Fixing Systems

Flat Face Fixing System

5 In-house Systems

Architects and Designers can have peace of mind specifying Metrix Group proprietary fixing systems. All Metrix Group fixing systems have been designed and engineered to relevant Australian Standards and the national building code.

All Metrix Group fixing systems feature isolating grommets and have fire resistance and non-combustibility certification pertaining to AS/NZS 1530.3-1999

AS/NZS Standard

AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions general principals
AS/NZS 1170.1:1997 Structural design actions permanent, imposed and other actions
AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 Structural design actions wind actions
AS/NZS 1664.1:1997 Aluminium structures part 1 Limit state design
AS/NZS 1664.2:1997 Aluminium structures part 2 Allowable stress design
AS/NZS 1530.1:1994 Fire resistance and non-combustibility
AS 4036-2006 Corrosion of metals – Dissimilar metals in seawater

Our 5 Systems

CF4000

A concealed fixing system that is quick and easy to install

Features & Benefits

Concealed installation system
Quick & easy installation
Panel width up to 900mm
Panel span up to 3600mm
Varied panel depth 50-150mm
Metrix Group Thermal expansion system
Metrix Group dissimilar metal corrosion protection
Engineered in accordance with AS/NZS 1170 & AS/NZS1664
Fire resistance and non-combustibility AS/NZS 1530.1:1994

Metrix Group concealed fixing system CF4000

Metrix Group span fixing system SS3000

SS3000

This fixing system spans up to 3.3 metres eliminating any support structure.

Features & Benefits

Cost-effective with no support framing
Quick & easy installation
Panel width up to 900mm
Panel span up to 3300mm
Varied panel depth 50-150mm
Metrix Thermal expansion system
Metrix dissimilar metal corrosion protection
Engineered in accordance with AS/NZS 1170 & AS/NZS1664
Fire resistance and non-combustibility AS/NZS 1530.1:1994

TS1200

The varying panel depth of this system creates a unique 3-dimensional effect.

Features & Benefits

Quick & easy installation
Tiles can feature different patterns
Tiles up to 1200 x 1200mm
Panel depth can vary up to 150mm
Metrix Thermal expansion system
Metrix dissimilar metal corrosion protection
Engineered in accordance with AS/NZS 1170 & AS/NZS1664
Fire resistance and non-combustibility AS/NZS 1530.1:1994

Metrix Group varying height fixing system TS1200

Metrix Group picture fixing system DD600

DD600

This fixing system spans up to 3.3 metres eliminating any support structure.

Features & Benefits

Cost-effective with no support framing
Quick & easy installation
Panel width up to 900mm
Panel span up to 3300mm
Varied panel depth 50-150mm
Metrix Thermal expansion system
Metrix dissimilar metal corrosion protection
Engineered in accordance with AS/NZS 1170 & AS/NZS1664
Fire resistance and non-combustibility AS/NZS 1530.1:1994

FF600

This fixing system offers flexibility in panel size and shape.

Features & Benefits

Flexibility in panel size and shape
Large panel size up to 3600 X 1500mm
Metrix Thermal expansion system
Metrix dissimilar metal corrosion protection
Engineered in accordance with AS/NZS 1170 & AS/NZS1664
Fire resistance and non-combustibility AS/NZS 1530.1:1994

Metrix Group flexi-size fixing system FF600

Metrix Group Isolating Grommet – Dissimilar Metal Protection

DISSIMILAR
METAL PROTECTION

Galvanic corrosion is caused when two differing metals come in contact with one another in the presence of an electrolyte. This results in weakening the structural integrity of the panel/framing and shortening the life of the coating. This is overcome with Metrix insolating grommets or washers.

NOTE: if dissimilar metal protection is not provided this will void the powder coat manufacturer’s warranty.

Sound Isolation of structural borne vibrations

SOUND
ISOLATION

Panels bolted to a frame will transfer vibrational frequencies directly through the panel framing and any attached structure. Metrix Group insolating grommets fitted
between screens and framing also assist with isolating and absorbing structure-borne vibrations.

Thermal expansion of metal train tracks causes buckling

THERMAL
EXPANSION

All panels need allowance for thermal expansion and traction. Failure to do so can result in panels buckling and installations shearing or failing. Metrix Group insolating grommets
fitted between screens and framing provide sufficient expansion and contraction to
alleviate this problem.