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APF-SM Series

Surface mounted floor joint covers incorporating serrated cover plates and side frames to provide an anti-slip surface. Ideal for situations with large vertical movement requirements. Easy to install, no blockout required.

Series Details

  • Joint Width: up to 133mm
  • Horizontal: up to +40/-20mm
  • Vertical: up to ±40mm
  • Lateral: ∞ (Infinite)
  • Load Capability: 1000kg point load

Movement Details

FLOOR TO FLOOR COVERS

To order any of the below models, please call +44 (0)1296 652800

ModelRapid Ship?Joint Width (mm)Exposed Surface (mm)Side Frame Thickness (mm)Horizontal Movement (mm)Vertical Movement (mm)Lateral Movement (mm)
APF-200SMNO832735+20/-10±25∞
APF-300SMNO1082985+30/-10±35∞
APF-400SMNO1333235+40/-20±40∞

FLOOR TO WALL COVERS

To order any of the below models, please call +44 (0)1296 652800

ModelRapid Ship?Joint Width (mm)Exposed Surface (mm)Side Frame Thickness (mm)Horizontal Movement (mm)Vertical Movement (mm)Lateral Movement (mm)
APFW-200SMNO831785+20/-10±25∞
APFW-300SMNO1082045+30/-10±35∞
APFW-400SMNO1332285+40/-20±40∞

Note: Lateral movement is restricted by site conditions

Load Capability

APF-SM covers are designed for high traffic areas, including those where heavy rolling loads are present. They will withstand:

  • Forklifts with full pneumatic tyres; permissible total weight of 7 tonnes (tyre adhesion area 200x200mm).
  • Trucks with pneumatic tyres; permissible total weight of 30 tonnes
  • Vehicles and goods handling trucks with tyres of hard plastics; permissible load of 6.5kg per every mm of tyre width.

Materials, Colours & Finishes

Aluminium sections: mill finished as standard, except for exposed wall frames which are supplied in a natural anodised finish. Floor frames are serrated for a slip-resistant finish.

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Stock Lengths

  • Aluminium sections: 3m

Fixings

Floor: fixings (by others) to suit substrate at 450mm centres and to achieve minimum 40mm embedment.

Wall: fixings (by others) to suit substrate at 450mm centres

NB: To ensure installation flexibility frames are supplied undrilled

APF-200SM
APFW-200SM

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Expansion Joint Covers

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Expansion Joint Cover Case Studies

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