EXPANDED METAL MANUFACTURING CO.

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

Mechanical cladding fixing is a method in
which stone cladding materials are fixed
to the facade of the building with the use
of stainless steel angles, brackets and
anchors.

Cladding Fixing System is mechanical fixing assemblies for prefabricated panels on buildings.
There are too many different cladding types: sand stones, marbles and limestones, granite, basalt, precast
concrete panels and other types.

MECHANICAL FIXING COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL FIXING:

MECHANICAL FIXING

CONVENTIONAL FIXING

1. Time saving

1. Time-consuming

2. Labor saving

2. Labor consuming

3. Design:

3. Design:

Staggered or stacked

Staggered

4. Straightness:

4. Straightness:

Easy to adjust when mistakes arise

due to adjustability features

Difficult to correct

5. Maintenance:

5. Maintenance:

Easy maintenance

Require extensive work

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

EXMET provides a full system of
mechanical cladding fixing with all
needed support.

Starting from the

design concept, the necessary load

requirements,

down

to

the

manufacturing of the high quality

components and followed up by a good
after sales service.

MATERIALS USED:
SPECIFICATIONS
BS EN 10088-2 Stainless Steels. Grade 304 and 316

LEED INFORMATION

LEED Clause
MR Credits 2.1 and 2.2

LEED Requirement
Construcon Waste Management.
Divert construcon and demolion
debris from disposal in landlls and
incinerators

MR Credits 4.1 and 4.2

Recycled Content. Increase demand

for
building
products
that
incorporate
recycled
content
materials, thereby reducing impacts
resulng from extracon and
processing of virgin materials.
Regional Materials.
Increase
demand for building materials and
products that have been extracted,
harvested or recovered, as well as
manufactured, within 800 km of the
project site.

MR Credits 5.1 and 5.2

EXMET Compliance
EXMET products are made of steel,
associated wastes generated should
be included in the construcon
waste management plan on each of
the project.
EXMET products are made of steel
and as widely known, 88% to 100%
of steel used in the construcon a
recycled into new steel products at
the end of their useful life.
EXMET manufacturing plant is
located in Qatar and Oman and
most of our raw material suppliers
are in close proximity to our
locaon.

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

DESIGN CRITERIA
I. Project Detailes Required:
Study and analyses of the loads and material properties:
1. Type of cladding material and size of panels to determine the weight.
Cladding Type
Sand Stone
Marble, Limestone
Granite, Syenite
Basalt, Gabbro, Diorite
Precast Concrete panels

Common Density
(kg/m3)
2,000 - 2700
2,400 - 2800
2,600 - 2,800
2,000 - 3,000
2,200 - 2,400

2. Materials used:
Grade

Supply Condion

UTS N/mm

304
316

Soened
Soened

485
490

0.2% Proof Stress

(Min) N/mm
180
190

Elongaon
(Min)
40%
40%

Table 1 - Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip Properties to BS EN 10088

Type
A1, A2
and A4

Property
Class
50
70
80

UTS
N/mm
500
700
800

0.2% Proof Stress

(Min) N/mm
210
450
600

Shear Strength
N/mm
145
311
384

Table 2 - Stainless Steel Bolts

3. Spacing distance between the face of the building and the face of the panels
to be supported.
4. The location of the project to determine the wind load direction.
5. Building height.

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

DESIGN CRITERIA

II. Fixing Details

1. Types of Load:
a. Dead Load - refers to the load of the cladding itself
b. Variable Load - refers to live load, wind, seismic loads and thermal
expansions

2. Fixing Systems:
a. Load-bearing Fixing - used to support dead loads
and the vertical components of the variable loads.
Makes use of brackets and angles of adequate
dimensions and loading capacity and anchored to the
building with expansion anchors and / or bolts.

b. Restraining Fixing - main purpose is to keep the

cladding in position as per the project specification.
With the use of the adjustable expansion anchors, even
in the absence of a perfectly vertical external surface of
the building, it can easily cover up this shortcoming.

