MechSlip is a lightweight brick slip cladding system, providing a non-combustible, through-coloured brick façade with the efficiency and versatility of a mechanically-fixed brick slip cladding system.

Features and benefits:

Lightweight - over 50% lighter than traditional masonry, reducing the structural load.
Fully mechanically secured brick slips.
Non-combustible system components.
Versatile brick detailing options, available in over 300 brick finishes.
Pre-spaced mortar joints.
Cost effective for projects where traditional methods of construction are difficult to facilitate.
Simple installation using aerial work platforms, reducing the need for scaffolding.
Non-weather dependent installation.
Can be fitted seamlessly to AxiAL rainscreen support systems.
Tested to the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) standards.
BBA Certified.
Fire tested to EN 13501-1 - A1.
BS 8414 test data available.

Components:

Mechanical system components:

Starter rail – 23.5 x 18.5 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.
Middle rail – 23 x 11.1 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.
Top rail – 31 x 18.5 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.

Brick system components:

Soldier bricks.
Corner bricks.
Stretcher and header bricks.
Solid aluminium 'brick' for fixing external loads.
Perforated aluminium 'brick' for ventilation.

Primarily available in a wide range of Ibstock brick finishes, cut and grooved to produce slips with a robust, anchored profile, MechSlip is durable & lightweight, and consists of 6063T6-grade aluminium support rails. This non-combustible cladding system is A1 rated, meeting the fire performance of Building Regulations for use on buildings over 18m.

MechSlip BBA Certificate