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Vitrafix Magnelis Steel (VFM) - Cladding Support System

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Valcan (Fairview Europe Ltd)

Non-combustible cladding support system that utilises high-performance Magnelis steel technology, offering superior corrosion resistance, durability, strength, and thermal efficiency.

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Application

  • Suitable for new build and re-clad projects.
  • Used primarily for floor span installations in the VFM-FS range, this can also be installed where cavity depths are an issue and higher thermal efficiency is required in the VFM-HH range.

Description

Vitrafix® VFM is a cladding support system that utilises Magnelis steel technology. It is non-combustible and suitable for both new build and re-clad projects. Magnelis® steel is a high performance steel that offers superior corrosion resistance, durability, strength and thermal properties. Vitrafix® VFM is available in a range of sizes and adjustments to suit project requirements.


Features and benefits:

  • Easy to install and can be used on a variety of building projects.
  • Deemed non-combustible A1 under the European Directive.
  • High melting point - Magnelis® carrier systems have a melting point which gives increased structural performance in a fire scenario.
  • Increased thermal performance of facade system.
  • With reduced number of brackets, Vitrafix® VFM-FS is faster to install than standard carrier systems.
  • Standard VitraFix®VFM bracket sizes available from 50–290 mm with 30 mm of adjustment.
  • Customised/ project specific brackets available as large as 1500 mm.
  • Rust resistant steel/ includes self-healing effect and excellent edge protection.
  • Project specific calculations available.
  • Grade Magnelis® ZM310/ ZM430 used.
  • Magnelis® steel sheets are compatible with alkaline building materials such as fibre cement sheathing boards such as ProcellaPro®, eliminating the need for an isolation pad. 

General information

Color

Silver

Finish

Galvanized

Material

Carbon steel

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

25 year

Uniclass

Pr_20_85_20_10 Carbon steel carrier railsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Carbon steel carrier rails

Section

Manufacturer's standard.

Size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Factory finish

Magnelis® coating.

Colour

Silver.

Fixings

Vitrafix® Rivet VFR4.820A4C, 4.8 x 20 mm, 16 mm head (grip range 5.0–13.0 mm).

Guidance for specification option:

Used for installation of panels to the carrier rails.

Vitrafix® self drill fixing, VFSD5.525A4-BM, 8 mm hex head, bi-metallic with washer.

Guidance for specification option:

Used for installing the vertical rails to the bracket and the brackets to any horizontal rails.

Vitrafix® self drill fixing, VFSD5.538/A4, 8 mm hex head, bi-metallic with washer.

Guidance for specification option:

Used for installing the brackets or horizontal rails to an SFS wall.

Fixing system

Vitrafix® VFM-HH (helping hand).

Vitrafix® VFM-FS (floor-span).

Melting point

1425–1540℃.

Thermal conductivity

50 W/mK.

Adjustment

36 mm.

Fire rating

Class A1.

Corrosion resistance

Excellent.

Composition

93.5% zinc, 3.5% aluminium, and 3% magnesium.

Manufacturer guidance

Alloy composition.

Mechanical strength

120+ MPa.

Accessories

Vitrafix® accessories.

Guidance for specification option:

  • To ensure the carrier system is correctly installed, Valcan offer a range of centralising tools suitable for all Valcan’s panels as well as rivet adapter tools to ensure that a completed rainscreen facade has the required thermal movement available.
  • Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Literature

VitraFix and VitraFix VFM

VitraFix and VitraFix VFM

VitraFix® VFM

VitraFix® VFM