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Optima IPC interlocking metal cladding panels with a simple male/female joint which offers a recessed or hairline appearance.
Plank-effect secret fix metal rainscreen system.
The Optima® IPC Interlocking Wall-Plank is a simple, interlocking metal cladding panel.
Features and benefits:
Sotech would be pleased to discuss any bespoke detail proposals.
Support and fixing systems:
A fully adjustable system of cleats and carrier profile offers a 'hands-free' lining and levelling facility for cladding zones from 100–380 mm; Panels are fixed using wafer head, self-tapping stainless steel screws through pre-punched holes
Consult Sotech regarding structural restrictions and constraints relating to panel size, fastener type and frequency of fixings.
Finish | Anodized Natural Powder-coated |
Material | Aluminium Stainless steel Copper Zinc |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Sizes available on request Manufacturer guidanceSizes available on request |
Width | Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Sizes available on request Manufacturer guidanceSizes available on request |
Height | Bespoke Manufacturer guidanceSizes available on request |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceDependant on the specified finish, consult manufacturer. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Thermal insulation | Full range of bracket zones to accommodate specified thickness of rockwool insulation. |
Breather membrane | |
Material | Guidance for specification option: By installer. |
Fasteners | Guidance for specification option: By installer. |
Secondary support structure | IPC bracket and rail system to enable secret fix. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Guidance for specification option: By others. |
Vertical | Guidance for specification option: By others. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium: 2 mm; precoated PVdf or polyester.Aluminium: 2 mm polyester powder-coated (PPC) to BS 6496.Aluminium: 2 mm anodized (25 micrometre minimum) to BS 3987.Aluminium: 2 mm PVdf 70/30 two-coat system (25 micrometre) to AAMA605.Aluminium: 2 mm PVdf 70/30 three-coat system (40 micrometre) to AAMA605.Copper: 1.5 mm; natural finish, and pre-patinated.Stainless steel (rigidized): 1.2 and 1.5 mm; natural, polished or patterned finish.Weathered zinc. |
Panel joints | Interlocking secret fix, 8–30 mm. |
Reveals | Typical window reveals as IPC system details. |
Samples required | Guidance for specification option: Finish and system samples available. |
System accessories | Column casing.Coping system.Corner profile - external.Corner profile - internal.Fascia system including bull-nose.Head profile.Jamb profile.Window cill profile. |
Thickness | 0.7 mm. 0.09 mm. 1.5 mm. 2 mm. |
Finish | Anodized. Guidance for specification option: Post fabrication coating by quality assured applicators to BS 3987. Refer to Sotech for available anodized, PPC, polyester and PVdf colours. Natural. Polyester powder-coated. Guidance for specification option: Fabrication coating by quality assured applicators to BS 6496. Refer to Sotech for available anodized, PPC, polyester and PVdf colours. PVF2. Precoated PVdf or polyester. Guidance for specification option: Refer to Sotech for available anodized, PPC, polyester and PVdf colours. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | Europe |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 65.2 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | 95% Guidance for specification option: According to European Aluminium Association (EAA) 95% of aluminium metal of a building is recycled. Manufacturer guidanceGenerally prime aluminium. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 20 % Guidance for specification option: Up to 20% recycled content for aluminium sheet, and up to 75% recycled content for extruded aluminium. These values could vary depending on where the material is sourced. |