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Brochure 2019 February 2019
Brochure 2019
February 2019
Rainscreen framing solutions you can trust – designed for strength and support.
The ever-evolving face of architecture demands a supporting cast of
Rainscreen framing systems that can deliver on energy, sound,
building protection and budgetary requirements, without inhibiting
design.
Our range of fully
engineered framing
solutions will deliver
on these and meet the
differing needs on all types
of projects. Each one of our
strong and expertly
manufactured framing
systems is durable and will support all types of man-made or natural cladding panels. Our experience in developing,
manufacturing and supplying Rainscreen framing systems has earned the respect of leading professionals within the UK building industry.
We can provide technical
expertise and support
throughout the lifecycle of
your project. We will work
with specifiers, designers
and contractors to ensure
they have all the necessary
support to achieve
maximum results from your
buildings’ framing system.
As well as the need for
high quality products,
we understand the need
for cost efficiency; this is
why all of our framing
solutions combine
technical performance and practical functionality with
easy installation and low
maintenance.
Our framing systems
complement our cladding
panels offering; as your one
supplier for both, we can
provide an informed and
un-biased opinion on the
right combination for your
project.
Comprehensive
workmanship warranty
available upon request
Contents
03. Overview of Architectural Panel Solutions Rainscreen Framing
04. Downer DCS 021 – Omega & ZED
05. Downer DCS 031 - HELPING HANDS®
09. Downer DCS 041 - Floor Spanning
11. Downer DCS 002/004 - Mechanical Secret Fix
13. Accessories
15. Rainscreen Profiles
17. Payment terms and conditions
Our framing systems and products
Downer DCS021 Omega & Zed
Aluminium framing system
providing a cost-effective
alternative to timber battens,
especially when there is
a requirement for a fire
resistant framework.
Downer DCS031 Helping Hand
This aluminium subframe
system offers rapid
installation and reduced
costs and incorporates
HELPING HAND® wall
brackets. Ideal for low to
medium height buildings
with solid masonry or stud
frame walls.
Accessories
Panel fasteners - Internal/
external, screws, inserts,
anchors and adhesives.
Downer DCS002 & DCS004 Secret fix Cladding
Ideal for use where
specifications dictate a
smooth finish, unobstructed
by visible fixings.
Downer DCS041 Floor Spanning
Ideal for multi-storey
use, this high strength,
adjustable and enhanced
high wind resistance system
is capable of spanning storey
heights without
the need to introduce
intermediate fixings.
Panel profiles
Rigid PVC, aluminium,
corner, jointing, edging and
ventilation profiles.
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Carrier Rails
Product
Code
Cavity range (mm)
Dimensions (mm)
Length (mm)
Omega Carrier Rail Mill Finish
34
45
45
OM25-3 25 45x25x34x25x45 3000
OM25-6 25 45x25x34x25x45 6000
OM40-3 40 45x40x34x25x45 3000
OM40-6 40 45x40x34x25x45 6000
Zed Carrier Rail Mill Finish
40 40
ZED25-3 25 40x25x40 3000
ZED25-6 25 40x25x40 6000
ZED40-3 40 40x40x40 3000
ZED40-6 40 40x40x40 6000
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Downer DCS 021 Omega & ZED
Aluminium framing system providing
cost effective alternative to timber battens, especially when non-
combustible framework is required.
• Omega and Zed system
• Aluminium framing
• Cost effective installation
• Suitable for wide range of face fixed cladding panels
• Omega and Zed rails – fixed direct to substrate
• Cavity range from 25mm
• Installed in single layer or cross battened layer formats
Options and pricing
• Fixed Point (dead load) and Sliding Points • Rapid fixing and alignment of T&L rails • Can be fixed to both stud and masonry
** Thermostop pads (+5mm) are NOT factored
in to the range
Product
Code
Size 'P' (mm)
Range 'R' 40mm Leg Inserted**
Range 'R' 60mm Leg Inserted**
Single Wall Anchor
Helping Hand®
Single Bracket
HH-Single40 40 49 - 59 -
HH-Single45 45 54 - 64 -
HH-Single50 50 59 - 69 -
HH-Single60 60 69 - 79 -
HH-Single70 70 72 - 90 84 - 109
HH-Single100 100 - 102 - 142
HH-Single130 130 - 132 - 172
HH-Single160 160 - 162 - 202
HH-Single190 190 - 192 - 232
HH-Single220 220 - 222 - 262
HH-Single250 250 - 252 - 292
HH-Single280 280 - 282 - 322
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Downer DCS 031 HELPING HAND® System
Aluminium sub-frame system incorporating the HELPING HAND® wall brackets, offering rapid installation and reduced costs.
