2. Kalzip FC façade system
Ingenious and attractive –
innovative and economical!
The Kalzip FC façade system with the unique
bi-directional installation system
The new and innovative Kalzip FC façade ture. The discreet, smooth surface of construction work can be coordinated
system provides architects and planners the aluminium panels adds clarity to the both flexibly and independently from
with a flexible and economical envelope design. The Kalzip FC façade system the installation process.
solution, which is suitable for both new provides a visually appealing and subtle
build and refurbishment projects. Spe- contrast to the wide diversity of shapes The Kalzip FC façade is the result of an
cifiers throughout the world are using and colours prevalent in the current advanced development of tried and
aluminium façades to create visually architectural landscape. tested systems. In addition to the
stunning buildings with exceptional archi- technical advantages which this system
tectural individuality. This system is ideal The innovative non-penetrative and offers in terms of materials and the
for planners who appreciate streamlined, flexible bi-directional installation system innovative fixing system (patent pending)
minimalist design. The formal aesthetics is the main feature of the new system. used in the installation process, the
of the building are enhanced with stylish The installation of the aluminium profiles large-surface panels are also available
simplicity. can be carried out in both directions, in a wide variety of colour and surface
from the bottom up or the top down. finish options. Therefore providing archi-
When used in refurbishment projects, the Individual panels can be installed without tects with immense scope for creating
Kalzip FC façade system creates a sleek compromising the adjoining panels and new and visually stunning architectural
building envelope which enhances the this makes installation exceptionally designs.
overall aesthetics of the building struc- economical. Scaffolding or subsequent
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3. Kalzip FC façade system
Product advantages and system characteristics
• Sleek, visually appealing aesthetics • Available as standard with edge folding • Special fixed point tool allows fixed
• Six different profile widths make the • Fully integrated corner panels points to be created without screws
system highly flexible and create wide • Economical and fast installation times and rivets
scope for design as panels can be simply clicked into
• Easy hook – and – click panel installation modular rails Areas of use
• Economical both in terms of costs and • Storm-proof and low-noise – glass-fibre The Kalzip FC system has been designed
resources due to optimized panel reinforced NRP inlay (noice reduced for horizontal installation on the façade
geometry and therefore low inherent polyamide) with integrated position and for all common substructures.
weight and reduced usage of materials holder locks panels securely in place
• Variable options of acoustic and • Prevention of potential capillary effects
thermal insulation through optimized profile geometry
• A wide range of colour and surface
finish options
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4. Kalzip FC façade system
The advantages of
non-penetrative installation
The Kalzip FC façade system features brackets are also available as an alter- solutions and can be offered as a com-
intelligently designed modular click rails native and for creating special details. plete package including the supporting
which are suitable for use with six substructure. Fully integrated corner
different panels cover widths. They are To install the panels, the aluminium sheet panels add a subtle yet harmonious
supplied with edge folding as standard is simply hooked over the designated detail to the building geometry and
and are installed onto the modular click clips and then gently pressed so that it enhance the overall aesthetics of the
rails in a non-penetrative manner. No clicks into the bracket. This ingenious façade.
rivets or screws are used. Mono-click system accommodates all detailed
Installation from the bottom upwards Installation from the top downwards
Technical information
Installation and fixing Dimensions Surface finishes
The Kalzip FC façade system has Length: min. 1,500 mm, • Stucco embossed aluminium
achieved new standards of economic max. 10,000 mm • AluPlusZinc
efficiency as a result of project-related, (other profile lengths available • AluPlusPatina
yet largely standardized production. on request) • Micro-ribbed on request
The system components have been Profile height: 30 mm • Perforated on request
optimised to enable the system to be
adjusted and aligned solely via the Load carrying capacity values Colours
substructure. The values for load carrying capacity • RAL standard colours in accordance
are based on Eurocode 9 and the with Kalzip colour chart
Fixing results of a comprehensive programme • Special colours
No screws or rivets are required to fix of structural testing. • AntiGraffiti coating
the panels in position. (See load span tables)
Please note: all surfaces are supplied with
Materials protective foil as standard.
EN AW-3004, EN AW-3005
or EN AW-6025
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5. Kalzip FC façade system
Simple panel replacement
ensures lasting visual appeal
The Kalzip FC façade system is The aesthetics of the building envelope ➀ Panel suffers accidental
designed to allow individual panels to can also be subsequently enhanced or or deliberate damage
be replaced quickly and easily in the altered, for example, if the use of the ➁ Damaged panel cut along length
event of damage. The costly and time- building changes or if the appearance ➂ Lower part of damaged panel
consuming task of replacing entire of the building needs to be adapted is pulled down and removed
façade surfaces is no longer necessary. in-line with corporate architecture. ➃ Upper panel is unclicked. Top part
of damaged panel unhooked
➄ Replacement panel hooked on
➅ Panels clicked in place to finish repair
Replacing a damaged panel
➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅
Profile options and dimensions Profile examples
Profile Kalzip FC Kalzip FC Kalzip FC Kalzip FC Kalzip FC Kalzip FC
Kalzip FC 30/400
30/250 30/300 30/350 30/400 30/450 30/500
Thick- 0,8 mm 1,0 mm 1,0 mm 1,0 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm
ness 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,2 mm 1,2 mm 1,2 mm
1,2 mm
Kalzip FC 30/400R
(R) = Micro-ribbed
Kalzip FC 30/400
without edge folding*
The profiles shown in black in the thicknesses shown in bold are available in the *Kalzip FC panels will be delivered with edge
colours RAL 9006, 9007, 9010 and 7016. Other panel thicknesses and surfaces folding as standard. However, panels without
finishes are available on request. edge foldings are also available on request.
