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New ventilation and sun control solution

debuts on major town centre development All airtight for Airbus

AshTech™ DucoSun Cubic 200 solar shading A total of over 750 blades were welded to meet tight SFS intec supplied its high performance range of that were able to cater to the high standard required
blades and Aztec panels have been installed by GM deadlines, representing approximately 300 hours of 316 grade stainless steel fasteners, to provide a and easily met the brief. Air tightness values are
Services Ltd as part of a ventilation and sun control Ash & Lacy craftsmanship. Linishing techniques were reliable and secure fix to the new Airbus 166 building significant for the safety of a building’s roof, and with
system on the initial phase of Telford’s Southwater used to create exceptional flatness. Linishing is a in Broughton, Chester. Following the application of the average result coming out at approximately 5.0
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town centre development. type of finishing technique used to smooth or flatten the 60,000 fasteners, the building has achieved an m .h.m @ 50 Pa; the reading of 1.68 m .h.m @
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outstanding air test of 1.68 m .h.m @ 50 Pa.
metal objects. This process is similar to sanding, but
The project is the first joint venture between Ash differs in key ways, including how it influences the Suitable for even the most stringent environments, “The powder coated, 316 grade austenitic stainless
and Lacy and Belgian company Duco, as part of appearance of the metal. Linishing is not only used SFS intec’s fasteners were able to guarantee superior steel fasteners not only guarantee a long-lasting
a partnership to introduce a full ventilation and sun to smooth and polish an item, but also to improve airtightness and water tightness for the sensitive fix but reflect the same quality and performance to
control solution to the UK market. overall flatness and create a level, even surface. surroundings in building 166. Used to assemble meet that of the Airbus plane wings which are being
Airbus aircraft wings, the building needed an manufactured within the building.”
The AshTech DucoSun blades are made from The project also features Aztec panels in 3mm environment which ensured resistance to wind load
polyester powder coated aluminium in a RAL 9007 polyester powder coated aluminium in a RAL 1035 and provided optimum security, as laid out in the SFS intec supplied meaningful warranties of 40 years
grey aluminium finish. Ash & Lacy’s renowned pearl beige finish. Ash and Lacy experts carried out specification. for its 316 grade stainless steel fasteners; this also
in-house aluminum fabrication skills were deployed to engineering assessments to ensure the integrity of Steve Lester, director from Lester Fabrications and provides a full colour stability warranty on the powder
coating for 12 years. In addition, the unique design
weld cut to length Duco blades to form a curvature. attaching Aztec panels to the AshTech DucoSun Cladding Limited adds, “Every detail of the build benefits of the spin free zone, specific drill points and
Rigorous in-house testing was also conducted to blades - the very first time this has been attempted. had to be taken into careful consideration. Even the softer EPDM washer helped to secure the build and
consequently assisted in achieving the all important
smallest components such as fasteners are vital
ensure the specialist welding was to a sufficiently high Intended to transform the centre of Telford Phase to avoid potential risk. We had to specify solutions air test result.
standard whereby cyclic loads could be absorbed. One of Southwater will include an 11 screen cinema,
a hotel, bars and restaurants, an energy centre and
the refurbishment and extension of an ice rink.

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