• Adjustable system allowing for thermal and structural movement
• Ideal for low to medium height buildings with solid masonry or
stud frame walls
• Ideal for new build and renovation
• Rapid installation – low site costs
• Vertical or horizontal cladding rails
• Fully adjustable cavity depth range between 49-442mm
Options and pricing
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Downer DCS 031 HELPING HAND® System
Installation Diagram
Inserted Leg Length
Thermo Isolation Pad
Options and pricing
Double Wall Anchor HELPING HAND® Bracket
• Fixed Point (dead load) and Sliding Points • Rapid fixing and alignment of T&L rails • Can be fixed to both stud and masonry
** Thermostop pads (+5mm) are NOT factored
in to the range
Product
Code
Size 'P' (mm)
Range 'R' 40mm Leg Inserted**
Range 'R' 60mm Leg Inserted**
Double Wall Anchor
Helping Hand® Double
Bracket
HH-Double70 70 72 - 90 84 - 109
HH-Double100 100 - 102 - 142
HH-Double130 130 - 132 - 172
HH-Double160 160 - 162 - 202
HH-Double190 190 - 192 - 232
HH-Double220 220 - 222 - 262
HH-Double250 250 - 252 - 292
HH-Double280 280 - 282 - 322
HH-Double310* 310 - 312 - 352
HH-Double340* 340 - 342 - 382
HH-Double370* 370 - 372 - 412
HH-Double400* 400 - 402 - 442
* 310 - 400mm are folded, please enquire for lead times.
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Options and pricing
Carrier Rails
Product Code Size (mm) Length (mm)
Tee Carrier Rail
Mill Finish
T100/60-3 100 x 60 3000
T100/60-6 100 x 60 6000
T125/60-3 125 x 60 3000
T125/60-6 125 x 60 6000
T125/40-3 125 x 40 3000
T125/40-6 125 x 40 6000
T140/60-3 140 x 60 3000
T140/60-6 140 x 60 6000
L Rail
Mill Finish
L60/40-3
60 x 40
3000
L60/40-6
60 x 40
6000
Thermal Isolation Pads Timber Batten Holder
Product
Code
Suitable for
Length
(mm)
Thermal Single
Isolation
Pads
ISO/
Single
HELPING
HAND® Wall 88
Bracket
Double
ISO/
Double
HELPING
HAND® Wall 150
Bracket
Product
Code
Suitable
for timber
sizes (mm)
Length
(mm)
Timber Batten
Holder
Mill Finish
TBH38/100
38 x 100
160
TBH38/50
38 x 50
160
Downer DCS 031 HELPING HAND® System
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Downer DCS 031 HELPING HAND® System
Options and pricing
Accessories
Product
Code
Size (mm) and use
No. In 1 Box
Frame screw FDS4819
4.8mm x 19mm S/steel for fixing rail to helping hand bracket
100
Frame rivet FR4812
4.8mm x 12mm S/steel for fixing rail to helping hand bracket
100
Frame screw FDS35550W16
5.5mm x 50mm S/steel for fixing helping hand bracket to 3mm steel stud
100
Wall Anchor Set WAKB10060A4
10mm x 60mm S/steel for fixing helping hand bracket to dense masonry wall
100
Wall Anchor Set WAKB10070A4
10mm x 70mm S/steel for fixing helping hand bracket to dense masonry wall
100
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Downer DCS 041 Floor Spanning System
Designed to be specifically fixed to floor slabs. This high strength adjustable support system is capable of spanning storey heights without the need to introduce intermediate fixings.
• Enhanced high wind resistance
• Ideal for multi-story buildings
• High strength support system
• Capable of spanning storey heights without intermediate fixings
• Suitable for multi-storey renovation projects
• Cavity range 93-220mm
Options and pricing
Wall Brackets
Product
Code
Projection (mm)
Description
DCS 04 BA083 / 100
83
Fixed Point Wall Bracket Single (centre)
anchor fixing to concrete floor slab
DCS 04 BA118 / 100
118
DCS 04 BA088 / 120
88
Fixed Point Wall Bracket Double (side)
anchor fixing to concrete floor slab
DCS 04 BA123 / 120
123
DCS 04 BA153 / 120
153
DCS 04 BB083 / 100
83
Sliding Point Wall Bracket Single (centre)
anchor fixing to concrete floor slab
DCS 04 BB118 / 100
118
DCS 04 BB088 / 120
88
Sliding Point Wall Bracket Double (side)
anchor fixing to concrete floor slab
DCS 04 BB123 / 120
123
DCS 04 BB153 / 120
153
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Downer DCS 041 Floor Spanning System
Options and pricing
Carrier Rails
Product
Code
Size (mm)
Length
(mm)
T-Box Carrier Rail Mill
Finish (untreated)
DCS 041 RT075 / 4 / 6000
125 x 75
6000
DCS 041 RT100 / 4 / 6000
125 x 100
Box Carrier Rail
Mill Finish (untreated)
DCS 041 RB075 / 4 / 6000
46 x 75
DCS 041 RB100 / 4 / 6000
46 x 100
Components
Product Code Description Length (mm)
DCS 041 SP4 / 200 Rail Connecting Spigot 200
HBS 100 75 A2 Stainless Steel Rail Bolt Set 10 ∅ x 75
FDS 65530 W16 Spigot Retaining Screw 30
Thermostops
Product Code Description Length
DCS 04 BS100
Thermostop to suit single anchor wall bracket type
-
DCS 04 BS120
Thermostop to suit double anchor wall bracket type
-
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Downer DCS 002/004 Mechanical Secret Fix System
Where specifications dictate a smooth facade unobstructed by visible fixings, APS offer the DCS002 and DCS004 mechanical secret fixing systems.