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

DESIGN STEPS
Method of Design is ASD (Allowable Stress Design)
1. Analysis of loads

SHEAR

fv (actual) = Vmax
A
Fv (allowable) = 0.40 Fy
Fv / fv > 1

FLEXURAL

fb (actual) = Mmax
S
Fb (allowable) = 0.60 Fy
Fb / fb > 1

DEFLECTION

Point Load:

(actual) = PL
3EI
Distributed Load: (actual) = wP
8EI
(allowable) = L
500
*not to exceed 0.5mm
(allowable) / (actual) > 1

TENSION AND
BEARING CAPACITY

ft(actual) =

T
A
Ft(allowable) = 0.67 Fy
F t / ft > 1

2. Applying equations to compare actual with allowable stresses on each element.

3. Choosing the correct section.
* detailed design to be submied upon request and is given in case to case basis
* generally, the values menoned in our tables can be used safely.

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

ANGLE BRACKETS
A

B
E
C
D

Item Code - FAR

t
A
t

Item Code - FAP

Item Code

A
mm

B
mm

C
mm

t
mm

Bolt Size

Slot Size
(mm)

Vercal
Load (kg)

FAR / FAP - 201

30

30

30

M6

6.5 x 20

11.0

FAR / FAP - 202

35

30

35

M6

6.5 x 20

9.0

FAR / FAP - 203

30

30

30

M6

6.5 x 20

13.0

FAR / FAP - 204

35

30

35

M8

8.5 x 20

11.0

FAR / FAP - 205

30

30

30

M8

8.5 x 20

15.0

FAR / FAP - 306

40

30

40

M8

8.5 x 20

20.0

FAR / FAP - 307

35

30

35

M8

8.5 x 20

28.0

FAR / FAP - 308

40

30

40

M10

10.5 x 20

24.0

FAR / FAP - 309

30

30

30

M8

8.5 x 20

24.0

FAR / FAP - 310

35

30

35

M10

10.5 x 20

25.0

FAR / FAP - 411

45

30

45

M10

10.5 x 20

36.0

FAR / FAP - 412

45

30

45

M10

10.5 x 20

40.0

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ANGLE BRACKETS
t
A
H
B

C
Item Code - FAU

t
A
H

B
C

Item Code - FAD

Item Code

A
mm

B
mm

C
mm

t
mm

Bolt Size

Slot Size
(mm)

Vercal
Load (kg)

FAU / FAD - 201

30

30

30

M6

6.5 x 20

11.0

FAU / FAD - 202

30

35

30

M6

6.5 x 20

9.0

FAU / FAD - 203

30

30

35

M6

6.5 x 20

13.0

FAU / FAD - 204

30

35

35

M8

8.5 x 20

11.0

FAU / FAD - 205

30

30

40

M8

8.5 x 20

15.0

FAU / FAD - 306

30

40

35

M8

8.5 x 20

20.0

FAU / FAD - 307

30

35

40

M8

8.5 x 20

28.0

FAU / FAD - 308

30

40

40

M10

10.5 x 20

24.0

FAU / FAD - 309

30

30

30

M8

8.5 x 20

24.0

FAU / FAD - 310

30

35

35

M10

10.5 x 20

25.0

FAU / FAD - 411

30

45

40

M10

10.5 x 20

36.0

FAU / FAD - 412

30

45

45

M10

10.5 x 20

40.0

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FISH TAIL BRACKETS
t

B
D

C
H

Item Code - FFTR

t

B
A

D
C

Item Code - FFTP

Item Code

A
mm

B
mm

C
mm

t
mm

Maximum
Load (N)

FFTR / FFTP - 201

130

90

40

62

FFTR / FFTP - 202

140

90

50

46.5

FFTR / FFTP - 203

150

90

60

37.0

FFTR / FFTP - 301

130

90

40

175

FFTR / FFTP - 302

140

90

50

131

FFTR / FFTP - 303

150

90

60

105

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

Z - BRACKET (VERTICAL JOINT)
A

t
a
A

FV
C'

FHZ

90

fb

40

FHD
N
a

c
L
K

Type
Code

FZV-301
FZV-302
FZV-303
FZV-401
FZV-402
FZV-403

Bracket
Width

Allowable
Load

Installaon Dimensions

A
(mm)