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6. Kalzip FC façade system
Flexible for all substructures
in new build or refurbishment
The Kalzip FC façade system is suitable for all common substructures. Adjustment
of the panels takes places solely via the substructure. The Kalzip FC panels can
therefore be installed quickly and easily without the need for additional alignment.
The following systems are
recommended:
1. Structurally effective modular click 2.a Adjustable aluminium substruc- 2.b Adjustable aluminium substruc-
rail on system U bracket (figure 1) ture preholed with mono-click ture with modular click rail
The advantage of this substructure is brackets (figure 2) (figure 3)
that it requires very few components. The advantage of this substructure is This system only uses commercially
Quick installation is therefore guaran- that it uses conventional (additionally available systems without additional
teed. Installation experience is an preholed) systems, onto which mono- modifications, e.g. perforations. The
essential requirement here as the click brackets can be placed in any advantage is economical and simple
substructure needs to be aligned in panel. This substructure is recom- installation (alignment takes place
several directions at the same time. mended e.g. when there is a change in two steps) using the structurally
in panel cover width within the façade. non-effective modular click rail.
figure 1 figure 2 figure 3
3. Adjustable aluminium substructure installed horizontally 4. Structurally effective modular click rail on steel
with structurally effective modular click rail cassettes (figures 6 and 7)
(figures 4 and 5) This design is often used in industrial buildings. The
In the case of this substructure, there is a standard sub- structurally effective modular click rail should be used
structure (figure 4) which is horizontally installed and which to accomodate different cover widths of the panels and
may require additional reinforcement (figure 5), to support cassettes (figure 6).
loads. This substructure can be used in construction pro- Alternatively for higher thermal performance requirements
jects where a horizontal substructure is more economical a continuously insulated steel cassette system can be used
for structural reasons, e.g. in the case of ribbon windows. as the backing wall (figure 7). When installing of the modular
The structurally effective modular click rail enables the click rail on this system, please observe the steel cassette
arrangement of the substructure to take place independently manufacturer’s installation recommendations.
from the panel geometry.
figure 4 figure 5
figure 6 figure 7
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7. Kalzip FC façade system
Precision right down
to the very last detail
All different Kalzip FC façade system Mono-click bracket Corner panels
components are developed in terms of in- and outside
a wide range of demands that can be
placed on a façade and harmoniously
coordinated.
Modular click rail
Construction guide
Construction details are available for suggestions for installing the Kalzip FC To arrange a personal consultation,
downloading to assist you in planning façade system and must be adapted to please contact your local sales office.
your construction project. Please note: suit the actual construction conditions The address can be found at:
the applications outlined are only on-site. www.kalzip.com.
Detail numbers: FC on steel reinforced concrete/ Detail numbers:
Detail
brickwork/aerated concrete FC on cassettes
Joint (pilaster strip) 101a 101b 101c 101d 101e – 201a 201b 201c 201d 201e
External corner right-angled 102a 102b 102c 102d 102e 102f 202a 202b 202c 202d 202e
External corners non right-angled 103a 103b 103c 103d – – 203a – – – –
Internal corner right-angled 104a 104b 104c 104d – – 204a 204b 204c 204d –
Internal corner non right-angled 105a 105b 105c 105d – – 205a – – – –
Windowsill 106a 106b 106c 106d – – 206a – – – –
Window soffit 107a 107b – 107d – – 207a – – – –
Window lintel 108a 108b 108c 108d – – 208a – – – –
Window lintel with roller shutter 108a – – – – – 209a – – – –
Plinth 109a 109b 109c 109d – – 210a – – – –
Fascia 110a 110b – – – – 211a 211b – – –
Steelrock wall construction system – – – – – – 212a 212b 212c – –
Detail example: joint (pilaster strip) 101b Detail example: external corners non right-angled 103b
1 FC panel 4 Substructure wall 7 Substructure brickwork/ 1 FC panel 4 Substructure wall 7 Substructure brickwork/
2 Mono-click bracket bracket concrete 2 Mono-click bracket bracket concrete
3 Substructure 5 Thermal break 8 Flashing pilaster strip 3 Substructure 5 Thermal break 8 Flashing
angle profile 6 Thermal insulation angle profile 6 Thermal insulation 9 Flashing external corner
The detailed drawings are available for downloading in all usual CAD formats at: www.kalzip.com
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The product information and technical details contained in
this brochure are accurate, according to our research and
technical programme, at the point of going to press. They do
not refer to any specific application and cannot give rise to
claims for compensation. We reserve the right to make any
changes to the construction or product range which seem
technically appropriate, in view of our high standards for
product advancement and development.
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T +49 (0) 2 61 - 98 34-0
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