Horizontal Rail Systems
Horizonal rail systems are typically fixed to vertical rails in a T & L geometry. The majority of facades can be designed using 2mm vertical sections, although there structurally required 3mm sections are specified. Use Fischer FZP Tergo fixings with Fibre Cement (Eternit), and PTS fixings with HPL (Trespa) for securing the panels to the hanger brackets.
The horizontal rail can be fixed to the vertical rail using tek screw or rivet connections. The horizontal rails are designed to span 500-600mm between the vertical support structure.
FischerBWM ATK103S, 2mm horizontal rail system is available in 20mm and 30mm deep sections, with hanger brackets available in 36mm, 60mm and 80mm widths. FischerBWM engineering will specify the hanger brackets depending on the façade panel size and weight. Hanger brackets are available with a variety of hole geometry to suit various methods for secret fixing to different brands of façade panel types, i.e. Eternit, Trespa, OKOskin & Rockpanel
FischerBWM facade systems are designed and manufactured to Eurocode 9. UK accreditation approvals through the new Winmark Approval, by Wintech and the BBA are confirmation of Eurocode design and manufacture processes.
UK accreditation
Winmark Approval
British Board of Agrément (BBA) – Stage 2 progressing
European accreditation
MPA National Technical Test Certification: FischerBWM aluminium profile sections in substructure systems and connections
Certification Conformity Structural Components and systems for structures to EXV2 according to EN 1090-2, for load-bearing structures in all types of buildings
Passivhaus Certification
CE-Certification & QM-cert ISO 9001
Environmental management standard ISO 14001
Typical bracket configuration uses the Fixed Point bracket at the highest position on the vertical rail to support the façade vertical dead loads. The Sliding Point bracket is used typically on all other positions on the vertical rail to absorb the project wind loading. Bracket configuration is specified by FischerBWM engineering department. To submit your project specifics please go to Project Builder.
FischerBWM design issued by Fischer Engineering department are covered by Product and design insurance
System components available for AutoCAD downloads.
RJ & Fischer offer a standard, available ex stock UK, range that covers most design requirements.
All rails available to specific RAL colours in Qualicoat on an order to order basis.
Manufactured from extruded aluminium alloys conforming to EN 573-3 (material) and EN 755 production standards.