Panel hangers fixed to the rear face of the panels hook on to horizontal
cladding rails, which in turn may be integrated with one of our vertical carrier
rail systems DCS 021, 031 and 041.
• Aluminium framing system enabling HPL & Fibre C panels to be
secretly fixed
• High strength support system
• Ideal for new build and renovation
• Horizontal carrier rails
• Simple hook-on panel installation
• Adjustable hangers support panel weight and allow level adjustment
Options and pricing Downer DCS002 (Trespa TS200)
Product Code Size (mm)
Horizontal Carrier Rail
Mill Finish DCS002Rail-3 Length = 3000
DCS002Rail-6 Length = 6000
Adjustable Hanger
C/W adjusting screw
DCS002HA50A
2 x 7 diameter holes
Adjustable Hanger
C/W locking screw
DCS002HF50A
2 x 7 diameter holes
Standard Hanger
DCS002HS50A
2 x 7diameter holes
Panel Screw
PTS60115
11.5mm for 10mm Board
(with DCS002 panel hangers)
Supplied in a box of 100
PTS60145
14.5mm for 13mm Board
(with DCS002 panel hangers)
Supplied in a box of 100
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Downer DCS 002/004 Mechanical Secret Fix System
Options and pricing
Downer DCS004
Product Code Detail and Sizes
Horrizontal Carrier Rail
Mill Finish
DCS004Rail-3
Length = 3000mm
DCS004Rail-6
Length = 6000mm
Adjustable Hanger
DCS004HA50A
2 x 7mm diameter holes
DCS004HAKE50
Square Hole 10.2mm - for Eternit Keil Anchor - Marley
Eternit Natura/Natura Plus/Textura Panels
DCS004HAK50
Hex Hole 9.2mm - for Keil
Fixed Hanger
DCS004HF50A
2 x 7mm diameter holes
DCS004HFKE50
Square Hole 10.2mm - for Eternit Keil Anchor - Marley
Eternit Natura/Natura Plus/Textura Panels
DCS004HFK50
Hex Hole 9.2mm - for Keil
Standard Hanger
DCS004HS50A
2 x 7mm diameter holes
DCS004HSKE50
Square Hole - for Eternit Keil Anchor - Marley Eternit Natura/
Natura Plus/Textura Panels
DCS004HSK50
Hex Hole 9.2mm - for Keil
Panel Screw
PTS60095
9.5mm - for DCS004 Panel Hangers.
For 8mm HPL Boards with 2mm washer or 10mm HPL without
washer. Supplied in a box of 100
PTS60145
14.5mm - for DCS004 Panel Hangers.
