Clips For Ceramic Facade System

Clips for Ceramic Facade System

Clips for Ceramic Facade System are precision-engineered mechanical fasteners designed to secure ceramic panels or terracotta tiles to the underlying subframe structure. These components play a critical role in ventilated facade systems, providing a reliable connection that accommodates thermal expansion and contraction. Manufactured primarily from stainless steel (Grade 304 or 316), these clips ensure long-term structural integrity by resisting atmospheric corrosion and mechanical stress. The design incorporates specific geometries to fit into pre-cut grooves or to grip panel edges, allowing for a hidden or semi-hidden fixing appearance that maintains the aesthetic continuity of the building exterior.

Core Advantages of Mechanical Ceramic Clips

• Structural Safety: Provides a mechanical interlock that does not rely solely on chemical adhesives, ensuring panels remain attached under high wind loads.
• Thermal Movement Accommodation: The clip design allows for independent movement of ceramic panels relative to the aluminum or steel sub-structure, preventing stress-induced cracking.
• Efficiency in Installation: Modular clip designs facilitate rapid mounting on-site, reducing labor hours and overall project timelines.
• Maintenance Access: Individual panels can often be removed or replaced by disengaging the specific clips without dismantling the entire facade area.

Technical Features and Material Specifications

Primary Application Scenarios

These clips are utilized in diverse architectural and engineering environments where durable exterior cladding is required:

• Commercial High-Rise Buildings: Securing large-format ceramic rainscreen panels on office towers and hotels.
• Public Infrastructure: Used in airport terminals, railway stations, and healthcare facilities for sustainable facade solutions.
• Residential Complexes: Implementing ventilated ceramic exteriors for improved thermal insulation and moisture management.
• Refurbishment Projects: Upgrading existing building envelopes by attaching new ceramic layers over old substrates using sub-frame clip systems.

Installation and Storage Guidelines

Storage and Handling Requirements

To prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of the clips before installation, follow these protocols:

• Dry Environment: Store clips in original packaging within a covered, dry area to avoid exposure to concentrated industrial chemicals or salts.
• Avoid Carbon Steel Contact: Prevent direct contact with carbon steel tools or surfaces to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination and subsequent galvanic corrosion.

Critical Installation Precautions

• EPDM Gasket Integration: Ensure the EPDM rubber inserts or anti-vibration gaskets are correctly seated within the clip to prevent rattling and direct ceramic-to-metal contact.
• Torque Calibration: Fasteners used to secure clips to the T-profiles must be tightened to the manufacturer-specified torque to avoid over-stressing the metal.
• Vertical Alignment: Use laser levels to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment of clips, as a 1mm deviation can result in uneven joint gaps across the facade.

Façade system Large sized ceramic tiles.

FACING MATERIAL:

large-sized porcelain stoneware tiles 3 to 6 mm thick

FIXING:

mixed: visible with mechanically mounted three parts horizontal bars and concealed with adhesive-mounted bars(AOZ-B-4)

MAX FACING SIZES:

3500x1500mm

FACING MATERIAL:

large-sized porcelain stoneware tiles 3 to 6 mm thick

FIXING:

mixed: visible with mechanically mounted painted horizontal bars and concealed with adhesive-mounted bars(AOZ-B-3)

MAX FACING SIZES:

3500x1500mm

FACING MATERIAL:

large-sized porcelain stoneware tiles 3 to 6 mm thick

FIXING:

concealed with latches (slide holders and cassette hangers) cassette-shaped by aluminum cassette profiles(AOZ-B-5)

MAX FACING SIZES:

3500x1500mm