(mm)

FV
(N)

Fh
(N)

a
(mm)

C
(m
m)

*
(mm)

35
35
35
40
40
40

3
3
3
4
4
4

151
131
120
272
251
240

92
92
92
98
98
98

55-60
60-65
70-75
60-65
65-70
75-80

45
50
60
50
55
65

8
8
8
10
10
10

Flat
head
bolt
length
60
65
75
65
70
80

Dowel
Flange
(pin)

Anchor Bolt
(mm)

p x L
(mm)

fr
(N)

ab**
(mm)

4 x 40
4 x 40
4 x 40
4 x 50
4 x 50
4 x 50

1580
1505
1400
1605
1420
1695

8
8
8
8
8
10

*fb thread diameter of flat head bolt

**ab thread diameter of anchor bolt

CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

Z - BRACKET (HORIZONTAL JOINT)
A

t
a
t

FV

C'
90

FHZ

fb

40

FHD
N
a

c
L
K

Bracket
Width
Type
Code

FZH-301
FZH-302
FZH-303
FZH-401
FZH-402
FZH-403

Allowable
Load

Installaon Dimensions

A
(mm)

(mm)

FV
(N)

Fh
(N)

a
(mm)

C
(mm)

*
(mm)

35
35
35
40
40
40

3
3
3
4
4
4

120
120
120
130
130
130

120
120
120
96
96
96

55-60
60-65
70-75
60-65
65-70
75-80

45
50
60
50
55
65

8
8
8
10
10
10

Flat
head
bolt
length
(mm)
60
65
75
65
70
80

Dowel
Flange
(pin)

Anchor Bolt
(mm)

p x L
(mm)

fr
(N)

ab**
(mm)

5 x 40
5 x 40
5 x 40
5 x 50
5 x 50
5 x 50

1580
1505
1400
1605
1420
1260

8
8
8
8
8
10

* fb thread diameter of flat head bolt

**ab thread diameter of anchor bolt

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CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

SPECIAL TYPE

Angle Bracket with Plate (Single - Fixing)

* used for longer spacing distance from
the wall

Angle Bracket (Double - Fixing)

* used where there is a limited area on
the facade for anchorage

E
B

D
t
C
C- BRACKET
* Heavy duty bracket used in long spacing distance from the wall or heavy cladding.
* Loads are submitted based on full design

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CLADDING FIXING SYSTEM

ANCHOR BOLTS
Suitability:
Ideal for non-cracked concrete
Material:
Stainless Steel Grade 304 and Grade 316
Through Bolt

(as per Engineers instructions)

Description
Composed of Tapered Bolt, Expansion Clip and Hexagonal Nut.
When the hexagonal nut is tightened, the tapered bolt is then pushed into the expansion clip
causing it to expand and anchor itself on the wall thus it will not fall off or twist in the hole.

Suitability:
Ideal for cracked and non-cracked concrete,
bricks, block, stone
Material:
Stainless Steel Grade 304 and Grade 316
Sleeve / Shield Anchor

(as per Engineers instructions)

Description
Pre-assembled anchors for quick and easy installation. The half-moon shaped recesses
stamped in the sleeve contracts in length when it is tightened thus permitting the item to be
attached firmly to the concrete.

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GENERAL FIXING SYSTEM

GENERAL FIXING SYSTEM
EXMET provides many solutions for your fixing requirements.

LAVATORY FIXING SYSTEM

CABLE MANAGEMENT FIXING SYSTEM

AIR CONDITIONING FIXING SYSTEM

MATERIALS USED
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE
Pre-Galvanized
Steel

Hot Dip
Galvanized Steel
(aed fabricaon)
(HDG)
Stainless Steel
(SS)

Powder Coated
Steel (PC)

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
BS EN 10327 DX51D + Z275
(equivalent to BS 2989, Z2, zinc
coang of 275 gm / m
BS EN 1461: 1999 (equivalent to
BS 729: 1971), zinc coang not
less than 335 gm / m
ASTM A 123
BS EN 10088-2-1 / 4301
AISI 304, 2B nish (other grades
such as 316L can be arranged)
Done according to BS 6496

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