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Aluminium carrier system brackets, profiles and fixings which have been tested to BS 8414-1 and BS 8414-2 and are Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) tested.
For attachment to a VF1 or VF2 sub-carrier frame. Suitable for fibre cement, stone or laminate type products, for all building types.
Aluminium carrier system brackets, profiles and fixings are designed to offer a cost-effective yet strong carrier system and are suitable for all building types.
Vitrafix VF1: Has adjustability of 102–235 mm and can be further extended by combining the Vitrafix VF2/TH system to give an additional depth: consult manufacturer for further details. Custom depth brackets are also available.
Vitrafix VF3: Utilizes undercut anchors to attach brackets to the reverse of 10 or 12 mm-thick Ceramapanel sheets, these brackets are then located onto horizontal VF3 rails.
Features and benefits:
Color | Silver |
Material | Aluminium |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Colour | Silver. |
Brackets | VF100DB 100 mm double bracket (no pad). Guidance for specification option: 102–132 mm adjustment. VF100SB 100 mm single bracket (no pad). Guidance for specification option: 102–132 mm adjustment. VF140DB 140 mm double bracket (no pad). Guidance for specification option: 142–172 mm adjustment. VF140SB 140 mm single bracket (no pad). Guidance for specification option: 142–172 mm adjustment. VF180DB 180 mm double bracket (no pad). Guidance for specification option: 182–212 mm adjustment. |
Rails | VFTR503 T-rail, 50 x 100 x 3000 mm. VFTR506 T-rail, 50 x 100 x 6000 mm. VFLR503 L-rail, 50 x 100 x 3000 mm. VFLR506 L-rail, 50 x 100 x 6000 mm. VF3R-6, Vitrafix VF3 Carrier Rail, 6000 mm. Manufacturer guidanceVF3 secret fix rail: Aluminium, 6000 mm long. |
Horizontal Rails | Vitrafix VF2/U 90 x 15 x 2 mm. Guidance for specification option: Length: 3000 mm. Vitrafix VF2/U 174 x 15 x 2 mm. Guidance for specification option: Length: 3000 mm. Not required. Guidance for specification option: Not required for masonry walls. Manufacturer guidanceVF2/U attached to SFS locations allowing brackets to be installed in isolation to stud location. Fixing to stud: VFSD.538/A4 – Vitrafix self-drill, A4 grade 5.5 x 38 mm, 8 mm hex head w/washer – consult manufacturer's details for fixing centres. |
Secret Fix Brackets | Vitrafix VF3 Secret Fix bracket – fixed. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for fixing/ bracket part number. Vitrafix VF3 Secret Fix bracket – floating. |
Fixings | VFSD4.825/A4 Vitrafix self-drill, 4.8 x 25 mm, A4 grade, 8 mm hex head. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements, consult manufacturer's literature for information. VFSD.538/A4 Vitrafix self-drill, 5.5 x 38 mm, A4 grade, 8 mm hex head w/washer. Masonry anchors by Certifix Ltd - ETA approved, fire-rated fixing. Guidance for specification option: Certifix Ltd to carry out pull-out test on site to determine correct fixing. |
Accessories | None. VFIPDB Double bracket thermal pad. Guidance for specification option: Adds 3 mm adjustment. VFIPSB Single bracket thermal pad. Guidance for specification option: Adds 3 mm adjustment. |
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