Precast Panel Supports - FPA

A support system for concrete cladding panels that, by suspending panels, enables stress-free expansion resulting from temperature change. The system uses standard off-the-shelf components, obviating the need for bespoke manufacture.
Pre-case concrete panels not only provide an ideal cladding material from a construction view-point, but can also be given an attractive, long lasting surface finish. To simplify erection and provide a strong, safe fixing, Halfen can supply a wide range of flexible and adjustable components.
Large format pre-cast concrete cladding panels offer the artchitect a high degree of freedom in terms of both shape and colour. They offer a permanent and weatherproof veneer which provides a low maintenance cladding material that has both good sound and thermal insulation properties.
The fixing of such panels should allow, as far as possible, stress-free expansion of the facade resulting from temperature changes, which is best achieved by means of statically determinate suspension. The use of Halfen cladding panel support system type FPA provides an ideal solution to this susepcnsion detail.
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Steel specifications for fixings used in Sandwich Cladding Panels

Stainless steel, which is both alkali and acid resistant and sufficiently cold formable, is to be used for all fixings used in sandwich cladding panel construction.

Wall Panels

The main characteristic is that behind the panel there must be a plain structure, to which the panel can be fixed by means of a halfen cladding panel support fixing type and complementary restraint fixings.

Angle Panels

Normally used to the top edge of a facade, characterised by the fact that there s a return at the top of the wall panel which bears onto the main structure. It is supported by Halfen corner panel fixings type WPA and accompanying restraint fixings.

Parapet Panels

Where the supporting structure is relataively thin, the applied load can only occur at one point, thus inducing bending in the fixing.
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