For 13mm HPL Boards with 2mm washer. Supplied in a box
of 100
Aluminium Washer
W206AL
2mm. Supplied in a box of 100
W306AL
3mm. Supplied in a box of 100
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Choose from Panel fasteners - Internal/external, Screws, Inserts, Anchors or Adhesives
Options and pricing
Adhesives
Tapes & Gaskets
Product Code Sizes (mm) Size of Roll (m)
Black EPDM 3331
36 x 1.2mm - timber facing
gasket with nibs
25
3327
60 x1.2mm - timber facing
gasket with nibs
25
Adhesive PVC Black-out Tape BT100 100 33
Self Adhesive - Foam Tape FTSA50/25 50 x 1 self adhesive 25
FTSA100/25 100 x 1 self adhesive 25
Product Code Quantities in one order
Sika Cleaner 205 SIKACL205
Each
Sika Primer SikaTack Panel Primer 1000ml can
SikaTack Panel Adhesive
SIKATPA300
300cc
SikaTack Panel Adhesive
SIKATPA600
600cc Sausage
SikaTack Double Sided Tape
SIKATT33
33m Roll
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Accessories
Accessories
Options and pricing
Coloured Screws
Product
Code
Description
Quantities in
one Box
Coloured Screws
CS4825
12mm head - 4.8 x 25mm For fixing
HPL and Fibre Cement panels to
timber battens
100
CS4838
12mm head - 4.8 x 38mm For fixing
HPL and Fibre Cement panels to
timber battens
100
CSW4838
12mm head - 4.8 x 38mm. Winged screw
for fixing fibre cement boards to timber
battens
100
CSR4535
9mm head - 4.5 x 35mm for fixing
fascia/soffit to timber battens
100
CSD4835/S
12mm head - 4.9 x 35mm. Cladding
screw T25 low profile head. Self
drilling ACM - Timber
100
CSD4825
12mm head - 4.8 x 25mm. Cladding
screw T25 low profile head. Self
drilling vACM - Aluminium rail
100
SWLP553516
16mm head – 5.5 x 35mm A4 low
profile
100
Coloured Rivets
Product Code Size (mm) Grip Range (mm) Quantities in one Box
Coloured Rivets
CR4810
4.8mm x
10.5mm
16mm head
1.5 to 6.0
100
CR4818
4.8 x 18mm
16mm head
6.0 to 12.5
100
CR4823
4.8 x 25mm
16mm head
11.0 to 19.5
100
CR5018
5 x 18mm
14mm head
8.0 to 14.0
100
CR501211AS
5 x 12mm
11mm head
6.0 to 8.0
100
CR501214AS
5 x 12mm
14mm head
6.0 to 8.0
100
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Manufactured from Rigid PVC or aluminium the range includes various
profiles and colours, fully integrated to provide a high quality finish.
Options and pricing
Ventilation Profiles
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Rainscreen Panel Profiles
Our cladding panel profiles are specifically designed to enhance
rainscreen facades both technically and aesthetically.
Product Code Size (mm) Finish/Colour Length (mm)
Aluminium Angle Ventilation Profile
9301 40 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9300 40 x 30 Black 2500
9071 50 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9043 50 x 30 Black 2500
Aluminium Angle Ventilation Profile
9330 60 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9331 60 x 30 Black 2500
9072 70 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9044 70 x 30 Black 2500
9306 90 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9332 100 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9333 100 x 30 Black 2500
9334 120 x 30 Mill Finish (untreated) 2500
9335 120 x 30 Black 2500
Aluminium Angle Ventilation Profile
9302
70 x 50
Mill Finish (untreated)
2500
9303
70 x 50
Black
2500
Rigid PVC Ventilation Profile
3614/90 25 x 25 Black 2500
3612/90 30 x 30 Black 2500
3610/90 50 x 30 Black 2500
3611/90 60 x 30 Black 2500
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Cont...Ventilation Profiles
Product Code Size (mm) Finish/Colour Length (mm)
Ventilation
Profile Rigid PVC
a
3613/90 70 x 30 Black 2500
3617/90 90 x 30 Black 2500
Ventilation Profile Roll
Rigid PVC 3685/90 80 Black 5000
3681/90 100 Black 5000
3682/90 150 Black 5000
3683/90 180 Black 5000
Corner Profile Aluminium
9440/3.0 8.5 Mill Finish (untreated) 3000
9440/-/3.0 8.5* - 3000
Corner Profile Aluminium
9442/3.0 10.8 Mill Finish (untreated) 3000
9442/-/3.0 10.8* - 3000
Corner Profile Aluminium
9460/3.0 12.8 Mill Finish (untreated) 3000
9460/-/3.0 12.8* - 3000
External Corner Profile Rigid PVC
3569/90/2.5 6.5 Black 2500
3623/90/2.5 11 Black 2500
3506/90/2.5 16 Black 2500
Joint H Profile Rigid PVC
3534/10
6.5
White
2500
Joint H Profile Rigid PVC
3535/10
8.5
White
2500
* PPC options available. Please enquire for prices and lead times
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Cont...Ventilation Profiles
Joint H Profile Rigid PVC
3536/10
10.5
White
2500
Universal Joint Profile 9042/2.5 62 Black 2500
9042/3.0 62 Black 3000
9053/2.5 62 Mill Finish 2500
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Rainscreen Panel Profiles
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Architectural Panel Solutions Ltd reserves the right to make substitutions and
modifications to the specifications of any of its products without prior notice.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the Company’s products are
correctly installed and that they are suitable for the customer’s particular
requirements and application.
The Company undertakes business only upon its standard terms and
conditions.
For project specific NBS based specifications, CAD Details, samples or technical assistance please contact our technical department on [email protected].
All information is correct as of the date of this document,
created December 2018.
