Horizontal Cladding

Tighter tolerances are associated with some of the horizontal cladding systems in today’s market. These tolerances can be achieved by using voestalpine Metsec C-section rails supported on cleats with slotted holes in combination with the slotted cleats in the PJR and HCS.

voestalpine Metsec have carried out comprehensive testing at The University of Strathclyde to support the use of slotted cleats without slip under the required loads. The recommended torque on a grade 8.8 bolt is 244Nm. The results of these tests are shown in the table below and are applicable to voestalpine Metsec components.

Rail Series Max Wind Load Required kN Test Load kN Torque Dimensions for Detailing (mm)
D1 D1
142 34.3 45 100 150 56
172 45.3 52.5 125 180 86
202 49.3 52.5 125 210 116
232 52.3 60 150 240 146
262 68.3 75 200 270 176
302 74.4 82.5 225 310 195
342 90.3 90 250 350 235

Slotted cleats by others or to special order

Z-section alignment

C-section alignment for 142 to 262 Series

C-section alignment for 302 to 342 Series

Download our purlin technical manual for more information.