BALUSTRADE-VERTICAL-METAL-3MM-M8

Name: BALUSTRADE-VERTICAL-METAL-3MM-M8
Brand: TECNI
SKU: 160.225.003
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TECNI® 3mm 316 Stainless Steel Vertical Cable Balustrade suitable for installation into metal posts.

Marine Grade Stainless Steel 3mm Vertical balustrade infill cable for infill up to 1 metre. (longer lengths can be manufactured on request please contact a member of our sales team). Due to natural deflection of wire, TECNI recommends maximum hole spacings of 80mm between vertical wires.

Both ends are suitable for installation into metal posts. Posts must be tapped M8x1.25 standard metric thread minimum 5mm wall thickness of material.

Thinner material wall thickness (less than 5mm) will require rivet nut (riv nut) inserts to ensure a secure termination.

Supplied as individual cable assemblies.

Please advise exact distance between inside faces of the balustrade at checkout and we will manufacture the assemblies to suit.

TECNI design and manufacture the Standard Vertical Wire Balustrading system with 3mm cable both for strength and aesthetic appeal. The majority of the fitting sits inside the top and bottom metal rails to minimise disruption of views.

Applications & Advice

About the cable infill

TECNI® designed its 3mm M8 Vertical Wire Balustrade system with 3mm cable both for strength and aesthetic appeal with minimal maintenance. The majority of the fitting sits inside the top and bottom metal rails to minimise disruption of views.

Suitability and Compliance with Standards

Balustrade Cable Infill Loads: The balustrade cable infill correctly installed at maximum 80mm spacings between each cable have been tested to meet the loading requirements stated in BS 6399-1 Table 4 - Minimum horizontal imposed loads for parapets, barriers and balustrades, etc. A(i) and (ii), B(iii), (iv) and (v), C3(viii) and (ix). Cable infill: Cable infill is designed for a uniformly distributed load of 1.0 kN/m2 (220 pounds per square metre approximately) plus a point load of 0.5 kN (110 pounds approximately). (See Appendix A for more details). Please ensure railing framework is in compliance with the relevant standard.

TECNI Assembly Part 160.125.003 - each end for Wooden Posts

TECNI Assembly Part 160.225.003 - each end for Metal Posts

TECNI Assembly Part 160.225.003 - one end for Metal Posts & one end for Wooden Posts

Installation tools required

1 x Drill

1 x 13mm Spanner to tighten the dome nut

* 1 x 8mm Allen Key

* 1 x 12mm Drill Bit (12mm hole for female wood insert fitting)

* Only required for wood insert

Installation Options

The cable assemblies are supplied ready assembled from our factory for installation into wooden or metal posts. Recommended installation tools are shown below (not supplied).

Drill Sizes for Wood

For wood insert use a 12mm diameter wood drill for the brass insert. Minimum Drill depth into wood = 37mm. This allows clearance for the stop ferrule at the end of the thread. Screw insert into the wood using a 8mm a/f Allen Key.

Drill Sizes for Metal

For metal use a 6.8mm diameter drill and tap the metal M8x1.25 standard metric pitch. Minimum wall thickness for direct thread tapping is 5mm otherwise use M8 rivnuts in thinner box section or tube.

FAQS

What measurement do I need to give to get cable assemblies manufactured?

Measure the inside faces of the top and bottom rail that you want to infill with the cables - see Figure 1 below.

Technical Information

Dimensions

Please advise dimension "L" which is the distance between the inside faces of the top and bottom rails of the balustrade frame. Maximum internal length for this cable infill system is 1 metre.