Can be either non-fire rated or fire rated for integrity and/or insulation up to EI90.
  • Complies with BS 476 or BS EN 1634.
  • Can incorporate non fire rated flush fitting windows, non fire and fire integrity and or insulation single doors, double doors or double acting doorsets.

Description

Thermfix Vario is a thermally insulated mullion and transom construction, fabricated by a welded and/or screw fixed mounting to a substrate material (steel, timber or aluminium) arrangement either in the factory or on-site, determined by various factors including size, application and use.

The system weatherproofing is fitted to the steel or aluminium attachment profiles once fitted to the construction, with the glass/panels fitted onto the glass retaining mounts. The pressure plate including system weatherproofing will be fitted on the outside by means of stainless steel locking screws in conjunction with gaskets/spacers guarantee a controlled locking pressure for the system weatherproofing.

Benefits:

  • Thermfix Light has a face width of 50 mm and offers the opportunity to attach to the steel or aluminium fixing profile, gaskets, glazing, clamping plate and cap to various framing members, such as steel tubes/beams, timber posts or aluminium profiles.
  • Glazing thickness ranges from 8–60 mm, with the glass/panels held by glazing pads and the pressure gaskets.
  • Two external capping options available; the traditional aluminium cap or the SG press profile capping detail for the appearance of flush style glazing.

Applications:

- Non fire rated and fire rated up to EI90 (Thermfix Vario):

  • Suitable for all curtain walling requirements both internally for screens and atria and externally for screens/staircases and building facades. Can be either non-fire rated or fire rated for integrity and/or insulation up to EI90.
  • Complies with BS 476 or BS EN 1634.
  • Can incorporate non fire rated flush fitting windows, non fire and fire integrity and or insulation single doors, double doors or double acting doorsets.

- Sloped non fire rated (Thermfix Vario SV):

  • For sloped roof applications (15–60° from the horizontal) Thermfix Vario SV should be specified, this system allows the inclusion of manual or automatic opening roof vents and can be used in conjunction with normal Thermfix Vario vertical applications.
  • Not suitable for use in fire rated applications.

Additional information for this product is available from:

http://www.powershield.co.uk/powershield-glazing/

General information

Finish

Polyester powder coated BS

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Polyester powder coated RAL

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Finish

Polyester powder coated BS

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Polyester powder coated RAL

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Uniclass

Ss_25_10_20_85 Stick curtain walling systemsPrimary

CAWS

H11/110 Curtain walling

Product range

Doors, Windows, Screens And Curtain Walling / Powershield

Specification data - Stick curtain walling systems

Product Reference

Thermfix® Light

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Finish

Polyester powder coated BS

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Polyester powder coated RAL

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

External cap

SG press profile

Traditional aluminium

Standard product features

General:

  • Complies with prEN 13830, thus fulfilling the requirements of CE marking.
  • Air permeability to BS EN 12152: Class AE 750.
  • Resistance to wind force (BS EN 12179): 3000Pa, security perimeter 4500Pa.
  • Impact resistance to BS EN 14019: Class E5/ I5.
  • Thermal transmittance to BS EN 12412-2: Uf =1.3–1.5 W/m²K.
  • Dynamic rain impact resistance to ENV 13050: 1125Pa (maximum).

Fixing:

Fixing of the curtain walling can be achieved in several ways depending upon building design and how the curtain wall will be retained to the structure. Consult with the manufacturer for details.

Product Options

Material:

- Aluminium:

The attachment profile is supplied in aluminium AW-6060 T66.

- Steel:

The attachment profile is supplied pre-galvanized.

Glazing:

  • Single or double glazed units can be accommodated with a glazing thickness of 8–60 mm.
  • Various combinations of double or triple glazed units can be accommodated for either sound reduction or light transmission requirements.

Consult manufacturer for exact details.

Panels:

Various options available for non-fire rated systems. Consult manufacturer for exact details.

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