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Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Control
News Release from: Farrat Isolevel | Subject: Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 March 2007
Overcome cold - thermal bridging with
Farrat
Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates are specially designed to act as thermal breaks between highly loaded internal and external steelwork connections.
Increasingly stringent legislation and the increasing focus on energy conservation means that cold / thermal bridging is becoming more of a concern Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates (FTBC) are specially designed to act as thermal breaks between highly loaded internal and external steelwork connections (e.g cantilevered beams and balconies etc)
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates are specially designed to act as thermal breaks between highly loaded internal and external steelwork connections (e.g cantilevered beams and balconies etc).
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Farrat Isolevel offers a proven range of products for buildings and structures which will make a significant contribution to cold / thermal bridging and disturbance from noise and vibration.
They are also being used in steel to concrete and concrete to concrete connections.
2 types are available: FTBC 330 with a maximum loading pressure of 338Nmm2 and compressive modulus of 12,411 MPa FTBC 260 with a maximum loading pressure of 260Nmm2 and compressive modulus of 2,600 MPa Both types are oil and moisture resistant, asbestos free, have a service lifetime in excess of 50 years and are rugged enough to withstand rough handling during installation.
They are supplied cut to shape with appropriate bolt holes pre-drilled for fast and easy installation on site.
Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates are part of the noise and vibration isolation range of products focused towards the needs of the building design and construction industry.
Also available from Farrat are a comprehensive range of elastomeric vibration isolation materials (Neoprene, Nitrile, Cork and Recycled) for structural isolation, various floating floors, MandA / HVAC equipment isolators and isolated foundations.
Please contact Farrat for literature or more information on these products and for assistance in specification.
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