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Post coated secret fix panel system with CNC formed carriers offers greater ease of pressure equalisation

Optima SC4 Secret Fix Hook Pin Rainscreen Cladding


    • Baltic Arts Centre, Gateshead
    • Glasgow University Biomedical Centre, Scotland
    • MRI Scanner Building, Little France, Edinburgh

    Overview

    • A complete secretly fixed rainscreen system
    • Easily pressure equalized
    • The system bracketry is designed to accommodate tolerances present in any backing wall for either new build of refurbishment projects
    • Suitable for all wall constructions
    • Standard panel lengths available up to 4.4m
    • Low maintenance system with very long life
    • Accurate installation is both simple and speedy
    • Individual panels are easily demountable for element replacement or inspection purposes
    • System is fully and beneficially recyclable
    • A fully independently tested and accredited system to CWCT standards
    • System does not support combustion and all components meet the requirements laid out in BS476, part 7, Class O

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    • Post coated secret fix panel system with CNC formed carriers offers greater ease of pressure equalisation
    • Horizontal Joint Detail
    • External Corner Detail
    • Window Cill Detail
    • Coping Detail
    • Jamb Detail
    • Extended Leg Detail

    Technical

    The SC4 system provides panels with integral structural support pins enabling them to be hooked on and secretly fixed to an aluminium carrier profile. The cosmetically flat and uniform appearance is a result of the superior design and manufacturing techniques employed. The system has been independently tested and certified to meet CWCT rigorous specification for rainscreen cladding.

    This drained and ventilated system consists of a baffle-jointed series of panels that creates a weather shield in front of a primary structure. A support system of extruded, fully adjustable brackets and carrier profiles offer hands free lining and levelling. Cladding zones from 100mm - 320mm are standard. The brackets are isolated at connection points to reduce thermal transmittance to negligible levels.

    Optima SC4 is engineered to seamlessly integrate with all other building façade elements such as windows, doors and louvres etc.

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  • Material choices

    Sotech Optima SC4 is available in:

    Material - Aluminium:

    • Polyester powder coating (PPC)
    • Anodised in Natural, Bronze, Gold, Blue Grey and Black (with United Anodisers project lifetime guarantee)
  • Fabrications

    A full range of ancillary products is available in matching or contrasting finishes engineered to the same high standards as the system. These range from bullnose units and flashings to insulated gutters and rainwater goods.

    View the Specialist Fabrications page

    specialist fabrications brochure